A recent report from the regional Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) hub, and the data that goes along with it, has got a couple of Essex County councillors asking questions. Amherstburg Deputy Mayor Chris Gibb wanted more clarity on what is being done for those who need help, specifically out in the county as part of last Wednesday night’s Essex County council meeting. “Can you give us an outline of how the typical county resident who becomes a client of the Ha

Essex County Civic Centre. Following up on a directive from local mayors and deputy mayors, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for Essex County has presented an annual report to members of county council. Back in November, county council adopted a CAO Performance Appraisal Policy which establishes a formal framework for evaluating the CAO’s performance. CAO Sandra Zwiers gave an in-depth report at last Wednesday night’s meeting that included the fact that for several mont

Essex County council met last Wednesday night to discuss the 2026 budget. When the meeting concluded, there was a 2.25 per cent increase for the county portion of the tax rate. It took over six hours but the County of Essex has approved its 2026 budget. Essex County council voted to spend $145,144,950 next year which is up from $140,043,690 in 2025. The vote was taken at the county’s budget meeting held last Wednesday night in Essex. Overall, the county has a 2.25 percent inc