Ron Pollard
Councillor · seen 2023-01-03 to 2026-09-08 · served 2022–2026
285substantive motions movedof 209 meetings the minutes record them at
49procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
323substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
25meetings recorded absentof 209 they were on the record for
14–14recorded 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 Rideau Lakes’s own minutes.
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How they voted, where it was recorded (28)
Regular Council Meeting November 3, 2025
For · 4–4 · DefeatedBe it resolved that Council defers item 10.1, By-Law 2025-123 (Procedural By-Law) to the December 1st Council Meeting. For (4): Mayor Hoogenboom, Councillor Bulloch, Councillor Maxwell, and Councillor Pollard Against…
Regular Council Meeting September 2, 2025
Against · 2–6 · DefeatedWHEREAS beginning in September 2025 the Township of Rideau Lakes will be holding a Committee of the Whole meeting once a month replacing two previously scheduled Municipal Services Committee meetings;
Regular Council Meeting April 7, 2025
Against · 3–3 · Defeatedit resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes amends the main motion to include that Council also agrees to reconsider the Integrity Commissioner Reports IC-35303-1124 and IC-35304-1124…
Regular Council Meeting April 7, 2025
For · 6–0 · CarriedWHEREAS at the Municipal Services Committee (GG) Meeting held March 24, 2025 Recommendation #48-2025 was passed recommending that a motion be brought forward to reconsider the penalties for Integrity Reports…
Regular Council Meeting March 3, 2025
For · 4–3 · Carriedit resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes amends the main motion to also include a suspension in pay of 15 days.
Regular Council Meeting March 3, 2025
For · 4–3 · Carriedit resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35303-1124) recommendation, requests that Deputy Mayor Paula Banks provide…
Regular Council Meeting March 3, 2025
For · 4–3 · Carriedit resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner's Report (IC-35308-1124) recommendation, requests that Deputy Mayor Paula Banks provide…
Regular Council Meeting March 3, 2025
For · 4–3 · Carriedit resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (IC-35313-1123) recommendation, requests that Deputy Mayor Paula Banks provide…
Municipal Services Committee (PW) October 15, 2024
Against · 3–5 · DefeatedBe it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report recommendation, suspends the remuneration paid to Councillor Linda Carr for…
Regular Council Meeting October 7, 2024
For · 4–3 · Carriedit resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner's Report for Councillors Jeff and Paula Banks, suspends the remuneration paid to Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting October 7, 2024
Against · 5–3 · CarriedBe it resolved that the main motion be amended to reflect 21 days, not 8 days. For (5): Councillor J. Banks, Councillor P. Banks, Councillor Carr, Councillor Dunfield, and Councillor Hutchings Against (3): Mayor…
Regular Council Meeting October 7, 2024
Against · 5–3 · CarriedBe it resolved, that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s Report (01) recommendation, suspends the remuneration paid to Councillor Marcia…
Special Municipal Services Committee (GG) September 16, 2024
Against · 3–5 · Defeatedit resolved that the Municipal Services Committee directs staff to cancel the Public Open House scheduled for September 18th until Council can come to a consensus on the design material for the Chantry Municipal Office.
Special Municipal Services Committee (GG) September 16, 2024
Against · 3–5 · Defeatedit resolved that the Municipal Services Committee directs staff and the consultant (IDEA) to not include costs presented at today's meeting to the Public Open House.
Special Municipal Services Committee (GG) September 16, 2024
Against · 3–5 · DefeatedBe it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee directs staff to cancel the Public Open House scheduled for September 18th until Council can come to a consensus on the design material for the Chantry Municipal…
Special Municipal Services Committee (GG) September 16, 2024
Against · 3–5 · DefeatedBe it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee directs staff and the consultant (IDEA) to not include costs presented at today's meeting to the Public Open House.
Regular Council Meeting September 3, 2024
For · 7–1 · CarriedWHEREAS correspondence was received from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury regarding Long-Service Medals; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports…
Municipal Services Committee (PW) August 12, 2024
Against · 3–5 · DefeatedBe it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee receives the Integrity Commissioner report regarding a complaint and directs staff to place the report on the September 3rd Council meeting for debate…
Regular Council Meeting May 1, 2023
Against · 1–6 · Defeatedpass a Resolution that: WHEREAS The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes has recreation agreements with the Township of Athens, the Village of Westport and the Town of Smiths Falls;
Regular Council Meeting March 6, 2023
For · 6–1 · Carriedpass a Resolution that: The following By-Laws be taken as read a first and second time the short way this 6 th day of March, 2023.
Regular Council Meeting March 6, 2023
For · 6–1 · Carriedpass a Resolution that; By-Laws 2023-12, 2023-13, 2023-14, 2023-15, 2023-16 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 6th day of March, 2023.
Regular Council Meeting March 6, 2023
For · 6–1 · Carriedpass a Resolution that; By-Law Number 2023-17, being a By-Law to Adopt the 2023 Tax Rate and Annual Budget, be taken as read a first and second time, the short way, this 6th day of March, 2023.
Regular Council Meeting March 6, 2023
For · 6–1 · Carriedpass a Resolution that; By-Law Number 2023-17 be taken as read a third time and finally passed this 6th day of March, 2023.
