Municipal elections

Joe Rositano seeks Area F director’s seat

Sep 28, 2026 | 11:32 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Longtime East Line resident and community volunteer Joe Rositano is one of four candidates seeking to become Electoral Area F director for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

Rositano, who immigrated to Canada from Naples, Italy, with his family in 1955, has deep roots in the Upper Fraser and Willow River area. He grew up on the East Line and later returned to the family’s 150-acre farm, where he now lives near Upper Fraser.

The retired business owner and former fire chief says a lifetime of volunteering has prepared him for the role. Over the years, Rositano has served as a Scout leader, children’s martial arts instructor, soccer and lacrosse coach, Auxiliary RCMP volunteer and training officer with the local fire department. He also manages the East Line Farmers Market.

Rositano said his decision to run was motivated by a desire to continue serving residents following the retirement of longtime Area F director Kevin Dunphy.

Among his top concerns are road safety and infrastructure. Rositano points to increasing traffic on Upper Fraser Road, including logging trucks and seasonal cycling traffic, as a growing challenge. He said narrow roadways, limited shoulders and a lack of road markings in some areas create safety concerns for motorists and cyclists alike.

Crime and policing are also priorities. Rositano said rural residents often face lengthy emergency response times because of the large geographic area covered by RCMP officers. He would like to work with police leadership to explore ways to improve service levels.

Rositano said his approach to local government is simple.

“If residents have an issue, they can come and see me,” he said. “I’m there for them.”

Area F includes communities stretching along the East Line corridor, including Shelley, Willow River, Upper Fraser, Sinclair Mills, Longworth and Penny.