Yvonne Hamlin
Mayor · seen 2024-09-09 to 2026-09-21 · served 2022–2026
84substantive motions movedof 79 meetings the minutes record them at
8procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
33substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
6meetings recorded absentof 79 they were on the record for
3–6recorded 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 Collingwood’s own minutes.
In their own words, via the Town
Bio: I have served my community as a Town Councillor (2018 to 2022), Chair of the Development and Operations Committee and Vice Chair of the Regional Physician Recruitment Committee. As Mayor, my priorities include: increasing affordable housing for people who work in Collingwood, ensuring respectful development, and creating a sustainable and livable Town for our residents. I would like to enhance communications, including increasing opportunities for residents to hear about things Council are discussing and to ask questions about matters that mean the most to them. Prior to being elected, I practiced as a senior lawyer in the municipal law field for 27 years and chaired the Canadian Property Tax Association.
As published by Collingwood.
How they voted, where it was recorded (9)
Council - Committee of the Whole August 10, 2026
For · 6–3 · CarriedTHAT Section 4 of Draft CAO By-law be replaced with the following: 4. THAT under the Strong Mayor Powers, Council may shall annually review the performance of the CAO, which shall include a 360 degree evaluation process…
Special Council January 16, 2026
For · 3–6 · DefeatedTHAT Council defer consideration of the motion until the Long Term Strategic Financial Plan has been finalized. For (3): Mayor Yvonne Hamlin, Councillor Deb Doherty, and Councillor Christopher Baines Against (6): Deputy…
Special Council January 16, 2026
Against · 7–2 · CarriedTHAT the remaining budget amendment period, pursuant to the legislated Strong Mayor Powers, be shortened to end upon completion of this meeting as no further Council amendments are proposed.
Council January 12, 2026
Against · 4–5 · DefeatedTHAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT the “entirety” of the 2026 OPP billing’s prior period adjustment for actual 2023 cost…
Council January 12, 2026
Against · 6–3 · CarriedTHAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT the new economic development officer (50% of $120,000 or $60,000) which would then be…
Council January 12, 2026
Against · 4–5 · DefeatedTHAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT ($390,000) of general and special capital levy increase be implemented and the same amount…
Council January 12, 2026
Against · 4–5 · DefeatedTHAT Council herein direct the following amendments to the Mayor's 2026 Proposed Budget dated December 18, 2025: AMENDMENT: THAT in order to remain at the 2.43% tabled and publicized total municipal tax levy impact,…
Council - Committee of the Whole July 28, 2025
For · 9–0 · CarriedTHAT Council herein receive the General Consent Agenda; AND FURTHER THAT the information and opinions provided in the General Consent Agenda Items are that of the author(s) and are not verified or approved as being…
Council - Committee of the Whole April 14, 2025
Against · 7–2 · CarriedTHAT Council direct a letter be forwarded to the Province, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and MPP Saunderson that shares the individual members of Council’s and the CAO’s input and feedback on the proposed…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (6)
Council - Committee of the WholeApril 20, 2026
CouncilFebruary 23, 2026
Council - Committee of the WholeJanuary 19, 2026
Council - Committee of the WholeOctober 6, 2025
Council - Committee of the WholeMay 26, 2025
Council - Committee of the WholeOctober 7, 2024
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 84)
AND THAT Council direct Staff to correspond with property owners whose properties are subject to a registered easement, reminding them of their responsibility to keep the easement open and functional and to require property owners to remove any vegetation or structures that are contrary to the easement at the required time and enforcement be involved if not completed.
Council - Committee of the Whole, September 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council refer this Staff Report back to Staff for additional information including the list of projects, grants, partnerships opportunities and consideration of projects that support achieving a reasonable annual budget increase for the next Council term's consideration as part of the 2027 Budget process.
Council - Committee of the Whole, September 14, 2026 · Defeated
MacCulloch THAT Staff Report IN2026-10 , Eden Oak (McNabb) – Indigo Estates Subdivision Assumption, be received; AND THAT Council approve the assumption of all infrastructure works within the Eden Oak (McNabb) – Indigo Estates Subdivision that were intended for municipal ownership as identified in this Report; AND THAT Council enacts and pass a by-law to assume the roads and infrastructure within
Special Committee of the Whole, August 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein rise from Committee of Whole and return to the regular Council meeting.
