...In With the New as Rogers Sworn In
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Monday, December 01, 2008 09:30 PM
Supreme Court Justice Eric Chamberlist listens as Dan Rogers takes Oath of Office
Prince George, B.C.- Dan Rogers is Mayor number 18 for the City of Prince George.
(Click on photo above for the oath, and the transfer of the Chain of Office )After being sworn in, and donning the Chain of Office, Rogers turned to former Mayor, Colin Kinsley and reflecting the reality of his new post said “I didn’t realize this thing ( the Chain of Office ) was so heavy, both literally and figuratively.”
Before starting his inaugural address, Rogers thanked Kinsley for his “unparalleled commitment and leadership to B.C.’s Northern capital.”
Rogers also thanked his family and the voters of Prince George for their support.
He told those who attended the special ceremony at the Prince George Playhouse there are three goals he will strive to achieve.
1. Economy: must continue to identify and eliminate the barriers to economic growth
2. Environment: continue to press for improved air quality “Failure to address this issue will limit our economic future”
3. Social needs: housing community based policing, and says while the challengers are complex he would like to increase the involvement of local citizens to find solutions.
He said he and the new Council are here as a consequence and desire to move the City in a new direction.
All of the new Councillors were also welcomed to step forward to make comments:
Dave Wilbur: “Overwhelming to stand here, not just because of the duty and responsibility.”
Cameron Stolz: Offered special thanks to his three children, and to his father “I am very honoured and very privileged to be here.”
Brian Skakun: Thanked his colleagues who were not elected or who opted not to run. Said he looked forward to working with the new team.
Debora Munoz: It is an honour and privilege to be here, thank you for your confidence in re-electing me.”
Murry Krause: “It is an honour to be elected for a 4th term and I will focus on social justice and good governance trough this term.”
Shari Green: Offered thanks to all the voters who gave her such a tremendous vote of support “This City has a great Council and a great future.”
Garth Frizzell: “This is a night for gratitude.” He offered thanks to his family and told his colleagues he looks forward to working with them.
Don Bassermann: Delighted to be chosen fore the 6th time. He said he hoped to be able to do some coaching and a little cheerleading for this new team.
The new team will get down to work tomorrow night as they have their first Council meeting at 7 p.m.
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Posted by: doneright on December 2 2008 8:02 AM