The Goderich Record

John Thompson

Councillor · seen 2022-11-28 to 2026-10-06 · served 2022–2026

240substantive motions movedof 104 meetings the minutes record them at
92procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
149substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 104 they were on the record for
1–1recorded 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 Goderich’s own minutes.

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Council Meeting February 24, 2025
That By-Laws 19 of 2025, be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed. Voters For Against Abstain Conflict Mayor Bazinet X Deputy Mayor Noel X Councillor Segeren X Councillor Thompson X Councillor Petrie…
Against · 5–2 · Carried
Council Meeting January 13, 2025
That due to aging infrastructure, lack of long-term investment, and financial constraints, resulting in the need to address significant safety and accessibility concerns, that Memorial Arena be closed until further…
For · 7–0 · Carried

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 240)

McMillan That By-Law 138 of 2026, to be read a first, second, and third time.
Council Meeting, October 6, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council supports the Municipality of South Huron’s resolution regarding 2027 Ontario Provincial Police policing costs; And That staff be directed to send correspondence to the Office of the Solicitor General expressing the Town’s support for the Municipality of South Huron's resolution and outlining the financial impact of increased policing costs relating to the Town of Goderic
Council Meeting, October 6, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council supports the City of Hamilton's request regarding the expansion of Ontario's deposit return program.
Council Meeting, October 6, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council approves the placement of two posts in consultation with the Municipal and Marine Heritage Committee to move the current Menesetung River Mouth and Indigenous People sign to that location.
Council Meeting, October 6, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council take no action regarding funding for the Bicentennial video.
Council Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
McMillan That Goderich Town Council approves the proposed Sign By-Law, as presented at the June 17, 2026 Council meeting; And That Town staff forward the proposed Sign-By-Law, including Set Fines, to the Ministry of the Attorney General for their review and comments; And Further That once the Ministry has provided approval of the Town’s Sign By-Law and Set Fines, the Clerk bring forward the Sign B
Council Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
MacLellan That the Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board hereby adopts the April 14, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes, as printed.
Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council defers agenda item 7.12, the proposed new Sign By-Law, for additional information.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
McMillan That By-Laws 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125 of 2026, be read a first, second, and third time, collectively.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council appoints Vicky Culbert as the BIA representative to the Town of Goderich Bicentennial Committee.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That By-Laws 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125 of 2026, be read a first, second, and third time, collectively.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the June 17, 2026, Regular Council Minutes, as printed.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council defers agenda item 7.2, a report from Janice Hallahan, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding an update on the production of a Bicentennial Song and Video.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council concurs with agenda item 7.5, a report from Deanna Hastie, Director of Corporate Services /Treasurer, regarding the MRI Funding Payment Timeline.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That Council adopt the Terms and Conditions for the Experience Ontario Grant, attached hereto.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That leave be given to introduce By-Law No. 105 of 2026 being a By-Law to confirm the proceedings of the Goderich Town Council meeting held on July 13, 2026, and that it now be read a first, second, and third time, and finally passed this July 13, 2026.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the May 25, 2026, Regular Council Minutes, and the May 29, 2026, Special Council Minutes, as printed.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council adopts the attached Operating Agreement between the Goderich Memorial Community Committee Inc. (GMCCI) and the Town of Goderich; And That Council authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute By-Law 92 of 2026, a By-Law to Authorize an Operating Agreement between the Town of Goderich and the Goderich Memorial Community Committee Inc. with respect to the use of the building a
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council approves the Bannister Park Parking Lot Reconstruction provisional item in the amount of $468,098.65.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council approves agenda item 7.16. Andrew Bouck, Tourism Events and Marketing Coordinator, re: Canada Day Fireworks Donation Collection award to Huron Hurricanes Aquatic Club.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
The Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Township of Clearview regarding Vacant Commercial Storefront Tax.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
McMillan The Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Municipality of Red Lake regarding Request for Financial Assistance to Offset Additional Costs under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
The Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Municipality of Red Lake regarding Request for Financial Assistance to Offset Additional Costs under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019.
Council Meeting, June 17, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council approves an expenditure in the amount of $50,000 for bicentennial expenses (merchandise, advertising, etc.); And that the funds be taken from the Special Events Reserve.
Special Council Meeting, May 29, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council hereby adopts the May 4, 2026, Regular Council Minutes, as printed.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
McMillan That Goderich Town Council concurs with the request from the 532 Maitland Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron regarding their Town of Goderich Citizen Award Funding Request in the amount of $100.00
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
McMillan That Goderich Town Council approves the Goderich Memorial Community Committee's request regarding the development of a Centre Capital Campaign.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
McMillan That Goderich Town Council defers the following recommended motion from the Town 2027 Bicentennial Committee: That Goderich Town Council approve an expenditure in the amount of $50,000 for bicentennial expenses (merchandise, advertising, etc.); And that the funds be taken from the Special Events Reserve.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the June 15, 2026 at 4 PM, Council meeting be changed to Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 4 PM.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council concurs with the request from the 532 Maitland Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron regarding their Town of Goderich Citizen Award Funding Request in the amount of $100.00
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council approves the Goderich Memorial Community Committee's request regarding the development of a Centre Capital Campaign.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council defers the following recommended motion from the Town 2027 Bicentennial Committee: That Goderich Town Council approve an expenditure in the amount of $50,000 for bicentennial expenses (merchandise, advertising, etc.); And that the funds be taken from the Special Events Reserve.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council concur with the report.
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
McMillan That Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Municipality of Shuniah regarding Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Extension.
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That By-Laws 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, and 74 of 2026, be read a first, second, and third time, collectively.
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council supports the resolution from the Municipality of Shuniah regarding Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) Extension.
Council Meeting, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That the Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board hereby accepts the April 14, 2026, Agenda, as presented.
Mid-Huron Landfill Site Board, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board hereby accepts the April 14, 2026, Agenda, as presented.
Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board dated February 10, 2026, be adopted, as printed.
Mid-Huron Recycling Centre Board, April 14, 2026 · Carried
That Goderich Town Council approves an amendment to the Election Sign By-Law to read as follows: Nominations will be certified by the Clerk before 4:00 p.m. on the Monday following Nomination Day, or in the case where the number of nominations filed is less than the number to be elected, additional nominations may be filed between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried

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104meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
8conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,409votes in 2022Local Councillor
Council Meeting May 4, 2026
on this item
Council Meeting February 9, 2026
on this item
Budget Meeting January 27, 2026
regarding the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival and the Goderich Little Theatre Community Grant requests, as he volunteers for the events
Budget Meeting January 27, 2025
on this item
Council Meeting December 16, 2024
on this item
Council Meeting October 16, 2023
on this item
Special Council Meeting February 3, 2023
on this item
Special Council Meeting January 17, 2023
at the January 30, 2023, Regular Council meeting with respect to the January 17, 2023, Special Budget Meeting, Agenda Item 5.1 as he is a volunteer for the Goderich Little Theatre

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