PG Votes 2022
October 15 2022
October 15 2022
Prince George 2022
Municipal Election Guide



Prince George 2022
Municipal Election Guide



Prince George 2022
Municipal Election Guide



Candidates, debates and more
for the Oct. 15 municipal election.
Advance voting Oct. 5, 6, 11, 12.


About this guide

Elections for mayor, council and school board are on Oct. 15, 2022.

This page is aimed at helping voters find information about the people running for mayor and council by providing links to news articles, candidate profiles and campaign material all in one place.

It is being created in my spare time and is not associated with any other groups or organizations.

For official information on voting spaces, eligibility and requirements visit the city of Prince George's election page.

If you have questions or feebdack, you can contact me by email or twitter.

When can I vote?

General voting day is Oct. 15, 2022 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Advance voting will be held Oct. 5, 6, 11 and 12.

Mail-in ballots can also be requested until Sept. 29 and returned by Oct. 15.

More information



How can I vote?

In order to vote you must be 18 or older on Oct. 15, have been a resident of B.C. for at least six months and be living in the city of Prince George on Oct. 15 OR be a registered property owner in the city of Prince George at least 30 days before Oct. 15.

The city of Prince George uses same-day voter registration so you don't need to register in advance.

You must, however, bring two pieces of ID.

More information



Who's running?

There are six people running for mayor, and you can find their platforms and interviews here.

There are also 20 people running for council, with eight positions available. You can learn more about them here.

Finally there are 13 people running for five school board positions. You can read about them here.

You can also find news and write-ups in CKPG, the Prince George Citizen and the Prince George Post.



Where are the debates?

There are multiple debates scheduled throughout the campaign.

More information in the debates section.



Voting Intentions Scoresheet

Tracking 26 candidates for 9 positions can be a lot. Use this scoresheet as you go through the sections below to take notes and help make your decision.

Mayoral Candidates

For a comparison between the six contenders for mayor, read up on the mayoral forum or check read their responses to community and media surveys.

Track your candidates using the voting intentions scoresheet.

Adam Hyatt


Account manager for an industrial supplies company running on a platform to “cut the fat” at city hall, alongside a “fat cat rollback” plan.

Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
hyatt4mayor.com
contact@hyatt4mayor.com

Terri McConnachie


Two-term city councillor and executive of the Canadian Homebuilder’s Association of Northern B.C. with a platform focused on collaboration.

Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
terriformayor.ca
campaign@terriformayor.ca

Lisa Mitchell


Former legal assistant who wants to take a “tough-love” approach to addictions and homelessness.

Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Did not answer Downtown PG survey by deadline

Contact & Links:
lisamitchellformayor.ca
lisamitchellformayor@proton.me

Roy Stewart


Lawyer, former school trustee and longtime volunteer with a multi-part platform to increase Prince George’s national profile.

Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
roy4pgmayor.com
stewart@courtyardlane.bc.ca

Christopher Wood


Film and video game studio owner focused on government accountability and a plan to pay struggling businesses to leave downtown. Ran for council in 2018 and was not elected.

Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey



Contact & Links:
cswood.ca
wood@cswood.ca

Simon Yu


Engineer, focused on building emergency relief funding and long-term development of land between downtown and the river.

Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey



Contact & Links:
simonyuformayor.com
simonyu.co@gmail.com

Council Candidates

Eight positions, 20 candidates

For a comparison between all candidates on the same issues, catch up on the debates and read the surveys.

Track your favourites using the voting intentions scoresheet.


Tim Bennett


Two-term school board trustee and executive director of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northern B.C.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
timbennett.ca
bennettforpg@gmail.com


Richard Cook


Former police and probation officer running on a platform of reducing noise levels at Masich Place and the CN Centre.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
My Prince George Now
CKPG
Did not return PG Post Q&A by deadline
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
rickandwinnie@gmail.com

Garth Frizzell


Four-term city councillor and technology executive who served as president of Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
garthfrizzell.ca
garth.frizzell@gmail.com


Doug Jeffrey


Retired yoga instructor proposing a “tiny home subdivision” to tackle housing shortages.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
electdoug@runbox.com

Trudy Klassen


Retired business owner and Prince George Citizen columnist focused on new housing and accountability.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
trudyklassen.ca
trudyklassenpr@gmail.com


Colleen Mahoney


Former forestry worker and current bookkeeper focused on replacing ageing infrastructure and livability.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
colleen.d.mahoney@gmail.com

Karm Manhas


Mixed Martial Arts studio owner and Freedom Rally organizer focused on solving issues of downtown crime, as well as food security.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
My Prince George Now
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:


Wesley Mitchell


Co-founder of the University Hospital of Northern B.C. Drummers who wants to use his past experience with homelessness to inform approach to downtown issues.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
wesleymitchellcampaign2022.ca
wesleymitchellcampaign2022@gmail.com


Karen Muir


Professional accountant and controller in the forestry industry advocating compassionate approach to downtown issues.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
karen4pg@gmail.com


Ron Polillo


Former broadcaster and current school board vice-chair concerned with downtown issues and ageing city infrastructure
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
ronpolillo.ca
ronpolillo87@gmail.com


Cori Ramsay


Market analyst and first-term city councillor sitting on the Union of B.C. Municipalities board, with a focus on social well-being and fiscal management.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
coriramsay.ca
cori.ramsay@princegeorge.ca


Nour Salim


IT project manager for Northern Health and year-round cyclist who wants to bring perspective of living around the world to council.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Did not return Downtown PG survey by deadline

Contact & Links:
noursalim.com
noursalimpg@gmail.com


Kyle Sampson


Concert promoter and first-term city councillor who received the second-most votes in 2018 with a platform of community safety and less reliance on taxation.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
kylesampson.ca
kyle@kylesampson.ca


