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Portrait of Deb Doherty

Deb Doherty

Councillor · seen 2024-09-09 to 2026-09-21 · served 2022–2026

135substantive motions movedof 79 meetings the minutes record them at
12procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
211substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
4meetings recorded absentof 79 they were on the record for
5–4recorded 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 been a member of Collingwood Town Council from 1996-1999 and 2014 to present, and am Vice Chair of the Committee of the Whole. In my role as Councillor I sat on the Board of the NVCA for 4 years and presently sit on the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Small Urban Caucus and the Board of Directors of Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM). My focus and priorities are Growth and Sustainability, Environment and Climate Change, Affordable Housing, and Active Transportation. I am also on the Board of the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation. I was an Advertising Account Manager for Corus Entertainment for 20 years and retired in 2019. Previously, I established, owned and operated Duncan's Gourmet (now Duncan's Cafe) for 10 years, selling it in 1998. I am an avid cyclist and skier, golf just well enough not to quit forever, and am married to George, living happily with a pair of four-leggeds.

As published by Collingwood.

How they voted, where it was recorded (9)

Council - Committee of the Whole August 10, 2026
THAT 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…
For · 6–3 · Carried
Special Council January 16, 2026
THAT 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…
For · 3–6 · Defeated
Special Council January 16, 2026
THAT 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.
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council January 12, 2026
THAT 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…
Against · 4–5 · Defeated
Council January 12, 2026
THAT 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…
For · 6–3 · Carried
Council January 12, 2026
THAT 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…
Against · 4–5 · Defeated
Council January 12, 2026
THAT 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,…
Against · 4–5 · Defeated
Council - Committee of the Whole July 28, 2025
THAT 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…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council - Committee of the Whole April 14, 2025
THAT 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…
Against · 7–2 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (4)

Council - Committee of the WholeFebruary 18, 2026
Council - Committee of the WholeFebruary 2, 2026
CouncilJanuary 26, 2026
Council - Committee of the WholeApril 28, 2025

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 135)

