After five years of serving the City of Morden, Man., as mayor, Brandon Burley has resigned.
“I have come to recognize the significant responsibility I have towards my family’s own transformational growth years,” he said.
In a release, the city said that under Burley’s leadership, Morden has experienced unprecedented transformation and significant growth and emerged as a beacon of progress in the region. “His unwavering commitment to the city and his visionary approach have played a pivotal role in shaping Morden’s future.”
![For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.](https://globalnews.ca/wp-content/themes/shaw-globalnews/images/skyline/national.jpg)
Get breaking National news
Burley himself said he is grateful for the city council’s support and friendship, and for the Morden community.
The City of Morden said it will start a byelection process to fill the vacancy Burley leaves, and said more information will come “in due course.”
![Click to play video: '‘Fastest-growing city in Manitoba’ has lots to offer, Morden Mayor says'](https://i0.wp.com/media.globalnews.ca/videostatic/news/gw331bvw8z-eltx7fcysa/Mayor_of_Morden_SOT-SOT_OM00J6JL_thumbnail_1280x720.jpg?w=1040&quality=70&strip=all)
Comments