Tacoma City Councilmember Marty Campbell was appointed the city’s deputy mayor during a council meeting at City Hall Tuesday. The one-year term was previously held by Councilmember Joe Lonergan and expired on Dec. 31.

Campbell was elected to city council in 2009 and represents District 4, which largely covers the city’s east side. Prior to being elected, Campbell served in a leadership role for several community organizations, including the Cross District Association, New Tacoma Neighborhood Council, The Grand Cinema, First Creek Neighbors, Dometop Neighborhood Alliance, TEAM, Downtown Merchant’s Group, City Club of Tacoma. He was also the owner of Buzzard’s Discs and Stadium Video.

His term as councilmember expires on Dec. 31, 2013.