The Kawartha Lakes Record

Ron Ashmore

Councillor · Ward 6 · seen 2018-12-03 to 2026-09-22 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

591substantive motions movedof 280 meetings the minutes record them at
42procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
390substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
14meetings recorded absentof 280 they were on the record for
10–14recorded 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 Kawartha Lakes’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (24)

Regular Council Meeting January 27, 2026
That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding Objection to the Federal Gun Buyback Program, be received; That the City of Kawartha Lakes objects to the firearm buyback program as it is currently being mandated;
For · 9–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting June 24, 2025
That Report ED2025-017, Objection to the Proposed Heritage Designation of 48 Main Street, Village of Bobcaygeon (J.L. Read General Store/The Promoter Building) , be received;
Against · 4–5 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting September 24, 2024
That Staff report back to Council by the end of Q1, 2025 on changes to the Provincial Renewable Energy Program and the procurement of new projects;
Against · 7–2 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting April 30, 2024
That the City of Kawartha Lakes ask Enbridge Gas and the Ontario Energy Board to put the methane gas pipeline project on hold to allow for discussions with the Ontario Government and for more analysis regarding the true…
Against · 2–7 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting February 20, 2024
That all dock licensing fees be frozen at the current rate until 2028.
For · 4–5 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting December 12, 2023
That Report CORP2023-023, 2024 Proposed Amendments to By-Law 2018- 234 – Consolidated Fees By-law, be received; That the recommended fees and charges amendments provided in Appendix A to Report CORP2023-023, as amended…
Against · 6–2 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting September 26, 2023
That a By-Law to Designate 1011 Portage Road, Geographic Township of Eldon in the City of Kawartha Lakes, be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Against · 3–6 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting August 29, 2023
That Council endorse the Resolution approved by the City of Kawartha Lakes Environmental Advisory Committee on June 29, 2023 as follows: Whereas the provincial government is planning to ramp up gas plant produced…
Against · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting July 25, 2023
That pricing for the disposition of municipal real property be set as outlined within Option 1 in Report RS2023-034; and That any necessary amendments to By-Law 2018-00 be brought forward for adoption.
For · 3–5 · Lost
Special Council Meeting February 28, 2023
That a $1,000,000.00 contribution to the Ross Memorial Hospital be included in the 2023 Operating Budget for the City of Kawartha Lakes, funded from the 2022 Operating Budget Surplus.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting February 21, 2023
That the Memorandum from Mayor Elmslie, regarding Notice of a Proposed Amendment to a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), Regulation O. Reg. 771/21, FLATO Developments Inc., City of Kawartha Lakes (Lindsay) , be received;
For · 9–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting January 31, 2023
That Report CAO2023-001, 2750876 Ontario Inc. (Riverwalk) Request for Support of a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), be received for information;
For · 4–5 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting February 22, 2022
That Staff prepare correspondence requesting changes to the Ontario Land Tribunal ("OLT") for review at the March 22, 2022 Regular Council Meeting;
For · 4–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting December 14, 2021
That By-law 2013-148 as amended, being a By-law to Licence, Regulate and Govern Seasonal Trailer Park Businesses in Kawartha Lakes be repealed and replaced;
Against · 3–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting October 19, 2021
That Report CAO2021-010, FLATO Lindsay Community Inc. Request for Support of a Minister's Zoning Order (MZO), be recieved; and That consideration of request be
For · 3–1 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting October 19, 2021
That Report CAO2021-010, FLATO Lindsay Community Inc. Request for Support of a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO), be received; That City Council supports the request from FLATO Lindsay Community Inc.
Against · 1–3 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting October 19, 2021
Regular Council Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 Page 27 of 35 That any proposed linkage of the Victoria Rail Trail South of Lindsay, to the Victoria Rail Trail North of Lindsay, be prohibited on local, collector,…
Against · 1–3 · Lost
Regular Council Meeting October 19, 2021
That the proposed route for the Off Road Vehicle Pilot Project to provide access through Lindsay for all terrain vehicles, being the Victoria Rail Trail (VRT) trailhead at Logie Street to King Street, King Street…
For · 3–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting June 15, 2021
That the proposed route for the Off Road Vehicle Pilot Project to provide access through Lindsay for all terrain vehicles, being the Victoria Rail Trail (VRT) trailhead at Logie Street to King Street, King Street…
Against · 2–2 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting April 20, 2021
That Marsha Watts and Travis Doble be offered a 50% one time rebate for the high water bill that they received for 121-123 William Street North, Lindsay. A
For · 4–0 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting February 23, 2021
That the City Solicitor provided an update to Council on Case PL120217 before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, being the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan 2012 and Secondary Plans thereto;
Against · 3–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting November 17, 2020
That a by-law to Authorize the Sale of Municipally Owned Property Located on Juniper Street, Fenelon Falls and Legally Described as Lot 249 on Plan 57 (PIN: 63149-0204 (LT)); Lot 256 on Plan 57;
Against · 3–1 · Carried
Regular Council Meeting November 17, 2020
That the recommended fees and charges amendments be brought forward through the necessary amending by-law for adoption at the December 15, 2020 Council Meeting. A
Against · 2–2 · Carried
Special Council Meeting November 12, 2020
That Council direct Staff to not reopen the Ops Arena Facility; and That Staff report back to Council on options available for other utilization of the property.
Against · 2–2 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (14)

