Ryan McNamara
Councillor · Ward 1 · seen 2022-11-29 to 2026-08-11 · served 2022–2026
251substantive motions movedof 87 meetings the minutes record them at
40procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
263substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 87 they were on the record for
123–48recorded 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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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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
For · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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 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
Against · 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…
Regular Council Meeting January 23, 2025
For · 5–3 · CarriedReduce the professional consulting services in the CAO Admin budget (line 4001, p.25) to $20,000. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Hoffman, and Councillor Ruston…
Regular Council Meeting January 23, 2025
Against · 6–2 · CarriedReduce item 2025-087 – Training Public Service Unit (p.48) to $5,000. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (2)…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)
Regular Council MeetingJuly 8, 2025
Regular Council MeetingJanuary 30, 2024
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 251)
Receive the 2026 By-law Enforcement Second Quarter Activity Report for information only.
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority - Green Bin Promotion and Education for information only.
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the report regarding the 2025 Year End Variances for the general (taxation funded), water and wastewater (sanitary sewer) funds; Approve the taxation-supported operational surplus of $254,321 for the year ended December 31, 2025; Approve a transfer of $254,321 to the Assessment Stabilization Reserve; Approve a transfer of $112,678 to the Building Services – Operating Fund Reserve represent
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
By-laws 45-2026, 49-2026, 50-2026 and 52-2026 be read and passed in open session on August 11, 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to bring back a report regarding flood mitigation measures, grant programs and any recommendations for enhancements to the program.
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to send a letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and local MPPs asking for further information on how municipalities will deal with the significant cost burden to municipalities, any delays in implementation and if there will be future funding programs to offset these costs.
Regular Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
By-laws 31-2026 and 33-2026 be read and passed in open session on May 26, 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
By-laws 95-2024 and 21-2026 be read a third time and adopted; and By-law 32-2026 be read and passed in open session on May 12, 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
By-law 101-2021 be read a third time and adopted; and By-laws 23-2026 and 24-2026 be read and passed in open session on April 14, 2026.
Regular Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to continue engagement with Essex Energy Corporation to expand the existing solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the rooftop at the ATRC; Direct Administration to commence negotiations with Essex Energy Corporation for a solar lease agreement and bring back to Council for approval, as presented at the March 24, 2026 Council Meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the Committee of Adjustment Meeting Minutes - January 28, 2026 as listed on the Consent Agenda.
Regular Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Award the Tender for Patillo Road Reconstruction Project to Sterling Ridge Infrastructures Inc. in the amount of $9,864,971.58, including applicable HST; Approve additional funds (including applicable HST), to be funded from the Wastewater Reserves ($508,976.91) and Water Reserves ($1,102,040.45); and Delegate authority to the Executive Director, Infrastructure Services to enter into contract appr
Regular Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. January 27, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting, February 10, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meetings as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. December 4, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes 2. December 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. November 18, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Endorse the appointment of Don Williamson to the Essex County OPP Detachment Board North (Lakeshore, Essex, Tecumseh) as the Town of Essex’s at-large community representative for the 2026 calendar year, as approved by Essex Council on November 17, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Add $22,800 to the Animal Control budget to reflect the removal of dog tag licensing.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Defer 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. In Favour (4): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (4): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Lost
Endorse the appointment of Taryn Azzopardi, City of Windsor, to the Essex Region Source Protection Committee, as presented at the November 18, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
By-laws 70-2025, 75-2025 and 87-2025 be read and passed in open session on November 18, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Mayor Bailey to send a letter to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding opposition to the proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities.
Regular Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. October 21, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Award the tender for the 2025 Street Light Wiring Replacement Project to Field Electrical Contractors Inc in the amount of $125,561.66, including applicable HST; and Direct Administration to reallocate the remaining funds of $69,284.20 to complete the Streetlight Wiring Replacement in North Woodslee along County Road 46 from County Road 27 west to Oriole Park Drive, as presented at the November 4,
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
By-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 Hoffman Opposed (2): Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried
Delegate authority to declare significant weather events, pursuant to Ontario Regulation 239/02 and the Municipal Act, 2001, to the Corporate Leader – Operations; and Direct the Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law.
Regular Council Meeting, October 21, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
D: Highway 401 Overpasses Lakeshore Road 101 and Lakeshore Road 103 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Direct administration to Install a Pedestrian Ahead sign (Wc-7) approximately 450 metres in advance of the overpass in each direction. Direct adminis
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
D: Highway 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 105 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install two Wheelchair Warning signs with a 50 km/h advisory speed limit tab approximately 400 metres in advance of the overpass bridge in each direction. (The existing n
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
D: 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 107 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign on both approaches of the overpass bridge
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
D: 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 113 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign on both approaches of the overpass bridge.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
D: 401 Overpasses - Myers Road Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign in both approaches of the overpass bridge. Install a Winding Road curve warning sign (Wa-6R) in each direction approximately 150 metres in advanc
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
D: 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 123 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign in the southbound direction on both approaches of the overpass bridge. Install a Winding Road curve warning sign (Wa-6R) in the northboun
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
D: 401 Overpasses - Rochester Townline Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Leak Detection and Pressure Monitoring Project to Digital Water Solutions Inc. in the amount of $135,696.96 including applicable HST, as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Task D: Highway 401 Overpasses Lakeshore Road 101 and Lakeshore Road 103 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Direct administration to Install a Pedestrian Ahead sign (Wc-7) approximately 450 metres in advance of the overpass in each direction. Direct ad
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Task D: Highway 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 105 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install two Wheelchair Warning signs with a 50 km/h advisory speed limit tab approximately 400 metres in advance of the overpass bridge in each direction. (The exist
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Task D: 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 107 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign on both approaches of the overpass bridge
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Task D: 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 113 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign on both approaches of the overpass bridge.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Task D: 401 Overpasses - Myers Road Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign in both approaches of the overpass bridge. Install a Winding Road curve warning sign (Wa-6R) in each direction approximately 150 metres in a
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Task D: 401 Overpasses - Lakeshore Road 123 Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction. Install a ‘Caution Hidden Driveway’ sign in the southbound direction on both approaches of the overpass bridge. Install a Winding Road curve warning sign (Wa-6R) in the nort
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Task D: 401 Overpasses - Rochester Townline Maintain the current 50 km/h speed limit over Highway 401 and implement 50km/h ahead signs of the speed reduction in each direction 500m before the speed reduction in each direction.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
In the record
85meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
2conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 1seatCouncillor
974votes in 2022Local Councillor
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