Putting himself forward as a voice of reason, incumbent councillor Dave Wilbur is seeking a third term in local government.
The retired lawyer was first elected to the council table in 2008 and said he believes he has demonstrated he has the capacity to do the job.
"I'm articulate, I get to the point, I eventually show the way to those who perhaps don't get the legalese of what's going on. I have fingers in practically every sector of the community, I'm not beholden to anybody but I certainly am involved with social groups as well as those that have small business growth," Wilbur said.
A resident of Prince George since 1973, Wilbur said the decision to run again was one carefully considered by himself and his wife - with whom he has three children and grandchildren.
In addition to his legal practice, Wilbur has spent years as a community volunteer. He has served on boards for Community Futures, the Hospice Society and the Prince George Airport Authority.
Wilbur also pointed to his role as vice chair of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George's board of directors and his years of involvement on the executive of the North Central Local Government Association.
For the past four years, Wilbur has sat as city council's representative on the Prince George Public Library board and has advocated for investment in updating the Bob Harkins' branch entrance.
"Not only is it terrible to look at - and probably the worst in the province - it has mobility, accessibility and safety issues," said Wilbur, who wanted a renovation to be completed prior to the 2015 Canada Winter Games. "That hasn't worked out but it hasn't removed the necessity of those changes on behalf of our community. Don't forget that the city of Prince George is the landlord and as such should be embarrassed by what is there."
If re-elected, Wilbur said he will continue to work on sustainable infrastructure, community safety and tax stability.
He said he will also keep pursuing funding for wildfire mitigation as well as making sure the city has "shovel-ready" capital projects ready to go and enhance the community when funding comes available.
"I think I have all the attributes and tools that have made a difference and can make a difference going forward," Wilbur said.
