Prince George Mayor Simon Yu is looking to keep his chair, joining the 2026 municipal elections.
Yu, elected as mayor in 2022, will be campaigning for his second term, and will be up against Roy Stewart, and current councillors Kyle Sampson and Garth Frizzell.
“We, as a city, need strong leadership, we need somebody at the helm that understands business and understands all the politics, and able to unite people together.” said Yu.
“I do believe in the months and years ahead, there are greater things to come.”
The priorities tied to Yu’s platform include:
- Affordability through protecting and creating jobs
- Public safety
- Improve programs for seniors and children
- Utilize the brains of the community
“It’s up to the voter to decide what type of leadership they would like to see, but at the end of the day, I can say with a clear conscious the last four years and four years from now, I do this to serve the people.”
Candidates running for council include:
The municipal election is set for Saturday, October 17th.
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