The inaugural meeting of Chatham-Kent council 2026-2030 will be held in Ridgetown Nov. 16.
According to municipal clerk Chris Bantock, the ceremony will take place at the Rudy H. Brown Rural Development Centre on the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus.
In an email statement, Bantock said Mayor-elect Michael Bondy expressed an interest in holding the inauguration outside of Chatham.
“His vision was to recognize that council serves the entirety of Chatham-Kent and to highlight the important role that all of the communities play in the success and identity of the municipality,” the statement read. “Hosting the ceremony in Ridgetown provides an opportunity to celebrate the beginning of a new term of council while recognizing one of the many vibrant communities that contribute to the strength of Chatham-Kent. It reflects a commitment to representing and engaging residents across the municipality.”
In the past, the inauguration of C-K council has been held at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Chatham.
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m., with a reception to follow.
