Much debate was had about what to do with the vacant seat on Quinte West City Council. The Sidney Ward seat wa...
Quinte West City Council meeting. February 8, 2023. The Sidney Ward seat was left vacant after councillor Terry Cassidy passed away.Cassidy’s passing left council with two options with how to fill the seat.Two councillors voted in favour of holding a by-election, Don Kuntze and Shelley Stedall.
Shelly Stedall echoed the sentiments from Kuntze, saying that a by-election would be the most democratic solution. “The vote differential between second and fifth place is 110 votes which is a very small margin. The votes between getting in as a fourth place position and the fifth place position was a matter of 38 votes and 38 votes in some municipalities is almost a recount.” Boyce said.
Card explained that he was initially attracted to a by-election option, but decided against it based on the staff report on the cost of a by-election. The recorded vote was split down the middle, 6-6. This meant that Dewitt would not be named the newest councillor for Sydney Ward. Members of council who voted yes to Sharpe included Duncan Armstrong, Sally Freeman, Don Kuntze, David O’Neil, Lynda Reid, Shelley Stedall, Michael Kotsovos and Zack Card
Councillor Shelley Stedall explaining why she is not in favour of next in line in determining the next councillor for Sydney Ward. February 8, 2023. Speaking to council during the motion for Dewitt, Councillor Duncan Armstrong said he would be expressing his support for Karen Sharpe to take on the role.
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