Municipal election

Low seeking school trustee seat after 2023 byelection bid

Sep 9, 2026 | 2:29 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — David Low is once again seeking a position on the School District 57 board, hoping voters will elect him as a trustee after an unsuccessful bid in a 2023 byelection.

Low says he decided to run because he believes the public education system is facing significant challenges and needs stronger leadership. He points to declining enrolment in public schools despite Prince George’s growing population, while private schools and homeschooling continue to see increased participation.

“There is something wrong with that,” Low said. “Why is the public system being hampered while private schools are overflowing and have waiting lists?”

A former school principal with a master’s degree, Low says his experience in both education and business gives him a unique perspective. Before moving to Prince George in 1992, he served as principal of three schools. He has also operated a local business and worked with hundreds of clients in financial counselling and debt management.

If elected, Low says his top priority would be improving student safety and academic achievement.

He argues many students do not feel safe in schools and cites concerns about vaping and smoking in school bathrooms. Low also supports stricter rules around cellphone use in classrooms, saying fewer distractions would help students focus on learning.

“We should be able to make rules that apply to all students,” he said.

Low believes students should be challenged to reach their full academic potential and says schools should focus on raising achievement levels.

During his campaign, Low says parents have repeatedly told him they feel excluded from decisions affecting their children’s education. He believes families should play a greater role in the education process and have more input into issues affecting students.

Throughout the campaign, Low has emphasized what he describes as a commitment to common sense, accountability and student success. He says his background as an educator, business owner and parent of four children has prepared him for the role.

Voters in School District 57 will cast ballots on Oct. 17 as they choose a new board of trustees for the next four-year term.