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Maggie Horsfield

Councillor · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-08-05 · served 2022–2026

483substantive motions movedof 174 meetings the minutes record them at
66procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
92substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
7meetings recorded absentof 174 they were on the record for
46–16recorded 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 North Bay’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (62) — most recent 40 shown

Council Meeting June 16, 2026
the Ontario Municipal elections will take place October 26th and it is desirable to attract diverse, qualified candidates for the Office of the Mayor;
For · 4–6 · Lost
Council Meeting June 2, 2026
That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2026-04 relating to: - Multi-Use Artificial Turf Sports Field including a regulation Cricket Ground and existing Field C Repairs be adopted as presented.
For · 7–3 · Carried
Council Meeting June 2, 2026
That Council recommit Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report IO 2026-05 relating to the West Ferris - "Sam Jacks" Recreation Complex Master Plan to the Infrastructure and Operations Committee.
For · 9–1 · Carried
Council Meeting May 19, 2026
accountability and open, transparent reporting of Municipal Elected Officials should be readily available to the public; And Whereas Elected Officials, including the Mayor and Council are required to assume roles…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 5, 2026
That the following by-laws be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-28 to rezone certain lands on Gertrude Street East (S2A3 Investment Holdings Inc. - 32 Gertrude Street East). By-Law No.
Against · 5–5 · Lost
Council Meeting May 5, 2026
That the following paragraph be added to the end of Re-Nature Foundation Motion: And Further Be It Resolved that it is understood that there will be no monetary or in-kind contributions from the Municipality.
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 7, 2026
That Council receive Report to Council IO 2026-008 dated March 24, 2026 from Karin Pratte relating to the 2025 North Bay Drinking Water System Annual Report, Summary Reports, and Drinking Water Management Standard…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 24, 2026
Council requests a review of the Cassellholme Board based on recent events that seem to be contradictory to the Fixing Long Term Care Act , Cassellholme’s own by-laws, and the Board’s fiduciary responsibilities…
Against · 4–7 · Lost
Council Meeting February 24, 2026
That the matter relating to City of North Bay By-Law 2022-77, Being a By-Law to Licence, Regulate and Govern Short-Term Rentals in the City of North Bay be reconsidered.
Against · 3–5 · Lost
Council Meeting February 24, 2026
That Council approve a contract increase of $6,636,882 (plus HST), for a new contract price of $14,721,318.42 (plus HST) to Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting February 2, 2026
That General Government Committee Report No. 2026-03 relating to: 2026 Operating Budget – Community Development and Well-Being be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No.
For · 8–1 · Carried
Special Council Meeting February 2, 2026
That General Government Committee Report No. 2026-07 relating to: 2026 Operating Budget – Environmental Services be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No.
For · 7–1 · Carried
Council Meeting January 27, 2026
the City of North Bay has implemented a Short-Term Rental (STR) By-Law requiring operators to register and pay applicable fees;
Against · 5–5 · Lost
Council Meeting January 13, 2026
That the Motion re: Heritage Railway and Carousel Company be amended by adding an additional paragraph as follows: And Whereas the construction of a new train and carousel building will enhance the visitor experience…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting December 9, 2025
That Council: receive the Closed Meeting Investigation Report from Tony E. Fleming, C.S., Acting Closed Meeting Investigator dated November 10, 2025, for information purposes;
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 25, 2025
That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2025-03 relating to: 2025-2034 Water Financial Plan be adopted as presented. Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No.
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 25, 2025
That: Council support the Municipal Support Resolution for submission to the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Second Long-Term Request for Proposals (LT2 RFP) procurement process, as outlined in…
For · 2–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 25, 2025
That the Motion be amended by adding the following paragraph: And Further be it Resolved that an independent third party examine: • What did staff know and when • What did staff do with the information • What staff…
Against · 2–8 · Lost
Special Council Meeting October 29, 2025
That Council: accept the Inquiry Report of the Integrity Commissioner, in the matter of Chirico, 2025 ONMIC 6, dated October 25, 2025;
Against · 5–5 · Lost
Special Council Meeting October 29, 2025
That Council: accept the Inquiry Report of the Integrity Commissioner, in the matter of Chirico, 2025 ONMIC 6, dated October 25, 2025;
For · 6–4 · Carried
Council Meeting October 14, 2025
That Council authorize: staff to evaluate Year 2 Housing Accelerator Funds (HAF) based on the criteria outlined in Report to Council CSBU 2025-066 dated September 29, 2025 from Adam Curran;
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting September 2, 2025
That the motion re Castle Arms: be amended to include the following paragraph: Therefore Be it Resolved that the first option is to use a third party mediator at the cost of the Municipalities to work in the best…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting July 8, 2025
That the Motion be amended as follows: That paragraph one of the Motion be amended by adding the following words after forensic experience “where the Partner has not participated in City audits in the last ten years”.
