East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson extends medical leave

Hackson originally announced a three-month medical leave in November

Yorkregion.com
Jan. 31, 2024
Simon Martin

East Gwillimbury Mayor Virginia Hackson is extending her short-term medical leave through the month of February. This leave follows the three-month medical leave that commenced on Nov. 2, 2023.

Councillor Brian Johns will continue to serve as the acting mayor and as council’s representative at regional council.

At a Nov. 2 special council meeting, council passed a resolution to grant the mayor a temporary leave. This resolution is required under section 259 (1) (c) of the Municipal Act for any council member who will be absent from council meetings for three successive months.

"After very careful consideration, in consultation with my family and on the advice of my physician, I have made the decision to take some time away from my position of mayor," Hackson said at the time. "This is one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make because I love supporting the community and working with this great team. I trust that East Gwillimbury is in good hands, and I know that council and staff will work together to ensure a smooth transition and that the business of the municipality will proceed without interruption. I would like to thank the community, council, and staff for their support.”

Hackson has served as East Gwillimbury's mayor since 2010. She also served as a town councillor from 2000 to 2010.