YU CAN DO IT.
On October 15, 2022, Simon is looking forward to the opportunity to give back to Prince George – the city that has given him everything.
GENERAL VOTING DAY IS OCTOBER 15TH, 2022
ADVANCED VOTING DAY IS OCTOBER 5, 6, 11,12, 2022
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#YU4YOU2022
YU’S PLATFORM
SIMON YU FOR YOU.
If elected as Mayor by the people of Prince George, Simon’s immediate goal is to work with his Council colleagues, City Administration, and the residents of Prince George to:
• Commit
• Collaborate
• build
• address
01
Yu is Committed to improve affordability and transparency at City Hall through carefully managing taxation and spending for citizens. As an immigrant who arrived in Prince George with nothing, Simon will show empathy for ALL residents of this community.
02
Collaborate with all levels of government and stakeholders to develop a multi-generational development plan for our city. Together, an exciting business investment environment will be created which will launch PG into its Global Northern Capital potential.
03
Simon’s goal is to build a long-term infrastructure capital plan, that will sustain Prince George’s growth while respecting existing taxpayers’ immediate priorities.
04
Let’s address the current addictions, homelessness, and mental health issues facing our community by implementing practical solutions through collaboration.
MEET YOUR CANDIDATE
ABOUT SIMON YU
Join long time community member and business leader Simon Yu, as he launches his bid to become the 21st Mayor of the City of Prince George.
As a long-time active citizen and volunteer in Prince George, Simon is inspired by the history and aspirations of the people of our great City.
Simon arrived in Prince George with nothing, and believes he owes this community everything.
SIMON YU FOR YOU.
LONG TIME RESIDENT OF PRINCE GEORGE FOR NEARLY 50 YEARS.
Nearly 50 years ago, Simon Yu immigrated to Prince George from Hong Kong carrying only two suitcases. As a young high school student speaking very little English, he attended Prince George College, a local boarding school. As one of only a handful of immigrants in his school, Simon discovered and embraced the cultural diversity of this community.
Simon has since built a legacy and family of 6 successful children in Prince George. The Yu family name is entrenched in the fabric of this community that touch all areas of the city through their work in teaching, coaching, medicine, business, engineering, and music. Simon is also a proud grandfather of 8 grandchildren, who all live in Prince George.
WORKING FOR YOU
Long time local
Volunteering for the Future
A COMMUNITY LEADER
YU’S EXPERIENCE
Simon Yu is not a politician, but he keeps a promise of integrity and dedicated public service in every moment. He is a community leader and business owner. Through his four decades of experience, Simon has forged a strong community vision for Prince George.
Instructor at CNC
Board of Directors of UNBC
Prince George Airport Authority
The Downtown Business Association
Many other community Organizations
Simon’s over 30 years of consulting engineering service in Northern B.C. and his instrumental leadership in the 2003 Aceh Post Tsunami housing relief effort have provided him with deep insights and practical solutions to help solve many challenges currently facing Prince George.
Through these experiences and his time as the municipal manager for Rankin Inlet, Nunavut in the late 1980’s Simon gained deep knowledge of municipal administration practices and how to work with senior governments to get things done.
HOW CAN YU HELP YOU?
CONTACT • DONATE • VOLUNTEER • GET A SIGN
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