Susan Scott


Two-term city councillor who works as a chaplain and is a member of the Prince George Council of Seniors.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
susanjscott@telus.net


Paul Serup


Contractor who wants to end vaccine mandates and relocate homeless people to a “remote location in the city.” Came last in 2018 council election.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
My Prince George Now
Did not return Downtown PG survey by deadline

Contact & Links:


Brian Skakun


Long-time city councillor first elected in 2002 who says this will likely be his last run. Focused on accountability and transparency.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
brianskakun.ca
bskakun@telus.net


James Steidle


Founder of Stop the Spray, aimed at ending use of herbicide in the wilderness, with a master’s degree in public policy.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Did not return Downtown PG survey by deadline

Contact & Links:
james.steidle@gmail.com


Chris Stern


Former city worker currently running a contracting company, focused on addressing infrastructure issues and housing.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
cstern@telus.net

Cameron Stolz


Two-term city councillor from 2008 to 2014 who failed to get elected in 2014 and 2018. Owner/operator of Great White Toys.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
cameronstolz.ca
cameron@cameronstolz.ca


John Zukowski


Downtown business owner focused on tackling downtown crime and financial accountability.
Profiles & Interviews:
Prince George Citizen
Prince George Post
My Prince George Now
CKPG
PG Post Q&A
Downtown PG Survey

Contact & Links:
zukowski.city
zukowski@telus.net


Debates & Forums

Including recordings and recaps

Track candidate answers using the voting intentions scoresheet.


Environmental Sustainability Debate

Sept. 27 @ UNBC Canfor Theatre
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Featuring mayoral and council candidates.
Watch the recording.

Recaps:
Prince George Post live blog
City council, mayoral candidates weigh in on sustainability issues


Mayoral Forum

Sept. 28 @ the Prince George Public Library
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
A forum focused on downtown and social issues featuring all six candidates for mayor.
Hosted by CBC and the Prince George Public Library.
Watch part one and part two.

Recaps:
Prince George mayoral hopefuls pitch more police, more housing and 'tough love' for homeless people
Prince George’s mayoral candidates face off in forum
'Downtown zombie-land': Here's what happened at Prince George's mayoral forum
Homelessness, toxic drugs jump to fore at second mayoral debate
My twitter thread


All-Candidates Forum

Oct. 1 @ UNBC Canfor Theatre
1:00 pm
Featuring mayoral and council candidates.
Watch the recording.

Recaps:
Prince George mayoral candidates put in hot seat at UNBC forum
"You Failed!' City council candidate lashes out at incumbents at all-candidates forum


Poverty, Homelessness and the Drug Poisoning Crisis Forum

Oct. 11 @ the Omineca Arts Centre
6:00 pm
Featuring candidates for mayor and council.
Hosted by the Prince George Community Health & Inclusion Coalition and Uniting NOrthern Drug Users Undu'ing Stigma (UNDU).
Watch the recording

Recaps:
Prince George election candidates address homelessness in packed downtown forum
Prince George candidates for local government grilled on homelessness and poverty
My Twitter thread

All-Candidates Forum

Oct. 12 @ 1299 3rd Ave.
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join CFIS 93.1, CFUR 88.7, and The Prince George Citizen for the final all-candidates forum of the Prince George Municipal Election.
Questions for Mayoral Candidates will come from the live audience.
Broadcast live on CFUR 88.7 FM and CFIS 93.1 FM.
Watch the recording

Recaps:
Live updates: Final mayoral and council all-candidates forum
Vaccine mandate, homelessness, accountability debated in final mayoral forum


Surveys & Stories

Mayoral Candidate Surveys

CKPG Candidate Questions: Mayor
Downtown PG Survey
Prince George Post Survey
My PG Now Survey
Citizen article on building permit approval proposals
Citizen article on employee vaccine policy

Citizen Survey:
Part one: $28.3M Fortis Reserve Fund
Part two: Police budget
Part three: Downtown projects and performing arts centre
Part four: Housing needs
Part five: Ginter's Meadow
Part six: Transparency and cost overruns


Mayor & Council Surveys

Where do Prince George candidates stand on the Safe Streets Bylaw?




Council Candidate Surveys

CKPG Candidate Questions: Council
Downtown PG Survey
Prince George Post Survey

School Board

13 candidates for 5 positions

Voters in Mackenzie and the Robson Valley will also choose their own candidates to sit on the same board.


Prince George Citizen profiles:


Cory Antrim   Betty Bekkering   Craig Brennan   Gillian Burnett
Cathy Fortin   Milton Mahoney   Erica McLean   Damon Robinson
Mike Rositano   Bob Schroeder   Josh Silva   Martin Taylor
Shar McCrory

Prince George Citizen survey on Indigenous education

Prince George Post survey:


Cory Antrim   Betty Bekkering (did not respond)   Craig Brennan   Gillian Burnett
Cathy Fortin   Milton Mahoney (did not respond)   Erica McLean   Damon Robinson
Mike Rositano (did not respond)   Bob Schroeder   Josh Silva   Martin Taylor
Shar McCrory

Debate Recaps:

Prince George school trustee candidates tackle tough issues in forum
SD57 candidates use debate to offer different visions for board of trustees

Surveys:

Prince George trustee candidates on improving Indigenous education
Prince George school board trustees weigh in on budget shortfalls
Prince George school board candidates address inclusiveness in schools
Prince George school trustee candidates address teacher shortage
Where SD57 candidates stand on SOGI, B.C.'s sexuality and gender-inclusive educational framework
Prince George trustee candidates weigh in on bus driver shortage