Council this Week: Highlights from the December 10 County Council agenda - 20251210
Election of Deputy Warden, 2026 Budget and more
County Council meetings are broadcast live at www.oxfordcounty.ca/livestream. To download the full agenda or view past recordings of council meetings, visit www.oxfordcounty.ca/council.
Election of Deputy Warden
County Council will elect a Deputy Warden on December 10 for a one-year term. The election of the Deputy Warden, who assumes the responsibilities of the Warden if absent, is decided before the start of each new year in the Council term. In 2025, the role of Deputy Warden has been held by Councillor Brian Petrie, Mayor of Town of Ingersoll.
2026 Business Plan and Budget
Oxford County Council will make final motions on December 10 before considering the updated Draft 2026 Business Plan and Budget for approval. Council motions are requested changes to the County’s draft budget-- either removals or additions-- which are then voted on by all members of council. A total of 23 notices of motion have been tabled for discussion at the December 10 council meeting.
The updated draft general levy, which is the part of the County budget funded through taxes, is currently proposed at $96.6 million, a 7.6% increase over 2025. The draft budget has been adjusted since it was first presented to County Council with new information from Southwestern Public Health and the four local Conservation Authorities whose budgets are partially funded by the County. Any notices of motion that are passed on December 10 would further adjust the final budget.
To view the draft budget package, download budget presentations, or watch the special budget meeting recordings, visit www.oxfordcounty.ca/2026budget.
CS 2025-39 – 2026 Business Plans and Budget
Other reports and presentations
- Delegation: Stand4Oxford re: 0% Tax Increase campaign – Marie Russell and Rosemary Rudy
- CAO 2025-09: 2026 Insurance Program
- CS 2025-38: 2026 Borrowing By-law
Questions or comments?
Council this Week previews the Oxford County Council meeting agenda for residents, community partners and employees. Please send your questions and comments to communications@oxfordcounty.ca