Against · 3–7 · Lost
Council Meeting May 20, 2025
George Maroosis, the longest serving Council member at the time of his passing, dedicated decades of continuous service to the citizens of the City of North Bay;
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 22, 2025
the annual budget process is a critical component of municipal governance, requiring transparency, accessibility, and engagement;
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 8, 2025
That Community Services Committee Report No. 2025-04 relating to: City’s Housing Action Plan Update be adopted as presented. Community Services Committee Report No.
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 8, 2025
That Community Services Committee Report No. 2025-06 relating to: Amendment to the City of North Bay’s Growth Community Improvement Plan to implement the “Top-Up Funding” for additional residential units be adopted as…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting April 8, 2025
That Council receive Report to Council IO 2025-004 dated March 26, 2025 from Karin Pratte, relating to the 2024 North Bay Drinking Water System Annual Report, Summary Report and Drinking Water Quality Management…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting March 31, 2025
That General Government Committee Report No. 2025-05 relating to: 2025 Operating Budget be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No.
For · 7–3 · Carried
Council Meeting January 28, 2025
That Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No. 2025-01 relating to: - 2025 Water and Wastewater Operating Budget be adopted as presented. Infrastructure and Operations Committee Report No.
For · 10–1 · Carried
Special Council Meeting January 14, 2025
under Ontario Regulation 391/21: Blue Box, producers are fully accountable and financially responsible for their products and packaging once they reach their end of life and are disposed of, for ‘eligible’ sources only;
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 12, 2024
the Council of The Corporation of the City of North Bay join in the support of Ontario’s Big City Mayors’ “Solve the Crisis” campaign that call for immediate and decisive action from the Government of Ontario to address…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting November 12, 2024
That the following paragraph be added: AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that an agreement be entered into with terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Financial Officer and City…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting October 1, 2024
the City of North Bay is committed to enhancing community sport and recreation infrastructure to meet the growing needs of residents.
Against · 4–5 · Lost
Council Meeting September 3, 2024
That Council refer Council Resolution 2024-197 to the General Government Committee. Recorded Vote Upon the Request of Councillor Vrebosch Yeas: Councillors Vrebosch and Inch.
Against · 1–9 · Lost
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
That Community Services Committee Report No. 2024-10 relating to: - Condominium Conversion by Bernard Divona on behalf of SIREG Holdings (North) Inc. – 350 Oakwood Avenue be adopted as presented.
