Justine Mallah enjoys municipal politics because she gets to help make change happen

North Bay Councilor Justine Mallah, Chairwoman of the Community Services Committee, joined co-hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale for this week’s Echo Essentials podcast to reflect on her first two years in office.Mallah shares insights about her experiences, challenges, and achievements, offering a candid look at her role on city council. Mallah, who moved to the city in 2018, vaulted into the municipal spotlight in 2022 by securing the third-highest vote total.“It was a steep learning curve. I very much appreciate having nine other council members and the mayor to learn from,” she said. Mallah emphasized the value of collaboration, explaining that differing perspectives among council members have helped her craft more effective policies. “If we just had my own perspective, I’d miss various interests or components,” she added.Read the full story: https://www.northbayecho.ca/article/small-steps-make-a-difference/