Prince George City Council
Who’s on Prince George City Council, how to contact the mayor and councillors, what council decides and the October 17, 2026 election.
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At a glance
- Council is one mayor and eight councillors, elected at large (no wards) for four-year terms.
- The current council was elected in October 2022, with Simon Yu as mayor.
- The next general local election is Saturday, October 17, 2026. The new council takes the oath of office on November 2, 2026.
- Reach all of council at mayorandcouncil@princegeorge.ca, or call 311 (250-561-7600 from outside city limits).
- Regular council meetings are open to the public and livestreamed.
City Council is the elected governing body of the City of Prince George. It sets the budget and tax rates, passes bylaws, makes land use decisions, and sets priorities that City staff carry out.
Election note: A general local election is under way. Voting day is Saturday, October 17, 2026, and the newly elected council is sworn in on November 2, 2026. See election 2026 for how to vote.
Current council (2022–2026 term)
Elected in October 2022. Contact details are from the City’s council page.
| Member | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Mayor Simon Yu | simon.yu@princegeorge.ca | Office 250-561-7609 |
| Councillor Tim Bennett | tim.bennett@princegeorge.ca | 250-649-8316 |
| Councillor Garth Frizzell | garth.frizzell@princegeorge.ca | 778-349-5322 |
| Councillor Trudy Klassen | trudy.klassen@princegeorge.ca | 250-613-8299 |
| Councillor Ron Polillo | ron.polillo@princegeorge.ca | 250-612-8645 |
| Councillor Cori Ramsay | cori.ramsay@princegeorge.ca | 250-613-2610 |
| Councillor Kyle Sampson | kyle.sampson@princegeorge.ca | — |
| Councillor Susan Scott | susan.scott@princegeorge.ca | 250-640-0962 |
| Councillor Brian Skakun | brian.skakun@princegeorge.ca | 250-961-6585 |
Four members of council also sit on the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board as the City’s directors: Mayor Yu and Councillors Ramsay, Sampson and Skakun. See regional district.
How they voted: every recorded council vote of this term, with who voted against and who was absent, is on how council voted, from the City’s voting summaries and adopted minutes.
Who’s running in 2026
The City’s Chief Election Officer declared on September 21, 2026 that votes will be held for both mayor and council:
- Mayor (one to be elected), 9 candidates: Ernesto Caranto, Marc Carrier, Randy Danchuk, Garth Frizzell, Keenan Murphy, Zachariah Olson, Kyle Sampson, Roy Stewart and Simon Yu.
- Councillor (eight to be elected), 18 candidates: Tim Bennett, Shawn Bortolon, Nicole Fraser, Jesi Janjua, Trudy Klassen, Tucker Krause, Trenten Laarz, Dan McLaren, Anthony Okechukwu, Rajendar Parmar, Dan Pears, Ron Polillo, Bob Radloff, Cori Ramsay, Brian Skakun, James Steidle, Bruce Wayne and John Zukowski.
Names are listed alphabetically as in the official declaration. Candidates can choose to publish their contact details and platforms on CivicInfo BC’s localelections.ca. PG Pulse doesn’t endorse candidates.
How council is set up
- Size: a mayor plus eight councillors.
- Elected at large: Prince George has no wards, so every voter picks one mayor and up to eight councillors.
- Term: four years, elected on the third Saturday of October.
- The mayor chairs council meetings, is the City’s chief spokesperson, and has one vote like every councillor.
- Council acts as a group. Individual members can’t direct staff. Decisions are made by majority vote at a properly called meeting.
- The City Manager leads City staff and carries out council’s decisions.
What council decides
- the annual budget and property tax rates (see city budget and taxes)
- bylaws, from zoning to animal control to parking
- land use: rezonings, the Official Community Plan, development and variance permits (see housing and development)
- strategic priorities, set out in the 2023–2026 Strategic Plan and the corporate work plan
- appointments to committees and boards, such as the library board
- advocacy to the provincial and federal governments
What council doesn’t control: schools (the SD57 board), hospitals and health care (Northern Health and the Province), provincial highways, and most social services. See provincial and federal representatives.
How to reach council
Informal (not published on an agenda):
- Email everyone at mayorandcouncil@princegeorge.ca, or individual members directly.
- Mail: Attention [council member], 1100 Patricia Boulevard, 5th Floor, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9.
- Phone 311 (250-561-7600 from outside city limits).
Formal (goes on a council agenda and becomes public record):
- Email cityclerk@princegeorge.ca, addressed to Mayor and Council, with your first and last name and residential street name. Anonymous letters aren’t accepted.
- It must arrive by noon six calendar days before the meeting: the Tuesday before a Monday meeting, or the Thursday before a Wednesday meeting.
To speak to council in person, you can request to appear as a delegation or speak at a public hearing. See how council works.
Special requests
The Mayor’s office handles proclamations, flag raisings, letters of support for grant applications, school tours and bookings of the Mr. PG flag. Email mayoradmin@princegeorge.ca.
Accountability
- Meetings, agendas, minutes and videos are online.
- Council has a code of conduct, and the City publishes information on code of conduct matters.
- Council remuneration and expenses appear in the annual Statement of Financial Information.
Related: past election results, election 2026, how council works, public notices and engagement.
Common questions
Who is the mayor of Prince George?
Simon Yu, elected in October 2022. His term runs until the council elected on October 17, 2026 is sworn in on November 2, 2026. He is one of nine candidates for mayor in the 2026 election.
Who are the Prince George city councillors?
The councillors elected in 2022 are Tim Bennett, Garth Frizzell, Trudy Klassen, Ron Polillo, Cori Ramsay, Kyle Sampson, Susan Scott and Brian Skakun.
Does Prince George have wards?
No. The mayor and all eight councillors are elected at large, so every voter can vote for one mayor and up to eight councillors.
How do I contact city council?
Email mayorandcouncil@princegeorge.ca to reach everyone, or use individual addresses (firstname.lastname@princegeorge.ca). By mail, write to the council member at 1100 Patricia Boulevard, 5th Floor, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9. For a letter to be formally considered at a council meeting, email cityclerk@princegeorge.ca.
When is the next Prince George election?
Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Advance voting is October 7, 8, 14 and 15 at the Conference and Civic Centre.
Sources
Official links
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- Prince George election 2026: how, when and where to votePrince George votes October 17, 2026: advance voting, the eight voting places and hours, ID to bring, and every mayor, council and trustee candidate.
- How council works and how to take partHow Prince George council meetings run: agendas and videos, writing to council, delegations, speaking at a public hearing and joining a committee.
- Regional District of Fraser-Fort GeorgeWhat the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George does: landfills, recycling, 9-1-1, emergency alerts, rural building permits, parks and its board.
- Your MLAs and MPsWho represents Prince George in Victoria and Ottawa, which ridings cover the city, the October 24, 2026 BC election and how to contact your rep.
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- How the City budget worksHow Prince George sets its budget and property tax increase, where the money goes, the Financial Plan and how to give input on the 2027 budget.
