The MHA-elect for Waterford Valley believes his experience on St. John’s city council provides him with familiarity with the job ahead on the provincial level.
Jamie Korab won the byelection in the district on Thursday.
Having served as the councilor for Ward 3 for the last seven years has helped him become familiarized with the issues in the district and how funding models work to bring the best service to taxpayers.
He says the city relies on the provincial and federal governments for funding for things like infrastructure, roads and other programming.
Korab’s byelection victory in Waterford Valley will trigger a municipal byelection in Ward 3.
The city says a byelection must be held within three months of a vacancy – in this case, when Korab formally resigns his seat on council.
The city is currently working to confirm the details around the byelection and will provide an update as the information becomes available.