Dave Maguire
Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2020-09-29 to 2026-09-15 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
195substantive motions movedof 115 meetings the minutes record them at
48procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
289substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 115 they were on the record for
33–12recorded 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 Lambton Shores’s own minutes.
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How they voted, where it was recorded (45) — most recent 40 shown
Council Meeting May 5, 2026
For · 4–4 · Carriedstaff be directed to prepare, for Council’s consideration, an amendment to the existing by-law governing the rules and regulations of the municipal water system to establish a Leak Forgiveness Program, to provide relief…
Council Meeting May 5, 2026
For · 4–4 · Defeatedresidents of Lake Valley Grove have dealt with ongoing drainage issues for several years, causing them concerns; and THAT a drainage plan was promised to be part of 2026 budget, but like other projects, was not funded…
Council Meeting March 17, 2026
Against · 3–5 · CarriedReport TR 13-2025 regarding the 2025 Development Charges Statement be received; and THAT the 2025 Development Charges Statement for submission to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in accordance with…
Council Meeting March 17, 2026
Against · 3–5 · DefeatedCL Report 04-2026 regarding Village Gate Parking be received; and THAT Village Gate be signed “No Parking” in its entirety. In Support (3) Mayor Cook, Councillor Wilcox, and Councillor Scott
Council Meeting December 16, 2025
For · 3–3 · Defeateda decision be deferred until the traffic study and environmental impact study is presented to Council. In Support (3) Councillor Maguire, Councillor Wilcox, and Councillor Baillie
Council Meeting August 12, 2025
For · 7–2 · Carriedthe public was promised that roads would be improved as a result of the Jericho Wind Project; and WHEREAS specific engineering assessments have been completed to improve Jericho Road between Townsend Line and Highway…
Council Meeting July 15, 2025
For · 6–3 · CarriedReport CL 21-2025 regarding a Parking Lot Licence Request to operate a parking lot at 9723 Ipperwash Road be received: and THAT DeJong’s Grand Bend Clothing Inc.
Council Meeting June 3, 2025
For · 7–2 · CarriedT HAT Report TR 22-2025 regarding “Investment Diversification Analysis and Options” be received; and T HAT staff be directed to work with ONE Investment on the steps necessary to join the ONE Joint Investment Board as…
Council Meeting May 13, 2025
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe Municipality of Lambton Shores Council has received the Lambton Emergency Medical Services Master Plan containing a recommendation regarding the closure of Thedford ambulance station;
Council Meeting January 14, 2025
Against · 6–3 · CarriedThe Corporation of the Municipality of Lambton Shores was the host municipality for the Community Transportation Grant and, under such direction, and with partner municipalities of South Huron, Bluewater and North…
Council Meeting January 14, 2025
Against · 6–3 · CarriedReport CL 01-2025 “Ward Boundary Review” be received. In Support (6) Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Scott, Councillor Ferguson, and Councillor Baillie
Council Meeting January 13, 2025
For · 9–0 · Carriedan in ground garbage container for Ipperwash be approved; and THAT funding for the project come from the Land Improvement Reserve.
Council Meeting January 13, 2025
For · 9–0 · CarriedBlue Coast Primary Care Funding be approved at $ 17,814 for 2025; and THAT the funding to Blue Coast Primary Care be funded through the tax levy.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting January 13, 2025
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe 2025 Operating Budget be approved as amended. In Support (9) Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Deputy Mayor Sageman, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Scott, Councillor Ferguson,…
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
Against · 7–2 · CarriedReport DPW 19-2024 regarding the Tender award the Ontario Street Bridge Widening Project be received; and THAT the Tender received from Mclean Taylor in the amount of $7,641,793.72 net HST be accepted;
Against · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting August 13, 2024
Against · 7–2 · Carriedthe request from the Artists of Sunset Arts Gallery for Seasonal Parking Passes on River Road be denied. In Support (7) Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Deputy Mayor Sageman, Councillor Marsh, Councillor…
Council Meeting April 9, 2024
Against · 4–5 · DefeatedReport CAO 04-2024 regarding the “Municipal Accommodation Tax” be received; and THAT staff be directed to request Tourism Sarnia-Lambton to prepare and present to Council a draft work plan for the potential use…
Council Meeting April 9, 2024
For · 7–2 · Carriedstaff be directed to request a presentation from TSL that outlines anticipated revenues, promotion activities and how an agreement would be structured for MAT Tax.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting February 6, 2024
For · 9–0 · CarriedReport CAO 01-2024 regarding the “Port Franks Marina Dredging Options” be received; and THAT the 2024 rates at the Port Franks Marina be amended to include an 80% surcharge to cover cost of spot dredging.
