Oakville Town Council Meeting — September 21, 2026

Oakville Town Council swore in Jamie Bay as the Ward 5 councillor on Sept. 21, 2026. Bay then moved to adopt the bylaw listed under agenda item 4.1. Councillor Chisholm seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Regrets were recorded for Mayor Rob Burton and Councillor Dave Gittings.

Topics Discussed

WARD 5 REPRESENTATION

Town Clerk Andrea Coin swore in Jamie Bay as the Ward 5 councillor under Section 232 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

In response to the declaration that he would "truly, faithfully, and impartially exercise this office to the best of your knowledge and ability," Bay answered, "I do." The declaration was confirmed and signed on Sept. 21, 2026.

The meeting record includes a statement attributed to Burton: "We're gathered here for the uh the joyful and singular purpose of swearing in our new ward 5 counselor, Jamie Bay."

BYLAW ADOPTION

After the swearing-in, Bay moved to adopt the bylaw listed under agenda item 4.1. Chisholm seconded the motion, which passed unanimously without objection. The meeting record summarized here does not identify the bylaw's contents.

ABSENCES

Regrets were recorded for Mayor Burton and Councillor Gittings.

Motions

• Bylaw adoption — Agenda Item 4.1: Moved by Councillor Jamie Bay and seconded by Councillor Chisholm. Passed unanimously without objection.

Attendees

• Councillor Jamie Bay
• Councillor Chisholm

Absent with regrets:

• Mayor Rob Burton
• Councillor Dave Gittings