Martin MacKinnon
Councillor · seen 2022-11-28 to 2026-08-24 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
204substantive motions movedof 100 meetings the minutes record them at
35procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
185substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
6meetings recorded absentof 100 they were on the record for
6–2recorded 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 Dryden’s own minutes.
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How they voted, where it was recorded (8)
Council Meeting August 24, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Council receive this report regarding the Draft South Van Horne Master Plan for information; and That Council direct staff to release the Draft South Van Horne Master Plan and supporting materials for a 30-day…
Council Meeting August 24, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Council hereby rescind the adoption of the Phasing and Implementation Strategy outlined in the Sustainable Waterfront Development Plan Final Report dated May 2010.
Council Meeting January 26, 2026
For · 5–2 · CarriedWhereas at the December 15, 2025 Council Meeting Councillor Noel made disparaging and threatening comments to our CAO, Roger Nesbitt, Therefore be it resolved that Council refer this matter to the Integrity Commissioner…
Council Meeting November 10, 2025
Against · 1–5 · DefeatedThat Council direct staff to amend city policy MU-FL-01 to omit section 4.4(b) in reference to a flag intended to recognize a significant event or activity sponsored or supported by the city;
Council Meeting February 12, 2024
Against · 4–3 · CarriedThat By-law 2024-4 being a by-law to adopt the 2024 Municipal Budget Estimates for the City of Dryden be adopted.
Council Meeting December 13, 2021
For · 2–0 · CarriedTHAT By-law 2021-100 being a by-law to amend Chapter 259, Waterworks, of the Municipal Code of The Corporation of The City of Dryden by deleting and replacing § 259.1 Penalty Established be read a first, second…
Council Meeting December 13, 2021
For · 2–0 · CarriedTHAT By-law 2021-98 being a by-law to amend Chapter 259, Waterworks, of the Municipal Code of The Corporation of The City of Dryden by deleting and replacing § 259-4 Monthly Rates for waterworks within City limits be…
Council Meeting April 26, 2021
For · 2–0 · CarriedTHAT By-law 2021-36 being a by-law to rescind By-laws 2243-93, 2572- 98, 3013-2003, 3130-2004 and sections of By-law 2865-2001 referencing Chapter 90 - Fire Prevention, to amend the Municipal Code of The Corporation…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (6)
Council MeetingApril 27, 2026
Council MeetingAugust 26, 2024
Council MeetingJuly 8, 2024
Council MeetingOctober 23, 2023
Council MeetingSeptember 25, 2023
Committee of the Whole MeetingJanuary 9, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 204)
That Council hereby consider the following items of the Consent Agenda - Part 2 - By-laws under date of August 10, 2026 as read and adopted: 14. a, b
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-52 being a by-law to amend Schedule “A” of By-law 3529-2007 by deleting and replacing the following policy and procedure under section Human Resources: HR-HS-10 - Contractor Management Policy be adopted.
Council Meeting, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council hereby consider the following items of the Consent Agenda - Part 2 - By-laws under date of July 13, 2026 as read and adopted: 18. a, b, c, d, e, f
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-47 being a by-law to adopt Tax Rates to be levied on the taxable property within The Corporation of The City of Dryden be adopted.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-44 being a by-law to amend Schedule “A” of By-law 3529-2007 by adding the following policy under section Human Resources: HR-CW-01 - Compressed Work Week Arrangement Policy be adopted.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Staff Report Administration-2026-13 dated June 8, 2026, titled "Tailgate/Bring-Your-Own Event Permits"; and Further that Council prohibit "Bring-Your-Own" Event Permits within the City of Dryden; and Further that Council direct staff to update the City's Special Event Municipal Alcohol Policy (MU-CO-08) and Bavarian Gardens applications to reflect this stance.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-40 being a by-law to delegate authority to the CAO for certain acts during a Restricted Acts of Council period in 2026 be adopted.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That Council hereby consider the following items of the Consent Agenda - Part 1 - General under date of June 8, 2026 as read and adopted: 9. a, b, c 10. a, b, c, d
Council Meeting, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council hereby consider the following items of the Consent Agenda - Part 2 - By-laws under date of June 8, 2026 as read and adopted: 14. a, b, c
Council Meeting, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-37 being a by-law to appoint Craig Ilan as a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer and a Property Standards Officer for The Corporation of The City of Dryden effective June 8, 2026 be adopted.
