Deagle Gammon elected next Halifax deputy mayor

Deputy Mayor Cathy Deagle Gammon (via Halifax.ca)

Posted Nov 28, 2023 05:43:52 PM.

Last Updated Nov 29, 2023 10:50:10 PM.

There’s a new deputy mayor in town.

District 1 Councillor Cathy Deagle Gammon was elected to the position on Tuesday, taking over from Coun. Sam Austin.

The role carries a one-year term.

“It is an honour and a privilege to be deputy mayor and a responsibility I do not take lightly,” says Deagle Gammon. “My commitment to the mayor and council is to be fully present and supportive in this role, as we manage through this challenging year ahead.”

Deagle Gammon was elected to council in October of 2020.

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