{"id":20,"date":"2026-05-02T16:39:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T16:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royformayor.ca\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-05-02T17:00:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T17:00:13","slug":"platform","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/royformayor.ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am ready to take on the challenge of building a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Prince George, together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key Priorities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Economic growth and diversification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safer streets and stronger community health supports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More efficient and transparent local government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major projects that bring jobs and long-term stability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rebuilding Prince George\u2019s image as a great place to live and invest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Economic Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prince George has untapped economic potential, and we need to actively pursue it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, many high-value jobs\u2014especially in tech and data-driven industries\u2014can 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prince George must take a leadership role by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Actively working with industry and senior governments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Positioning the city as the service, manufacturing, and logistics hub for northern resource development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leveraging local education institutions to meet skilled labour demands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We cannot afford to wait for opportunity.  We must go out and secure it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Education &amp; Innovation Partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We need a stronger partnership between the City, the University of Northern British Columbia, and the College of New Caledonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal is to create a unified economic development approach that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connects education with industry needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages innovation and entrepreneurship.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attracts investment through coordinated planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Works with provincial and federal governments on incentives and development zones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, these institutions can drive long-term economic transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Government Reform<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">City government must work better for residents\u2014more efficiently, more transparently, and with clear accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key commitments include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conducting an independent review of internal processes to eliminate inefficiencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Streamlining approvals and reducing unnecessary bureaucracy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring staffing and resources are aligned with results and value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving transparency so residents are informed and engaged in decision-making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is not about cutting for the sake of cutting\u2014it\u2019s about making government work smarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Public Safety &amp; Mental Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Downtown safety and community well-being are urgent issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Priorities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advocating for a fully resourced mental health and addiction treatment facility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting measures that address repeat offenders and community safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working with other levels of government to ensure effective, long-term responses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A safer city starts with addressing root causes\u2014not just symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Major Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prince George should pursue bold projects that strengthen our economy and national importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key opportunities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A military base: <\/strong>Our central location and transportation network make Prince George a strategic location for national defense infrastructure, bringing significant economic benefits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A mental health facility: <\/strong>Delivering on long-promised treatment capacity for addiction and mental illness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A federal prison: <\/strong>Supporting corrections capacity while creating local jobs and economic spin-offs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These projects require strong advocacy and leadership\u2014and we must make them happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rebuilding Prince George\u2019s Image<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prince George has an image problem\u2014but it doesn\u2019t reflect reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are not \u201cout of the way\u201d or \u201cproblematic.\u201d We are affordable, \u0905\u0935\u0938\u0930-rich, and positioned for major growth. We are a great place to live, work, and raise a family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s time to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Actively promote our strengths.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attract new residents and businesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change how the rest of the country sees our city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our future depends on how we tell our story\u2014and how we deliver on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am ready to take on the challenge of building a stronger, safer, and more prosperous Prince George, together. Key Priorities: Economic Development Prince George has untapped economic potential, and we need to actively pursue it. Today, many high-value jobs\u2014especially in tech and data-driven industries\u2014can be done from anywhere. 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