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Basil Clarke

Incumbent

Warden of Simcoe County (2023–2024; Acclaimed for Second Term, 2025–2026)

Mayor of Ramara & Simcoe County Warden

Provincial Riding: Simcoe North

Community / Municipality: Ramara

Basil Clarke serves as the Mayor of Ramara Township and was acclaimed by his peers to serve as Warden of the County of Simcoe for the 2023–2024 and 2025–2026 terms.

As Warden, Clarke chairs County of Simcoe Council, guiding county-wide programs including Simcoe County Paramedic Services, regional transit (LINX), affordable and social housing developments, long-term care facilities, and solid waste collection across the 16 member municipalities.

A lifelong resident and fifth-generation farmer in Ramara, Clarke has served on Ramara municipal council for over two decades.