Frank Everitt believes he has mastered the learning curve and is ready to take on a second term as a Prince George city councillor.
"My first term... has been met with many challenges as I navigated through the maze of policies, procedures and regulations while addressing the issue presented to me by the citizens of Prince George," Everitt said.
A 30-year resident, Everitt is currently the longest-serving elected president for local 1-424 in the United Steelworkers' Union history.
He has served with a number of community and provincial organizations in the past, included sitting on the board of directors for the College of New Caledonia, as a member of the B.C. Forestry Roundtable and and trustee with the IWA Pension Plan.
Everitt brought up the rear in the 2011 election, earning 5,638 votes.
During his first term, Everitt said there were both successes and disappointments, but that his "commitment to addressing the priorities of the citizens in an open and honest manner will continue to be the driving force behind [his] commitment to serve the people of this city."
Within the last nine months, Everitt had a hand in rolling back the rate of increase for off-street parking fees as well as spearheading the repeal of a controversial bylaw requiring business licence fees for residential rental units like secondary suites and duplexes.
Showcasing the city during the 2015 Canada Winter Games will require a team effort from the mayor, council, city employees and all residents, said Everitt.
"If we want to be the economic hub for the north, then we have to bring the people on board and engage in an economic plan and vision that's open and accountable to taxpayers and investors," Everitt said. "The benefit of having the people and businesses of Prince George supportive and involved in city decisions or long-range plans means more confidence from investors and new business, which translates in more growth, jobs and increased population base."
