Dwayne Simmons is a real estate agent for Century 21 Prospect Realty. In an interview with the Yellowknifer, Simmons shared some thoughts on his campaign to become a city councillor.

Could you please introduce yourself for anyone who may not know who you are?

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What made you decide that you wanted to join the city council?

SA国际影视传媒淚 liked some of the candidates that were coming forward. I think we have an opportunity to do some important work over the next few years. ItSA国际影视传媒檚 always been an idea that ISA国际影视传媒檝e had. I never really considered myself a politician per se but I think I can bring a lot of value to the council and I thought if I was ever going to do it, now would be the time.SA国际影视传媒�

What do you hope to change if youSA国际影视传媒檙e elected?

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What is one of your SA国际影视传媒榤ust havesSA国际影视传媒� for things you would like to change economically?

SA国际影视传媒淢y first and foremost thing that we can be in control over and something that needs to be a focus in the coming years is the tourism sector. ISA国际影视传媒檇 love to successfully implement the hotel levy, which was started and passed years ago. I know itSA国际影视传媒檚 been a bit of a challenge to get it up and running, but ISA国际影视传媒檇 like to say that I think itSA国际影视传媒檚 a vital revenue stream that can help boost the tourism sector and help market our city to the rest of the world. ThatSA国际影视传媒檚 probably the most important thing that ISA国际影视传媒檇 like to see happen.SA国际影视传媒�

Are there any other comments that you would like to add?

SA国际影视传媒淚SA国际影视传媒檓 really looking forward to the challenge. Anybody who knows me also knows that ISA国际影视传媒檝e always put 110 per cent into everything that I do when I choose to move forward with something.SA国际影视传媒