Keewatinook MLA Judy Klassen was appointed the Manitoba Liberal party’s interim leader by the party’s board of directors Oct. 21.
The first-term MLA, one of three Liberal MLAs along with former leader Jon Gerrard and Burrows MLA Cindy Lamourex, represents the geographically largest constituency in the province.
“It’s an honour to accept the position of Interim Leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party,” said Klassen in a press release. “I believe this party can prove to Manitobans that we are a thoughtful, constructive and compassionate party with a real drive to change things for the better.”
“Judy is an amazing person who cares deeply about the region that she represents,” said Manitoba Liberal Party president Peter Koroma. “I have no doubt she will do a great job attracting new supporters and leading our party during this time of transition.”
Klassen will not be eligible to run for the permanent party leadership unless she steps down from the interim role by June 20 of next years.
The board of directors is currently considering an Oct. 15 recommendation from provincial council members that a contest to select a new permanent leader be held next fall.
