By Jeff Pelletier, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News The four candidates running to be the next MLA for Iqaluit-Niaqunnguu shared their pitches to voters Thursday night during an all-candidates forum in Apex. At least 20 people turned out to Abe Okpik Hall in Apex to hear David Akeeagok, Tatanniq Lucie Idlout, Jacopoosee Peter and Walter Picco introduce their campaigns and answer questions from the public. Voters in the riding will be picking a new MLA because their former representative Premier P.J. Akeeagok announced earlier this year he would not seek re-election. David Akeeagok, the first candidate to speak, said his priorities are improving family wellness, building more housing and preparing Nunavut for the powers that will soon be transferred from the federal government through devolution. “We ourselves, need to…
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