Gwen Johansson, former Councillor and former Mayor of Hudson’s Hope became a crowd favourite by default at the all candidates debate held on UNBC campus Tuesday October 1st — she was the only candidate in attendance.
Candidates running for the Prince George–Valemount seat were invited by UNBC’s Sustainability Office and the Prince George Electric Vehicle Association to the all candidates forum announced in late July, but Johannson was the only candidate in attendance for the forum. The moderator of the event, Gil Quesnelle ask questions of the candidate and opened further questioning up to those in attendance.
Johansson revealed her experience working between local government, individual stakeholders, and resource corporations, positions on environment, energy transition, generation, and her commitment to the region she grew up in as a resident of McBride. Have a listen to this summary of the debate and follow up questions.
