The Cobourg Record

Adam Bureau

Councillor · seen 2020-10-07 to 2026-07-22 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

313substantive motions movedof 180 meetings the minutes record them at
68procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
250substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
7meetings recorded absentof 180 they were on the record for
18–7recorded 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 Cobourg’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (25)

Summer Council July 22, 2026
THAT Council enact By-law No. 040-2026 to adopt Amendment No. 83 To The Official Plan of the Town of Cobourg for the lands located at 660 Kerr Street West within the Major Institutional Area designation in order…
Against · 0–6 · Defeated
Summer Council July 22, 2026
MOTION TO REFER THAT Council refer the report and recommendation to 2027 at the request of the 202 Second Street Property Owners.
Against · 2–4 · Defeated
Summer Council July 22, 2026
THAT Council receive the report for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council enact By-law No. 044-2026 being a By-Law to Delegate Authority for Certain Acts during a Restricted Acts Period.
For · 3–2 · Carried
Regular Council June 24, 2026
WHEREAS no plan nor any draft plan paid for by the taxpayers of Cobourg should encourage, endorse, or make it easier to commit acts of criminality under federal or provincial law in our public parks or any public space…
For · 7–0 · Carried
Regular Council June 24, 2026
WHEREAS at the Corporate, Finance and Legislative Standing Committee on June 4, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. COR-2026-008 from the Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services regarding Fire Hall Theatre…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council April 22, 2026
WHEREAS the residents of Cobourg and the Northumberland region face ongoing and growing challenges in accessing quality healthcare, including a shortage of physicians and gaps in community-based care options;
Against · 3–4 · Defeated
Regular Council February 25, 2026
MOTION TO AMEND That the third paragraph of the motion be amended with the following wording “…for the purchase or sale/lease of the surplus…” Recorded vote requested by Councillor Adam Bureau YES (2): Councillor Brian…
Against · 2–5 · Defeated
Regular Council February 25, 2026
WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on February 11, 2026, the Committee considered Report No.
For · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council February 25, 2026
THAT the Council Compensation for the 2026-2030 term of Council, compensation for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and each Member Councillor be set as follows: i.
For · 5–2 · Carried
Special Council December 15, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the Mayors’ proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget be amended as follows: THAT Council amend the Municipal Operating and Capital budget to include the Cobourg Police Service Board 2026 Operating…
For · 2–5 · Defeated
Special Council December 15, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the Mayors’ proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget be amended as follows: THAT Council authorize only $600,000 to be taken from the Cobourg Police Reserve fund accounts to reduce the overall…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Special Council December 15, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the Mayors’ proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget be amended as follows: THAT Council increase the Northam Industrial Park Reserve withdrawal amount to $500,000 to be put against the final 2026…
For · 3–4 · Defeated
Special Council December 15, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND THAT the Mayor's proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget be amended as follows: THAT Council withdraw the $500,000 from the Affordable Housing Reserve Account to bring the 2026 Operating and Capital…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Council June 25, 2025
WHEREAS the Committee adopt the following recommendation and refer to Regular Council for final approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve the updated Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council June 25, 2025
First part of the divided motion: WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Cobourg continues to support the enforcement of its municipal regulatory by-laws, specifically its Parks and Facilities Regulations By-law…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Council May 28, 2025
THAT Council receives notice of the owner’s intention to demolish the building or structure or to permit the demolition or removal of the building or structure at 44 Swayne Street through receipt of Heritage Permit…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Regular Council May 28, 2025
MOTION TO AMEND That Council replace the motion with the following wording: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approves Option B for the proposed Waterfront Nature Park Task Force;
Against · 3–4 · Defeated
Regular Council May 28, 2025
WHEREAS at the Community Service, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee on May 7, 2025, the Committee considered Report No.
For · 4–3 · Carried
Regular Council April 30, 2025
WHEREAS at the Community Services, Protection and Economic Development Standing Committee on April 9, 2025, the Committee considered Report No.
For · 6–0 · Carried
Regular Council January 29, 2025
WHEREAS the Cobourg Council recognizes the importance of efficient governance and the responsible use of public funds; and WHEREAS Cobourg Council understands that the Northumberland tax base is having difficulties…
Against · 4–3 · Carried
Regular Council December 18, 2024
MOTION TO AMEND That the following wording be added to the motion: WHEREAS financing options for the waterfront parkland purchase at 117 Durham Street were outlined in the Town staff report of 26 September 2022;
Against · 3–3 · Defeated
Regular Council September 25, 2024
WHEREAS at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee meeting on September 3, 2024, the Committee considered Report No.
For · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council September 25, 2024
WHEREAS the Town of Cobourg has received notice that Infrastructure Ontario (IO) is currently in the disposition process for the former Brookside Youth Detention Centre site in Cobourg;
For · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Council June 26, 2024
THAT Council direct staff to finalize an alternative rate structure B to have an effective date of January 1, 2024; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to prepare a by-law with the new Stormwater Rate Structure…
For · 5–2 · Carried
Regular Council June 26, 2024
WHEREAS at the Strategic Priorities and Policy Standing Committee meeting on June 4, 2024, the Committee considered Report No.
For · 6–1 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (7)

