By Greg Fry

B.C. politics

Mayor of Mackenzie named NDP candidate in PG-Mackenzie riding

Sep 22, 2020 | 5:03 PM

MACKENZIE — Joan Atkinson is taking a run at provincial politics.

The BC NDP has confirmed to CKPG Today that the mayor of Mackenzie will run against Liberal incumbent Mike Morris in Prince George-Mackenzie.

Morris first won the riding in 2013 while Atkinson was acclaimed mayor in 2018.

A short biography on the District of Mackenzie website states that Atkinson has been a member of Mackenzie council since 2007.

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It also says that she’s been heavily involved in the community and has been recognized as Volunteer of the Year.

Atkinson is expected to address the media on Thursday.