CKLB spoke with the candidates running in the upcoming Monfwi by-election. The candidates were asked the same questions about their platform and their decision to run for the position in the Legislative Assembly. The transcription has been edited for clarity. John J. Gon Q: Why did you decide to run…
Four candidates are running to be the MLA of Monfwi for the Legislative Assembly. The candidates announced in a press release by Elections NWT are: Jane Armstrong John J. Gon Kelvin Kotchilea James Wah-Shee Polling day for the by-election will be July 27. Early voting in Behchokǫ̀ begins on July 5…
After 16 years in the Legislative Assembly, Jackson Lafferty, the MLA for Monfwi, has resigned from the position. But with the Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief election looming, this may not be the end of his political career. Looking back on his time in the Legislative Assembly, Lafferty said he has many…
Three NWT MLA’s will be acclaimed in the October 1st territorial election. After nominations closed on Friday afternoon it was revealed Speaker and Monfwi MLA Jackson Lafferty will be acclaimed for a second consecutive term. Sonny Blake is also unopposed in the Mackenzie Delta, and RJ Simpson in Hay River…