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Town Council

Council of 2022 - 2026


Group Photo of Council - Backrow L-R: Councilor McKenzie, Councilor Bobick, Councillor White, CAO Tewnion Front-row L-R: Councilor Powell, Mayor Jacobson, Deputy Mayor Moriaux, Councilor WhytePhoto taken May 19, 2026.
Backrow L-R: Councilor McKenzie, Councilor Bobick, Councilor White, CAO Tewnion
Front-row L-R: Councilor Powell, Mayor Jacobson, Deputy Mayor Moriaux, Councilor Whyte

VISION:

A well managed, progressive regional community that provides opportunity for prosperity in a safe, inclusive, harmonious, connected environment surrounded by natural Manitoba.

MISSION:

The Town of Swan River provides innovative, inclusive, integrity-driven service and governance at the best value to achieve our vision. We will lead our community forward in educational opportunities, healthy living, and economic development.


 Mayor Lance Jacobson
Mayor Lance Jacobson
Cell: 204-734-8052
Office: 204-734-4586 ext. 214

Lance Jacobson is Mayor for his second term and is serving fourth term on council overall. He is an AMM Parkland Director.

Deputy Mayor Moriaux
Deputy Mayor David Moriaux
Cell: 204-447-7010

David Moriaux is serving his third term. He serves as the Deputy Mayor and chairs the General Government and Finance Committee.

Picture of Don BobickCouncilor Don Bobick
Cell: 204-731-1810


Councilor Don Bobick is serving his fourth term as Councilor and chairs the Transportation and Environmental Health Services Committee.


Councilor Tanya Powell
Cell: 204-734-8618


Councilor Tanya Powell is serving her first term as Councilor and is the chair of the Environment and Economic Development Services.
Councilor Ainslie White
awhite@townsr.ca
Cell: 403-304-0440

Councilor Ainslie joined Council for her first term in the 2025 By-Election.

Picture of Tanya Powell
Councilor Duane Whyte
Cell: 204-734-8814


Councilor Duane Whyte is serving his fifth term as Councilor and chairs the Medical Services Committee and the Protective Services Committee.


Councilor Glen McKenzie
 gmckenzie@townsr.ca
Cell: 204-734-8830

Councilor Glen McKenzie has returned to the Council of Swan River by appointment. He previously served this community for three decades—from 1988 to 2018. He began his public service as a councilor and went on to serve as Mayor for an impressive 23 years.