Media Releases

As a result of budget deliberations held February 19 and February 20, 2019, Leamington Municipal Council approved the proposed 2019 municipal budget with a 1.8% increase to the municipal levy.  
The tax rate increase translates to an additional $37.10 on the municipal portion of a tax bill based on an average assessment value of $175,000.
“Ensuring an environment which encourages Leamington’s future advancement, even while maintaining fiscal responsibility,...
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The Municipality of Leamington is pleased to announce it will receive $606,040 in provincial grant funding over five years from the Ministry of Transportation “Community Transportation Grant Program – Long-distance Scheduled Intercommunity Bus Service” stream (CT Program).
The funding will allow for the creation of an intercommunity bus service that will link the communities of Leamington, Kingsville, Essex and Windsor.
The preliminary concept is...
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The Municipality of Leamington, in conjunction with the Leamington Uptown Business Improvement Association (BIA), successfully launched the Taste Leamington program today with numerous local restauranteurs, entrepreneurs and Council members in attendance to hear from participants and sample some of their unique fares. 
“What our community has is a unique food experience,” says Leamington’s Chief Administrative Officer Peter Neufeld, “we have decided...
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The Municipality of Leamington is excited to announce the launch of its new municipal website. The website, which retains the address www.leamington.ca was redesigned to make access to municipal information and services easier, and to improve communication, community engagement, and accessibility.
The new website simplifies the user experience with a clean, simple homepage, easier navigation and improved functionality.  These changes were driven by the needs and input...
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The Municipality of Leamington is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrew Baird as Fire Chief. This appointment is based on an extensive search, with Mr. Baird exhibiting an excellent combination of education, experience and public service.
Mr. Baird will be responsible for providing emergency response for the Municipality of Leamington, as well as to administer the strategic direction for the operation of the Fire Services. “We are looking forward to Andrew’s...
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