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Council Matters - March 25, 2020

Leamington Council met electronically on March 25, 2020 and discussed items related to the current COVID-19 pandemic in additional to regular business. The two areas are outlined as follows:

COVID-19 Related Reports:

Electronic Meetings and Delegation of Authority: On March 19, 2020, the provincial legislature passed the Municipal Emergency Act, 2020, amending the Municipal Act, 2001. The amending legislation provides enhanced means for members of municipal councils to meet electronically in...

Special Leamington Council Meeting - March 24, 2020

Leamington Council will hold three special Council meetings on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM (closed session) and 2:30 PM to consider staff reports and decisions related to the COVID-19 pandemic response.

Due to precautions being taken due to the COVID-19 emergency, no in-person delegations will be permitted at this meeting. If a person wishes to address an item listed on the agendas, a person may send an electronic submission to the Clerk at clerks@leamington.ca prior to the...

Social distancing applies to municipal and garbage collection workers too

Garbage Collection:

Leamington residents are being asked to respect the social distancing recommendations of health officials and please stay at least 2 metres away from garbage and recycling workers.

The Municipality’s collection contractor, GFL is reporting that drivers are being approached for conversation and with offers to help load items. While the sentiment is appreciated, please remember that the need for social distancing is vital. Please do not approach GFL staff who are working to keep...

Leamington Declares State of Emergency

The Municipality joins the County of Essex in sending a coordinated message to residents: We’re in this together

In conjunction with the County of Essex, the Municipality of Leamington declared a State of Emergency today, taking proactive and precautionary measures to prepare for the COVID-19 pandemic. Leamington remains committed to working collaboratively with all partnering municipalities, government officials, first responder agencies and healthcare organizations to ensure the Municipality...

Leamington Council Meeting Cancelled

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the rapid rate at which the situation is changing, the following meetings previously scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2020 have been cancelled:

• Leamington Municipal Council Meeting
• Public Meeting held under the Drainage Act to consider the East Marsh Drainage Scheme Breakwall – Updated Maintenance Schedule of Assessment
• Public Meeting held under the Planning Act to consider Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA #208 and Consent Application B-02-20 –...