Back to SearchKevin Marriott Elected Lambton’s 159th Warden
Enniskillen Mayor Kevin Marriott has been elected Lambton County Warden, and is the first Warden elected online by Council, through Zoom. Marriott, Lambton’s 159th Warden, will serve for the 2021-22 term. Point Edward Mayor Bev Hand was elected to the position of Deputy Warden.
Pandemic Response
Lambton Public Health became fully immersed in the local COVID-19 pandemic response through collaboration with federal, provincial and local stakeholders. COVID-19 surveillance, case and contact management, communications, and community vaccination became core pillars of the pandemic response.
In order to support this work effectively, staff were redeployed and some areas expanded through partnerships with other County departments and new provincial funding to increase staffing levels. Community collaboration with local stakeholders has been critical to the response including work with municipalities, First Nations communities, hospitals, health care providers, schools, child care centres, workplaces, and many more.
Lambton County Library
With many patrons unable to access Lambton County Library’s physical collection or services during 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the library saw the use of its eLibrary increase substantially.
Become a Lambton County Library cardholder by calling 519-845-3324 ext. 5266 or 1-866-324-6912 ext. 5266 or email Library Tech Help. For more information on how to access the eLibrary visit lclibrary.ca.
Community Paramedicine Program Receives Provincial Funding
Lambton County EMS has been awarded one-time funding of over $2.8 million dollars to support the Community Paramedicine Program.
This funding will be allocated to ensure seniors and at-risk individuals remain stable in their own homes or community-based settings for as long as possible while on the provincial long-term care wait list. Community Paramedics work with partners to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time, with the goal to reduce unnecessary 911 calls, emergency room visits, and hospital admissions.
Learn more about Community Paramedicine Program funding.
Bayside Centre Redevelopment
The County and its landlord are actively engaged in redeveloping Bayside Centre in downtown Sarnia. Ongoing renovations and development of the site will result in a generational redevelopment of the Sarnia downtown core.
Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit
The Canada-Ontario Housing Benefit provides a portable housing benefit to households experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Staff from the Social Services Division have worked to identify eligible households in Lambton County for this benefit. 71 households were found to be eligible in the 2020/21 program year, and an additional 17 households will receive support in the 2021/22 program year.
The portable housing benefit allows individuals to choose rental units that are close to required supports and amenities. Having this flexibility expands housing choices and offers the opportunity of affordable housing options where none existed before.
Affordable Housing Project in Sarnia
Through the Canada-Ontario Community Housing Initiative, the County of Lambton has been awarded $1.3 million dollars in funding towards a 24 unit affordable, modular housing project at 993 Maxwell Street, Sarnia.
The project will assist in meeting some of the goals of the County’s Housing and Homelessness Plan and helps to increase the supply of affordable housing in the community. The units are expected to be ready for occupancy by the end of 2021.
Learn more about the build at 993 Maxwell Street, Sarnia.
Additional Long-Term Care spaces at Lambton Meadowview Villa
An application for 10 new long-term care spaces has been accepted by the Ministry of Long-Term Care. These new spaces are intended to be built using the GreenHouse Project Model for people who have dementia and require different supports than are provided in a traditional long-term care model.
Learn more about the new spaces at Lambton Meadowview Villa.
Childcare Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of safe, reliable, licensed child care for families, employers, and the economy became very evident. In Lambton County, the licensed child care sector supported 223 children and 142 families by providing Emergency Child Care for front line and essential workers during Province wide shutdowns. As well, child care expansion continued in Lambton County during the pandemic. Over the past year, 101 new licensed child care spaces were added.
For more information on Child Care, visit the Children's Services page.
Lambton County Council
First row, left to right - Warden Kevin Marriott, Mayor, Enniskillen; Steve Arnold, Mayor, St. Clair; Margaret Bird, City-County Councillor, Sarnia; Dave Boushy, City-County Councillor, Sarnia; Mike Bradley, Mayor, Sarnia; Al Broad, Mayor, Dawn-Euphemia; Doug Cook, Deputy Mayor, Lambton Shores; Dave Ferguson, Mayor, Brooke-Alvinston; Deputy Warden Bev Hand, Mayor, Point Edward.
Second row, left to right - Brad Loosley, Mayor, Petrolia; Steve Miller, Deputy Mayor, St. Clair; Lonny Napper, Mayor, Plympton-Wyoming; Jackie Rombouts, Mayor, Warwick; Mike Stark, City-County Councillor, Sarnia; Ian Veen, Mayor, Oil Springs; Bill Weber, Mayor, Lambton Shores; and Brian White, City-County Councillor, Sarnia.
2021 Meeting Dates
Council Meetings
Council meetings are typically held the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. Currently, due to COVID-19 restrictions, meetings are held virtually and livestreamed for public viewing. Agendas, minutes, reports and links to live and archived videos of Council meetings can be found at lambtononline.ca/meetings.
View the Council Meeting Calendar
Committee Meetings
Committee meetings are typically held the third Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Currently, due to COVID-19 restrictions, meetings are held virtually and livestreamed for public viewing. Agendas, minutes, reports and links to live and archived videos of Committee meetings can be found at lambtononline.ca/meetings.
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