I am ready to take on the challenge of building a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Prince George, together.
Key Priorities:
- Economic growth and diversification.
- Safer streets and stronger community health supports.
- More efficient and transparent local government.
- Major projects that bring jobs and long-term stability.
- Rebuilding Prince George’s image as a great place to live and invest.
Economic Development
Prince George has untapped economic potential, and we need to actively pursue it.
Today, many high-value jobs—especially in tech and data-driven industries—can be done from anywhere. Our affordability and quality of life position us perfectly to attract this workforce, but we are not capitalizing on that opportunity.
At the same time, major resource projects in Northern BC represent billions in investment. Too often, work is done by fly-in workers, bypassing local businesses, trades, and services. That means lost opportunity for our community.
Prince George must take a leadership role by:
- Actively working with industry and senior governments.
- Positioning the city as the service, manufacturing, and logistics hub for northern resource development.
- Leveraging local education institutions to meet skilled labour demands.
We cannot afford to wait for opportunity. We must go out and secure it.
Education & Innovation Partnership
We need a stronger partnership between the City, the University of Northern British Columbia, and the College of New Caledonia.
The goal is to create a unified economic development approach that:
- Connects education with industry needs.
- Encourages innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Attracts investment through coordinated planning.
- Works with provincial and federal governments on incentives and development zones.
Together, these institutions can drive long-term economic transformation.
Government Reform
City government must work better for residents—more efficiently, more transparently, and with clear accountability.
Key commitments include:
- Conducting an independent review of internal processes to eliminate inefficiencies.
- Streamlining approvals and reducing unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Ensuring staffing and resources are aligned with results and value.
- Improving transparency so residents are informed and engaged in decision-making.
This is not about cutting for the sake of cutting—it’s about making government work smarter.
Public Safety & Mental Health
Downtown safety and community well-being are urgent issues.
Crime, addiction, and untreated mental health challenges are affecting residents, businesses, and overall quality of life. While many of these issues fall under provincial and federal jurisdiction, the City must take a stronger leadership role in pushing for real solutions.
Priorities include:
- Advocating for a fully resourced mental health and addiction treatment facility.
- Supporting measures that address repeat offenders and community safety.
- Working with other levels of government to ensure effective, long-term responses.
A safer city starts with addressing root causes—not just symptoms.
Major Projects
Prince George should pursue bold projects that strengthen our economy and national importance.
Key opportunities include:
- A military base: Our central location and transportation network make Prince George a strategic location for national defense infrastructure, bringing significant economic benefits.
- A mental health facility: Delivering on long-promised treatment capacity for addiction and mental illness.
- A federal prison: Supporting corrections capacity while creating local jobs and economic spin-offs.
These projects require strong advocacy and leadership—and we must make them happen.
Rebuilding Prince George’s Image
Prince George has an image problem—but it doesn’t reflect reality.
We are not “out of the way” or “problematic.” We are affordable, अवसर-rich, and positioned for major growth. We are a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
It’s time to:
- Actively promote our strengths.
- Attract new residents and businesses.
- Change how the rest of the country sees our city.
Our future depends on how we tell our story—and how we deliver on it.