Council Meeting January 16, 2024
For · 7–2 · CarriedReport PL 01-2024, relating to a Zoning By-Law Amendment Application submitted by Karl and June Elliott, be received; and THAT ZBA Application ZO-01/2024 , submitted by Karl and June Elliott, requesting an amendment…
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
Against · 2–7 · Carriedstaff be directed to prepare a report on dockage rates at Port Franks Marina; and THAT dockage rates at Port Franks Marina increase approximately 1.6 times over 2023 rates in order to recover all dredging costs in 2024.
Against · 2–7 · Deferred
For · 5–4 · Deferred
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe funds allocated in the 2024 draft budget for traffic signals at Main St E/Summergrove Road be replaced with a signalized crosswalk at Gill Road and Main Street East.
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe request from Blue Coast Primary Care for $ 17,814 for doctor recruitment be approved and funded from Opportunities and Contingencies Reserve Fund.
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 9–0 · Carried$ 50,000 be included in the 2024 budget for CIP grants to be funded through the Lambton Shores Vibrancy Fund. In Support (9) Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Deputy Mayor Sageman…
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe purchase and installation of EV charging units be included in the 2024 budget with the municipal portion of the cost be funded from the Parking Reserve.
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 5–4 · CarriedEmergency Generator for The Shores Recreation Centre be included in the 2024 budget with the municipal portion of $ 70,000 to be funded from the Building and Facilities Reserve.
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 8–1 · Carried$ 500,000 be included in the 2024 Capital Budget for the construction of Pickleball/Tennis Courts at Klondyke Sports Park and funded from Tax Rate Stabilization Fund.
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
Against · 4–5 · Defeated$ 275,000 for purchase of a storage building to be funded over 3 years through taxation. In Support (4) Deputy Mayor Sageman, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Ferguson, and Councillor Baillie
Against · 2–7 · Deferred
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 6–3 · Carried$ 275,000 for the storage building be funding through the Building and Facilities Reserve Fund. In Support (6) Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Deputy Mayor Sageman, and Councillor…
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 8–1 · Carriedthe Economic Development Officer position be included in the 2024 Operating Budget. In Support (8) Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Deputy Mayor Sageman, Councillor Marsh, Councillor Scott, Councillor…
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 2–7 · Defeatedthe request by the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce for increased funding to $ 27,000 be included in the 2024 budget and funded through the taxation. In Support (2) Councillor Maguire, and Councillor Baillie
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 9–0 · Carriedthe request by the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce for increased funding to $ 25,000 be included in the 2024 budget and funded through the taxation.
Council Meeting January 15, 2024
For · 8–1 · Carriedthe sump pump program funding be included in the 2024 budget with funding to come from Wastewater Reserve Fund. In Support (8) Councillor Maguire, Mayor Cook, Councillor Dodge, Councillor Wilcox, Deputy Mayor Sageman…
Council Meeting January 16, 2023
For · 6–3 · Carriedthe purchase of a sea can be included in the 2023 capital budget to be funded through the 2023 tax rate.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)
Committee of the WholeJuly 29, 2025
Council MeetingDecember 17, 2024
Items they put on the agenda themselves (12)
Council Meeting October 1, 2024
Council Meeting August 10, 2021
Council Meeting August 10, 2021
Council Meeting August 10, 2021
Council Meeting July 13, 2021
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Council Meeting June 15, 2021
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Council Meeting May 25, 2021
Council Meeting May 25, 2021
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 195)
the Consideration for the Wakefield Street Drain - 2026 close and regular Council meeting reconvene at 7:11 pm.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
staff be directed to submit a membership application to the Great Lakes and St. Lawerence Cities Initiatives, and; THAT the cost of membership be funded from the savings within the current 2026 operating budget and future membership costs be included in annual budgets, and ; THAT staff work with Dr. Nicholas Mandrak from the University of Toronto Scarborough to explore the possibility of grant fun
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
T HAT Report PL 08 -202 6 relating to a request to temporarily have two dwellings on a property , submitted by Jason McCann be received; THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment (Temporary Use) request TU-01-2026, submitted by Jason McCann , requesting an amendment to Zoning By-law 1 of 2003 to permit the occupancy of an existing dwelling during the construction of a new single detached dwelling on lands
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
Council approve the revised Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy, as presented; and THAT Council repeal and replace the existing CP-FS-POL-003 Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy approved November 19, 2019.
