Tillsonburg - Government

Government


Tillsonburg is one of eight municipalities that make up the County of Oxford. The Mayor also represents the Town as a County Councillor. The County administers social programs, ambulance and paramedic services, planning, water and wastewater services, garbage and landfill operations and the County road system.

Tillsonburg is governed by an elected Mayor, Deputy Mayor and five Councillors. Council meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month in the Council Chambers in the Corporate Municipal Office. They oversee staff and set policy for the various operations and services provided by the Town.

The council of the Town of Tillsonburg was inaugurated and took the oath of office on December 4, 2006 following the municipal election held on November 13.

The town also owns and operates:

  • Tillsonburg Municipal Airport
  • Lake Lisgar Water Park
  • Tillsonburg Public Library
  • Tillsonburg Special Events Centre

Through town-sanctioned committees, the following organizations contribute to the vitality of the town:

  • Business Improvement Association (BIA)
  • Museum Advisory Committee
  • Cemetery Advisory Committee
  • Airport Advisory Committee
  • Economic Development Committee
  • Culture and Tourism Committee


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