"How can we make Yellowknife an independent city?" Roland Laufer is running for council with Indigenous needs, renewable energy and cooperation as priorities.
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Alice Twa and Ollie Williams·
"I want families to have great opportunities." Fiscal responsibility, community patrols and advocacy for the vulnerable are in Yanik D'Aigle's council pitch.
"Money going out should be used better." As a city councillor, Vibhesh Tripathi would focus on better transit, talent retention and no increase in property tax.
“I’m pragmatic and solutions-orientated.” Tammy Soanes-White wants to bring her financial and education background to Yellowknife City Council.
The NWT is asking Ottawa to make two changes to mining sector tax breaks – one specific to the North, one involving zinc – that could "level the playing field."
“You want to get those numbers up.” Former city councillor Adrian Bell is looking to make a comeback with a focus on population growth and economic preparation.
