Jeannie Van Bibber Mayo-Tatchun Candidate

Jeannie Van Bibber as been acclaimed as the Yukon Party Candidate for the Mayo-Tatchun riding in Pelly Crossing. She is the daughter of George and Moriah Van Bibber, and is a descendent of Ira Van Bibber, an early prospector in the Pelly area.

She said a couple of interesting things: "I chose the Yukon Party because I like their record on social policy and support for the family...." and " The Yukon Party government is building a new school in Carmacks and a recreation center in Mayo. Their commitment to the riding of Mayo-Tatchun is clearly evident."

Also, she mentioned that the Yukon Party government signed off (this past May) the Lhutsaw Habitat Protection Area plan for Pelly Crossing. "This was a commitment in the Treaty and is very important to the people of Pelly Crossing" It was prepared by the Selkirk First Nation and the Yukon Government.