Peabody receives Long-Standing Service Award for 25 years on council

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody received the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's Long-Standing Service Award for 25 years on Brockton council, having first been elected in 2000 and serving as mayor since 2018.

Brockton Mayor Chris Peabody received the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's Long-Standing Service Award in recognition of 25 years on Brockton council. He was first elected in 2000 and served five consecutive terms as councillor before being elected mayor in 2018. He is serving a second term as mayor and represented the region as warden of Bruce County from 2023 to 2024. Over his time on council he was involved in issues including clean water, housing and regional services. Notable details: - The award was presented by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for 25 years of council service. - Peabody was first elected to Brockton council in 2000 and served five consecutive terms as councillor. - He was elected mayor in 2018, is in his second mayoral term, and served as Bruce County warden from 2023 to 2024. - He joined council following municipal amalgamation and in the aftermath of the Walkerton water crisis. - Drawing on an environmental background, he championed clean water initiatives and related safeguards. - His work over the years included housing development, waste diversion, local healthcare and participation on numerous committees and boards. Summary: Peabody's long tenure has influenced local priorities such as water protection, housing and regional collaboration. Undetermined at this time.