BRAMPTON, ON (April 6, 2022) – The City of Brampton has established a Deputy Mayor position to preside at Council and other Committee meetings and assume ceremonial and civic event duties on behalf of the Mayor.

The Deputy Mayor position will be divided into two, representing the east and west portions of the city. Pat Fortini, Regional Councillor, Wards 7 and 8 will represent East Brampton and Martin Medeiros, Regional Councillor, Wards 3 and 4 will represent West Brampton for this Term of Council.

Previously under the City of Brampton Procedure By-law 160-2004, an Acting Mayor was designated to preside at Council and other Committee meetings and assume ceremonial and civic event duties when the Mayor was unavailable. This role was fulfilled through a pre-defined rotating monthly roster including all Councillors. Should the Mayor and both Deputy Mayors be unavailable, the Acting Mayor will continue to preside at meetings and attend events on behalf of the City.

More information on Brampton City Council and Committees can be found at Brampton.ca.

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"Brampton City Council is collectively committed to serving the needs of residents across our city. I am excited to perform the role of Deputy Mayor on behalf of East Brampton and look forward to meeting more of our community at ceremonial and civic events."
- Pat Fortini, Regional Councillor, Wards 7 and 8; Deputy Mayor, City of Brampton

“Together, Brampton City Council shares a passion for conducting City business and serving our community. I am honoured to represent West Brampton as Deputy Mayor, and look forward to continuing to serve our city in this capacity.”
- Martin Medeiros, Regional Councillor, Wards 3 and 4; Deputy Mayor, City of Brampton

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