Ramsay seeks third term, citing growth, fiscal responsibility and downtown revitalization

One of the key areas Ramsay highlighted during the interview was the city’s financial management. As chair of the Finance and Audit Committee, she said balancing residents’ desire to maintain services while preparing for major infrastructure investments remains a top priority.

According to Ramsay, feedback gathered through the city’s annual budget engagement surveys consistently shows residents want to maintain existing services, even when those services come with significant costs.

“We ask questions about things like snow removal services, and residents repeatedly say they want services such as driveway clearing to continue,” she said. “There are seniors and others in the city who really appreciate those services.”

Ramsay noted that Prince George faces unique infrastructure challenges because the city was built to serve a population much larger than its current size. With numerous municipal facilities approaching the end of their lifecycle, significant investments are required.

Among those projects are ongoing upgrades to the Prince George Aquatic Centre and future renewal work at CN Centre and other civic facilities.

“We’ve got a lot of assets that are coming up on renewal,” she said. “I’m trying to find creative ways for us to really triage what needs to be done right now and what can wait.”

Despite the challenges, Ramsay pointed to what she describes as improved financial oversight during the current council term. She said that when he first joined council, several projects were running over budget, but the city has since strengthened its capital planning process.

“I’m proud to say we’ve done really great work on our capital plan,” Ramsay said. “We have our significant capital projects report, and not a single project is over budget.”

Downtown revitalization is another key pillar of Ramsay’s campaign platform. She said her vision is for a vibrant and active downtown core where businesses see increased customer traffic and more events attract residents into the city centre.

One proposal Ramsay is championing is the creation of a dedicated events grant program aimed at supporting activities during evening and nighttime hours. The initiative would begin with $50,000 in funding for five events between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., with annual increases over the next council term. By the final year, Ramsay envisions up to 20 events being held downtown annually. She argues the increased activity would help deter vandalism and create a safer, more welcoming environment by bringing more people into the downtown core.

Ramsay pointed to similar programs in other Canadian communities, including Ottawa’s nightlife-focused downtown initiatives, as examples of successful efforts to revitalize urban centres and support local businesses.

General voting day for the 2026 municipal election is scheduled for Saturday, October 17.

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by Adam Berls

Ramsay seeks third term, citing growth, fiscal responsibility and downtown revitalization

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