Kootenay East MLA Tom Shypitka has announced his resignation from Cranbrook city council in order to focus on his provincial legislative duties.
Shypitka recently claimed victory for the BC Liberals in the riding during the provincial election, stepping up to run in the place of Bill Bennett, who retired after deciding not to seek a fifth term.
In addition to serving on city council, Shypitka is also one of Cranbrook’s representatives at the Regional District of East Kootenay and the Kootenay East Regional Hospital District Board — two roles he will also relinquish.
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