Grant Jones
Mayor · seen 2022-11-08 to 2026-04-14 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
166substantive motions movedof 18 meetings the minutes record them at
53procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
165substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 18 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
In their own words, via the Town
This is Deputy Warden Jones’ first term serving as the Deputy Warden. He was the Elgin County Warden in 2025.
As published by Elgin County.
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.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)
Committee of the Whole MeetingApril 14, 2026
County Council MeetingApril 14, 2026
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 166)
RESOLVED THAT the Elgin County Library Branch Facilities Use Policy attached as Appendix A to the August 11, 2026 Committee of the Whole report titled “Elgin County Library Facilities Use Policy Adoption” from the Director of Community and Cultural Services be hereby adopted.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the decision regarding the following recommendation be
County Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Deferred
RESOLVED THAT the report titled “ADM 26-26 Medavie EMS Elgin Ontario – Q2 2026 Operational Overview and Call Volume Update” from the Chief Administrative Officer and the Elgin County EMS - Medavie Health Services General Manager/Paramedic Chief dated August 11, 2026, be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Warden and CAO be authorized to execute an interest-free loan agreement with the Municipality of West Elgin in the amount of $125,000 repayable over ten years according to the terms of the County of Elgin’s Library Branch Construction and Interest-Free Loan Policy.
County Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the confidential Quarterly Update from the Chief Administrative Officer be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the presentation titled "A Unified Voice for Rural Western Ontario" from the Western Ontario Wardens' Caucus Executive Director dated July 14, 2026 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT items CW26-67 – CW26-69 from the Committee of the Whole meeting dated June 23, 2026, and the recommendations therein be adopted.
County Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the request from the Rural Initiatives and Planning Advisory Committee to hold a flag raising and proclamation on September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in recognition of Harvest Season Road Safety Week be approved.
County Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed; and THAT Council authorize the Warden and staff to continue the discussion with partners at the City of St. Thomas and Oxford County.
County Council Meeting, July 14, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the following list of comparators for the job evaluation and market comparison review, as contained in the June 23, 2026, report titled “Non-Union Job Evaluation and Market Comparators” be approved. Oxford County Middlesex County City of St. Thomas Municipality of Chatham-Kent County of Lambton County of Essex County of Wellington City of London Perth County Norfo
Committee of the Whole Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed with the road and bridge asset transfers as identified in the adopted Transportation Master Plan with a goal to finalize the transfers by January 31, 2027; and THAT funding be provided to receiving municipalities between 2027 to 2030 and as identified in the Asset Transfer Funding Schedule Table contained within this report; and THAT current Road Maintenance Agreement a
Committee of the Whole Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin grants draft plan approval to Draft Plan of Subdivision 34T-SO2502, Township of Southwold, 9210 Union Road, certified by Thomas J. Stirling O.L.S on behalf of Domus Developments Inc., dated November 6, 2025; and THAT staff be directed to provide notice of this decision subject to the conditions of final approval in accordance with
County Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Warden, Chief Administrative Officer, and Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be authorized to sign off on the final statements and audit findings letters as presented; and THAT the 2025 Annual Report for the Corporation of the County of Elgin be received and posted on our website in its final form once the audited statements are signed.
County Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Items 10.1 - 10.4 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Director of Homes and Seniors Services proceed as directed.
County Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-27 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
County Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin grants draft plan approval to Draft Plan of Subdivision 34T-SO2503, Township of Southwold, 10141 Talbotville Gore Road, certified by Gavin P.T Seaman, OLS., dated November 23, 2025; and THAT staff be directed to provide notice of decision subject to the conditions of final approval in accordance with the requirements of the Planni
Committee of the Whole Meeting, June 9, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled " FIN 26-06 Q1 2026 Review" from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer dated June 9, 2026 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, June 9, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT Elgin County Council support the resolution from the County of Prince Edward calling on the Province to reinstate the requirements for compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
County Council Meeting, June 9, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
County Council Meeting, June 9, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-26 be now read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
County Council Meeting, June 9, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the agenda for the May 26, 2026 County Council Meeting be approved as amended.
County Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT County Council approve the process for sharing information with election candidates to ensure equal distribution of information.
County Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the request from the Elgin County Pride to hold a flag raising and proclamation at the Elgin County Heritage Centre on June 9, 2026 in recognition of Pride Month be approved.
County Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the Elgin County Museum Strategic Plan 2026-2030 attached to the May 26, 2026 Committee of the Whole report titled “Elgin County Museum Strategic Plan 2026-2030” from the Curator and Director of Community and Cultural Services be hereby adopted.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the contract for Information Technology Services – Managed Services Provider for the County of Elgin be awarded to Data Perceptions for a three-year term at a total cost of $486,033 per year; and THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to sign the contract; and THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to extend the contract for an additional three-ye
Committee of the Whole Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting and the Special Council Meeting held on April 28, 2026 be adopted.
County Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT Elgin County Council support the resolution from the City of Pickering requesting a province-wide school board governance consultation process.
County Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT staff proceed as directed.
County Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the report titled "LEG 26-04 Contracted Services Terms and Conditions" from the Director of Legal Services dated May 12, 2026 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-21 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
County Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-23 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
County Council Meeting, May 12, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT items CW26-25-CW26-28 from the Committee of the Whole meeting dated March 10, 2026, and the recommendations therein be adopted.
County Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT Correspondence Item 10.1 be received and filed.
County Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the flag raising, proclamation, and building lighting request from Childcan for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2026 be approved for September 8, 2026.
County Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT By-Law No. 26-13 be now read a first, second, and third time and finally passed.
County Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT the minutes of the meeting held on February 24, 2026 be adopted. Motion
Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT Option B be selected as the preferred funding allocation method for the sponsorships stream of the Elgin County Grants and Sponsorships Program for 2026.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT an updated by-law establishing the County roads system be adopted, and THAT an updated by-law establishing reduced load limits on various County Roads between March 1 and April 30 annually, be adopted.
Committee of the Whole Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
RESOLVED THAT items CW26-20-CW26-21 from the Committee of the Whole meeting dated February 24, 2026, and the recommendations therein be adopted.
County Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried
In the record
16meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Regular Council Meeting November 8, 2022
with Correspondence Item #7.1.1 under 7.1 Items for Consideration
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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