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MEET THE CANDIDATE - Brian Skakun

My name is Brian Skakun and I am seeking re- election to PG city council. It has been an honour and privilege to have served for the last 16 years on city council. I am so proud to call Prince George home.
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My name is Brian Skakun and I am seeking re- election to PG city council. It has been an honour and privilege to have served for the last 16 years on city council. I am so proud to call Prince George home. As a 50-year resident of this great city I know what many of the important issues are. I am down to earth and approachable and have been able to help individuals and groups when called on. I have a reputation for standing up for what I feel is in the best interest of the community.

I also feel it's important as an elected official to work with your council colleagues in a respectful and transparent manner. However, I feel it is important to retain your independence of thought and action as a city councilor. You need to work together but simply cannot go with the flow for the sake of political harmony. The values and beliefs of the community are critical to the decision making process at city hall. Open and transparent communication is a key to a fair and democratic process. There are a number of issues that I feel need to be continually worked on including:

Promoting the positive aspects of PG;

Review of senior staff job performance and compensation;

Community safety;

Saving and expanding our parkland;

Infrastructure re-investment;

Low-cost housing;

Illegal dumping.

I have worked hard as your elected representative and will stand up for what I feel is in the best interest of the community.