Council Meeting, September 15, 2026 · Carried
Report CAO 11-2026 regarding the “Grand Bend Community Centre Design Proposal” be received; and THAT the proposal submitted by Skinner Architects for the contract price of $1,046,400 plus HST be approved; and THAT staff the directed to initiate and complete the detailed design and tendering for the project at a total cost of $718,800 plus HST; and THAT the detailed design and tendering costs be fu
Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
Report DPW 15-2026 regarding the tender award for the 2026 Hydro Vacuum Truck Proposal be received; and THAT the proposal from Premier Truck Group in the amount of $791,555.02 Net of refundable HST for the 2026 Hydro Vacuum Truck proposal be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreement.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
the Public Meeting close at 7:17 pm. and Regular Council resume.
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
Report CAO 08-2026, relating to 4 Community Improvement Plan Applications, submitted by 82 & 84 Main Street West (Grand Bend) be received; and THAT the following four (4) applications be approved for the property located at 82 & 84 Main Street West, Grand Bend under the Community Improvement Plan: Façade Improvement grant application for $5,000.00 Accessibility Improvement grant application for $5
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
Report CAO 04-2026 regarding the “Grant Bend Community Centre Update” be received; and THAT Staff be directed to prepare a fundraising plan including a suggested target fundraising goal for the proposed Grand Bend Community Centre; and THAT Staff be directed to prepare options regarding the sources funding for the remaining municipal portion of the proposed Grand Bend Community Centre.
Council Meeting, May 5, 2026 · Carried
By-Laws 24-2026, 25-2026 and 27-2026 through 29-2026 be read a first, second and third time, passed and signed by the Mayor and Clerk.
Council Meeting, May 5, 2026 · Carried
the minutes of the December 16, 2025 Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried
the Public Meeting close and the regular Council Meeting reconvene at 7:09 pm.
Council Meeting, January 13, 2026 · Carried
the Public Meeting close and the regular Council Meeting reconvene at 7:31 pm.
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
a decision be deferred until the traffic study and environmental impact study is presented to Council. In Support (3) Councillor Maguire, Councillor Wilcox, and Councillor Baillie
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Defeated
the minutes of the November 18, 2025 Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, December 2, 2025 · Carried
Report CL 30-2025 providing Council with information on the Consideration for the Ravenswood Drain be received; and THAT the Ravenswood Drain Report prepared by R Dobbin Engineering dated September 15, 2025 be adopted; and THAT the by-law providing for drainage works to the Ravenswood Drain be received and read a first and second time; and THAT the Court of Revision be set for January 13 th , 2026
Council Meeting, December 2, 2025 · Carried
the minutes of the October 28, 2025 Council Meeting and the November 3, 2025 Special Council Meeting be adopted as presented.
Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried
the Court of Revision recommends the assessment schedule presented by Spriet Associates for the Robinson Monkhouse Drainage Works be adopted.
Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried
the Court of Revision recommends the assessment schedule presented by Spriet Associates for the John Coultis Drainage Works be adopted.
Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried
Report DPW 21-2025 regarding King Street West Forest Public Consultation be received.
Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried
Report TR 39-2025 regarding the tender award for the 2025 Capital Budget – HSAT Infrastructure – Concrete Pads tender be received; and THAT the tender from Dicocco Contractors Inc. in the amount of $129,999.10 excluding HST, ($132,287.08 Net of Refundable taxes), for the HSAT Infrastructure – Concrete Pads tender be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contra
Special Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
Report CL 25-2025 on the Consideration for the Robinson Monkhouse Drain be received; and THAT the Robinson Monkhouse Drain Report dated July 31, 2025 be adopted; and THAT the by-law providing for drainage works to the Robinson Monkhouse Drain be read a first and second time; and THAT the Court of Revision be set for November 18 th , 2025 and the meeting notice be mailed to assessed property owners
Council Meeting, October 28, 2025 · Carried
Report CL 26-2025 on the Consideration for the John Coultis Drain be received; and THAT the John Coultis Drain Report dated July 22, 2025 be adopted; and THAT the by-law providing for drainage works to the John Coultis Drain be received and read a first and second time; and THAT the Court of Revision be set for November 18, 2025 and the meeting notice be mailed to assessed property owners, all the
Council Meeting, October 28, 2025 · Carried
Report PL 22-2025, relating to Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications, submitted by Coastline Properties Inc. be received; THAT Official Plan Amendment Application OPA-02-2025, requesting an amendment to the Lambton Shores Official Plan to re-designate a portion of the subject lands known as 16 Sauble River Road & 18 Eighty One Crescent to a residential designation be approved; THA
Council Meeting, October 28, 2025 · Carried
the October 7, 2025 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as presented.
Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried
staff prepare a report addressing the concerns presented in the CICA presentation.
Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried
the Forest Curling Club Large Vibrancy request be approved.
Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried
Report DPW 18-2025 regarding the Grand Bend Area Joint Sewage Board Draft 2026 Budget be received.
Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried
the correspondence relating to Proposed Amendments to the Resource Recovery & Circular Economy Act from Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA) be supported; and THAT a letter of support be forwarded to the local MPP and BRA.
Council Meeting, September 9, 2025 · Carried
Report TR 30-2025 Agreement with Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association be received; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a single-source agreement with the Ontario Restaurant Hotel and Motel Association (ORHMA); and THAT the 2025 Operating and Capital Budget be revised to include $3,055 as a Contracted Services expense and a transfer of an equal amount from the Short-Term
Council Meeting, September 9, 2025 · Carried
the Consideration for the Kennedy Line Drain close and regular Council meeting reconvene at 7:14 pm.
Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 · Carried
Report DPW 12-2025 regarding the tender award for the 2025 Streetlight Fixture Replacement Tender be received; and THAT the tender from KWS Electric in the amount of $230,201.91 excluding HST, ($234,253.47 Net HST), for the 2025 Streetlight Fixture Replacement Tender be accepted; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the associated contract agreement.
Council Meeting, August 12, 2025 · Carried
Councillor Dodge be appointed Chair of the Court of Revision for the Smejkal Drain.
Council Meeting, July 15, 2025 · Carried
staff bring back a report about use of the beach speakers for daily announcements.
Council Meeting, July 15, 2025 · Carried
Report DPW 09-2025 regarding Huron Woods Community Association Stormwater Management correspondence be received.
Council Meeting, July 15, 2025 · Carried
Report DPW 10-2025 regarding Huron Woods Community Association Speed Limit correspondence be received.
Council Meeting, July 15, 2025 · Carried
Report DPW 08-2025 regarding new stop signs at the corners of Beach Street and Hill Street in Grand Bend and Alfred Crescent and Alfred Street (both legs) in Port Franks be received; and THAT the installation of the new stop signs be approved.
Council Meeting, June 24, 2025 · Carried
Report CL 17-2025 regarding a request for a noise exemption to Lambton Shores By-Law 30-2002 be received: and THAT an exemption to the Noise By-Law 30-2002 for property located at 10347 Huron Wood Drive be approved for August 16, 2025 until 11:00 pm.
Council Meeting, June 24, 2025 · Carried
Report TR 20-2025, regarding the Forest Business Improvement Area 2025 Budget be received; and THAT the Forst Business Improvement Area 2025 Budget in the amount of $28,500.00 be approved.
Council Meeting, June 3, 2025 · Carried
the May 13, 2025 Council Meeting Agenda be approved as amended.
Council Meeting, May 13, 2025 · Carried
In the record
113meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 2seatCouncillor
598votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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- 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.
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