Kirk Walstedt
Deputy Mayor · seen 2019-12-10 to 2026-08-11 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
474substantive motions movedof 152 meetings the minutes record them at
49procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
428substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 152 they were on the record for
423–138recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Lakeshore’s own minutes.
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How they voted, where it was recorded (561) — most recent 40 shown
Regular Council Meeting August 11, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedWhereas the Municipality of Lakeshore encompasses over 500 square kilometers of total land area, much of which is rural. Whereas development is continuing in many areas of Lakeshore, further diminishing natural wildlife…
Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedDesignate the Lighthouse Cove & District Lions Club fundraising event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the property municipally known as 17845 Melody Drive (also known as 999 Quenneville Drive), as “municipally…
Regular Council Meeting March 24, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedApprove the continuation of the Rat Abatement Pilot Project and authorize an extension of the program until such time as the total funding allocation previously approved by Council, in the amount of $10,000, has been…
Regular Council Meeting January 27, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedDefer consideration of the Lakeshore Community Benefits Charge pending the presentation of the Development Charges Study. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr…
Regular Council Meeting January 13, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedDirect that members of Administration be limited to a maximum of two conferences per year, except if approved by the Mayor and CAO to attend an additional conference to assist in a meeting or presentation to senior…
Regular Council Meeting December 9, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedDirect Administration to proceed with Option 2 for the Alarm Registration Program and prepare the necessary by-law for implementation, as presented at the December 9, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting December 9, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedDirect Administration to pause enforcement related to shipping containers or sea cans until such time that the results of the community survey be received and official direction be provided.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item 2026-070 - Automation Software. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (1)…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 4–4 · LostRemove item 2026-111 - Artificial Intelligence Platform. In Favour (4): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (4): Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedAdd an additional $28,462 to item 2026-110 - Position Conversion - Remove 2 Seasonals, Add Additional Full Time Park Operator, in order to allow for a Lead Hand position.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
Against · 2–6 · LostTransfer the remaining funds in the Economic Development reserve account to the Contingency Reserve, for future allocation by Council.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedRemove $74,178.75 from item 2026-039 - Public Works Equipment Operator to reflect hiring in Q4 2026. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler,…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item ATRC-26-6790 2009 Ice Resurfacer Replacement and remove the corresponding $220,000 transfer to the Vehicles and Equipment Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedIncrease item COM-26-6820 - Professional Camera by $5,000 to be funded from the Technology and Office Equipment Reserve. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item ENG-26-6875 - Private Road Pilot Program and include a corresponding one-time reduction of $100,000 to the Roads Lifecycle Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedRemove item FAC-26-6859 - OPP Station CCTV Security Cameras and include a one-time reduction on $10,000 in the transfer to the Facilities and Properties Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item PRK-26-6865 - Replacement of Multi-Purpose Utility Tractor and include a one-time reduction of $80,000 to the Vehicles and Equipment Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
Against · 4–4 · LostDefer item RDS-21-6551 until such time as a Gravel Roads Conversion Policy is in place, and include a one-time transfer of $305,000 to item RDS-20-6486 - Annual Roads Lifecycle Surface Treatment Program.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedRemove item UEM-26-6825 EV Charging Stations for Municipal Fleet and include a corresponding one-time transfer of $100,000 to the Facility/Property New Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedAdopt Official Plan Amendment No. 22 (OPA-02-2025) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-08-2025) to amend the Municipality of Lakeshore’s policies and regulations with the effect of permitting up to four residential units…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDefer consideration of the 2025 Road Needs Study to the December 9, 2025 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to send communication to the affected property owners advising that no further action will be taken by Council, however residents could apply for a designation at their expense should they wish…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedBy-laws 81-2025 and 82-2025 be read and passed in open session on November 4, 2025. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 5–0 · CarriedDirect Administration to process the Lakeshore Community Benefit Fund Grant Applications for all eligible applications to a maximum per application of $5,000, and that any surplus be covered under the Community Benefit…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 5–3 · CarriedCease the Community Benefit Fund Grant Program and direct Administration to bring forward the necessary by-law for repeal. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston,…
Regular Council Meeting September 23, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedTasks C, F and J: Notre Dame Street Item (2) Remove the addition of more one-way streets off Notre Dame Street. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting September 9, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to bring back a report regarding a licensing program for legal non-conforming short-term rental accommodations, based on the regulatory program from Tiny Township.
Regular Council Meeting September 9, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDefer consideration of the report pending the updated report regarding short-term rental accommodation licensing. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa…
Regular Council Meeting August 12, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDefer consideration to the September 9, 2025 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman…
Regular Council Meeting July 8, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to conduct public consultation and bring back a report to Council prior to preparing a draft Zoning By-law amendment on Shipping Containers.
