My name is Susan Scott. Prince George has been my home since I arrived in 1992. I am passionate about our city and want to contribute to building a better future for us all.
I spent 21 years in retail bookstores (including 10 years as a manager), and a further 10 years in transportation. Since 2002 I have been walking with families as an officiant at funerals and memorials in our community. My volunteer experience includes serving as the chaplain with the Prince George Fire Rescue Service; The Royal Canadian Legion; and the Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadets. Finally, I am on the board of RiverBend (a seniors-oriented housing complex), the Salvation Army Community Council, A Suicide Safer Community (an initiative to move the conversation and resources into mainstream consciousness), the Prince George Inter-Faith Council (a venue among all religions in our city) and the Remembrance Day Planning Committee.
I am seeking re-election because I believe that an effective city council strikes a balance between responsibility to its citizens and passion for service. It must pay its bills today and provide a vision for tomorrow. Specifically, we must make sure we have as many tools as possible for locals to retrain for new roles, help firms attract specialized skill sets we do not have enough of locally, ensure that we have sufficient amounts of affordable, accessible housing for our seniors and most vulnerable residents and build a future based on collaboration and inclusion, where we work together to ensure that all can access opportunities.
On Oct. 20, I ask for your support.