Planning Advisory CommitteeSeptember 9, 2026
Drainage BoardJanuary 15, 2026
Planning Advisory CommitteeOctober 8, 2025
Planning Advisory CommitteeJune 4, 2025
Planning Advisory CommitteeMay 7, 2025
City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task ForceApril 22, 2025
Planning Advisory CommitteeApril 9, 2025
City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task ForceMarch 11, 2025
Planning Advisory CommitteeMarch 5, 2025
City of Kawartha Lakes Roads Task ForceFebruary 11, 2025
Planning Advisory CommitteeFebruary 5, 2025
Special Council MeetingAugust 31, 2023
Special Council MeetingSeptember 18, 2019
Special Council MeetingJanuary 24, 2019

Items they put on the agenda themselves (1)

Regular Council Meeting December 12, 2023
Regarding Snow Plowing in Thurstonia Councillor Ashmore Moved By Councillor Ashmore Seconded By Councillor Smeaton That the Notice of Motion

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 591)

That the deputation of David Peters, regarding a Concern About Flooding on Kenhill Beach Road , be received and
Regular Council Meeting, August 25, 2026 · Referred
That all of the proposed resolutions shown in Section 10.1 of the Agenda, save and except for Items 10.1.1, 10.1.2, 10.1.3 and 10.1.4, be approved and adopted by Council in the order that they appear on the agenda and sequentially numbered.
Regular Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Carried
McDonald That Report ENG2026-023, Kings Wharf Road Change in Scope , be received.
Regular Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Carried
McDonald That Staff be directed to change the scope of the 2026 capital project 983260424 Kings Wharf Road from Sturgeon Road to Pigeon Lake Road, to amend it to now read Kings Wharf Road from Sturgeon Road to Heights Road.
Regular Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That the petition from Patricia Butts, regarding a Request for the Resurfacing of Leslie Frost Lane , be received and
Regular Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Referred
That Report ENG2026-023, Kings Wharf Road Change in Scope, be received.
Regular Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That Staff be directed to change the scope of the 2026 capital project 983260424 Kings Wharf Road from Sturgeon Road to Pigeon Lake Road, to amend it to now read Kings Wharf Road from Sturgeon Road to Heights Road.
Regular Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation of Frank Vetro, regarding a Request for the Implementation of an Integrated Aquatic Biomass Remediation Framework , be received.
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That Report EMS2026-002, Project Lifesaver , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence from Mark Majchrowski, Chief Administrative Officer of Kawartha Conservation, regarding the Regional Consolidation of Conservation Authorities , be received.
Regular Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Report PUR2026-005, 2026-005-CQ Manorview and Victoria Place DWS Well Replacement , be received; That G. Hart & Sons Well Drilling Ltd. of Fenelon Falls, be selected for the award for the Request for Quotation 2026-005-CQ Manorview and Victoria Place DWS Well Replacement for the total quoted amount of $468,740.00 not including HST; That the total deficit of $201,737.00 be financed from the Wa
Regular Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
McDonald That Report ENG2026-015, Traffic Study and Servicing Capacity Review Fees , be received; That the recommended fees and charges for Traffic Study and Servicing Capacity Reviews, as outlined in Appendix B to Report ENG2026-015, be approved; and That the necessary amendment to By-Law 2018-238, being the By-Law to Establish and Require Payment of Fees for Information, Services, Activities and
Regular Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That a by-law to confirm the proceedings of a Regular Council Meeting held Tuesday, May 19, 2026 be read a first, second and third time, passed, numbered, signed and the corporate seal attached.
Regular Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Report ENG2026-015, Traffic Study and Servicing Capacity Review Fees, be received; That the recommended fees and charges for Traffic Study and Servicing Capacity Reviews, as outlined in Appendix B to Report ENG2026-015, be approved; and That the necessary amendment to By-Law 2018-238, being the By-Law to Establish and Require Payment of Fees for Information, Services, Activities and Regular C
