City councillor Debora Munoz will be seeking a third mandate at City Hall.
Munoz said she is committed to continuing the work the current city council has started. However, she added, reining in municipal spending needs to be a priority for the council elected in November.
"For myself, getting the taxes under control and spending within our means is critical. We've increased taxes and at the same time borrowed money for major projects," Munoz said.
Munoz said she's proud of what she's accomplished on city council in the past six years.
"I've taken a stand and haven't been afraid to speak my mind, even if it hasn't been the popularity vote," she said. "I've worked and advocated for the need for an integrated community sustainability plan, which we have now in myPG."
Air quality and the environment have been high on Munoz's radar over the past six years. The relocation of the downtown district energy system to the Lakeland Mill from downtown is one of the achievement's she's proud of, she said.
Whoever is elected to the next council in November will need to find a way to work together and hit the ground running, she said.
"What will certainly be important for the next council... is to establish a really cohesive team and plan within the first few months - not waiting a year and a half," she said.
Munoz has worked in health sciences for the last 28 years as a clinical neurophysiology technologist. In addition she owned and operated two Spanish restaurants in downtown Prince George, has volunteered with a wide range of community, health and arts organizations in the city and is a mother of three.
Also running for city council are incumbent councillors Dave Wilbur, Murry Krause, Brian Skakun and Cameron Stolz. Also seeking a seat on city council will be Jordan Gadsby, Albert Koehler, Harry Ulch, Joanne Dickenson, Scot Affleck, Frank Everitt and Dorothy Friesen.
Incumbent Mayor Dan Rogers and Coun. Shari Green are contending for mayor.
