Barnett not seeking re-election to McLean County Board

Posted on January 18, 2022
Josh Barnett represents the 10th District on the McLean County Board. (Photo courtesy Josh Barnett)

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – A Republican who has represented Bloomington’s east side on the McLean County Board since 2016 is not seeking re-election.

“It has been the honor of my lifetime to represent the people of Bloomington on the McLean County Board, but I have decided now is the right time to step down and explore other opportunities,” said Barnett in a news release Tuesday. “While this chapter of my life is closing, we are far from the end of my public service story. There are many ways one can serve their community and I look forward to being involved and working collaboratively with others to make Bloomington/Normal an even better place to live, work, and play.”

Barnett represents District 10 on the county board. He currently serves as chair of the Board’s Property Committee and Legislative Subcommittee and is a member of the Executive Committee, Finance Committee, and Rules Subcommittee.

Barnett’s current term will end at the beginning of December.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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