Regular Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Report RA2026-001, Records Management By-law , be received; That a by-law to establish retention periods for the records of the City of Kawartha Lakes, to establish a records management policy, and to delegate authority to the City Clerk to establish or amend retention periods, substantially in the form, as outlined within Appendix A to Report RA2026-001, be approved; That the necessary by-la
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
McDonald That the Memorandum from Councillor Ron Ashmore, regarding Drainage issues on Birchmount Court, Pleasant Point, be received; That staff be directed to investigate the drainage and road deterioration of Birchmount Court, Pleasant Point and report back with recommendations on a solution by Q3 of 2026; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next R
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That the Memorandum from Councillor Ron Ashmore, regarding Drainage issues on Birchmount Court, Pleasant Point, be received; That staff be directed to investigate the drainage and road deterioration of Birchmount Court, Pleasant Point and report back with recommendations on a solution by Q3 of 2026; and Committee of the Whole Meeting May 5, 2026 Page 14 of 15 That this recommendation be brought fo
Committee of the Whole, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence from David Skrabek, Chair, Agricultural Development Advisory Committee, regarding Support for the Adoption of the Agriculture and Food Action Plan 2026 to 2030 , be received.
Regular Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence from Cassandra Gorrill and Adam Shea, of the Victoria Beef Farmers, regarding Opposition to the ALTO High Speed Rail Project , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.
Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2026 · Carried
That Report ED2026-010, Kawartha Lakes Agriculture and Food Action Plan 2026 to 2030 , be received; That the Kawartha Lakes Agriculture and Food Action Plan 2026 to 2030, substantially in the form attached as Appendix A, be approved; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.
Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2026 · Carried
That Report CLK2026-006, Council Policy Review – Final Report , be received; That the Council Policies outlined within Table C within Report CLK2026-006, be renumbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, replacing all predecessor versions; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.
Committee of the Whole, April 7, 2026 · Carried
That Report RS2026-015, Proposed Amendments to CP2021-047 Dock Encroachment Policy , be received; That the Dock Encroachment Policy, attached as Appendix B to Report RS2026-015, be amended to require that the private dock owner will be responsible for any costs associated with a Dock Licence Agreement; and That the Dock Encroachment Policy, attached as Appendix B to Report RS2026-015, as amended,
Regular Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Report ENG2026-012 , Request for Streetlight – Fall’s Bay Road and Pigeon Lake Road, be received; That Staff be directed to install permanent reflective signage for the intersection of Fall's Bay Road and Pigeon Lake Road; and That the installation of a streetlight at Fall's Bay Road and Pigeon Lake Road be forwarded to the 2027 budget process for consideration as a decision unit.
Regular Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That Report CLK2026-002, Deputy Mayor Policy , be received; That the policy entitled Deputy Mayor Policy, appended to Report CLK2026-002 as Appendix A, be adopted, numbered and inserted in the Corporate Policy Manual; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.
Committee of the Whole, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That Report CORP2026-014, Corporate Communications Strategy Progress Update , be received; and That this recommendation be brought forward to Council for consideration at the next Regular Council Meeting.
Committee of the Whole, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That the February 2, 2026 agenda be adopted as circulated.
Victoria Manor Committee of Management, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Victoria Manor Committee of Management meeting held on August 28, 2025, be adopted as circulated.
