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Province Appoints Josh Cooper to the Police Services Board


Newmarket -  The York Regional Police Services Board welcomed its newest member, Mr. Josh Cooper, at its Board meeting today.  Mr. Cooper was appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario for a three-year term commencing on January 17, 2019.

Mr. Cooper has lived in York Region for over 25 years. He is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Baycrest Foundation.  He brings 26 years of senior and executive management experience coupled with a diverse entrepreneurial background in private business, not-for-profit, the charitable sector, public policy and electoral politics. Josh is a longtime volunteer with several community organizations and is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.

Mr. Cooper indicated that he looks forward to serving on the Board and to ensuring York Region remains one of the safest communities.

The Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board is a seven-member civilian Board that oversees the York Regional Police and is comprised of one member as Head of Municipal Council; three members are appointed by resolution of Regional Council and three by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

Media Contact:  Mafalda Avellino, Executive Director, Police Services Board,

1-877-464-9675 ext. 77906 or psb@yrp.ca

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