Andrea Matrosovs acclaimed to second term as Grey County Warden

Andrea Matrosovs will be leading Grey County Council for a second consecutive term after being acclaimed Warden at the 2026 Inaugural Meeting on December 2.

Warden Matrosovs is serving her first term on Grey County Council. She represents the Town of The Blue Mountains where she has served as Mayor since being elected in 2022. She previously served as a municipal councillor from 2018-2022.

In her inaugural address to Council, Warden Matrosovs expressed a desire to build on the progress made in her first year as Warden, building relationships and working collaboratively for the benefit of residents today, and in the future.

“At the County table I do not hear competition when we discuss the present and future of our county and the decisions that weigh heavily on each and every one of our shoulders. Even after spirited debate, I hear unison and a collective of heads and hearts moving forward with delivering services to our residents and sharing in the stewardship of our lands and waters,” said Warden Matrosovs.

Warden Matrosovs also stressed the importance of strengthening relationships with neighbours beyond the Grey County borders, including Indigenous communities. She also highlighted how she will use her voice when advocating to governments and ministries, for both Grey County and other small, rural communities.

In closing her address, Warden Matrosovs stressed the importance of sustainability, quoting the three Ps coined by John Elkington: people, planet, and prosperity.

“As we do our work here at the County, we consider that lens each and every time.”   

Beyond of her municipal career, Warden Matrosovs worked as a teacher, both at the high school and college levels. She is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 281 in Clarksburg and enjoys being involved in local environmental sustainability projects.

Warden Matrosovs enjoys spending time with her four generations of family which includes her mother, husband, son and future daughter-in-law, daughter and son-in-law, and two grandchildren.

The role of the Grey County Warden is to lead County Council and represent Grey County at official events. The Warden presides over council meetings, ensuring business is conducted efficiently and effectively. Grey County's Warden is also a member of the Western Ontario Warden's Caucus and participates on other boards. The position of the Warden is elected each December by members of Grey County Council at the inaugural meeting. Warden Matrosovs was nominated for the position by Councillor Keaveney of the Municipality of Meaford, and Councillor Boddy of the City of Owen Sound.

2026 Warden’s Inaugural Address