London, Ontario

London is a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada on the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor with a metropolitan area population of about 432,451; the city proper has a population of about 360,000 (2005). London is the seat of Middlesex County, at the forks of the Thames River, almost exactly halfway between Toronto and Detroit. It is located at {{coor dm|43|2|N|81|9|W|}}. London and the surrounding area (roughly, the territory between Kitchener and Chatham) is collectively known as Western Ontario.

Law and Government

Main article: London City Council

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London's municipal government is split between 14 councillors (two representing each of London's seven wards) and a Board of Control, consisting of four controllers and the mayor. London's current mayor is Anne Marie DeCicco. Historically, the Board of Control was introduced during a period of expansion so the ward councillors could deal with ward issues while the board dealt with problems affecting the entire city. Although London has many ties to Middlesex County, it is now "separated" and the two have no jurisdictional overlap. Exception here is granted to the Middlesex County courthouse and jail as both are located in London.

Related Topics:
Councillor - Ward - Board of Control - Mayor - Anne Marie DeCicco - Middlesex County

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In the provincial government, London is represented by:

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• Christopher Bentley (Liberal, London West)
• Deb Matthews (Liberal, London North Centre)
• Steve Peters (Liberal, Elgin-Middlesex-London)
• Khalil Ramal (Liberal, London-Fanshawe)

In the federal government, London is represented by:

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• Sue Barnes (Liberal, London West)
• Joe Fontana (Liberal, London North Centre)
• Joe Preston (Conservative, Elgin-Middlesex-London)
• Pat O'Brien (Independent, London Fanshawe)

See also: List of mayors of London, Ontario, Roman Catholic Bishops of London, Ontario

Related Topics:
List of mayors of London, Ontario - Roman Catholic Bishops of London, Ontario

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