George Hickes, speaking in his capacity as MLA for Iqaluit-Tasiluk, used his statement in the legislative assembly on Oct. 22 to applaud outgoing Mayor Madeleine Redfern and Iqaluit city council for their accomplishments during their time in office.

Hickes cited the municipal governmentSA国际影视传媒檚 ability to bring the city out of its historical deficit and debt remaining from the dump fire as a major achievement. He also mentioned that mayor and council managed to attract $60 million in funding from the federal and territorial governments for municipal infrastructure, hired a new chief administrative officer who was promoted from within city staff and supported the Uquutaq MenSA国际影视传媒檚 Shelter in obtaining financing and acquiring two buildings for a menSA国际影视传媒檚 emergency shelter and transition housing. This latter project will aid up to 60 men with programming, shelter, and transitional housing.

SA国际影视传媒淢ayor Redfern and council have initiated and delivered many solid initiatives for the City of Iqaluit, and itSA国际影视传媒檚 important to keep up the good work. ThatSA国际影视传媒檚 why I encourage all Iqalummiut to vote in the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 28,SA国际影视传媒� Hickes said, noting that Redfern is not seeking re-election after serving as municipal leader since 2010.