Monday, June 4, 2012

PG Council at 75th FCM Conference

Courtesy of the City of Prince George:

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ 75th Annual Conference has concluded in Saskatoon. Mayor Green, along with Councillors Everitt, Frizzell and Stolz, spent four days discussing the failing infrastructure across the nation, and learning about leading-edge innovations and solutions for Canadian cities and towns. They participated in informative seminars, workshops and plenary sessions and supported resolutions of national interest to communities.

The FCM launched Target 2014: Building our Future, with the goal to mobilize the 2000 municipalities and thousands of local officials that make up its membership to remind MPs of the importance of vibrant cities and communities to economic growth and prosperity. "From coast to coast to coast, communities are at a tipping point in their ability to provide the services residents want, and still afford to replace the aging infrastructure," said Mayor Green. “Delegates overwhelmingly voted on the number one infrastructure funding priority of communities: roads. Across the nation, it’s a problem and the momentum is spreading to stand united in pursuit of a long term funding solution”.

This unity was echoed by Mayor Gregor Roberston of Vancouver, on behalf of the Big Cities Mayors Caucus, "The federal government's new long-term infrastructure plan must produce a new generation of long-term investments that enable cities to repair and maintain the country's core economic infrastructure."

Raymond Louie from Vancouver was elected 3rd Vice President of the FCM. Councillor Frizzell was voted in as one of eight Directors representing BC at the Federation. John Dooley, Mayor of Nelson, was selected as Chair of the BC Caucus and Bob Long of Langley Township returns as Vice Chair.

The 2013 FCM Conference will be held in Vancouver.

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