Ed McPherson
Deputy Mayor · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-09-22 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
262substantive motions movedof 106 meetings the minutes record them at
62procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
81substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
7meetings recorded absentof 106 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
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 Perth’s own minutes.
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This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (7)
Committee of the WholeFebruary 10, 2026
CouncilJanuary 28, 2025
CouncilAugust 27, 2024
Special Committee of the WholeAugust 27, 2024
Committee of the WholeMarch 5, 2024
Special Committee of the WholeNovember 21, 2023
Committee of the WholeNovember 7, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 262)
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the Council Committee, Local Boards and External Reports/Minutes as presented.
Council, September 22, 2026 · Carried
That the motion regarding the Environmental Services Shop - Budget Authorization and Financing, be amended as follows: Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) approve the budget for the Environmental Services Shop project, in the amount of $5,355,934, plus HST; (ii) direct staff to include the Environmental Services Shop project budget within the Town's capital financing plan; (i
Council, August 20, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth has read the following By-laws a first, second and third time short, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk: 1. By-law No. 5276 - Town of Perth Zoning By-law; 2. By-law No. 3358-0 - Repeal - Town of Perth Zoning By-law; 3. By-law No. 5264-1 - Agreement PSD Citywide Inc., Building and Planning Permitting Management Software ; 4. By-law No. 5280
Council, August 20, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the 2025 Community Safety and Well-being Plan Progress Update from Stephanie Gray, Lanark County OPP Detachment Board Support Coordinator.
Committee of the Whole, August 11, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) approve the budget for the Environmental Services Shop project, in the amount of $5,346,979, plus HST; (ii) direct staff to include the Environmental Services Shop project budget within the Town's capital financing plan; (iii) authorize the Treasurer to proceed with an application to the Ontario
Committee of the Whole, August 11, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) award Contract CS-2026-06 Environmental Services Shop Construction to M. Sullivan & Son Ltd. to an upset limit of $4,297,000, plus HST; and, (ii) p ass By-law No. xxxx, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with M. Sullivan & Son Ltd. for the construction of the
Committee of the Whole, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That the Agenda for the regular Committee of the Whole meeting of June 9, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Committee of the Whole, June 9, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the correspondence from Tony E. Fleming, Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little & Bonham LLP regarding the Integrity Commissioner Services Annual Report for 2025, as presented in Report 2026-COW-11.7.
Committee of the Whole, June 9, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth adopt the minutes of the April 21, 2026 Regular Council Meeting and the April 30, 2026 Special Council Meeting.
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) award Request for Proposal No. ES-2026-07 to J.L. Richards & Associates Limited for the development of the 2026-2027 infrastructure Master Plan, in the amount of $195,860.00 (plus HST); (ii) pass By-law No. 5269, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with J.L. Richards & Associates Limited for the develo
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No.xxx, being a by-law to appoint Johnathan Proulx as the Deputy Chief Building Official for the Town of Perth, as presented in Report 2026-COW-7.1.
Committee of the Whole, May 12, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 52xx, being a by-law to appoint the following individuals to the Joint Lanark County Compliance Audit Committee for the term November 15, 2026 to November 14, 2030, to deal with applications from the 2026 Municipal Election and any By-Elections during the next Council Term: 1. David N
Committee of the Whole, May 12, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth recommend Joanna Bowes, Director of Development Services as the staff representative to the Lanark County Natural Heritage System Strategy Municipal Advisory Working Group, as presented in Report 2026-COW-7.18.
Committee of the Whole, May 12, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application No. ZBL-03-2026; and, (ii) pass By-law No.3358-141 being a By-law to further amend Zoning By-law No.3358 to change the zone category of lands municipally known as 22 Church Street from Residential Second Density (R2) to Residential Fourth Density Speci
Special Committee of the Whole, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to send a letter to the level of Government responsible for Telecommunications Towers to advise of Council's opposition to the placement of a Tower in the proposed location on Dufferin Road.
Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the presentation from Sharon Halladay, Lanark County Child and Youth Services Coordinator - Lanark County Child and Youth Services Collaborative, as presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on March 10, 2026.
Committee of the Whole, March 10, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) with the limited information and consultation that has been provided to date, does not support the proposed Alto High Speed Rail project; and, (ii) direct staff to forward this motion to Scott Reid, MP, John Jordan, MPP, and Martin Imbleau, President and CEO of Alto.
Committee of the Whole, March 10, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth direct staff to send a letter of support to The Honourable John Jordan, MPP, Lanark, Frontenac, Kingston to express support for the Province of Ontario establishing a province-wide regulatory framework for rideshare services.
