Minister promises public safety

He says, if people don’t feel safe in a community, they won’t come here to work or invest. Improving public safe is a fundamental piece to economic development. So how does Prince George set itself apart as a priority for this new ministry?

“We are a transportation hub for the northern BC. We want to be better. First of all, I’m not going to rank our city. Just a so-so in terms of public safety compared to all other municipalities.”

Yung says the short-term goals are to find ways to help those who find themselves on the street whether due to addiction or mental health, while addressing some of the criminal activity that has been overlooked in recently. And that regardless of community.

“The long term, of course, I want to go to the economy. People want a place to feel safe, to live and work and play. That hasn’t really changed. It doesn’t matter.”

Nonetheless, Mayor Yu says the fact Yung has come to the community and listened to different parties is a step in the right direction.

“I think that a minister came here to listen and to take a look at the existing policy and see in our bail reforms and all the files that may be related to public safety. How is that being implemented?”

Yung says he will take the information back to Victoria and find ways to cater solutions to the needs of this community.

by Cheryl Jahn

Minister promises public safety

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