Kate Mitchell (politician) explained

Kate Mitchell is a Labrador Inuit politician who was the First Minister of Nunatsiavut from 2014 to 2019.[1]

Kate Mitchell
Office2:First Minister of Nunatsiavut
Term Start2:2014
Term End2:2019
Office3:Ordinary Member for Makkovik in the Nunatsaivut Assembly
Term Start3:May 2014
Term End3:2019

Career

Mitchell's political platform included advocating for seniors, tackling housing shortages, enforcing a recent land claims agreement, and government transparency.[2] Mitchell was elected as the Ordinary Member for Makkovik in the Nunatsaivut Assembly in May 2014.[3] She resigned from her position as First Minister in 2019 after allegations that she acted inappropriately in a housing matter and was replaced by Tony Andersen. She continued to serve as the Ordinary Member for Makkovik until she resigned from that position in December 2019.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andrews. Stephen. First Minister, Executive Council, Speaker selected. 2021-03-19. Nunatsiavut Government. en.
  2. Web site: Kate Mitchell (Audio) OKâlaKatiget Society. 2021-04-23. en-US.
  3. Web site: Kate Mitchell, Ordinary Member Elect for Makkovik (Audio) OKâlaKatiget Society. 2021-04-23. en-US.
  4. Web site: Telegram. The. Nunatsiavut First Minister resigns amid allegations of impropriety The Telegram. 2021-03-19. www.thetelegram.com. en.
  5. Web site: Pomeroy. Bert. Ordinary Member resigns. 2021-04-23. Nunatsiavut Government. en.