Victoria Manor Committee of Management, February 2, 2026 · Carried
VMC2026-01 Victoria Manor Committee of Management February 2, 2026 Page 3 of 4 That the minutes of the Victoria Manor Committee of Management meeting held on August 28, 2025, be adopted as circulated.
Victoria Manor Committee of Management, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of December 9, 2025, be received and adopted.
Regular Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
McDonald That the deputation of Luke Procter, regarding an Objection to the Federal Gun Buyback Program , be received.
Regular Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation of Karen Cooper and Mary Ann Martin, of the Omemee and District Lions Club, regarding a Request for the Relocation of the former Omemee Train Station to the Omemee Beach Park , be received; and That the request be
Regular Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Referred
That the Memorandum from Councillor Ashmore, regarding Objection to the Federal Gun Buyback Program, be received; That the City of Kawartha Lakes objects to the firearm buyback program as it is currently being mandated; and That a copy of this resolution be sent to MP Jamie Schmale, the Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, and the Right Honourable Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Regular Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation of Luke Procter, regarding an Objection to the Federal Gun Buyback Program, be received.
Regular Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation of Kevin Duguay, MCIP, RPP, regarding a Request Relating to the Division of the Unopened Road Allowance for Regent Street, Lindsay , be received.
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That Report RD2025-008, Policy Review – CP2021-005 , be received; and That the Street Sweeping Level of Service Policy, attached as Appendix C to Report RD2025-008, be adopted and numbered for inclusion in the City’s Policy Manual, replacing all predecessor versions.
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried
McDonald That Project 983260425, Kings Wharf Road from Sturgeon Lake Road to Pigeon Lake Road, in the amount of $225,000.00 for State of Good Repair – Pulverization Only, be included in the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Tax-Supported Capital Budget, Program Name 9832604 Rural Resurfacing, and funded: $225,000.00 from the Capital Contingency Reserve - Uncommitted (1.32248 (A412430)
Special Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
That Project 983260525, Perdue Road - Gravel Resurfacing, in the amount of $19,000.00 be removed from the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Tax-Supported Capital Budget and funding returned to the original sources.
Special Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
That Project 983260425, Kings Wharf Road from Sturgeon Lake Road to Pigeon Lake Road, in the amount of $225,000.00 for State of Good Repair – Pulverization Only, be included in the Mayor's Proposed 2026 Tax-Supported Capital Budget, Program Name 9832604 Rural Resurfacing, and funded:  $225,000.00 from the Capital Contingency Reserve - Uncommitted (1.32248 (A412430)
Special Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
McDonald That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of October 21, 2025, and of the Special Council Meeting of November 12, 2025, be received and adopted.
Regular Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried
That Report RS2025-039, Proposed Surplus Declaration, Closure and Sale of Road Allowance adjacent to 81 Harvest Road , be received; and That Staff proceed with the sale of the road allowance to the current applicants that are in negotiations and that a right-of way be established to provide access to an adjacent field.
Regular Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried

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266meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
2conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 6seatCouncillor
1,632votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Drainage Board January 15, 2026
at this time stating that he had a business relationship with the family members of the drainage works petitioner
Regular Council Meeting June 24, 2025
in relation to Item 15.1 as he is the subject of the Memorandum

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