County Council

The County of Elgin...

became incorporated in 1852, the original municipalities included the Townships of Aldborough, Dunwich, Southwold, Yarmouth, Malahide, Bayham and South Dorchester and the Village of St. Thomas which also served as the County Seat. In 1861, the City of St. Thomas officially separated from the County and formed a single tier government.

While the boundaries of the County have remained unchanged to this day, there have been a number of changes to local governments over time, with the emergence of new towns and villages and the departure of others. The most significant change occurred in 1998 when the County restructured into seven local municipalities.

The seven municipalities within Elgin County are all unique in their own ways, providing employment, recreation, transportation options and a friendly and welcoming feel to residents and visitors alike.

Councillors

Grant Jones

Years on Council: 2nd Term
Municipality: Southwold
Office: Mayor/ Elgin County Warden 2017

Councillor
Grant Jones

Dominique Giguère

Years on Council: Inaugural Term
Municipality: Malahide
Office: Deputy Mayor

Councillor
Dominique Giguère

Tom Marks

Years on Council: 3rd Term
Municipality: Central Elgin
Office: Deputy Mayor

Councillor
Tom Marks

Dave Mennill

Years on Council: 4th Term
Municipality: Malahide
Office: Mayor/ Elgin County Warden 2011, 2020

Warden
Dave Mennill

Mary French

Years on Council: Inaugural Term
Municipality: Aylmer
Office: Mayor

Councillor
Mary French

Sally Martyn

Years on Council: 2nd Term
Municipality: Central Elgin
Office: Mayor

Councillor
Sally Martyn

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Duncan McPhail

Years on Council: 13
Municipality: West Elgin
Office: Mayor/Elgin County Warden 2019

Deputy Warden
Duncan McPhail

Ed Ketchabaw

Years on Council: Inaugural Term
Municipality: Bayham
Office: Mayor

Councillor
Ed Ketchabaw

Bob Purcell

Years on Council:
Municipality: 7 Dutton/Dunwich
Office: Mayor/Elgin County Warden 1986 & 1987

Councillor
Bob Purcell

COUNTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND ASSOCIATIONS

Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Building Commmittee
Warden Mennill, Councillors French, Purcell, Marks

Human Resources Committee
Warden Mennill, Councillors McPhail, Ketchabaw

Council Budget Committee
Warden Mennill, Councillors Giguѐre, French, Ketchabaw

Community Safety and Well-Being Coordinating Committee
Councillors French, Martyn

Elgin County Museum Advisory Committee
Councillor Martyn

Elgin County Environmental Advisory Committee
Councillors Martyn and Jones

Elgin County Connectivity Committee
Councillors Marks and Giguère

Rural Initiatives/Planning Advisory Committee
Councillors Ketchabaw, Martyn, Giguѐre

Southwestern Public Health-Board of Health
Councillors Jones, Marks

City-County Liaison Committee
Warden Mennill, Councillors McPhail, Ketchabaw

Health Recruitment Partnership
Councillor Jones

Joint Elgin-Central Elgin Accessibility Advisory Committee
Councillor Marks

SWIFT Network Board of Directors
Councillor Marks

St. Thomas – Elgin Public Art Centre
Councillor Giguѐre

Water Advisory Committee
Councillor French

Community Leaders Cabinet
Warden Mennill

Green Lane Community Trust Committee
City of St. Thomas

Waste Management Committee
Committee Of The Whole

Western Ontario Wardens Caucus
Warden Mennill

Municipal Directory

Municipality of Bayham

The Municipality of Bayham has an energy focus on the environment, agriculture, and business services.

Municipality of Central Elgin

The Municipality of Central Elgin is the quintessential rural getaway, with a variety of recreational, leisure and cultural activities.

Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich

With its immediate access to Highway 401, the Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich has become attractive for families seeking a “small town” alternative to the busier urban lifestyle.

Town of Aylmer

The Town of Aylmer has become the epicentre of business and commerce for eastern Elgin County.

Township of Malahide

The Township of Malahide is known for its rich agricultural industry, and is home to the Ontario Police College

Township of Southwold

The Township of Southwold is a predominantly rural community with a strong agricultural base.

Municipality West Elgin

The Municipality of West Elgin is ideally situated for companies interested in proximity to the 401-corridor midway between Windsor and Toronto.

County Council

The County of Elgin...

Councillors

Grant Jones

Dominique Giguère

Tom Marks

Dave Mennill

Mary French

Sally Martyn

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Duncan McPhail

Ed Ketchabaw

Bob Purcell

COUNTY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND ASSOCIATIONS

Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Building Commmittee Warden Mennill, Councillors French, Purcell, Marks

Human Resources Committee Warden Mennill, Councillors McPhail, Ketchabaw

Council Budget Committee Warden Mennill, Councillors Giguѐre, French, Ketchabaw

Community Safety and Well-Being Coordinating Committee Councillors French, Martyn

Elgin County Museum Advisory Committee Councillor Martyn

Elgin County Environmental Advisory Committee Councillors Martyn and Jones

Elgin County Connectivity Committee Councillors Marks and Giguère

Rural Initiatives/Planning Advisory Committee Councillors Ketchabaw, Martyn, Giguѐre

Southwestern Public Health-Board of Health Councillors Jones, Marks

City-County Liaison Committee Warden Mennill, Councillors McPhail, Ketchabaw

Health Recruitment Partnership Councillor Jones

Joint Elgin-Central Elgin Accessibility Advisory Committee Councillor Marks

SWIFT Network Board of DirectorsCouncillor Marks

St. Thomas – Elgin Public Art CentreCouncillor Giguѐre

Water Advisory Committee Councillor French

Community Leaders Cabinet Warden Mennill

Green Lane Community Trust Committee City of St. Thomas

Waste Management Committee Committee Of The Whole

Western Ontario Wardens Caucus Warden Mennill