Council officially sworn in, Joe Masi appointed deputy mayor
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Portage la Prairie City Council members were officially sworn in on Monday, Nov. 2, during an inaugural ceremony at City Hall in front of family and friends.
During the proceedings, council members presented their oaths of office and completed signing requirements under the Municipal Act of Manitoba. Portfolios and committee assignments were distributed, with most councillors returning to the same roles they held over the previous four-year term.
Among the assignments, Councillor Joe Masi, who continues as the city’s finance chair, was appointed as Deputy Mayor for the entirety of the four-year council term.
Mayor Knox (front), with Councillors Preston Meier, Terrie Porter, Colin Doyle, Ryan Espey, Joe Masi and Faron Nicholls on November 2, 2026. (Renee Lilley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter)
The appointment marks a shift from the previous term’s approach, which utilized a rotating deputy mayor model.
“The rotating Deputy Mayor position was a different approach that Council tried last term,” the city said in a statement. “Mayor Knox has decided to return to the more traditional approach of appointing one Deputy Mayor for the full Council term, with a focus on consistency and continuity in the role.”
The statement added the Mayor is pleased to have Masi serve in the role and looks forward to working alongside him and the rest of council over the next four years.
Masi expressed gratitude for the appointment and emphasized the responsibilities that come with representing both the mayor and the city.
“The first thing that came to my mind was being extremely thankful to Mayor Knox for the confidence and trust that she has put in me,” Masi said. “I take this role very seriously. You’re representing the mayor and council at events, but you’re also representing our city.”
Masi noted that the deputy mayor’s primary function is to provide steady support to the mayor across various municipal duties.
“It really is a supportive role to the mayor,” Masi explained. “The demands of being a mayor are great. There’s a lot on your plate, and sometimes you just can’t make an event or meeting. That’s really what’s important, being able to fill in quickly and ensure representation is there.”
Residents can watch council meetings and inaugural proceedings on the City of Portage la Prairie YouTube Page.
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