Ward 5 Coun. Mark Doble’s request for further advocacy to support Fleming College’s Frost Campus and promote future development at the Lindsay campus was forwarded to the May 19 council meeting.

Council received a memorandum from Ward 5 Coun. Mark Doble calling on the city to advocate for the expansion of skilled trades programs at Fleming College’s Frost Campus to help train local workers and meet growing demand in construction and related fields.

Council approved a three per cent annual pay increase for the next term, along with a significant increase in compensation for the deputy mayor role, in a 7-2 vote at its April 21 regular meeting.

The decision followed debate over the size of the increases, with two councillors arguing they were too high, while others said the adjustments reflect inflation and the growing workload of council members.

After local historian and Kinmount resident Guy Scott died last week, those who worked with him in the community are remembering his many contributions.

Scott’s wife, Lori Scott, made an announcement about his death on Facebook last week. “It is with a heavy heart I share that Guy Scott, passed away suddenly, this morning. Scotty was a kind, gentle person who was loved by all who knew him. He was our family historian, a storyteller, a political junkie (and) a huge supporter of the Kinmount Fair.”

Council has sent a proposed computer system policy back to staff to provide consultation with councillors to ensure it meets their needs.

As the first quarter of 2026 draws to a close, Kawartha Lakes councillors are sharing their thoughts on the issues they want to see progress on in the coming months.

Ward 4 Coun. Dan Joyce said there are issues both specific to his ward and to Kawartha Lakes at large where he wants to see progress.

Kawartha Lakes’ advisory committee policy and terms of reference have been returned to staff for further clarification of what options are possible for working groups and subcommittees.

Procurement policy returned to staff to identify legal implications of how provincial legislation could impact efforts to source products closer to home.

Motion asks province to increase and strengthen funding model to ensure Fleming College’s Frost Campus in Lindsay remains an educational and economic driver.

Representatives from the Kawartha Community Foundation (KCF) presented council with a “report card” on community well-being during a Feb. 10 committee of the whole meeting, outlining early findings from the Vital Signs initiative and its aim to encourage broader community involvement.

At the Jan. 13 committee of the whole meeting, council deferred receiving the terms of reference for the Indigenous Reconciliation Strategy Task Force until at least the March regular meeting to allow a review from an Indigenous consultant.

City opts to defer identifying terms of reference for Indigenous Reconciliation Strategy Task Force until March to provide time for consultation.

Ward 1 Coun. Emmett Yeo said he plans to spend the holidays surrounded by family, and he is especially looking forward to seeing his two sons, their families and his two grandsons.

Council urges second look at the recently passed Bill 60 citing changes specifically related to tenants and landlords will compound the affordable housing crisis.

The city calls on the province to maintain local, independent, municipally governed, watershed-based conservation authorities to ensure strong local representation in decisions impacting residents.

The Ward 8 councillor looks forward to supporting initiatives, including improving customer service, enacting budget priorities and the municipality’s 25th anniversary.

Ward 8 Coun. Tracy Richardson will serve as Kawartha Lakes’ deputy mayor for 2026 after being acclaimed to the role during council’s Dec. 9 meeting.

Kawartha Lakes council passed several amendments to Mayor Doug Elmslie’s proposed 2026 budget during a special meeting recently.

The roundtables will provide residents with a better understanding of the City’s capital planning and maintenance processes and give them an opportunity to ask questions.