Emergency MeetingDecember 12, 2025
Community Protection and Economic Development CommitteeJune 4, 2025
Special Council - Council Orientation Municipal TourJuly 26, 2023
Special Council - Council Orientation Municipal TourJuly 25, 2023
Regular CouncilJune 12, 2023
Regular CouncilJuly 18, 2022
Public Planning MeetingApril 11, 2022

Items they put on the agenda themselves (1)

Committee of the Whole June 5, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 313)

THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
Summer Council, August 26, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the addition of Item 17.1 Notice of Motion from Mayor Cleveland regarding Cobourg's 10 for 10 for the People of Armstrong and Whitesand to this agenda.
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as amended.
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO REFER That Council refer the motion below to Report No. COMM-2026-004 for further consideration: WHEREAS Council passed By-Law 028-2025, a by-law to establish the terms of reference for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Task Force on 28 May 2025; and WHEREAS By-law No. 050-2024 being a by-law to establish rules of order and procedures to govern the proceedings of council, and is
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Referred
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations contained within the consent agenda as a single motion. 15.1 Report No. DS-2026-021 from the Manager of Long Range Planning regarding Cobourg East Community Secondary Plan Staff Update to Council THAT Council direct Staff to prepare to host a Public Information Session in support of the review and update of the Cobourg East Community Secondary Plan
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on June 3, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. DS- 2026-019 from the Manager of Long Range Planning regarding 296 George Street Zoning By-law Amendment – Application No. ZB-2026-002 and at the June 26, 2026 meeting Council
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Referred
THAT Council approve the addition of a Public Planning Meeting on August 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 034- 2026, 038-2026, 043-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the by-laws by the Municipal Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Summer Council, July 22, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS no plan nor any draft plan paid for by the taxpayers of Cobourg should encourage, endorse, or make it easier to commit acts of criminality under federal or provincial law in our public parks or any public space in this town; and WHEREAS the draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan contains language affirming "housing as a fundamental human right," recommends syringe disposal bins at Victoria
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council direct Staff to work with the Cobourg Farmers’ Market on a possible relocation consisting of representatives from:  The Cobourg Farmers’ Market Board and New Location Committee;  Relevant Town of Cobourg staff departments; and  Any additional stakeholders deemed appropriate by Council; and FURTHER THAT Council direct Staff to:  Identify and evaluate potential future locations for
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 037-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the By-law by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Regular Council Meeting held on June 23, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
Special Council, June 16, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO CALL THE VOTE ON A QUESTION THAT Council call the question for the above noted motion.
Special Council, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council adopt the following recommendations from the Standing Committees contained within the consent agenda as a single motion. 14.2 Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee 14.2.1 Report No. DS-2026-014 from the Manager of Long-Range Planning regarding Proposed Amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 066-2025 WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Stand
Regular Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
THAT Council appoint Mary Ellen Weigel to the Cobourg Heritage Advisory Committee.
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 027-2026 and to dispense with the reading of the By-law by the Municipal Clerk to confirm the proceedings of Council of the Town of Cobourg at its Regular Council Meeting held on May 26, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
THAT Council receive the presentations from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Federation of Sri Lanka Local Government Authorities (FSLGA) overview of the Partnerships for Municipal Innovation – Women in Local Leadership (PMI-WILL) Program and the Town's Contributions to date for information purposes; and FURTHER THAT Council receive the presentations regarding the Sri Lanka Loca