Special Committee of the Whole, August 20, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS The Town of Collingwood is expected to grow to 42,000 residents by 2051; AND WHEREAS South Georgian Bay is a major four-season tourism destination attracting millions of visitors annually, generating significant seasonal travel demand and increased congestion on local and provincial roads; AND WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood's 2024-2028 Community Based Strategic Plan identifies exploring o
Special Committee of the Whole, August 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT consideration of Staff Report IN2026-11, Stormwater Management Master Plan Phase II – Final Report, including the endorsement of the Phase II Stormwater Management Master Plan Final Report, be
Council - Committee of the Whole, August 10, 2026 · Deferred
THAT Staff Report IN2026-08 , Pedestrian Crossing Policy, including the 2024 School Crossing Guard Study prepared by R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited attached as Appendix A, be received; AND THAT Council approve, in principle, the Pedestrian Crossing Policy attached to this report, which prioritizes permanent crossing treatments before considering additional school crossing guards; AND THAT Coun
Council - Committee of the Whole, August 10, 2026 · Defeated
THAT consideration of Staff Report IN2026-11, Stormwater Management Master Plan Phase II – Final Report, including the endorsement of the Phase II Stormwater Management Master Plan Final Report, be deferred to the September 14, 2026 Council meeting.
Council - Committee of the Whole, August 10, 2026 · Defeated
MacCulloch THAT Council herein waive notice of motion in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider the proposed motion pertaining to County of Simcoe Leachate Management.
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Carried
MacCulloch THAT Council advise the County of Simcoe the they are being put on notice that the Town of Collingwood will not accept the leachate from the Oro-Medonte Landfill Leachate within two month if this decision of Council.
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council defer the remaining agenda items to the Council meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026.
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein waive notice of motion in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider the proposed motion pertaining to County of Simcoe Leachate Management.
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council advise the County of Simcoe the they are being put on notice that the Town of Collingwood will not accept the leachate from the Oro-Medonte Landfill Leachate within two month if this decision of Council. For (9): Mayor Yvonne Hamlin, Deputy Mayor Tim Fryer, Councillor Kathy Jeffery, Councillor Deb Doherty, Councillor Chris Potts, Councillor Rob Ring, Councillor Christopher Baines, Cou
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS section 224 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 sets out the role of Council to develop and evaluate the policies and programs of the municipality; AND WHEREAS Council has enacted the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law, which requires, inter alia, that dogs be kept on a leash when not on the owner’s property, except within designated off-leash dog parks; AND WHEREAS the Community Ba
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 6, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS section 224 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 sets out the role of Council to develop and evaluate the policies and programs of the municipality; AND WHEREAS Council has enacted the Responsible Pet Ownership By- law, which requires, inter alia, that dogs be kept on a leash when not on the owner’s property, except within designated off-leash dog parks; AND WHEREAS the Community B
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the motion regarding Strong Mayor Powers (Agenda Item 13.1) be
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Deferred
THAT Council herein rise from Committee of the Whole and return to the regular Council meeting.
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the motion recommending that Council support free parking on Hurontario Street, implementing a three-hour maximum parking limit, until a decision regarding the results of the Town’s Parking Study are considered by Council be
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Deferred
THAT the motion regarding Strong Mayor Powers (Agenda Item 13.1) be deferred pending receipt of the information requested by Council regarding proposed amendments to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Powers and Responsibilities By-law.
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT the motion recommending that Council support free parking on Hurontario Street, implementing a three-hour maximum parking limit, until a decision regarding the results of the Town’s Parking Study are considered by Council be deferred; AND THAT Council continue to permit free parking on Hurontario Street until July 10, 2026; AND THAT Council receive a report from Staff with additional informat
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report T2026-06 , 2025 Statement of Development Charge and Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Reserve Funds, be received.
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 20, 2026 · Carried
REMOVE: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request that the OPP Detachment Board prioritize enforcement of loitering, nuisance behaviour, and unlawful activity in the Downtown and waterfront locations that can provide and ensure demonstrable reduction in such behaviour within 3 months; ADD: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request that the OPP Detachment Board consider higher prior
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of the regular and closed meeting of the Collingwood OPP Detachment Board held on January 16, 2026 be approved as presented.
Collingwood OPP Detachment Board, April 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Collingwood OPP Detachment Board support the youth program in partnership with Big Brothers, Big Sisters by authorizing expenditures up to $3000 from the DARE youth account to assist with costs associated in running the community events.
Collingwood OPP Detachment Board, April 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Collingwood OPP Detachment Board receive the Correspondence List as provided.
