John Kerr
Councillor · Ward 4 · seen 2019-12-10 to 2026-08-11 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
300substantive motions movedof 152 meetings the minutes record them at
12procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
189substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 152 they were on the record for
396–164recorded 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 (560) — 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 November 24, 2025
Against · 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
For · 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
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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
For · 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
Against · 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)…
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 300)
That Lakeshore immediately returns to its loose tar/pothole filling and other general road maintenance that it had been undertaking prior to January 2019 on the sections of private roadways. The private road sections that Lakeshore states were inadvertently maintained by the municipality in the past are Ross Beach Road, Charron Beach Road and Couture Road.
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Designate the Lakeshore Ribfest event, scheduled for July 24 to 26, 2026 from 11 AM to 11 PM at the property municipally known as 25 Amy Croft Drive (also known as St. Clair Shores Shopping Centre), as “municipally significant”, as presented at the May 26, 2026 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the amendment to the Parking By-law to allow for increased towing authority; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 23-2026 during the Consideration of By- laws, all as presented at the April 14, 2026 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the total project cost of $141,324.29, including applicable HST, for the Denis St. Pierre Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier Launder Cover Replacements; 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 conducted the procurement pr
Regular Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve 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 fully expended, as presented at the March 24, 2026 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Santarossa,
Regular Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
Approve entering into an agreement with Lakeshore Minor Baseball Association to run concessions at Ladouceur Lions Park during the baseball season; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 20-2026 during the Consideration of By- laws, all as presented at the March 24, 2026 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to bring back a report to amend the Parking By-law to broaden the towing authority so that it applies where a vehicle is in contravention of the Parking By-law in all areas of Lakeshore.
Regular Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-10-2025 (Zoning By- law 2012, as amended), to rezone the lands legally known as: firstly: Part of Lots 2 and 3, Concession 1 East of Belle River, designated as Part 1 on Plan 12R15954, save and except Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Plan 12R21484; Town of Lakeshore, PIN 75029- 1205(LT), secondly: Part of Lot 3, Concession 1 East of Belle River, designated as Par
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Whereby the County of Essex is proposing to download County Road 2 (Broadway Street) from County Road 27 (South Street) to Stuart Lane as a local road as part of the Road Rationalization; Whereby this section of County Road 2 is not included in the Roads Needs Study (RNS); Whereby the section between County Road 27 and Seventh Street has already been updated to an urban cross section; Whereby the
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Remove 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 Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Lost
That item 2026-005 - Additional Consultant Funding - Investigations Support be funded from the Employee Related Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct that Mayor Bailey send letters to the Province of Ontario regarding concern in the reduction of the OCIF and OMPF funding.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Transfer the remaining funds in the Economic Development reserve account to the Contingency Reserve, for future allocation by Council. In Favour (2): Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Hoffman
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Lost
Clarify that item MAR-26-6860 - Marina Building and Launch Area Concept Design Plan include public consultation after a preliminary scope of work is presented to Council for consideration.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 79-2025 to adopt an Energy Conservation and Demand Management (ECDM) Plan, 2024-2028 completed by Aladaco Consulting Inc. dated September 26, 2025 as required under O. Reg. 25/23; and Direct Administration to bring forward the recommended projects in future budget years for funding, all as presented at the November 4, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the meeting at 7:35 PM.
