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By Rachael Lesosky, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Premier David Eby\u2019s cabinet have received their ministerial mandate letters. The letters lay out priorities for action, and hone in on specific directions unique to each minister. Kootenay Central MLA Brittny Anderson is also the Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities. Anderson\u2019s role is new in cabinet, and the first time for a Minister of State to report directly to the premier. \u201cBritish Columbians have trusted us with a mandate to deliver for them in ways that make a tangible difference in their daily lives,\u201d says Eby in Anderson\u2019s letter. \u201cThey expect us to listen and learn from people of different perspectives \u2013 and work together to make things better for everyone.\u201d Key points for Eby\u2019s government as a whole… <\/p>\n

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By Rachael Lesosky, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Premier David Eby\u2019s cabinet have received their ministerial mandate letters. The letters lay out priorities for action, and hone in on specific directions unique to each minister. Kootenay Central MLA Brittny Anderson is also the Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities. Anderson\u2019s role is new in cabinet, and the first time for a Minister of State to report directly to the premier. \u201cBritish Columbians have trusted us with a mandate to deliver for them in ways that make a tangible difference in their daily lives,\u201d says Eby in Anderson\u2019s letter. \u201cThey expect us to listen and learn from people of different perspectives \u2013 and work together to make things better for everyone.\u201d Key points for Eby\u2019s government as a whole... <\/p>\n

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