Essex County Civic Centre. There was a lengthy debate at county council last week on whether or not the county should send out a Request for Proposal (RFP) to obtain the services of a new closed meeting investigator. Clerk Katherine Hebert brought forth a report noting the current provider will no longer be available and gave council the option of replacing the investigator or having the service done by the Ontario Ombudsman office. “The county has rarely needed this service,

Essex County Civic Centre It seems as though the provincial government is listening to the County of Essex when it comes to funding of major projects. CAO Sandra Zwiers reported on the success in advocating for financial support when it comes to the grade separation for County Roads 19 and 22 during the May 6 session of Essex County council. “We believe we are at a critical point in that advocacy campaign in getting funding from the province and hope to have some good news on

Community Living Essex County held its 21st annual Luncheon with the Mayors May 8 at St. Mary’s Hall in Maidstone. Front row (from left): Essex Councillor Katie McGuire-Blais, Essex Councillor Kim Verbeek, Essex Mayor Sherry Bondy, Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey, Amherstburg Councillor Molly Allaire, Tecumseh Councillor Tania Jobin and LaSalle Councillor Terry Burns. Back row (from left): CLEC executive director Corey Dalgleish, Essex Deputy Mayor Rob Shepley, Lakeshore Deputy