Committee of the Whole, March 10, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) receive for information the Communities in Bloom 2026 – Participation and Resource Requirements report; and, (ii) indicates to the Downtown Heritage Perth Business Improvement Area (BIA) that it will not participate in the 2026 Communities in Bloom Provincial Competition in collaboration with th
Committee of the Whole, March 10, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Perth and the County of Lanark regarding the management of grant funded Community Safety and Well Being Programs; and, (ii) delegate authority to the Director of Corporate Services/Treasurer or designate
Committee of the Whole, March 10, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-Law No. 5141-1 being a By-law to amend the Rules Governing the Order and Proceedings of Council and Committees of The Corporation of the Town of Perth (Procedural By-law) to incorporate provisions related to Strong Mayor Power Legislation, as presented in report 2026-COW-3.8.
Committee of the Whole, March 10, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4108-9, being a by-law to further amend By-law No. 4108 Council Remuneration and Spending Policy, as presented in Report 2026-COW-3.9.
Committee of the Whole, March 10, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth has read the following By-laws a first, second and third time short, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk: 1. By-law No. 5248 - Fire Protection Grant (Year 2) - Transfer Payment Agreement 2. By-law No. 5249 - Memorandum of Understanding - Perth Firefighters Association/Perth FireDawgs - Perth and District Community Foundation Grant Applicati
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That the Agenda for the Striking Committee meeting held on February 23, 2026 be adopted as presented.
Striking Committee, February 23, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Striking Committee, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth appoint the following council member to the Climate Change Advisory Panel until the end of the current Council term: Councillor Isabel Anne McRae
Striking Committee, February 23, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth has read the following By-laws a first, second and third time short, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk: 1. By-law No. 4586-6 - Amend Municipal Alcohol Policy 2. By-law No. 5245 - Agreement - Colvoy Enterprises 2012 Ltd. - supply of RPM217T snow blower unit 3. By-law No. 5246 - Agreement EGIS Canada Ltd - design of Tertiary Road entrance a
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the Agenda for the Striking Committee meeting held on January 27, 2027 be adopted as presented.
Striking Committee, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Striking Committee meeting held on February 11, 2025 be approved.
Striking Committee, January 27, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the presentation from Jennifer Falconer - Alto High-Speed Rail Project , as presented at the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 13, 2026.
Committee of the Whole, January 13, 2026 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive the 2025 Emergency Management Program Annual Review, as presented in Report 2025-COW-15.1.
Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) approves the draft 2026 Lanark County OPP Detachment Board Budget; (ii) approves the establishment of a surplus reserve fund for the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board, where the 2025 surplus will be placed at the end of the year; and, (iii) approves the inclusion of the Lanark County OPP Detach
Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth authorize the Director of Community Services to submit a grant application to the Experience Ontario 2026 Program to an upset limit of $2 0,000 t o assist in funding the Stewart Park Festival in 2026, as presented in Report 2025-COW-15.11.
Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 5083-2, being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Letter of Understanding with the Downtown Heritage Perth Business Improvement Area (BIA), as presented in report 2025-COW-15.13.
Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth receive for information the presentation from Toby Shannan - The Perth College, as presented at the Council meeting on November 25, 2025.
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS Algonquin College’s Perth Campus, established in 1970, is the only post-secondary institution in Lanark County, serving as a cornerstone of local access to trades education, heritage conservation, and the cultural and economic vitality of the Town of Perth and Eastern Ontario; WHEREAS the Perth Campus provides unique programs, such as Heritage Carpentry and Joinery, which are unparalleled
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) approve the Draft 2026 Mayor's Budget; (ii) direct staff to bring forth a by-law to adopt the 2026 Mayor's Budget; (iii) reduce the period as set out in subsection 7(3) of O. Reg.3 530/22 to pass a resolution making an amendment to the Mayor's proposed budget from 30 days to 25 days; and, (iv) r
Special Committee of the Whole, November 18, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth: (i) Approve the 2026 Meeting Schedule for Committee of the Whole, Council and Other Committees, Boards and Advisory Panels of Council; and, (ii) Authorize the Director of Legislative Services/Clerk to amend the schedule to reflect changes in meetings, as required from time to time, as presented in R
Committee of the Whole, November 4, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 3961-28, being a by-law to amend the Town's Traffic and Parking By-law No. 3961, as amended, to allow for free complimentary parking in the downtown parking lots on the following dates: Friday, December 5, 2025; Friday, December 12, 2025; Friday, December 19, 2025; and, Friday
Committee of the Whole, November 4, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 51xx, being a by-law to constitute and appoint a Committee of Adjustment for the period of November 15, 2025 to November 14, 2026, as presented in Report 2025-COW-13.4.
Committee of the Whole, November 4, 2025 · Carried
As recommended by the Committee of the Whole, be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Perth pass By-law No. 4586-5, being a by-law to provide an exemption from the Municipal Alcohol Policy to allow the serving of alcohol on a contained section of Market Square for the 'Once Upon a Christmas' event taking place on November 22, 2025, as presented in Report 2025-COW-13.5.
Committee of the Whole, November 4, 2025 · Carried
In the record
99meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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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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