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CEO Beck Remains Employed, Stood Down Amid Controversy

4/28/2026

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Heart of the City’s executive committee issued a statement denying reports that CEO Viv Beck had left the organisation.
The organisation confirmed that Beck remains employed as chief executive and has not departed.
The Post amended its earlier story after Heart of the City labelled the departure report factually incorrect.
Sources say Beck has been stood down amid criticism for her homelessness comments and tensions with committee members.

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Heart of the City’s executive committee issued a statement denying reports that CEO Viv Beck had left the organisation.
The organisation confirmed that Beck remains employed as chief executive and has not departed.
The Post amended its earlier story after Heart of the City labelled the departure report factually incorrect.
Sources say Beck has been stood down amid criticism for her homelessness comments and tensions with committee members.