Longtime Homer Town Councilmember Warren Retires – Town Swears in New Councilmember & Supervisor Names New Deputy Supervisor

During Wednesday’s Homer Town Board meeting, Town Clerk Brooke Poli, swore in recently elected councilmembers and highway superintendent.

Councilmembers Branden Brown and Kevin Williams were sworn in. Brown is new to the Town Board while Williams will be entering his 16th year. For Highway Superintendent, Poli swore in Kyle Bean. Town Councilmember Caleb Leach was also named the next Deputy Town Supervisor beginning on January 1st.

The Town of Homer also recognized current Town Councilmember Barry Warren, who will be retiring from the Town Board come December 31st of this year. Warren had served for 30 years, first being elected in 1996.

Town Supervisor Mike Park invited previous Supervisor Fred Forbes to Wednesday’s meeting. Forbes worked with Warren on the Town Board for 20 years. He said Warren was his go to guy and valued his hard work and dedication. Barry said to the Town Board he will miss his second family following his retirement, but plans to visit.

“It was a great pleasure working with you.” Forbes said. “Well done… The town can be thankful for your 30 years of service.”

Supervisor Park then presented Warren a plaque recognizing his 30 years of service for the Town of Homer.