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Polillo running for school board

A member of the local media is running for school board. Ron Polillo, the program director at Pattison Broadcasting Group in Prince George, said his campaign is based on three issues - capacity, catchment and classroom.
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A member of the local media is running for school board.

Ron Polillo, the program director at Pattison Broadcasting Group in Prince George, said his campaign is based on three issues - capacity, catchment and classroom.

"I know how important a good education will be for my two daughters and for our future generations," he said in a statement. "I want the best education for my children and all our students."

His community involvement includes five years as chairperson for the St. Mary's School council, 16 years on the Prince George Crime Stoppers executive board, including two years as president,10 years as a member of the Prince George Italian Club including three years as president, and is a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is also a former Prince George Youth Soccer Association board member and a former North Cariboo Senior Soccer Association executive member. As well he coached with PGYSA for a decade and has refereed at every level of soccer in the city.

And Polillo said had has been the master of ceremonies for more than 300 events over the past 25 years.

In accordance with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommuications Commission guidelines, Polillo will be off the air during the campaign.