Grey County Councillor Selwyn Hicks has been reelected to the Warden’s chair in 2022.
Hicks was elected by County Council at the annual inaugural meeting on December 7.
Christine Robinson, Councillor for West Grey, also ran for the position.
The election resulted in a tie vote of nine to nine. In a tie vote, the county pulls a name from a hat. Councillor Hicks was successful. He also served as Warden in 2021 and 2019.
In his inaugural address, Warden Hicks addressed the ongoing opioid crisis facing our community. He challenged Council to take up a leadership role in response.
“It is my hope that approximately 355 days from now I will be able to report success on addressing mental health and addiction at a level equal to our achievements this year on affordable housing,” stated Warden Hicks.
In 2021 he challenged Council to make a bold move to address the affordable housing shortage. Council responded by supporting a 1% annual increase to the levy to establish an Affordable Housing Fund.