Local Government
The city is within the federal electoral riding of Haldimand—Norfolk and within provincial electoral riding of Haldimand—Norfolk.
Current Mayor: Ken Hewitt
Previous Mayors:
- 2004-2010: Marie Trainer
- 2000-2004: Lorraine Bergstrand
Read more about this topic: Haldimand County
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