Why Engage?

Public Engagement

Engagement encourages participation, action, personal responsibility and democracy. The Municipality of Leamington belongs to everyone who lives here. We all have a right to have a say in municipal efforts that affect our quality of life.

The Let's Talk Leamington platform will help present and guide public consultations in a consistent way. It offers a good choice of useful input tools in one convenient place online. Sign-up now to keep in touch with projects that interest you.

This online platform is meant to complement our in-person consultations – open houses, pop-ups, focus groups, workshops, etc. However, the use of an online platform during COVID-19 is extremely useful and allows us to safely and virtually meet and engage with our residents.

Benefits of Public Engagement

Public Engagement provides a valuable link between Council, municipal staff and the community. It offers a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:

• Improving Council’s decision-making process by taking into account a greater range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge
• Ensuring that diverse voices have a place at the table
• Creating a shared purpose
• Encouraging greater community participation
• Creating a better connected and informed community
• Reducing the level of misconception or misinformation
• Identifying and addressing potential and existing concerns
• Empowering participants to take ownership of programs and initiatives
• Ensuring commitment and greater ownership of the final decision by the community