Winnipeg Beach mayor resigns | CTV News [Video]

The Town of Winnipeg Beach is without a mayor after a surprise resignation.

Pam Jackson tendered her resignation as mayor Wednesday evening at the town’s council meeting. She was elected Mayor in 2022 with 90 per cent of the vote.

The resignation comes amid rising tensions on council.

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

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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 …