Regular Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
C, F and J: Notre Dame Street Item (2) Remove the addition of more one way streets off Notre Dame Street.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried
administration to review the need for signage to the following intersections: 1. South Street/Notre Dame delayed green and advanced green signs 2. First Street/Notre Dame left lane turning lane only sign
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the Clerk to bring a Bylaw Amendment to change the posted speed limits on the following road segment: Notre Dame Street between West River Street and Eleventh Street, from 50 km/h to 40 km/hr
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
items 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Traffic Study recommendations: Item 3: Install a Level 2 Type C PXO on the west leg of Notre Dame Street and Fourth Street intersection. This will require a 15-metre no stop restriction on either side of the PXO, removing one (1) parking space on the north side of Notre Dame Street. Item 4: Remove the eight (8) on-street parking spaces on the south side of Notre Dame Str
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the meeting at 8:20 PM.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Tasks 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 Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (1): Councillor Santarossa
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried
Direct administration to review the need for signage to the following intersections: 1. South Street/Notre Dame delayed green and advanced green signs 2. First Street/Notre Dame left lane turning lane only sign
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct the Clerk to bring a Bylaw Amendment to change the posted speed limits on the following road segment: Notre Dame Street between West River Street and Eleventh Street, from 50 km/h to 40 km/hr
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Approve items 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Traffic Study recommendations: Item 3: Install a Level 2 Type C PXO on the west leg of Notre Dame Street and Fourth Street intersection. This will require a 15-metre no stop restriction on either side of the PXO, removing one (1) parking space on the north side of Notre Dame Street. Item 4: Remove the eight (8) on-street parking spaces on the south side of No
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the Municipality of Lakeshore has observed its first algae bloom in the Ruscom River—an unusual event given typical river flow condition; and Whereas such blooms are often linked to high nutrient levels, warm temperatures, and low flow, typically stemming from upstream land use; and Whereas ERCA and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) are monitoring the river through wat
Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
to the sale of ELK Energy, direct Administration to send a letter to ENWIN requesting that the mayor or designate be appointed a seat on the new board.
Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Whereas the Municipality of Lakeshore has observed its first algae bloom in the Ruscom River—an unusual event given typical river flow condition; and Whereas such blooms are often linked to high nutrient levels, warm temperatures, and low flow, typically stemming from upstream land use; and Whereas ERCA and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) are monitoring the river thr
Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Due to the sale of ELK Energy, direct Administration to send a letter to ENWIN requesting that the mayor or designate be appointed a seat on the new board.
Regular Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That Council instruct Lakeshore's Administration/Bylaw Department to follow the First Option when responding to a resident drive concern about the Short-Term Rental Bylaw. That Lakeshore's Bylaw Department continue with the resident drive, compliance first approach to solving concerns as they are currently doing with great success. The first option is a Part 1 Certificate of Offence, more commonly
Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the Tender for Monitoring System for Storm and Sanitary Pump Stations to Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for a total cost of $295,555.81, including applicable HST, as presented at the July 8, 2025 Council Meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the Clerk to read By-law 51-2025, Being a By-law to Delegate Authority during a Restricted Council Period, during the Consideration of By-laws, as presented at the July 8, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That Administration bring forward the action steps needed for Council to take to modernize the Procedural Bylaw to allow residents/concerned citizens etc. to speak on Consent Agenda Items in the Regular Council Agenda at that particular Regular Council Meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Lost
Award the Tender for Monitoring System for Storm and Sanitary Pump Stations to Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) for a total cost of $295,555.81, including applicable HST, as presented at the July 8, 2025 Council Meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 51-2025, Being a By-law to Delegate Authority during a Restricted Council Period, during the Consideration of By-laws, as presented at the July 8, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That Administration bring forward the action steps needed for Council to take to modernize the Procedural Bylaw to allow residents/concerned citizens etc. to speak on Consent Agenda Items in the Regular Council Agenda at that particular Regular Council Meeting. In Favour (3): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (4): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor San
Regular Council Meeting, July 8, 2025 · Lost
Move forward item 16.1.
Regular Council Meeting, June 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
that Tom Bain be considered as the first member recognized when a new Naming Rights/Recognition Policy is brought back by Administration.
Regular Council Meeting, June 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the requirements of section 64 of the Procedure By-law to allow a delegation by Lorraine McCann.
Regular Council Meeting, June 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Administration to conduct a safety assessment of the marina restaurant as soon as possible and should it be found to be safe, to allow for the rental of the space for the remainder of the 2025 season and delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into the agreement.
Regular Council Meeting, June 24, 2025 · Carried
In the record
152meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
2conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 4seatCouncillor
1,327votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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