Joe Savikataaq Jr. was thrust into the mayorSA国际影视传媒檚 seat in Arviat when former mayor Bob Leonard passed, right as Covid hit the country in 2020.

Now, heSA国际影视传媒檚 set to return for a full term as mayor, with no one running against him in the fall election.

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He said he will continue to tackle any issues that arise, which is all part of the job as mayor.

His first term went very well, and he said it was a lot of fun working with the people of Arviat. Now he wants to continue that and keep moving forward.

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He wished everyone running for council or mayor luck in the election.

As of press time, there was a full slate of nine candidates for ArviatSA国际影视传媒檚 council positions, and Savikataaq Jr. was the only candidate for mayor. Council candidates included Mike Gibbons, Jason Gibbons, Gordy Kidlapik, Alex Ishalook, Jimmy Main, Nathan Caskey, David Kuksuk, Darren Price and Gleason Uppahuak.