Jane Weyallon Armstrong will continue as MLA for the electoral district of Monfwi without opposition, but she says sheSA国际影视传媒檚 not taking the opportunity for granted.

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Weyallon Armstrong was first elected as the MLA for the district, which consists of the Tlicho communities of Behchoko, Gameti, Wekweeti and Whati, in a July 2021 byelection.

She is excited for her first full term in the role, which she hopes will give her adequate time to tackle the issues she considers important, including housing, mental health, education and infrastructure.

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While Weyallon Armstrong has yet to serve a full term in the legislative assembly, she contends that she learned a lot during her first two years in the role.

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