The Western Ontario Wardens Caucus has named Marcus Ryan of Oxford County as Chair for one term.
Ryan was elected during the groups annual general meeting where Warden Kevin Marriott of Lambton County was named Vice-Chair, Ben Addley CAO of Oxford County serving as secretary and Sonya Pritchard, CAO of Dufferin County named as Treasurer.
For board leadership, Mayor Jim Ginn of Central Huron was named as Chair of the WOWC Economic Development Sub-Committee with Grey County Warden Andrea Matrosovs serving as Chair of the Western Ontario Municipal Conference for 2026.
Marcus Ryan says through a strong, united voice, the WOWC will continue to advocate for strategic investments in housing, infrastructure, workforce development and the supports needed to address mental health, addictions and homelessness.