Effective and equitable representation in Chatham-Kent is the goal of an upcoming review of municipal council’s composition and C-K’s ward boundaries.
The move comes on the heels of a motion approved by council in May to re-examine the issue of boundaries that were drawn in 1998 when Chatham-Kent amalgamated.
According to a municipal media release, the review will also factor in current and future population growth that may occur through the 2026 and 2030 elections.
The municipality has contracted StrategyCorp to undertake the work that includes the size and structure of council; how councillors are elected and the electoral ward boundaries.
Two public meetings to gather input on the issue will be held at the John D. Bradley Centre later this month. The first will take place Aug. 22 in meeting room A from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The second, also at the Bradley Centre in meeting room A, is slated for Aug. 28, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The meetings will be live streamed on Chatham-Kent’s municipal Facebook page and YouTube channels.
An online survey will also be conducted and can be found on the Let’s Talk C-K page.