Against · 4–6 · Lost
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
That the Community Services Committee Report No. 2024-11 relating to: - City of North Bay's Growth Community Improvement Plan - Housing Target Area Amendment be amended to add to Section 5, Paragraph 3 "identifying 80%…
Against · 3–7 · Lost
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
That Council: authorize the Chief Financial Officer to complete the 2023 reserve transfers, as outlined in Appendix “A”, attached to Report to Council CORP 2024-50 dated August 1, 2024 from Laura Boissonneault;
For · 8–2 · Carried
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
That Report No. 2024-50 Re: 2023 General Year End Variance Report dated August 1, 2024 by Laura Boissonneault be
Against · 5–5 · Lost
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
on behalf of its municipal members, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is urgently calling for Provincial and Federal leadership and action to address the growing crisis of homelessness encampments…
For · 9–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (7)

Special Council MeetingJanuary 27, 2025
Committee MeetingOctober 29, 2024
Council MeetingOctober 29, 2024
Special Committee MeetingSeptember 10, 2024
Special Committee MeetingAugust 15, 2023
Special Committee MeetingAugust 8, 2023
Council MeetingAugust 8, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 483)

That General Government Committee Report No. 2026-14 relating to: - User Fees for City Departments By-Law Amendment – New Community Centre be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No. 2026-14 July 14, 2026 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The General Government Committee presents Report No. 2026-14 and recommends: That Cou
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and refer the City of North Bay’s 2025 Consolidated Financial Statements to the General Government Committee, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2026-52 dated June 24, 2026 from Candice Henderson.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file the 2025 Annual Report on Investment Activity, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2026-51 dated June 25, 2026 from Laura Boissonneault.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file the June 2026 Procurement Award Update, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2026-60 dated July 3, 2026 from Lori Jackson.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file the Reserve Fund Report, as at December 31, 2025, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2026-49 dated June 26, 2026 from Candice Henderson.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That: Council authorize the Treasurer to submit an application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (OILC) on behalf of The Corporation of the City of North Bay (City) for financing a certain capital work of the City, to authorize long-term borrowing for such capital work through the issue of debenture to OILC and to authorize the Mayor and Treasurer to enter into a rate offer letter ag
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and refer Report to Council CORP 2026-63 dated July 3, 2026 from Shannon Saucier and Chester Smirle regarding the Digital Modernization Strategy and Corporate-Wide Customer Services Strategy to the General Government Committee.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and refer Report to Council CORP 2026-62 dated July 3, 2026 from Shannon Saucier and Lori Jackson regarding the Purchasing By-Law Review and Recommendations to the General Government Committee.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That: Council receive for information purposes Report to Council CORP 2026-50 dated July 2, 2026 from Blair Grant re the 2026 Asset Management Review Report and that Council acknowledge the ongoing work required to update data, refine asset information, and continue advancing the City’s asset management planning initiatives; and the 2026 Annual Asset Management Review Report be posted on the City’
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-laws be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-48 to amend By-Law No. 2023-02 (to authorize User Fees for City Departments, Schedule I - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services - City Arena). By-Law No. 2026-50 to rezone certain lands on 0 Highway 17 East (unaddressed) (Claude St. Pierre - 0 Highway 17 East (unaddressed)). By-Law No. 2026-51 to designate
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council reconvene at 8:07 p.m.
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council adopt the Diversity Policy for Appointments to the North Bay Police Service Board attached to Report to Council CORP 2026-58 dated June 12, 2026 from Karen McIsaac.
Council Meeting, June 30, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the award of a contract 2026-097 to Superion, LLC, a CentralSquare Company doing business as CentralSquare Canada Software, Inc., in the amount of $809,459.86 (plus HST), for the provision of NaviLine Cloud migration and hosting and annual software subscription fees, for the a term of 3 years, with an option in favour of the City to extend the agreement annually as required an
Council Meeting, June 30, 2026 · Carried
That: Council authorize long-term borrowing up to $47,139,189 in any one of the following manners or combination thereof: a) instalment capital markets debenture issue; b) long-term bank loan agreement; c) Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“Infrastructure Ontario”) debenture issue; when market conditions are favourable, with maturity dates not exceeding the lesser of the useful life of
Council Meeting, June 30, 2026 · Referred
That Report to Council CORP 2026-59 dated June 17, 2026 from Peter Leckie re Proposed Amendment of the Indemnification Policy be received and
Council Meeting, June 30, 2026 · Referred
That: Council approve funding of up to $450,000.00 for the period beginning January 1, 2027, to June 30, 2027 to the North Bay Jack Garland Airport Corporation from the Economic Purposes Reserve No. 99584R, as outlined in Report to Council CSBU 2026-45 dated June 23, 2026 from Ian Kilgour; Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement between The Corporation of the City of Nor
Council Meeting, June 30, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-laws be read a first, second and third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-42 to delegate authority to the Outgoing Council to pass by-laws to authorize the Issue of Debentures for Capital Works. By-Law No. 2026-44 to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of North Bay and Laurentian Heights Limited - Kenreta Drive, Phase 5A (4 Lot
Council Meeting, June 30, 2026 · Carried
That Council reconvene at 7:22 p.m.
