Sarah Good
Councillor · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-06-22 · served 2022–2026
154substantive motions movedof 9 meetings the minutes record them at
17procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
125substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 9 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
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 Cornwall’s own minutes.
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This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 154)
That Council approve the award of RFP 26-P04 to 10097047 Canada Inc. o/a EVB Engineering in the total amount of $7,288,205.07 including HST, as the highest-ranked proponent meeting the requirements of the Request for Proposal. Motion
Special Meeting of Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 2026-70 to 2026-72 be approved.
Special Meeting of Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
Motion to adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, June 22, 2026 and Special Meeting of Council of Monday, July 6, 2026 as presented.
Regular Meeting of Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
into a Closed Meeting at 4:45 p.m. to address matters pertaining to Section 239 (2) and (3.1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. A meeting or part of a meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered is, #1 Property Acquisition (c) a proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications nec
Special Meeting of Council, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That this petition be
Regular Meeting of Council, June 22, 2026 · Referred
WHEREAS, Homelessness continues to have a significant impact on the City of Cornwall, including effects on individual health and wellbeing, community safety, and pressure on local emergency, health care, and social service systems; and WHEREAS, People experiencing chronic homelessness often face complex medical and social needs, reduced life expectancy, and increased reliance on hospitals, emergen
Regular Meeting of Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, the City of Cornwall recognizes the valuable contributions of nonprofit organizations, charities, and volunteer-led groups to the wellbeing of the community and the quality of life of its residents; and WHEREAS, these organizations deliver important social, cultural, recreational, health, and community services that would often cost significantly more if administered directly by the munic
Regular Meeting of Council, May 11, 2026 · Carried
The Council receive this report.
Regular Meeting of Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council approves the installation of the Free Library at Eastridge Park, to be installed and maintained by the Cornwall Lions Club at no cost to the City, subject to staff confirming final placement and compliance with Parks Standards.
Regular Meeting of Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council defer this By-law to allow for a more comprehensive study
Regular Meeting of Council, April 27, 2026 · Defeated
That Council request to defer this By-law and that a fulsome report from Administration including details on security, Internet voting, and the poling locations, be brought back to the Council meeting of March 23, 2026.
Regular Meeting of Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-17, being a By-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall at its meetings held on Monday, February 9, 2026, be adopted.
Regular Meeting of Council, February 9, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS Council, at its meeting of November 25, 2025, approved a leave of absence for Councillor Syd Gardiner; and WHEREAS Councillor Gardiner has requested a further extension of his approved leave due to ongoing personal and health circumstances; and WHEREAS Section 259(1)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 states that a Member’s office becomes vacant if the Member is absent from Council meetings for
Regular Meeting of Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 2026-09 to 2026-11, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4) of the Municipal Act.
Regular Meeting of Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That the proposed Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, January 12, 2026, be adopted as presented.
Regular Meeting of Council, January 12, 2026 · Carried
That the Agenda for the Special Meeting of Council (Budget 2026-04) of Wednesday, January 7, 2026, be adopted as presented.
Special Meeting of Council, January 7, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive report 2025-71-Financial Services
Special Meeting of Council, December 16, 2025 · Carried
Special Budget Meetings December 16, 17 and 18, 2025 3 That Council receive this report, the attached 2026 Budget Presentation, and General Taxation Budget Book for review and deliberation and provide direction on any amendments or additional information required prior to final budget adoption.
Special Meeting of Council, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That Council endorse its continued implementation of the Asset Management Plan and receive the report by Financial Services 2025-68.
Regular Meeting of Council, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve the new Pregnancy and Parental Leave Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Policy and receive Report 2025-03-Human Resources.
Regular Meeting of Council, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-121 and By-laws 2025-123 to 2025-129, be approved subject to Section 284.11 (4 of the Municipal Act).
Regular Meeting of Council, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of Monday, October 27, 2025, be approved as presented.
Regular Meeting of Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That Administration include the following in the Attendance section of the Terms of Reference: "Members who are absent for more than 50 per cent of meetings from the time of their appointment will not be eligible for reappointment" and any reference to “Members should try to attend as many meetings as possible” be removed Motion to Amend
Regular Meeting of Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-109 be approved.
Regular Meeting of Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-110 be approved.
Regular Meeting of Council, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive this report on the City’s Bird Friendly City certification status and direct Administration to proceed with the following recommendations: 1. Maintain the current Entry Level certification and complete all necessary actions to support re-application in 2027 as detailed in the report. 2. Continue to pursue initiatives and activities that would potentially support advancement to
Regular Meeting of Council, October 27, 2025 · Carried
That Council adopt the Agenda for the Special Meeting of Council of October 20, 2025.
Special Meeting of Council, October 20, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve an amendment to the budget timeline, directing the Mayor to release the budget on December 8th instead of December 10th, and that the Public Engagement session commence on December 11th.
Regular Meeting of Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive the presentation of the 2023 Audit Findings.
Regular Meeting of Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS, Lee Theodore, a beloved community activist, mentor, and friend to many, was named Cornwall’s Citizen of the Year and dedicated his life to uplifting others through his generosity, kindness, and commitment to our community; and WHEREAS, Lee’s passing on August 12, 2025, at the young age of 39, leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who knew him and in the broader community he served; an
Regular Meeting of Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive this Presentation.
Regular Meeting of Council, September 8, 2025 · Carried
That Council endorse the Climate Resilient Cornwall Plan.
Regular Meeting of Council, September 8, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive the Second Quarter Procurement Report for the period ending June 30, 2025.
Regular Meeting of Council, September 8, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive Report 2025-12 – Municipal Works Yard Q2 - Infrastructure Services
Regular Meeting of Council, September 8, 2025 · Carried
Motion to adopt By-laws 2025-083 and 2025-084.
Regular Meeting of Council, September 8, 2025 · Carried
That the following Petition Policy clause 4. k) be amended to read "that Petitions may not include supplementary materials, such as maps, pictures, news articles, explanatory or supporting statements are attached or appended" Motion to Amend
Regular Meeting of Council, August 11, 2025 · Defeated
That Council receive Report 2025-24-Financial Services
Regular Meeting of Council, July 14, 2025 · Carried
That council receive this report and use the details contained within to consider the changes presented in proposed Encampment By- law.
Regular Meeting of Council, July 14, 2025 · Carried
1. That Council support Administration in its efforts to continue offering the services of Wedding Officiants through the Clerk’s Office; and 2. That appointments of two to three additional individuals both within and outside the organization be supported; and 3. That By-law 2025-063 be presented for approval, as amended; and 4. That the proposed fee structure “Appendix A” be approved, as amended.
Regular Meeting of Council, June 23, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve the non-budgeted procurement of Tender 25- T33 Cornwall Civic Complex Dehumidification Replacement to Carmichael Engineering from Ottawa, Ontario, at the price of $ 1,082,139.80 including HST, being the best bid meeting the tender specifications.
Regular Meeting of Council, June 23, 2025 · Carried
In the record
9meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
5,478votes in 2022Local Councillor
What this does not measure
- Motions moved is not a measure of effectiveness. Who moves a motion is often a seat convention or a committee role, and the member who does the work on a file is frequently not the one who reads it out.
- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- 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.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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