Georgian Bluffs Mayor Alan Barfoot is the new warden of Grey County. He was acclaimed to the position at the inaugural session of Grey County Council.
"I’m honoured to be elected to the position of Grey County Warden. It’s a big responsibility and I will strive to fulfill the duties to the best of my ability,” says Barfoot. "I look forward to working with council, county staff, and other stakeholders to move Grey County forward together. We live in the best county in the best province, and in the best country in the world."
Barfoot was nominated by county councillors Gail Ardiel and Harley Greenfield and was unopposed for the position. Barfoot has been a Grey County councillor since 2004.
He says economic development is a top priority.
"We must continue to make the county an attractive place to invest and do business," says Barfoot. "We need to ensure there are education and economic opportunities for our young people and young families."
Barfoot succeeds West Grey Mayor Kevin Eccles as warden of Grey County.
