Doug Kellum Acclaimed as New Warden of Perth County

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PERTH COUNTY, ON – In an election held on December 5, 2024 at the Best Western Arden Park Hotel in Stratford, Perth County Council acclaimed Doug Kellum, Deputy Mayor of North Perth as the new Warden of Perth County.

Warden Kellum has served 10 years on County Council, also serving two of those years as Deputy Warden alongside past Warden Rhonda Ehgoetz. During his time on County Council, he has sat as County representative on several Boards and Committees.

“I am excited to take on this new role serving as Warden of Perth County. I’d like to thank past Warden Ehgoetz for her work in this role over the past two years.” said Warden Doug Kellum. “It is an exciting time at Perth County. This past year we’ve achieved some significant milestones and we have many more to come. I look forward to making my way across the County and working alongside our local municipal partners and beyond.”

In addition to the acclamation of Doug Kellum as Warden, Dean Trentowsky, Deputy Mayor of West Perth, was acclaimed to the role of Deputy Warden. Dean has served 10 years as an elected official, with two of those years on County Council.

“I look forward to stepping into this new role at County Council.” said Deputy Warden Trentowsky. “I have enjoyed my time on County Council and look forward to learning from and working alongside Warden Kellum over the next year, which coincidentally will mark the 175^th year since the incorporation of Perth County.”

 “I look forward to working with newly acclaimed Warden Kellum and Deputy Warden Trentowsky.” said Lori Wolfe, CAO of Perth County. “We have a busy year ahead, and it will be and exciting time for them both to step into their new roles.”

Perth County Council is comprised of 10 members representing the four Lower-Tier Municipalities:

The Municipality of North Perth, The Township of Perth South, The Township of Perth East, and The Municipality of West Perth). The positions of Warden and Deputy Warden are elected annually.

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Perth County is a vibrant upper-tier municipality located in Southwestern, Ontario and is home to a regional population of 81,565 residents. This rural region is comprised of 4 lower-tier member municipalities. To find out more information about our services, visit: www.perthcounty.ca or follow us on Facebook and X.

Media Contact:
Tyler Sager
Manager of Legislative Services / Clerk
tsager@perthcounty.ca
519-271-0531 ext 220

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