Mayor of Winnipeg
Incumbent
Scott Gillingham
since November 1, 2022
Style
Member ofWinnipeg City Council
SeatWinnipeg City Hall
Constituting instrumentThe City of Winnipeg Charter
Formation1874
First holderFrancis 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]

The 44th and current mayor of Winnipeg is Scott Gillingham, elected on October 26, 2022.[2]

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mayors, Past and Present - City Government - City of Winnipeg".
  2. ↑ Danton Unger (26 October 2022). "Scott Gillingham elected as Winnipeg's next mayor". CTV News Winnipeg. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
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