Council Meeting, June 30, 2026 · Carried
That T he Corporation of the City of North Bay designates Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™ as a Municipally Significant Event.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file the May 2026 Procurement Award Update, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2026-054 dated June 5, 2026 from Lori Jackson.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the 2025 Treasurer’s Statement on Development Charges for information purposes, as attached to Report to Council CORP 2026-36 dated June 2, 2026 from Blair Grant and that a copy be submitted to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That Council reconvene at 8:33 p.m.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That Council appoint: 1. Matt Parfitt from the Widdifield Rate Payers Association, Anthony Falconi from the Trout Lake Conservation Authority, William Davison and David Hansman, as Members of the Rural Advisory Committee (RAC), for a term to expire November 14, 2026; and 2. a Councillor to the Rural Advisory Committee (RAC), for a term to expire November 14, 2026.
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council appoint Councillor King to the Rural Advisory Committee for a term to expire November 24, 2026.
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council: authorize the Chief Financial Officer to complete the 2025 reserve transfers, as outlined in Report to Council CORP 2026-033 dated May 22, 2026 from Sara Gage, in Appendix “A”; and receive and file the City of North Bay’s 2025 General Year-End Variance report, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2026-033 dated May 22, 2026 from Sara Gage.
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
T hat Council refer Report to Council CSBU 2026-031 dated May 22, 2026 from Melinda Fry and Ian Kilgour to the General Government Committee for a Public Meeting.
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-laws be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-34 to appoint a Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee under the Municipal Elections Act . By-Law No. 2026-36, being a by-law to amend By-Law No. 2018-53 (a by-law to Regulate the Administration of Building Permits).
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council reconvene at 8:16 p.m.
Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That General Government Committee Report No. 2026-13 relating to: 2026 Tax Ratios be adopted as presented. General Government Committee Report No. 2026-13 May 19, 2026 To The Council Of The Corporation Of The City Of North Bay Your Worship and Councillors: The General Government Committee presents Report No. 2026-13 and recommends: That Council: approve the 2026 Tax Ratios, as set out in Report to
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council appoint Michael Burke, Catherine Conrad, and Allan Lang to the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for a term to expire November 14, 2030.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That: Council authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the Amendment to the Municipal Contribution Agreement; and an execution By-Law be brought forward for three (3) readings at the Regular Meeting of Council held on May 19, 2026.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the attached Inquiry Report from the City of North Bay’s Integrity Commissioner, Guy Giorno dated May 5, 2026, for information purposes as set out in the Municipal Act .
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file the April 2026 Procurement Award Update, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2026-037 dated May 8, 2026 from Lori Jackson.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council: receive the Capital Variance Report as at December 31, 2025, Report to Council CORP 2026-025 dated May 7, 2026 from Blair Grant; and authorize the reserve transfers and budget adjustments, as detailed in Report to Council CORP 2026-025 dated May 7, 2026 from Blair Grant, inclusive of Appendix "B" and "C".
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That Council: authorize the Chief Financial Officer to complete the 2025 reserve transfers, as outlined in Appendix "A ", attached to Report to Council CORP 2026-031 dated April 27, 2026 from Sara Gage; and receive and file the City of North Bay’s 2025 Water and Wastewater Year-End Financial Report, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2026-031 dated April 27, 2026 from Sara Gage.
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-laws be read a first, second, third time and passed: By-Law No. 2026-19 to set 2026 tax ratios for prescribed property classes. By-Law No. 2026-20 to set 2026 tax rates and to levy taxes for the year 2026. By-Law No. 2026-31 to authorize the execution of an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding - Ontario's Mutual Aid Plan (MAP) between The Corporation of the City of No
Council Meeting, May 19, 2026 · Carried
That: Report to Council CORP 2026-030 dated April 24, 2026 from Dan Robinson re Reduction, Cancellation and Refund of Taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act , S.O. 2001, c.25, be received; Council accept and approve the eight (8) applications as recommended by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), for the period set out on each application form and that the taxes tot
Council Meeting, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That the meeting reconvene at 7:36 p.m.
Council Meeting, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and file the March 2026 Procurement Award Update, as set out in Report to Council CORP 2026-022 dated April 10, 2026 from Lori Jackson.
Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That Council refer Report to Council CORP 2026-008 re 2026 Tax Policy dated April 9, 2026 from Dan Robinson to the General Government Committee.
Council Meeting, April 21, 2026 · Carried

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