County Government

The County of Essex is governed by Essex County Council, which represents seven local municipalities. The County oversees the efficient management of shared services and common resources like emergency medical services and roads.

Strategic Plan

Vision: The County of Essex strives to be a regional champion and trusted partner in delivering services for the success of our local communities and residents.

Mission: Through meaningful partnerships, strong advocacy, and informed decision-making we deliver fair and valuable regional programs and services for our communities.

Values: 

• Accountability: We recognize that trust is a privilege and are dedicated to acting transparently and with integrity in our service delivery.
  
  
• Equity: We are fair in how we fund and deliver services.
  
  
• Inclusion: We strive to create a government that is welcoming, respectful, and accessible to everyone.
  
  
• Champion: We advocate enthusiastically for the interests and wellbeing of our County.
  
  
• Teamwork: We respect each team member’s unique skills and contributions, share openly, and make decisions collaboratively.
  
  
• Service Excellence: We work to provide services to our stakeholders that are high quality, reliable, and continuously improving.

Two-tier government

Each of Essex County's local municipalities is governed by elected councils. The Mayors and Deputy Mayors from each of those seven municipalities serve on Essex County Council and elect from their ranks a Warden and Deputy Warden to promote the interests of the region as a whole.

Our main services and programs

• Roads and Active Transportation
• Land Ambulance (Essex-Windsor EMS)
• Libraries
• Long Term Care (Sun Parlor Home)
• Planning Services
• Community Services (Residential Services Homes)
• Emergency Preparedness
• General Government Administration

Regional funding partnerships

• Social Services
• Child Care
• Social Housing
• Public Health
• Economic Development
• Tourism
• Property Assessment