Front (L-R): Susan Cronin (Clerk), Gerry Kehl (Deputy Mayor), John Van Bakel (Mayor), Will Jaques (CAO), Karen McLagan (Treasurer) Middle (L-R): Jeff Marshall (Councillor), Caroline Shewburg (Librarian), Mike Kraemer (Operations Manager), Don Jones (Councillor), Barb MacLean (Councillor), Gordon Young (Councillor) Back (L-R): Ross McIntosh (Councillor), Walter McKenzie (Councillor), Mike Tam (Councillor), Rick Vivian (Facilities Manager), Bert Vorstenbosch (Councillor), Larry Wight (Councillor), Bob McLean (CBO), Walt Anderson (Fire Chief)

On behalf of the Council of the Municipality of West Perth, I welcome you to our web site.  West Perth is the product of amalgamating the former Town of Mitchell and the three former Townships of Logan, Hibbert, and Fullarton into four Wards on January 1, 1998, into our ‘new’ municipality.

The Ward of Mitchell, with a population of approximately 4000, is located at the intersection of Highways 8 and 23.  Mitchell is fortunate to have a few core industries located in its serviced and well situated industrial area. 

Mitchell has many excellent passive park areas and a mill pond which provides excellent canoeing and wildlife appreciation opportunities.

West Perth is at the centre of an intensive and diversified agricultural area in South-western Ontario.  Cash cropping and livestock operations dominate this rural industry.

It is with great pride that we say, "Our Municipality is an excellent place to live, play, and work".  Come and visit us soon!
 
John Van Bakel
Mayor,
Municipality of West Perth