Municipal Services Committee (GG) February 27, 2023
Against · 1–6 · Carriedpass a Resolution that; The Main Motion be amended by removing the last paragraph and replace with: AND FURTHER Recommends to Council that staff bring forward a revised budget reflecting a reduction of the 1.6%…
Municipal Services Committee (GG) February 27, 2023
Against · 1–6 · Defeatedpass a Resolution that; The Main Motion be amended to add a paragraph which reads: AND FURTHER Recommends that the COLA increase be set at 5.4%.
Municipal Services Committee (GG) February 27, 2023
Against · 1–6 · Defeatedpass a Resolution that: The Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the verbal and written Report regarding 2023 2nd Draft Budget as provided by Cynthia Laprade, Treasurer;
Municipal Services Committee (GG) February 27, 2023
For · 6–1 · Carriedpass a Resolution that; The Municipal Services Committee Recommends to Council that a By-Law be brought forward to adopt the budget with a reduction in the infrastructure reserve to 1.0%.
Special Municipal Services Committee (PW) January 16, 2023
For · 4–3 · Defeatedpass a Resolution that: WHEREAS the Township has undergone a significant consultation and development review process to develop the Portland Municipal Hub resulting in 90% drawings of the proposed facility being…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (25)
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentJuly 22, 2026
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentJuly 15, 2026
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentDecember 10, 2025
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentNovember 26, 2025
Economic Development CommitteeNovember 3, 2025
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentJune 12, 2025
Economic Development CommitteeJune 2, 2025
Regular Council MeetingJune 2, 2025
Special Council MeetingApril 22, 2025
Municipal Services Committee (PW)March 10, 2025
Economic Development CommitteeFebruary 3, 2025
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentJanuary 8, 2025
Special Council MeetingJanuary 8, 2025
Regular Council MeetingJanuary 6, 2025
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentNovember 13, 2024
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentJuly 10, 2024
Municipal Services Committee (PW)July 8, 2024
Regular Council MeetingApril 2, 2024
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentMarch 27, 2024
Municipal Services Committee (PW)February 12, 2024
Regular Council MeetingJanuary 2, 2024
Municipal Services Committee (GG)November 27, 2023
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentOctober 11, 2023
Planning Advisory and Committee of AdjustmentJuly 12, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 285)
Be it resolved that the Elgin Seniors Housing Board acknowledges the March 25, 2026 Facilities Custodian and Tenant Liaison Update.
Elgin Seniors Housing Board, March 25, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Elgin Seniors Housing Board acknowledges the March 25, 2026, Municipal Properties Supervisor report.
Elgin Seniors Housing Board, March 25, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee adopt the Agenda as presented.
Economic Development Committee, March 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Economic Development Committee adopt the Agenda as presented. ECD Minutes, March 2, 2026 p. 2
Economic Development Committee, March 2, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as presented.
Elgin Seniors Housing Board, January 28, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved that that By-Law #2026-01 being a By-Law to govern the proceedings of the Elgin Seniors Board, at its Meeting held January 28, 2026, be read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 28th day of January 2026.
Elgin Seniors Housing Board, January 28, 2026 · Carried
Be it resolved, that the Agenda be approved and adopted as presented. as amended.
Elgin Seniors Housing Board, January 28, 2026 · Carried
it resolved that the Committee of the Whole acknowledges the presentation by Mike Bly, Asset Management Advisor with Citywide regarding the Rideau Lakes Asset Management project.
Committee of the Whole, November 24, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Committee of the Whole (CoW) recommends to Council that it receives the Treasury Year to Date Summary ending October 2025, as presented in CoW report FIN-2025-18.
Committee of the Whole, November 24, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole acknowledges the presentation by Mike Bly, Asset Management Advisor with Citywide regarding the Rideau Lakes Asset Management project.
Committee of the Whole, November 24, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole (CoW) recommends to Council that it receives the Treasury Year to Date Summary ending October 2025, as presented in CoW report FIN-2025-18.
Committee of the Whole, November 24, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs staff to bring back a report on the speed limit change to County Rd 1, as per correspondence item 11.1.
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that By-Law Number 2025-127, being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held November 3, 2025 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 3rd day of November, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes directs staff to bring back a report on the speed limit change to County Rd 1, as per correspondence item 11.1.
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that By-Law Number 2025-127, being a By-Law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes at its Meeting held November 3, 2025 be taken as read a first, second and third time this 3rd day of November, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the Emergency & Protective Services 3rd Quarter update provided on October 20, 2025 covering the period of June 30, 2025 to Sept 30, 2025 be received, as presented in COW Report FIRE-2025-19.
