Municipal election

Former City executive Bob Radloff enters Prince George Council race

Aug 31, 2026 | 8:59 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — Engineer, business owner and former City of Prince George senior executive Bob Radloff has officially launched a campaign for a seat on Prince George City Council in this fall’s municipal election.

Radloff announced his candidacy Monday under the banner of “Building a Better Future,” a campaign focused on improving City Hall processes, responsible infrastructure planning and strengthening Prince George as a place to live, work and invest.

The longtime municipal and engineering professional says his unique experience working both inside and outside City Hall gives him a perspective few candidates can offer.

“I’ve spent my career building things that work,” Radloff said. “I’ve spent years inside City Hall, helping manage the organization and understanding how decisions get made. Then I spent years on the other side of the counter, working with City Hall and local governments as an engineer and business owner, helping people get projects built.”

Radloff previously held a senior leadership position with the City of Prince George, where he gained experience in municipal planning, development, infrastructure, operations and budgeting. Since leaving the City, he has worked as an engineer and business owner, helping clients navigate local government systems.

He says that dual perspective has shown him both the challenges faced by municipal staff and the frustrations experienced by residents, businesses and developers.

“This isn’t about blaming employees or tearing down City Hall,” Radloff said. “It’s asking whether we have the best systems in place to let great people do great work and provide the services residents expect.”

Radloff is also making public safety and social disorder key issues in his campaign. He argues more supports are needed for people struggling with mental illness and addiction and says expanded involuntary treatment should be part of the solution.

He is calling on the provincial government to make a larger investment in northern British Columbia, suggesting significantly more involuntary treatment beds are needed to address addiction, homelessness and community safety concerns.

Throughout the campaign, Radloff plans to release a series of videos aimed at explaining how City Hall operates and how municipal government can work more effectively for residents.