Special Council, April 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as amended.
Special Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.
Regular Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the presentation regarding the upcoming Public Information Centre #1 (PIC #1) to Establish New Water Pressure Zone 3 Environmental Assessment as presented by CIMA Canada Inc. (CIMA+) for information purposes.
Regular Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the License Agreement, all supporting documents, and any amending agreements between the Town of Cobourg and Conseil Scolaire Catholique Mon Avenir.
Regular Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as amended.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council proclaim April 2026 as Be a Donor Month in the Town of Cobourg and direct Staff to raise the Be A Donor awareness flag and light up Victoria Hall in green from April 1-30, 2026; and FURTHER THAT Council encourage Cobourg Staff and residents to participate in Green Shirt Day on April 7, 2026.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council direct Staff to carry over any unfinished items from the 2025 Operational Plan to the 2026 Operational Plan for future reporting.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council direct Staff to extend the exemption in section 4.7 a) i. of the Emergency Care Establishment By-law to April 17, 2026.
Regular Council, March 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Committee confirm the agenda, as circulated.
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as amended.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the minutes of the Cobourg Municipal Standing Committee for informational purposes.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the presentation from the Municipal Clerk regarding the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections Roles and Responsibilities for information purposes. FURTHER THAT Council affirms support for maintaining elected trustees; and FURTHER THAT Council direct the Deputy Mayor/Clerk to send a joint letter to the Minister of Education and the Premier, with copies to OPSBA, ROMA, AMO,
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS at the Public Works, Planning and Development Standing Committee on February 11, 2026, the Committee considered Report No. DS-2026-005 from Planner I regarding Northumberland Workforce Housing Land Donation Request – 206 Furnace Street. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council agree to donate the requested land to Northumberland Workforce Housing Corporation Inc. for the purposes of affor
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
MOTION TO REFER That the motion above be
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Referred
THAT Council recognize the distinction between policy development and the approval processes
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive Report No. LS-2026-003 for information purposes.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council accept the report from Lakefront Utility Services Inc. regarding the Cobourg Drinking Water System 2025 Annual Report for information purposes.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
BE IT RESOLVED THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 011- 2026 and By-law No. 013-2026 to By-law No. 014-2026, and to dispense with the reading of the By-law by the Municipal Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council confirm the agenda, as amended, to add Item 7.1 - Change of Meeting Start Time for the February 25, 2026 Regular Meeting.
THAT Council appoint London Burchat to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Task Force.
THAT Council suspend section 5.11 of the Procedural By-law pertaining to Notice of Meetings for a Regular Meeting to allow Council to direct Staff to change the start time of the February 25, 2026 Regular Meeting following the required 7-day notice period.

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173meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
2conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
4,111votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
2023 Operating and Capital Budget Review Meeting February 7, 2023
as he is a member of the Ecology Garden Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty declared a conflict as she will be joining Cobourg Toastmasters Councillor Randy Barber declared a conflict as he participated…
Public Submissions and Community Grant Presentations January 23, 2023
as he is a member of the Ecology Garden (Item 9.4) Deputy Mayor Nicole Beatty declared a conflict as she will be joining Cobourg Toastmasters (Item 9.5) Councillor Randy Barber declared a conflict as…

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