After eight years serving Norfolk County—four as mayor and four as Ward 6 councillor for Port Dover—Mayor Amy Martin has announced she will not be seeking re-election in the upcoming municipal vote this October.
In a statement, Martin reflected on her time in local politics, calling it a privilege to serve the community she has called home her entire life.
She said her parents instilled in her a strong sense of responsibility to give back—something she feels she has carried through both her time on council and as mayor.
During her four-year term as mayor, Martin worked alongside council, municipal staff, and community partners on a number of key priorities focused on growth, financial stability, and infrastructure.
Among the accomplishments she highlighted:
- Securing $16.5 million in provincial funding through the Ministry of Infrastructure—described as the largest single transfer payment to Norfolk County
- Serving as chair of both the South Central Ontario Region Economic Development Corporation and the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus
- Overseeing completion of Norfolk’s first Official Plan to guide future growth
- Supporting stronger returns from the county’s Legacy Fund through a new management strategy
- Helping direct $5 million toward Norfolk General Hospital to support local healthcare
- Prioritizing the rebuilding of municipal financial reserves through disciplined financial management
Martin’s time in office has spanned a period of both challenge and change for the municipality, with a focus on long-term planning and strengthening local services.
Her decision not to run again opens the door for new leadership at Norfolk County council, with voters set to head to the polls later this year.
