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Claire Holloway Wadhwani Assumes Role as Deputy Mayor
Posted on Thursday, February 01, 2024 08:54 AM
Under the Municipality's established rotation system for the Deputy Mayor role, Claire Holloway Wadhwani has assumed her turn as Deputy Mayor of Port Hope for 2024.
"I am thrilled to rotate into the Deputy Mayor role for 2024 and to be available to step up as needed to fill in for Mayor Olena,” states Deputy Mayor Holloway Wadhwani. “Mostly, as a member of Council, I look forward to continuing to engage with neighbours and work towards greater transparency in our Municipal decision-making as we...
Special Council Meeting – February 6, 2024
Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 03:52 PM
A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 56 Queen Street, Port Hope.
Council will proceed into a closed session, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., c.25 for the purpose of education and training as part of ongoing 2022 - 2026 Council Professional Development. This training is related to Municipal Budget tax impact understanding for Council Members.
For questions, please email staff in the Legislative...
Chris Collins is Appointed Justice of the Peace and Resigns from Municipality of Port Hope Council
Posted on Friday, January 26, 2024 05:02 PM
For Immediate Release
Friday, January 26, 2024
The Provincial Government announced today that Chris Collins has been appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Per the Justices of the Peace Act, Mr. Collins is no longer eligible to serve as a Member of Council for the Municipality of Port Hope. This is due to the requirement that a Justice of the Peace must terminate other employment and abstain from engaging in any political activities upon appointment.
“On behalf of all Members of Council, I offer...
Committee of the Whole Meeting Postponed
Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2024 01:45 PM
In light of adverse weather conditions, the Committee of the Whole meeting originally planned for this evening has been cancelled and rescheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
The decision to cancel and reschedule the meeting aligns with the stipulations outlined in the Municipality’s Procedure By-law. The safety of our staff, Members of Council, and community remains our priority and we appreciate your understanding.
2024-01-09
New Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule and Structure
Posted on Friday, January 05, 2024 03:49 PM
Starting in 2024, the new Procedural By-law is in effect, bringing about changes to the Council and Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting schedule and structure.
Meeting schedule changesCouncil and Committee of the Whole meetings will now be scheduled on separate evenings. Both meetings will continue to take place on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Generally, the schedule follows a three-week cycle: first, a Committee of the Whole meeting, then a break (unless there's a special or public meeting), followed...