THAT the minutes of Special Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held August 20, 2026 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations), be approved as presented.
Council - Committee of the Whole, September 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 14th day of September, 2026.
Council - Committee of the Whole, September 14, 2026 · Carried
AMENDMENT: Replace "Plan" with "Modelling Tool".
Council - Committee of the Whole, September 14, 2026 · Carried
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.
Special Committee of the Whole, August 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for July 20, 2026 be adopted as amended: Add: Memo for Item 11.3 County of Simcoe Leachate Management Add: Staff Report for Item 14.2.4 CAO2026-06 Operational Plan Q1-Q2 2026 Add: Item 14.7.1 Notice of Motion - Alternate's role at County Council Remove: IN2026-08 Pedestrian Crossing Policy and Pedestrian Crossover Implementation Agenda
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Carried
MacCulloch THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held July 13, 2026, be hereby approved as presented. C2026-09 Alternate Member to the Corporation of the County of Simcoe Council IN2026-05 Revisions to the Prevention of (Drinking Water) Backflow and Cross Connection Control By-law 2017-056 P2026-18 660 Sixth Street Heritage Register Listing Reports/Minutes of Other Commi
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Carried
MacCulloch THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held July 13, 2026, be hereby approved as presented. PRC2026-08 Centennial Aquatic Centre Commercial Fees (amended) Committee of the Whole recommendation: THAT Council approves the implementation of the previously proposed Commercial rental rate including appropriate Consumer Price Index for pool use into the 2027 Fees and
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Carried
APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE Section: Part 2: In Addition to the Council Appointment Consent of Nominee Form and Council Vacancy Declaration of Qualifications Form as prescribed by the Clerk which must be completed and signed, the applicant must also provide a list of qualified supporters, endorsing the application, similar to what is provided during a municipal election process ( minimum of 10 );
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Defeated
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held July 13, 2026, be hereby approved as presented.  C2026-09 Alternate Member to the Corporation of the County of Simcoe Council  IN2026-05 Revisions to the Prevention of (Drinking Water) Backflow and Cross Connection Control By-law 2017-056  P2026-18 660 Sixth Street Heritage Register Listing  Reports/Minutes of Other Committe
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee of the Whole recommendations from its meeting held July 13, 2026, be hereby approved as presented.  PRC2026-08 Centennial Aquatic Centre Commercial Fees (amended) o Committee of the Whole recommendation: THAT Council approves the implementation of the previously proposed Commercial rental rate including appropriate Consumer Price Index for pool use into the 2027 Fees and Servic
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Carried
APPOINTMENT PROCEDURE Section: 1. Part 2: In Addition to the Council Appointment Consent of Nominee Form and Council Vacancy Declaration of Qualifications Form as prescribed by the Clerk which must be completed and signed, the applicant must also provide a list of qualified supporters, endorsing the application, similar to what is provided during a municipal election process (minimum of 10);
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 20, 2026 · Defeated
MacCulloch THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for July 6, 2026 be adopted as amended: Removal: Item 15.2.2 P2026-17 Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Extension Request Panorama North (295 Mountain Road) Town File PLEDP2026057 Addition: Recommendation and attachment to Item 8.3.3 BIA Recommendation to Continue Free 3-hour Downtown Parking Addition: Notice of Mot
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for July 6, 2026 be adopted as amended:  Removal: Item 15.2.2 P2026-17 Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Extension Request Panorama North (295 Mountain Road) Town File PLEDP2026057  Addition: Recommendation and attachment to Item 8.3.3 BIA Recommendation to Continue Free 3-hour Downtown Parking  Addition: Notice of Motion -
Council - Committee of the Whole, July 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein rise from in-camera and return to open session.
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report CCS2026-03 , 2026–2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan – Request for Council Endorsement, be received; AND THAT Council endorse the Town of Collingwood’s 2026–2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.
Council - Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2026 · Carried
MacCulloch THAT Council instruct Staff to submit the following Ministry Delegation Requestions, for the Annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference to be held in August 2026: Funding for Post Secondary Education to Support Employers Homelessness
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council instruct Staff to submit the following Ministry Delegation Requestions, for the Annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference to be held in August 2026:  Funding for Post Secondary Education to Support Employers  Homelessness
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for May 4th, 2026 be adopted as amended: Addition of Item 12.5 County of Simcoe Letter re: Bill 100, The Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 Addition of the Motion for Item 14.2 Addition of the Staff Reports for Item 15.2.1 and 15.2.2 Addition - Update to Agenda Item 14.1 - CAO Power & Responsibilities By-law & Strong Mayor Power Provi
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Deferred
THAT 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 correct.
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Carried
Severed Motion #1 (as amended): WHEREAS the Town of Collingwood’s Community Based Strategic Plan supports a safe, inclusive, and compassionate community for residents, businesses, and visitors; and WHEREAS Council has a responsibility to ensure that public spaces are safe, accessible, and respectful, and that laws and bylaws are applied fairly when nuisance behaviour or public disorder occurs; and
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Carried
Severed motion #2 WHEREAS Council recognizes that homelessness is a complex issue requiring coordinated action among social services, housing, health, and community safety partners; and BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County of Simcoe be requested to provide Council with an update on its current homelessness response initiatives, including how County services coordinate enforcement activities with outreac
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for May 4th, 2026 be adopted as amended:  Addition of Item 12.5 County of Simcoe Letter re: Bill 100, The Better Regional Governance Act, 2026  Addition of the Motion for Item 14.2  Addition of the Staff Reports for Item 15.2.1 and 15.2.2  Addition - Update to Agenda Item 14.1 - CAO Power & Responsibilities By-law & Strong Mayor Pow
Council - Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT the content of the Council Agenda for April 27, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein rise from in-camera and return to open session.
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-031, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held April 27, 2026, be enacted and passed this 27th day of April, 2026.
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT the minutes of Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held April 8th, 2026 (excluding Committee of the Whole recommendations) and Council Meeting held April 13th, 2026, be approved as presented.
Council - Committee of the Whole, April 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report T2026-03 , 2026 Amended Development Charges Background Study: Water Treatment Plant, be received; and AND THAT Council approve the 2026 Amended Development Charges (DC) Background Study: Water Treatment Plant prepared (“Amended DC Background Study”) by Hemson Consulting. AND THAT Council approve the resulting reductions to Development Charges for the Water Treatment Plant as iden
Council - Committee of the Whole, April 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-030, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held April 20, 2026, be enacted and passed this 20th day of April, 2026.
Council - Committee of the Whole, April 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council authorize the use of the Operating Contingency Reserve pertaining to the confidential In-camera Item 5.1.3 Personnel Matter.
Council, April 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for April 8, 2026 be adopted as amended: Revision of the Motion in Item 14.1 Recognizing Achievement of Collingwood Resident at the 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Game; Addition of Item 14.3 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion; Addition of Item 14.4 Update Flood Modelling Standard; Addition of Item 14.5 Use of 2-D Floo
Council - Committee of the Whole, April 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-025 , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held April 8, 2026, be enacted and passed this 8th day of April, 2026.
Council - Committee of the Whole, April 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT the content of the Council Agenda for March 30, 2026 be adopted as amended: Addition of Item 5.2: Staff Report PRC2026-01 Arts Centre and MURF Location Assessment Update Addition of Item 6.4: Parking Negotiations Update
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
THAT Staff Report PRC2026-01 , Arts Centre & MURF Location Assessment Update, be received.
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law No. 2026-024, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the regular meeting of Council held March 30, 2026, be enacted and passed this 30th day of March, 2026.
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council reconsider RES-052-2026 regarding Downtown patios, as passed at the Council-Committee of the Whole meeting held February 18, 2026.
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 2, 2026 · Defeated
THAT Staff Report CAO2026-03, Municipal Naming, be received; AND THAT Council approve the Municipal Naming Policy attached as Appendix A; AND THAT Council approve the amended Civic Addressing By-Law; AND FURTHER THAT Council repeal the Street Naming Policy, Facility Naming Policy, Civic Addressing Policy, Memorial Bench and Tree Program Policy; Amendment: THAT the Naming Committee include equal co
Council - Committee of the Whole, March 2, 2026 · Carried
MacCulloch THAT Council herein rise from in-camera and return to open session.
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council herein rise from in-camera and return to open session.
Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT the content of the Council-Committee of the Whole Agenda for January 19, 2026 be adopted as amended: Motion added to Item 14.1 re: Question on the Ballot
Council - Committee of the Whole, January 19, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following By-laws be hereby enacted and passed this 19th day of January, 2026: By-law No. 2026-002, Municipal Capital Facility By-law (MCFB)
Council - Committee of the Whole, January 19, 2026 · Carried

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75meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
5,350votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Council November 24, 2025
regarding any discussion pertaining to Crossing Guard salaries, as a family member is employed as Crossing Guard

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