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 "city": "Lambton County",
 "state": "ON",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-21",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-09-02",
   "body": "Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1487"
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)",
   "headline": "County council to discuss labor negotiations and public health updates",
   "summary": "Lambton County Council will convene to review public health reports, approve correspondence, and discuss labor relations with unions. The meeting includes a closed session regarding collective bargaining instructions and a notice of motion for a traffic light at a Highway 40 intersection.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/document/143099/Lambton%20County%20Council%20(OPEN%20SESSION)%20-%2002%20Jul%20.pdf?handle=814D23A1E74D49C399105EB3ED7AECE4",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1485"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Audit Committee",
   "headline": "Audit committee to review 2025 audited financial statements",
   "summary": "The Audit Committee will receive a presentation from BDO Canada LLP on the 2025 audited consolidated financial statements and the auditor's management letter. The committee will then vote to accept the financial statements and the management letter.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/document/142914/Audit%20Committee%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=CD8C3D6E027441819D519492FD3D91A5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1484"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "County to proceed with $3.9M Pulse Creek Bridge replacement on County Road 22",
   "summary": "The committee will receive updates on the Pulse Creek Bridge replacement ($3.9M) and public consultation on a proposed Minister's Zoning Order for Cargill's grain terminal. Decisions are required on fire prevention feasibility, organic waste collection in Sarnia, library expansion, and closure of the emergency overflow shelter at Inn of the Good Shepherd. The committee will also go in-camera to discuss land acquisition and lease negotiations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/document/142910/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2017%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=BBE4FA02B5A54401B06CFD62C9F64AE8",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)",
   "headline": "Council hears 10-year housing & homelessness plan presentation",
   "summary": "Council will receive a presentation on the County of Lambton 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan 2026-2035 from OrgCode Consulting. They will also consider information reports on air quality, active transportation, and healthy babies programs. Correspondence includes thanks for approving a 94-unit affordable housing project at the former St. Bartholomew's Church site.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/document/142487/Lambton%20County%20Council%20(OPEN%20SESSION)%20-%2003%20Jun%20.pdf?handle=AE475B06F0554935A31A42AB078F8E61",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1480"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "County supports Cargill grain terminal, considers affordable housing funds",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will receive reports and correspondence, including letters supporting the Cargill Sarnia Grain Terminal and confirming 2025 emergency management compliance. They will also consider a motion on funding strategy for the Cathcart Affordable Housing Project. Other information items cover library statistics, paramedic services, and long-term care construction updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/document/141936/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2020%20May%202026.pdf?handle=642E0F82E04240658FDBAD70299FB3C7",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1481"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)",
   "headline": "Council to receive Housing Needs Assessment, discuss collective bargaining and lease deals in closed session",
   "summary": "Council will hear delegations on a county housing needs assessment and land needs for the Official Plan. In closed session, they will discuss collective agreement negotiations with CUPE 2926 and lease negotiations for a Sarnia property. Open session includes by-laws to increase building services rates and dedicate land for roads.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/document/141553/Lambton%20County%20Council%20(OPEN%20SESSION)%20-%2006%20May%20.pdf?handle=43B41FA83EAA494895CF4BD23A79026C",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1477"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "County to consider Official Plan update and road widenings",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss and vote on a major update to the County Official Plan, road widening dedications along various county roads, and a proposed amendment to the 2026 Services and Fees Schedule. They will also receive information reports on the 2026-2030 Roads Construction Program, emergency management, EMS operations, and museum collection storage renovations, among other items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/document/141285/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2015%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=F2A1BF69FFDE480DBDFD78D5639677F3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1474"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-02",
   "body": "Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)",
   "headline": "Council will adopt a by‑law confirming all resolutions passed up to April 2 2026.",
   "summary": "The council will read and adopt the open‑session minutes from March 4, 2026. It will receive and file Board of Health correspondence on a vaccine schedule amendment and a digital‑dependence initiative, as well as several letters about the Cargill grain terminal and an Ombudsman investigation. A resident delegation will speak on supportive housing and service concentration. The meeting will also pass By‑law #10 of 2026 to confirm all resolutions and motions adopted to date.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/document/141118/Lambton%20County%20Council%20(OPEN%20SESSION)%20-%2002%20Apr%20.pdf?handle=3C365B262146476DA34BD1B23ADC727A",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1473"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-05",
   "body": "Agricultural Advisory Committee",
   "headline": "Committee discusses 2027 International Plowing Match, land stewardship funding and plan updates",
   "summary": "The Agricultural Advisory Committee will review updates on the 2027 International Plowing Match, the Land Stewardship Program funding of $85,000, the County Official Plan review, and the Agricultural Hall of Fame nominations. Members will also hear a greenhouse presentation and other upcoming events. No formal approvals are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/document/140086/Agricultural%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2005%20Mar%202026.pdf?handle=3AEDA6DB1D014607A0C4D9246FE5CF99",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1472"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-04",
   "body": "Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION)",
   "headline": "Council to adopt 2026 tax-rate by‑laws for upper‑tier purposes",
   "summary": "Lambton County Council will vote on four by‑laws (#6‑#9 of 2026) that set and confirm tax rates, reductions, and ratios for 2026. The council will also consider a Finance Division report on the 2026 Tax Policy and a Social Services report on the Cathcart Project public‑consultation update. Additional items include routine minutes, health board reports, and delegations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/document/140256/Lambton%20County%20Council%20(OPEN%20SESSION)%20-%2004%20Mar%20.pdf?handle=C04597C3A0474E6192489846444950A3",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1467"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-18",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "County to consider management realignment in Finance, Facilities and Acquisitions",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will review several quarterly information reports on infrastructure, cultural services, and social services. Members will also consider motions regarding ambulance border coverage and management realignment within the Finance, Facilities and Acquisitions Division.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/document/139976/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2018%20Feb%202026.pdf?handle=605D12EC4ECC4F6D991FD9EBCC93DDEB",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1469"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-04",
   "body": "Lambton County Council (OPEN SESSION) Budget Deliberations",
   "headline": "Lambton County Council deliberates 2026 budget and approves borrowing",
   "summary": "Lambton County Council is meeting to deliberate the 2026 budget, including a request from the City of Sarnia for $335,084 in cost recoveries. The council will also consider by-laws to authorize bank borrowing for current operations up to $10,000,000 and confirm previous resolutions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/document/139387/Lambton%20County%20Council%20(OPEN%20SESSION)%20Budget%20De.pdf?handle=0FE908881C2949C8A993E6DBC975AB71",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1465"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-21",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee will consider multiple property acquisition reports in closed session",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will appoint members to the Audit Committee and several advisory boards, receive updates from the Sarnia‑Lambton Economic Partnership, Tourism Sarnia‑Lambton and the Western Sarnia‑Lambton Research Park, and consider reports requiring motions on land stewardship, building‑inspector by‑law, the 2026 services and fees schedule, reserves, and affordable housing. In a closed‑session, the committee will receive reports and give instructions on acquiring property in the Township of Dawn‑Euphemia, a roundabout project at County Roads 8 and 22, a development on George Street in Sarnia, and another acquisition in the City of Sarnia. It will also present the 2026 County of Lambton draft budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/document/138928/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2021%20Jan%202026.pdf?handle=34DCEE64D36442C5B4A9814787FB9DE5",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://lambton.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1462"
  }
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}