Helena magistrate Kayla Daw talks wearing many hats

As a magistrate for the city of Helena, Kayla Daw does a little bit of everything.

Her primary job is to work with the Helena Municipal Court to handle misdemeanor cases such as traffic violations and parking tickets. But as a member of the office staff at the Helena City Hall, Daw also assists any person she can with whatever they might need.

“We all wear many hats in the front office of city hall,” Daw said. “We all help anyone that comes in with a myriad of needs. That could be a yard sale permit, golf cart registration or helping facilitate the workings of the other departments held here.”

According to Daw, her office family is her favorite part of the job.

“We all truly love one another and work together to lighten each other’s load,” Daw said. “Good days or bad, we try to support each other as best we can.

Daw is Alabama born and raised. Originally from Evergreen, Daw attended Auburn University and moved to Alabaster in 2020 to be closer to her husband’s family.

Together, the couple has two dogs (Huck and Charlie), three cats (Possum, Pot Roast and Duchess) and a daughter who just started kindergarten.

When she isn’t in the office, Daw enjoys reading, embroidering and baking.

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