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Winnipeg Beach mayor resigns effective immediately

The Town of Winnipeg Beach is without a leader after its mayor resigned Wednesday evening.

“I’ve been put in the untenable position of having to choose between my health or continuing my duties for this town,” Mayor Pam Jackson said Wednesday evening in a message to council. “After much consideration and with very deep sadness, I hereby submit my resignation as your mayor effective immediately.”

Jackson told council she had developed a medical issue – a herniated disc – which required strong medication and reduced activity to manage the pain. That included not being able to sit for more than 15 minutes.

She said her health-care providers recommended she take time off in order to heal.

“I requested a medical leave at our last council meeting. However three members of this council voted to deny this request,” Jackson said.

“I have loved my time working with this community. I want to thank the community for giving me the honour and the privilege of working for you.”

Jackson is then seen leaving her chair at the council table.

This is a developing story. More to come. 

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