Amy Brown has been named Tulsa’s deputy mayor beginning Jan. 14. The deputy mayor serves as the acting mayor in the mayor’s absence and coordinates policy matters on behalf of the City of Tulsa.

Brown will be replacing Michael Junk who recently accepted the chief of staff position for Governor-elect Kevin Stitt.

“Amy plays a vital role in the day to day operations at the city and will bring a unique skill set to this position,” outgoing Tulsa Deputy Mayor Michael Junk said. “Amy is a true public servant and will be a good steward for the City of Tulsa.”

Prior to her role as deputy mayor, Brown was the deputy chief of staff and veterans liaison. Brown was a mayoral aide for ex-Mayor Kathy Taylor in 2009 and served as a Tulsa City Council aide from 2011-2014.

Brown will continue as the Veterans Liaison and oversee the Administration and Public Safety Support Divisions.

“I look forward to working alongside Mayor Bynum and the incredible leaders on our team as we continue to build a more equitable, globally competitive and future-focused Tulsa,” Brown said.

Brown is an active volunteer for Family & Children Services and Junior League of Tulsa