PG 4 Public Good

PG 4 Public Good Citizens group standing up for the public interest and integrity at City Hall

Well in keeping with a very busy political cycle today, here's the final Pillar 4 post lice and online that you have bee...
09/02/2026

Well in keeping with a very busy political cycle today, here's the final Pillar 4 post lice and online that you have been waiting for. This one has a bit of punch to it, so make sure you have a fresh coffee or adult beverage and enjoy the read. Sincerely John

A practical, common-sense blueprint for Prince George, focused on real economic growth, street-level public safety, budget realism, and direct accountability to taxpayers. Prince George is at a critical turning point. Moving our city forward requires getting back to basics: prioritizing essential in...

A real security plan needs more than just good ideas on the street, it needs solid logistics and financial discipline be...
08/29/2026

A real security plan needs more than just good ideas on the street, it needs solid logistics and financial discipline behind it. Pillar 3 lays out how we streamline oversight, cut out-of-town contract waste, and fund practical community safety without raising taxes. Read the full release now.

Safety as a Municipal Priority: Real Action, Clear Funding & Local Accountability Empowering local response, protecting neighborhood corridors, and delivering tangible municipal safety, without endless studies or tax hikes. Public safety in Prince George cannot be solved by pushing responsibility do...

After my recent video and the response I have received (thank you all), here’s the long-awaited Pillar 2 of my Four Pill...
08/23/2026

After my recent video and the response I have received (thank you all), here’s the long-awaited Pillar 2 of my Four Pillars to Civic Governance for Prince George.

I look forward to your comments and feedback. If you could support the campaign that would be great, every little bit helps. The "Support the Campaign" link is at the bottom of the Pillar 2 post. Thank you all for the support!

Practical Public Safety & Street Security: Actionable Municipal Solutions Restoring order, supporting local businesses, and focusing on realistic civic safety—without political grandstanding. Public safety in Prince George cannot be solved by endless studies or making legally unworkable promises o...

OK you hungry voters out there, I have just dropped Pillar 1 of my platform.
08/19/2026

OK you hungry voters out there, I have just dropped Pillar 1 of my platform.

A practical, common-sense blueprint for Prince George, focused on real economic growth, street-level public safety, budget realism, and direct accountability to taxpayers. Prince George is at a critical turning point. Moving our city forward requires getting back to basics: prioritizing essential in...

Here's some "food for thought" in regards to campaigning, donations and nominations that the public should be aware of b...
08/16/2026

Here's some "food for thought" in regards to campaigning, donations and nominations that the public should be aware of before they pick a candidate.

Our Commitment to Your Privacy: Respecting Donors and Nominators Running for office is about trust, integrity, and good governance. That trust starts long before General Voting Day, it starts with how a campaign treats the personal information of its supporters. Recently, there has been a trend of c...

Beyond the Headlines: How Involuntary Care Actually Works in B.C.It’s easy for politicians to throw around buzzwords lik...
07/23/2026

Beyond the Headlines: How Involuntary Care Actually Works in B.C.
It’s easy for politicians to throw around buzzwords like "involuntary care," but what does the law actually say, and how do we fix the bottlenecks in our own backyard?

Real community safety requires moving past broad rhetoric. It means understanding the actual legal mechanisms under Section 22 of B.C.’s Mental Health Act, tracking provincial facility timelines, and taking decisive municipal action where City Hall actually holds authority.

I’ve put together a full breakdown of the legal realities and a four-pillar municipal strategy for clear boundaries, real care, and local accountability in Prince George.

Read the full policy piece here:

Solving our downtown crisis requires practical knowledge, not political slogans. There is a wide gap between what politicians promise about "involuntary care" and how the BC Mental Health Act actually works on the ground. After eight years of direct, daily experience downtown, here is the realistic....

Here's some information you folks may find helpful when your considering who to vote for come October 17th 2026. This co...
12/21/2025

Here's some information you folks may find helpful when your considering who to vote for come October 17th 2026. This covers "Facilitated Meetings" (someone's favorite way of steering the conversation). These can been "Tools" or "Traps" depending on how they are conducted.

Facilitated public meetings are often presented as a “tool” for democratic engagement, but without careful design, they can quickly transform into a “trap” for both the organizers and the participants. The distinction between the two depends on whether the facilitation is used to open up a c...

https://youtu.be/QQ3pjJI7B2c
11/15/2025

https://youtu.be/QQ3pjJI7B2c

2025 is coming to a close, 2026 is the last year for sitting Council before our civic election in October. This is a primer video.

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