Danchuk puts focus on seniors, public safety and community engagement

Sep 11, 2026 | 4:18 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George mayoral candidate Randy Danchuk says helping seniors, addressing open drug use and restoring a sense of community are at the centre of his campaign.

Danchuk, a longtime Prince George resident, says many seniors are struggling with rising costs despite having worked their entire lives. He believes the city needs to do more to support both seniors and youth while ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.

“I’ve got friends in their 60s that are struggling to pay their taxes and standing in food bank lines,” Danchuk said. “We need to help our seniors and we need to help our youth.”

The 69-year-old says he is concerned about what he sees as unnecessary spending on downtown properties and special projects. He argues city residents should have a greater say in how public funds are used and wants taxpayers to have more influence over municipal decision-making.

“I think we need more input from the actual people that are paying the bills,” he said.

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Public safety and conditions in the downtown core are another major focus for Danchuk. He says open drug use remains one of the most pressing issues facing Prince George and believes the city must work with community organizations to find solutions.

“We can’t be spending money on cleaning up the streets without dealing with the issues to begin with,” Danchuk said. “Winter’s coming and last winter we had people freeze to death in our streets. It shouldn’t be that way.”

Rather than relying solely on enforcement, Danchuk wants a community-based approach involving First Nations, the Salvation Army, service organizations and residents.

“Downtown can’t be fixed by forcing everybody to do stuff,” he said. “It has to be a community thing where everybody gets together and helps.”

Danchuk says his experience as a husband, grandfather, college instructor and longtime worker has shaped his approach to public service. Married for more than 40 years, he says he understands many of the challenges facing local families and wants to make Prince George a place where “neighbours help neighbours” once again.

by Nick Dube

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