Deputy Mayor Roger Barrett

Vice-Chair | Municipalities Newfoundland & Labrador Director

Both Roger and his spouse Jacqueline were born in the City of Newport in Gwent county, South Wales. They married in 1967 and relocated to Canada in 1969.  They have two adult children, a daughter and a son, along with six grandchildren.

Roger Barrett is a dedicated public servant whose commitment to his community has spanned well over a decade in the Town of Reidville. Since 2009, Roger has played a pivotal role in local governance, beginning his journey as a Councillor before being elected Mayor from 2013 to 2021. Currently, he serves as Reidville’s Deputy Mayor.

In addition to his municipal responsibilities, Roger is the Western Director with Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL), having also contributed to the organization as a member of MNL’s Small Towns Advisory Committee.

Roger’s commitment to regional development is further exemplified by his role as a former director on the Western Waste Management Board, and his past presidency with the Great Humber Joint Council.  

Before relocating to Newfoundland in 2007, Roger made significant contributions to the Brampton, Ontario community. There, he served as an elected trustee on the Peel Board of Education and was actively involved in several advisory boards for the City of Brampton, where he championed educational and community initiatives.

Deputy Mayor Barrett’s leadership and expertise extend beyond local governance.  In 2017, he was appointed as the MNL representative on the Municipal Assessment Agency’s Board of Directors. Since 2021, he has served as Chair of the Agency’s Public Relations and Policy Committee, and in February 2022, he was elected Vice-Chair on MAA’s Board.

Through his various roles, Deputy Mayor Barrett continues to demonstrate his passion for serving his community and fostering growth and sustainability in municipal governance.