The County of Essex now has an official policy when it comes to petitions. The County of Essex now has an official policy when it comes to petitions. Clerk Katherine Hebert presented a report at the March 4 meeting of county council, which was adopted, and will now have specific requirements for the public. “It’s a formality to align the general practices that are currently underway for receiving petitions with a formal policy,” explained Herbert. Hebert added the seven local

Essex County council will not be dipping into reserves to pay for the green bin recycling program. Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey brought forth a motion at last Wednesday night’s meeting which could have seen 100 per cent of the cost paid out of reserves in 2026 for the Phase One municipalities of Essex, LaSalle, Lakeshore and Tecumseh. “The key fundamental reality is that there are no reserves dedicated to fund green bin costs. The program was approved as a user pay model wit

Essex County Civic Centre Amherstburg residents will be participating in the Essex County-wide organic waste green bin program beginning this fall, but just when they will start to pay for it is still unclear. Lakeshore Mayor Tracey Bailey brought forth a notice of motion as part of Essex County council’s meeting last Wednesday night that the cost for the program this year be paid out of reserves and that the cost to the taxpayers be phased in over the next three years. “Wher