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Leamington’s Mayor MacDonald to host Coffee Chats

The Mayor of the Municipality of Leamington is aiming to increase the direct engagement and connection with Leamington residents outside of Council meetings and other official events. To do that, Mayor Hilda MacDonald will be hosting coffee with the Mayor events throughout the year.

These “Coffee Chats” will provide Leamington residents and Mayor MacDonald an opportunity to have one-on-one conversations in a relaxed and informal setting. 

“The casual atmosphere and great coffee are a perfect...

Council Matters - March 12, 2019

At the Council meeting held on March 12, 2019, Council:

• Held a Public Meeting to consider improvements to the Goslin Drain and authorized the tendering of the project.

• Received an information report regarding approved site plan agreements in 2018.

• Assumed the municipal services installed in the Santos Development at 2 Mailbu Drive.

• Approved the acceptance of municipal services in the Santos Development, Phase 2.

• Approved the appointment of an alternate member to the Property Standards...

Council Considers- March 12, 2019

Council will consider the following reports and matters at its upcoming Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2019:

• Assumption of the municipal services installed in the Santos Development, 2 Mailbu Drive
• Approval of the acceptance of municipal services in the Santos Development Phase 2
• Appoint an alternate member Council to the Property Standards Committee and to the Appeal Committee
• Receive the Treasurer’s Statement for 2018 Council and Appointee remuneration and expenses

A Public...

Council Matters - February 26, 2019

At the Council meeting held on February 26, 2019, Council:

• Held a public meeting, supported provisional approval of Consent Applications B-05-19 and B-06-19 to sever two farm lots located at 803 Mersea Road 6, Consent Application B-07-19 to sever a surplus dwelling lot located at 813 Mersea Road 6 and approved Zoning By-law Amendment #187 to change the zoning of the severed lands;

• Held a public meeting, supported provisional approval of Consent Application B-08-19 to add a parcel of land from the...

Leamington Council Passes 2019 Budget

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, was a significant focus during the...