Regular Council Meeting June 24, 2025
For · 5–3 · CarriedReceive the report for information only. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (3): Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston,…
Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act May 6, 2025
For · 7–1 · Carriedpre-zoning areas slated for intensification can: Encourage development by reducing the need for developers to apply and pay for the rezoning of their property in order to build on it;
Regular Council Meeting April 8, 2025
For · 8–0 · CarriedDirect the Clerk to read By-law 28-2025 establishing the 2025 Municipal Tax Levy and Tax Rates, as presented at the April 8, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting March 25, 2025
For · 5–2 · CarriedEndorse the implementation plan as outlined in the Housing Accelerator Fund Implementation Plan and Partnership with University of Windsor Centre for Cities report and direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop…
Regular Council Meeting March 25, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to prepare and post a Request for Proposal for the restaurant operations at the Belle River Marina for the 2025 season;
Regular Council Meeting March 25, 2025
For · 5–2 · CarriedBy-law 24-2025 be read and passed in open session on March 25, 2025. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (2): Councillor Kerr…
Regular Council Meeting March 4, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedMove into closed session in Council Chambers at 4:31 PM in accordance with: a. Paragraph 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local…
Regular Council Meeting March 4, 2025
For · 5–3 · CarriedReceive the report for information only. In Favour (5): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (3): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, and Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting February 11, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedWhereas Lakeshore recently removed its oil from its recycling program; And whereas residents are raising concerns that this programs removal is a serious concern to them;
Regular Council Meeting January 23, 2025
Against · 4–4 · LostBring forward budget item #CAP-25-2773 (p.237) for deliberation. In Favour (4): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (4): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara…
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 474)
Authorize the reduction of taxes under sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 totaling $12,152.97 for adjustments affecting the 2024, 2025 and 2026 taxation years, as presented at the August 11, 2026 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, be approved; The Audit Findings Report of KPMG for the year ended December 31, 2024, be received; Administration be authorized to post the 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements on the Municipality of Lakeshore website; The Statement of Revenue and Expenses and Accumulated Net Expense for Building Services for the
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Move out of Committee of the Whole at 7:17 PM.
Regular Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. 2026 Building Services First Quarter Activity Report
Regular Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the establishment of a Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee with the Town of Amherstburg, Town of Essex, Town of Kingsville, Municipality of Lakeshore, Town of LaSalle, and Town of Tecumseh for the 2026-2030 term of Council; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 29-2026, being a By-law to Establish a Joint Election Compliance Audit Committee, during the Consideration of By-laws, as pres
Regular Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the total project cost of $146,781.08, including applicable HST, for the South Woodslee Septic Tank Effluent Pumping (STEP) Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) Monitoring System; and Authorize the Executive Director - Infrastructure Services to execute the necessary agreements and documentation with Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) to proceed with the project, acknowledging that OCWA c
Regular Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Award the area 1 east grass cutting tender and area 2 west grass cutting tender for the 2026 season, with an option to renew for the 2027 and 2028 seasons to 1866885 Ontario Limited o/a Quality Turf and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the contract, as presented at the April 14, 2026, Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. Drainage Board Meeting Minutes - October 6, 2025 2. Fire Master Plan Update
Regular Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the Municipality of Lakeshore 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP); Direct the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer to submit the Municipality of Lakeshore 2025 AMP to the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure; Direct that the Municipality of Lakeshore 2025 AMP be made available on the Municipal website; and Direct that the financial strategies, with a 20-year phase-in as outlined in
Regular Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Award the tender for the Maintenance of the South Talbot Road Drain to Mark G Contracting Inc. for a total project cost of $202,502.40, including applicable HST, as presented at the March 10, 2026 Council Meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the agenda. 1. February 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority - Green Bin Program Promotion and Education 2. 2025 Lakeshore Drinking Water Systems Annual and Summary Reports 3. Strategic Objectives Update
Regular Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Direct that members of Administration be limited to a maximum of two conferences per year, except if approved by the Mayor and CAO to attend an additional conference to assist in a meeting or presentation to senior levels of government. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (1
Regular Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried
By-laws 1-2026, 2-2026, 3-2026, 4-2026, 5-2026 and 6-2026 be read and passed in open session on January 13, 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to proceed with Option 2 for the Alarm Registration Program and prepare the necessary by-law for implementation, as presented at the December 9, 2025 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Conflict (1): Councillor Kerr
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried
Remove the Council wage increase for cost of living adjustment.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Move to item 14.2 of the agenda.
