Winnipeg has a new acting deputy mayor.
Mayor Brian Bowman announced Thursday that St. Norbert – Seine River Coun. Markus Chambers has been appointed acting deputy mayor, taking over from Coun. Vivian Santos (Point Douglas).
Bowman said as part of Chambers’ duties, he’ll be actively encouraging Winnipeggers to get vaccinated and promoting the importance of COVID-19 vaccines.
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Chambers, who was elected to council in 2018, previously served as deputy mayor from 2018 to 2020.
The change takes effect immediately.
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