Middlesex County Council is made up of representatives from 7 member municipalities within the County's boundaries. The Head of County Council is elected from among the Council members in December of each year by a vote at Council and is known as the Warden.
WARDEN
Councillor Brian Ropp (2025 Warden)
Mayor, Municipality of North Middlesex
Warden Brian Ropp has been a dedicated public servant and community leader in Middlesex County for over a decade. He has served on Council for the Municipality of North Middlesex since 2010 and is currently in his second term as Mayor. Warden Ropp has been a member of Middlesex County Council since 2014.
Before entering municipal politics, Warden Ropp spent 26 years working as a General Manager in the manufacturing sector. He has served on the boards of various organizations and volunteer groups, including Ailsa Craig Gala Days and the Village Association.
A lifelong resident of Middlesex County, Warden Ropp is deeply connected to the community. He and his wife, Janice, have two sons, Darrin and Kyle, and are proud grandparents to three grandchildren. Raised on a farm, Warden Ropp developed a strong appreciation for rural life and community values.
In addition to his public service, Warden Ropp has a passion for equestrian sports, competing in barrel racing for over 40 years. He is a six-time provincial champion on two different horses, a personal achievement that reflects his dedication and perseverance.
Committees and Boards:
- Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Authority Board - Board Chair
- Middlesex County Library Board
- Middlesex County Budget Committee
- Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Planning Advisory Committee
- Intergovernmental Relations Committee
- County/City Liaison Committee
- Western Fair Programming Council
Contact:
Email: @email
Website: www.northmiddlesex.on.ca
- Middlesex County Library Board
- Middlesex County Budget Committee
- Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Planning Advisory Committee
- Intergovernmental Relations Committee
- County/City Liaison Committee
- Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Authority Board - Board Chair
- Western Fair Programming Council
Contact:
Email:
@email
Website:
www.northmiddlesex.on.ca
Deputy Warden
Councillor Aina DeViet
Mayor, Municipality of Middlesex Centre
Committees and Boards:
- Middlesex County Budget Committee
- Intergovernmental Relations Committee
- Middlesex-London Board of Health
- County/City Liaison Committee
- Western Fair Programming Council
- Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO)
- AMO Board, Director
- Executive Committee, Caucus Chair, County Caucus
- Health Transformation Task Force, Vice-Chair
- Local Authority Services (LAS) Board, Director (AMO Representative)
Contact:
Email: @email
Website: www.middlesexcentre.on.ca
- Middlesex County Budget Committee
- Intergovernmental Relations Committee
- Middlesex-London Board of Health
- County/City Liaison Committee
- Western Fair Programming Council
- Association of Municipalities Ontario (AMO)
- AMO Board, Director
- Executive Committee, Caucus Chair, County Caucus
- Health Transformation Task Force, Vice-Chair
- Local Authority Services (LAS) Board, Director (AMO Representative)
Contact:
Email: @email
Website:
www.middlesexcentre.on.ca
Councillors
Councillor Susan Clarke
Mayor, Municipality of Adelaide Metcalfe
Committees and Boards:
- Budget Committee
- Intergovernmental Relations Committee
- University of Western Ontario Board of Directors
Contact:
Email: @email
Website: www.adelaidemetcalfe.on.ca
- Budget Committee
- Intergovernmental Relations Committee
- University of Western Ontario Board of Directors
Contact:
Email: @email
Website:
www.adelaidemetcalfe.on.ca
Councillor Cathy Burghardt-Jesson
Mayor, Municipality of Lucan Biddulph
Committees and Boards:
- Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Authority Board
- South Central Ontario Regional Economic Development Corp.
Contact:
Email: @email
Website: www.lucanbiddulph.on.ca
Committees and Boards:
- Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Authority Board
- South Central Ontario Regional Economic Development Corp.
Contact:
Email: @email
Website:
www.lucanbiddulph.on.ca
Councillor John Brennan
Deputy Mayor, Municipality of Middlesex Centre
Committees and Boards:
- Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee (Chair)
- Planning Advisory Committee (Chair)
- Western Fair Board
- Middlesex-London Paramedic Service Authority Board
Contact:
Email: @email
Website: www.middlesexcentre.on.ca
- Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Planning Advisory Committee
- Western Fair Board
Contact:
Email:
@email Website:
www.middlesexcentre.on.ca
Councillor Allan Mayhew
Mayor, Municipality of Southwest Middlesex
Committees and Boards:
- Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Planning Advisory Committee
Contact:
Email: @email
Website: www.southwestmiddlesex.ca
- Middlesex Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Planning Advisory Committee
Contact:
Email: @email
Website:
www.southwestmiddlesex.ca
Councillor Colin Grantham
Mayor, Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Committees and Boards:
- London-Middlesex Housing Corporation
- County/City Liaison Committee
Contact:
Email: @email
Website: www.strathroy-caradoc.ca
- London-Middlesex Housing Corporation
- County/City Liaison Committee
Contact:
Email:
@email
Website:
www.strathroy-caradoc.ca
Councillor Mike McGuire
Deputy Mayor, Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Committees and Boards:
- Middlesex-London Paramedic Services Authority Board
- Middlesex-London Board of Health
Contact:
Email: @email
Website: www.strathroy-caradoc.ca
- Middlesex-London Emergency Services Authority Board
- Middlesex-London Board of Health
Contact:
Email:
@email
Website:
www.strathroy-caradoc.ca
Councillor Sharron McMillan
Mayor, Municipality of Thames Centre
Committees and Boards:
- Library Board
- Planning Advisory Committee
- South Central Ontario Regional Economic Development Corp. (SCOR)
Contact:
Email: @email
Website: www.thamescentre.on.ca
- Library Board
- Planning Advisory Committee
- South Central Ontario Regional Economic Development Corp. (SCOR)
Contact:
Email:
@email
Website:
www.thamescentre.on.ca
Councillor Michelle Smibert
Deputy Mayor, Municipality of Thames Centre
Committees and Boards:
- Budget Committee
- Intergovernmental Relations Committee
- Middlesex-London Board of Health
Contact:
Email: @email
Website: www.thamescentre.on.ca
- Intergovernmental Relations Committee
- Middlesex-London Board of Health
Contact:
Email:
@email
Website:
www.thamescentre.on.ca