Ron Kerr and Adam Bureau were elected Chair and Vice-Chair at the January police services board meeting.
COBOURG (January 16, 2024) – At this morning’s Cobourg Police Services Board meeting, in accordance with section 28 (1) of the Police Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024 were elected.
Cobourg Police Services Board (the Board) members elected Dr. Ronald Kerr as Chair and Councillor Adam Bureau as Vice-Chair.
Chair Kerr and Vice-Chair Bureau will continue to provide leadership and governance, working closely with Chief Paul VandeGraaf and the police service executive team to achieve strategic objectives and priorities for Cobourg Police Service.
Dr. Ronald Kerr has over thirty years of experience as a Board member, having served on the Boards of YMCA Northumberland and Dalewood Golf Club and the Board of The Rotary Club of Cobourg. He has served on the Cobourg Police Service Board as Chair since 2022. He continues to provide leadership on the Board’s Finance, Strategic Planning, and Policy and Labour Negotiations Committees. On January 31, 2022, Dr. Kerr was reappointed by the Executive Council of Ontario as a member of the Cobourg Police Services Board to serve at the pleasure of the Lieutenant Governor in Council for a three-year term.
“I am honoured to be re-elected as Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board. As our community continues to face complex challenges, I remain committed to working with the members of the Board to ensure accountability and transparency, supporting Chief VandeGraaf and the police service members to ensure community safety and positive long-term outcomes. I want to thank Dean Pepper for his dedication and continued commitment to the Board and police service. Under his leadership as both Chair and Vice-Chair, Dean was able to harness opportunities for innovation, forge partnerships, and increase fiscal responsibility. I look forward to the work ahead in 2024.” – Dr. Ronald Kerr, Chair of the Cobourg Police Services Board
Adam Bureau is a dedicated business owner with 16 years of experience managing Downtown Cobourg. He is currently serving his second term on the council, exhibiting a strong commitment to enhancing the community. In his previous term on council, Adam diligently championed culture and tourism, and he now undertakes the pivotal responsibility of leading protection services, prioritizing the safety and well-being of citizens. Adam has served as a member of the Cobourg Police Services Board since 2023 and will serve as the Vice-Chair for 2024.
“I am committed to my community and take my role as Vice-Chair seriously. I am honoured to serve in this capacity and will partner with Board members to ensure Cobourg remains a safe and thriving community. By working together, we can achieve great things for the future of our community.” Councillor Adam Bureau, Vice Chair of the Cobourg Police Service Board
Please visit the cobourgpoliceservice.com/police-services-board for more information.