If London Mayor Ed Holder gets his way, Councillor Josh Morgan will be his deputy for the next two years.
Holder has nominated the Ward 7 councillor for the position of Deputy Mayor. Councillor Jesse Helmer's two-year term as Deputy Mayor will soon expire, and Holder would like to see Morgan replace him.
“Nobody could have asked for more from a Deputy Mayor, Jesse has been absolutely outstanding,” Holder said in a statement released Wednesday. “He’s brought intelligence, integrity, and compassion to the role during his term, while showing tremendous leadership throughout the course of several landmark events – most notably, the Woodman Ave. explosion, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Someone who leads with both his head and his heart, Jesse is a model for anyone who aspires to one day serve on behalf of their fellow Londoners.”
Morgan's nomination will be discussed at the next meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee on October 20. Full council will hold a final vote on the nomination on October 27.
“With his extensive budget experience, Councillor Morgan has guided this Council through some extremely difficult debates around finances, approaching each conversation with an open mind, always striving for consensus and finding common ground,” Holder said. “He’s also been a tireless advocate for the City of London by virtue of his role with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, securing sustainable investments in vital infrastructure, and modernizing the relationship with our federal partners. I look forward to working even more closely with Josh in his new role as Deputy Mayor.”
If council approves Morgan's nomination, his term as Deputy Mayor will begin on December 1.
