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The Democratic Alliance has welcomed the election of Leon van Wyk as the new Mayor of George.
The DA's Constituency Head, Geordin Hill-Lewis says this is the first important step towards restoring the integrity of the George Council.
He says Van Wyk will take the lead in focusing on attracting investment and growing the local economy.
Hill-Lewis says the municipality will be properly resourced to improve basic service delivery to the poor and invest in much-needed infrastructure.
He said this was also a historic election, as to their knowledge, it was the first time a Mayor had been elected in a virtual Council meeting.