Regular Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-11-2025 (Zoning By- law 2-2012, as amended), to rezone the lands known legally as, Part of the North Half of Lot 13, Concession North of Middle Road, Rochester, save and except Part 1 on Plan 12R30224; Part of Lot 14, Concession North of Middle Road, Rochester as in R1008922; Lakeshore, being part of the Property Identifier Number 75055-0014(LT), fro
Regular Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the item 14.1 on the Consent Agenda.
Regular Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to explore opportunities for voluntary transfers of Tellier, Couture, Charron Beach, Ross Beach and Caille roads, and if any owners agree to a voluntary transfer, bring back a report on the associated costs to bring said roads up to a basic service level.
Regular Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Treasurer to transfer $91,000.00 from the Facilities Reserve account for the Demolition of 423 Notre Dame Street and Town Hall Parking Plan project; and Direct the Executive Director, Infrastructure Services to proceed with Phases 1, 2 and 3 of the project, as presented at the November 18, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Defer consideration of the 2025 Road Needs Study to the December 9, 2025 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (1): Councillor Santarossa
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried
Direct Administration to meet with the County of Essex, MPP Jones and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness to discuss the Municipality of Lakeshore's concerns with the suggested amendments.
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Cease the Community Benefit Fund Grant Program and direct Administration to bring forward the necessary by-law for repeal. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (3): Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Vogler
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 72-2025 during the Consideration of By- laws, to adopt the Interim Tax Levy for 2026, as presented at the October 21, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, October 21, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
an extension of the Crossing Guard Agreement with ProStaff Employment Solutions Inc. to the end of the 2025/2026 school year, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amending agreement, satisfactory in form and content to the Corporate Leader – General Counsel, as presented at the Council meeting held on September 23, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Approve an extension of the Crossing Guard Agreement with ProStaff Employment Solutions Inc. to the end of the 2025/2026 school year, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an amending agreement, satisfactory in form and content to the Corporate Leader – General Counsel, as presented at the Council meeting held on September 23, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. County of Essex Official Plan Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2025
Regular Council Meeting, September 9, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
camping on Municipality of Lakeshore property can create safety, health, and maintenance concerns; And whereas it may contribute to disorder and impact community well-being; And whereas the Municipality is committed to ensuring the safe and responsible use of public lands; Now therefore be it resolved that: Effective immediately, camping is prohibited on all Municipality of Lakeshore property, inc
Regular Council Meeting, September 9, 2025 · Carried
Receive the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. County of Essex Official Plan 2. Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2025
Regular Council Meeting, September 9, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Whereas camping on Municipality of Lakeshore property can create safety, health, and maintenance concerns; And whereas it may contribute to disorder and impact community well- being; And whereas the Municipality is committed to ensuring the safe and responsible use of public lands; Now therefore be it resolved that: Effective immediately, camping is prohibited on all Municipality of Lakeshore pr
Regular Council Meeting, September 9, 2025 · Carried
A pprove the 2025 Lakeshore Community Improvement Plan for Housing and Main Streets and Rural Economic Development pursuant to subsection 28(4) of the Planning Act ; Direct Administration to transfer $400,000 from the Economic Development Reserve to the Community Improvement Plan reserve to support the Main Street and Rural Economic Development programs; Direct the Clerk to read By-laws 56-2025 an
Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
consideration to the September 9, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 · Carried
Defer consideration to the September 9, 2025 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (1): Councillor Santarossa
Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 · Carried
the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. 2. Essex County OPP Detachment Board - North Meeting Minutes - April 14, 2025 3. Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - April 16, 2025 4. Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - May 21, 2025
Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Administration to advise the County of Essex that the Municipality of Lakeshore supports the draft plan of subdivision approval for Cooper Mills Phase 2 by Cooper Estates Ltd. as described in the report presented at the July 8, 2025 Council Meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the County Road 22 Sanitary Sewer Expansion (Wastewater Conveyance 1 and 2) project and confirm funding commitment in the amount of $55,221,600 (known as the Recipient Share) to meet the requirements set forth under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) as required, through annual budget allocation commencing in 2025 up to and including 2031; and Authorize signing authority to the Corporat
Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. 2. Essex County OPP Detachment Board - North Meeting Minutes - April 14, 2025 3. Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - April 16, 2025 4. Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - May 21, 2025
Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to advise the County of Essex that the Municipality of Lakeshore supports the draft plan of subdivision approval for Cooper Mills Phase 2 by Cooper Estates Ltd. as described in the report presented at the July 8, 2025 Council Meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Endorse the County Road 22 Sanitary Sewer Expansion (Wastewater Conveyance 1 and 2) project and confirm funding commitment in the amount of $55,221,600 (known as the Recipient Share) to meet the requirements set forth under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) as required, through annual budget allocation commencing in 2025 up to and including 2031; and Authorize signing authority to the
Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
In the record
152meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
4,719votes in 2022Deputy Mayor, incumbent
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- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
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