Mayor's Report for October 6, 2026

September 15th

I presided over the regular meeting of Marmara and Lake Council.

September 16th

I presided over the Special Closed Meeting of Marmara and Lake Council regarding the Manager of Transportation position.

September 18th

I attended the farewell banquet for Warden Mullen in Stirling.

Numerous speakers and dignitaries recognized his dedication and significant contribution to both Stirling Rawdon as Mayor and Hastings County as the Warden for the past two terms.

September 22nd

I presided over the Special Meeting of Council regarding interviews for the position of Manager of Transportation.

September 23rd

I participated in regular Southeast Board of Health Meeting in Kingston to approve the Strategic Plan for the newly merged Board of Health.

At 6:30-I participated in the All Candidates Meeting at the Legion.

September 24th

I attended the regular Hastings County Council Meeting.

September 27th

I attended the 90th Anniversary banquet of the Marmara Pentecostal Church. On behalf of Marmara and Lake Council, I presented Minister Peddle and his wife with a certificate of congratulations.

September 29th

I attended the Annual General Meeting for the COPE organization in Madoc. On behalf of Marmara and Lake Council, I thanked the Board of Directors and Staff for their dedication and support for some of our challenged citizens.

October 1st

I attended the funeral of Chris Dopking at the Marmara Pentecostal Church. Chris has worked at Queen's Park and was a valued member of his Church and our Community. MP Shelby Kramp Neiman, MPP Ric Bresee, MPP Graydon Smith and MPP Lisa Thompson were present. During a discussion with MPP Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs, I invited her to visit our Town Hall and meet our staff. I was honoured that she accepted the invitation. She and her assistant toured the Town Hall and met with the Staff. I also had the opportunity to share our needs and concerns and identify priorities. She was very complimentary about our beautiful Town and offered to be available or to contact her and/or her assistant any time.

This is the last meeting of this term of Council.

I want to take the opportunity to thank the Deputy Mayor and Members of Council for their dedication and contribution to this term of Council. I also want to thank our great Staff for their dedication and service to Council and the residents of Marmara and Lake. Together, we survived a Dereco, a significant ice storm and numerous challenges. I, personally, appreciate the contribution each and every one of you made.

I have been told by a number of people that our Town looks good and our Auditor will be reporting on our financial position which also looks good. In my opinion we had a successful and progressive term of Council.