Nov-2017

232 233 ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ONTARIO T he Corporation of the Township of St. Clair is a lower tier munic- ipality in the County of Lambton in southwestern Ontario, Can- ada.This picturesque riverside district is home to nearly 15,000 residents, and a sought-after place to live,work and play. Ideally situated within 15 minutes of a U.S. border crossing into Michigan, the 640-sq.-km.municipality has much to offer tourists and locals, alike, including golf courses,museums, camping, calm countryside, historic small towns, and a trail system that extends almost the full length of the Township along the beau- tiful St. Clair River.What’s not to love? Businesses are thriving in the industrial park, as are many other large industries located throughout the Township. Business ViewMagazine recently spoke with St. Clair Township Mayor, Steve Arnold, and CAO John Rodey, about the unique aspects and assets of their community. BVM: Can you explain the tiered gov- erning system for St. Clair Township? MAYOR ARNOLD: “St. Clair Township is made up of two lower tier municipal- ities that amalgamated in 2000/2001. ST. CLAIRTOWNSHIP, ONTARIO ALL ABOUT THE RIVER AT A GLANCE ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ONTARIO WHAT: Scenic municipality on the St. Clair River. Population 15,000 WHERE: Lambton County, southwestern Ontario, Canada WEBSITE: www.stclairtownship.ca