Town of Minto Mayor George Bridge now holds a national position.
At the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference in Quebec City, Bridge was re-elected to the FCM Board of Directors for the 2019-2020 term. Bridge is one of 15 members representing the Ontario Caucus.
Following the Board of Directors election, Bridge was also elected vice chair of the Ontario Caucus.
"‘I am honoured to be re-elected to the FCM National Board of Directors by my Ontario peers," said George Bridge. "As the County’s representative, I am proud to be an advocate for Ontario and Wellington County. I look forward to working with other municipal leaders from across the country and tackling key issues we’re all facing."
George Bridge has served the Town of Minto and Wellington County since 2010 and has served on the FCM Board of Directors since 2016.
FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials and affiliate members from all regions and various-sized communities throughout Canada. It carries the municipal message to the Government of Canada.