List of mayors of Winnipeg

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Mayor of Winnipeg
Incumbent
Scott Gillingham

since November 1, 2022
Style
Member of Winnipeg City Council
Seat Mayor's Office, Winnipeg City Hall, 510 Main Street
Constituting instrument The City of Winnipeg Charter
Formation1874
First holder Francis Evans Cornish

The mayor of Winnipeg is a member of Winnipeg City Council, but does not represent a ward. The position of mayor was created in 1873 following the incorporation of Winnipeg. Since 1998, the term of office has been for four years. [1]

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The 44th and current mayor of Winnipeg is Scott Gillingham, elected on October 26, 2022.

History

The position of mayor was created in 1873 following the incorporation of Winnipeg (renamed from Fort Garry), now the provincial capital of Manitoba. From 1874 to 1955, the mayor of Winnipeg was elected for one year only; then, from 1955 until 1972, the term of office was extended to two years. [1]

The election of the first City Council was held on 6 October 1971 and the new City of Winnipeg was amalgamated on 1 January 1972. Thereafter, the new Council consisted of 50 councillors—elected from each of Winnipeg's wards—and 1 mayor, who is elected by the city as a whole. From 1972 onward, the mayor held office for a term of three years. Finally, in 1998, the term of office was extended to four years. [1]

List of mayors

19th century

20th century

21st century

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mayors, Past and Present - City Government - City of Winnipeg".