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
it resolved, that the Committee of the Whole acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes: Delta and Area CEC Meeting: September 24, 2025 Elgin and Area CEC Meeting: September 16, 2025 Morton and Area CEC Meeting: September 30, 2025 Newboro and Area CEC Meeting: September 25, 2025 Portland and Area CEC Meeting: September 17, 2025 & October 15, 2025 South Elmsley and Area CEC:
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS at the Morton and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting held September 30, 2025, recommendation was passed requesting that the township bring in a lighting professional for consultation and a quote for new stage lighting in Morton Hall; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved, that consideration be given in the 2026 Budget to hire a professional for consultation and quotes on lighting on the s
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS at the Morton and Area Community Enhancement Committee Meeting held September 30, 2025, recommendation was passed requesting the township investigate putting a township style Morton sign on the north end of the village; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved, that staff engage with the Ministry of Transportation regarding the feasibility of placement of a new Morton sign on the north end of the Vill
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that the Emergency & Protective Services 3rd Quarter update provided on October 20, 2025 covering the period of June 30, 2025 to Sept 30, 2025 be received, as presented in COW Report FIRE-2025-19. Committee of the Whole Monday, October 20, 2025 Pg. 6
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved, that the Committee of the Whole acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes: Delta and Area CEC Meeting: September 24, 2025 Elgin and Area CEC Meeting: September 16, 2025 Morton and Area CEC Meeting: September 30, 2025 Newboro and Area CEC Meeting: September 25, 2025 Portland and Area CEC Meeting: September 17, 2025 & October 15, 2025 South Elmsle
Committee of the Whole, October 20, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that it receives for information the updated recommended repairs and estimated costs for the Chanty Municipal Office and directs staff to immediately: 1. Make the necessary temporary repairs of the roof in 2025 up to $10,000; 2. That all costs be funded from the 2025 year end results, as presented in CoW Report FAC 2025-35.
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that it receives for information the updated recommended repairs and estimated costs for the Chanty Municipal Office and directs staff to immediately: 1. Make the necessary temporary repairs of the roof in 2025 up to $10,000; 2. That all costs be funded from the 2025 year end results, as presented in CoW Report FAC 2025-35. For (
Committee of the Whole, September 15, 2025 · Carried
it resolved, that the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves and adopts the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held August 5, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, September 2, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved, that the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves and adopts the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held August 5, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, September 2, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff be directed to proceed with Option #3 ( 5 year Term, 20 year Amortization at 4.18%, Total Payments of $3,072,611 and Interest of $992,611) with regards to the Debenture for the Portland Hall/Library, as presented in MSC Report FIN-2025-15.
Municipal Services Committee (PW), August 11, 2025 · Carried
it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes: Delta and Area CEC Meeting: July 30, 2025 Elgin and Area CEC Meeting: July 15, 2025 Newboro and Area CEC Meeting: July 8, 2025 North Crosby and Area CEC Meeting: June 19, 2025 Portland and Area CEC Meeting: July 16, 2025 South Elmsley and Area CEC Meeting: July 10, 2025
Municipal Services Committee (PW), August 11, 2025 · Carried
it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee receives and files Correspondence Item 13.1.
Municipal Services Committee (PW), August 11, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that staff be directed to proceed with Option #3 (5-year Term, 20-year Amortization at 4.18%, Total Payments of $3,072,611 and Interest of $992,611) with regards to the Debenture for the Portland Hall/Library, as presented in MSC Report FIN-2025-15.
Municipal Services Committee (PW), August 11, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee Acknowledges the following Community Enhancement Committee minutes: Delta and Area CEC Meeting: July 30, 2025 Elgin and Area CEC Meeting: July 15, 2025 Newboro and Area CEC Meeting: July 8, 2025 North Crosby and Area CEC Meeting: June 19, 2025 Portland and Area CEC Meeting: July 16, 2025 South Elmsley and Area CEC Meeting: July 10,
Municipal Services Committee (PW), August 11, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved, that the Municipal Services Committee receives and files Correspondence Item 13.1.
Municipal Services Committee (PW), August 11, 2025 · Carried
it resolved, that the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves and adopts the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 7, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, August 5, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved, that the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes Approves and adopts the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held July 7, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, August 5, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee acknowledges the delegation by Chris Warner-Smith, IDEA, regarding proposal for consulting services for Chantry Office options.
Municipal Services Committee (PW), July 14, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends that Council receives the July 2025 Environmental Service Update for information purposes, as presented in MSC report ENV-2025-12.
Municipal Services Committee (PW), July 14, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Emergency & Protective Services monthly update provided on July 14th ,2025 covering the period of June 1st ,2025 to June 30th, 2025 be received, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2025-16.
Municipal Services Committee (PW), July 14, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee acknowledges the delegation by Chris Warner-Smith, IDEA, regarding proposal for consulting services for Chantry Office options.
Municipal Services Committee (PW), July 14, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends that Council receives the July 2025 Environmental Service Update for information purposes, as presented in MSC report ENV-2025-12.
Municipal Services Committee (PW), July 14, 2025 · Carried
Be it resolved that the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommends to Council that the Emergency & Protective Services monthly update provided on July 14th ,2025 covering the period of June 1st ,2025 to June 30th, 2025 be received, as presented in MSC Report FIRE-2025-16.
Municipal Services Committee (PW), July 14, 2025 · Carried
it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes supports the request from RCL Branch 542 to add the Township logo to their memorial banners.
Regular Council Meeting, July 7, 2025 · Carried
In the record
184meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
2conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
492votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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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