Collingwood OPP Detachment Board, April 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report P2026-11, “Proposed Concurrent Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – Gateway Centre (853 and 869 Hurontario Street; 7564 Poplar Sideroad)”, dated April 8, 2026 be received; AND THAT Official Plan Amendment 2 attached as Appendix “A” to this Report, be adopted and submitted to the County of Simcoe for approval; AND THAT an amending Zoning By-law, attached as Appendix “B”, t
Council - Committee of the Whole, April 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council provide relief to certain provisions of the Tree Permit under By-law 2012-084 that would allow for permit issuance prior to the County of Simcoe rendering a decision on the Official Plan Amendment, with appropriate conditions as outlined in Staff Report P2026-11.
Council - Committee of the Whole, April 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein waive notice of motion in accordance with the Procedural By-law to consider a proposed by-law regarding patios.
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2026 · Carried
MacCulloch THAT By-law No. 2026-023, being a by-law to Council By-law to Maintain and Regulate Outdoor Patios on the Downtown Main Street and to Implement Temporary Parking Measures for the 2026 Season, be enacted and passed this 23rd, day of March, 2026 as amended.
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report C2026-03 , Participation in the Joint Compliance Audit Committee – Municipal and School Board Election, be received; THAT Council approve the Town of Collingwood participation in the Joint Compliance Audit Committee facilitated and administered by the County of Simcoe for Municipal and School Board Elections; AND THAT a By-law be presented to Council prior to October 1 in each el
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-023, being a by-law to Council By-law to Maintain and Regulate Outdoor Patios on the Downtown Main Street and to Implement Temporary Parking Measures for the 2026 Season, be enacted and passed this 23rd, day of March, 2026 as amended.
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report P2026-07, “Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Extension Request – Red Maple (725 Tenth Line, Town File PLEDP2025341)”, dated February 18, 2026, be received.
Council - Committee of the Whole, February 18, 2026 · Carried
Griffiths THAT the Collingwood OPP Detachment Board enact and pass By-law No. 2026-001, being a by-law to govern the proceedings of the Collingwood OPP Detachment Board, including the conduct, duties and responsibilities of its members and the calling of meetings, this 16th day of January, 2026.
Collingwood OPP Detachment Board, January 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Collingwood OPP Detachment Board enact and pass By-law No. 2026-001, being a by-law to govern the proceedings of the Collingwood OPP Detachment Board, including the conduct, duties and responsibilities of its members and the calling of meetings, this 16th day of January, 2026.
Collingwood OPP Detachment Board, January 16, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood Community-Based Strategic Plan prioritizes creating a safe and inclusive community, including enhancing transportation safety for residents and visitors; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council pass and enact By-law 2025-087 to authorize the installation of a 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Cedar Street and Third Street.
Council - Committee of the Whole, December 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT Staff refer the following to the MMTP discussions: THAT Council request staff to develop a phased approach for additional four-way stop intersections, prioritizing school zones and community safety zones; THAT these signs be funded through the 2026 Traffic Calming budget.
Council - Committee of the Whole, December 15, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood’s Community Based Strategic Plan (2024–2028) commits to fostering a safe, connected, and inclusive community that promotes well-being, belonging, and respect for all residents and visitors; AND WHEREAS recent protests near school properties have raised concerns regarding the safety, security, and well-being of students, staff, and families, and have the potential to
Council - Committee of the Whole, December 1, 2025 · Carried
AND FURTHER THAT Staff consult with legal counsel, ' prior to consultation with ’ Collingwood OPP and local public school stakeholders to ensure the proposed by-law is enforceable, balanced, and aligned with the Town’s values, vision and strategic priorities.
Council - Committee of the Whole, December 1, 2025 · Carried
AND FURTHER THAT Council request a staff report be prepared to consider if there are other location types in our community that should be reviewed for additional protest related protections.
Council - Committee of the Whole, December 1, 2025 · Carried
MacCulloch AND THAT Council endorse the following changes, and direct the Clerk to prepare the necessary by-law for Council consideration: Option 3: Appoint Deputy Mayor from Among Elected Councillors
Council - Committee of the Whole, November 17, 2025 · Defeated
In the record
73meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
3,469votes in 2022Mayor, incumbent
Council October 27, 2025
and pecuniary interest with respect to the Property Matter being addressed in-camera, as her husband has been retained in this matter by another party that has an interest
What this does not measure
- Motions moved is not a measure of effectiveness. Who moves a motion is often a seat convention or a committee role, and the member who does the work on a file is frequently not the one who reads it out.
- 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.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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