In how many years has Switzerland become largely urban rather than largely rural >
The former mayors of Meaford were : 1998-2000 : Doug Grant 2001-2003 : Gerald Shortt ( first Mayor since 2001 amalgamation ) 2003-2008 : Wally Reif 2008 – Present : Francis Richardson Meaford is on the eastern edge of the Bruce — Grey — Owen Sound federal and provincial electoral district .