Council Meeting, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That the Open Meeting of Council be reconvened.
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-29 being a by-law to regulate parking and traffic within the City of Dryden be adopted; and Further that By-laws 2022-55, 2024-63, 2025-51 and 2025-70 be repealed.
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-32 being a by-law to establish and regulate a Fire Department for the City of Dryden and repeal By-law 4779-2020 be adopted.
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council of The Corporation of The City of Dryden supports the Phase 2 application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), project 75004102 Dryden Recreation Centre Modernization & Upgrades; and Further that of the total projected cost of $547,000, the City of Dryden will contribute $137,500; and Further that any cost overruns will be covered by the City of Dryden.
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That at the request of Bridge Road Construction LTD, Council extends the exemption to Chapter 132, Noise, of the Municipal Code of The Corporation of The City of Dryden to allow construction operations related to the ground thawing process at 176 Mary Avenue to Sunday, June 14, 2026 between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council hereby consider the following items of the Consent Agenda - Part 1 - General under date of March 23, 2026 as read and adopted: 13. a, b 14. a, b
Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held March 9, 2026 be adopted.
Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That as per the recommendation in Staff Report Finance-2025-06, Council approve the Community Proposal Selection Committee recommendation of the following seven (7) recipients for funding total $102,500 from the Moffat Family Fund, pending final approval by the Moffat Family Council: Confederation College Dryden – Youth Summer Camps the amount of $4,732 Dryden Community Services – Programming Expa
Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-13 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development Agreement with 2755737 Ontario Inc. for the property located at 324 First Street be adopted.
Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held February 23, 2026 be adopted.
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
That the Open Meeting of Council be reconvened.
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held January 26, 2026 be adopted.
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-6 being a by-law to amend By-law 2026-2, a by-law to adopt the 2026 municipal budget estimates for The Corporation of The City of Dryden be adopted.
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That Council of The Corporation of The City of Dryden supports the Phase 2 application to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), project 75004115 Pickleball Courts. And further that of the total projected cost of $650,000, the City of Dryden will contribute $12,500. And further that any cost overruns will be covered by the City of Dryden.
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-7 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between The Corporation of The City of Dryden and Mr. Tony Fleming (Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little and Bonham LLP) for the provision of Integrity Commissioner Services for the City of Dryden effective February 9, 2026 be adopted.
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held January 12, 2026 be adopted.
Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-5 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council be adopted.
Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held December 15, 2025 be adopted.
Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting held October 14, 2025 be received.
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-70 being a by-law to amend By-law 2022-55, Parking and Traffic, by amending Section 21 "Signs and Traffic Regulations," to designate a Community Safety Zone on a portion of Wice Road and to amend Schedule P "Speed Limits" to reduce the Speed Limit on certain sections of Albert Street and Casimir Avenue, be adopted.
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That Council endorse the Amended Site Plan Agreement made between WLON Real Properties GP Inc. and The Corporation of The City of Dryden for Site Plan Control of 559 and 569 Government Street, Dryden, Ontario; and Further that Council provide a decision at this Council Meeting in order to advance to issuance of a building permit for a new restaurant.
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That the Council of the Corporation of the City of Dryden acknowledge receipt of the report titled “R-2025-13 Aaron Park Playground Replacement” And that Council award the project of supplying, delivering, and constructing a new play structure at Aaron Park to Blue Imp at a cost of $99,995 (before taxes), and authorize staff to execute the purchase agreement for the new playground equipment.
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That Council hereby consider the following items of the Consent Agenda - Part 1 - General under date of November 24, 2025 as read and adopted: 13. a
Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Council Meeting held November 10, 2025 be adopted.
Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
That Council of The Corporation of The City of Dryden supports the submission of NOC Findlay Dryden Limited Partnership's Natural Gas Project under the Long-Term 2 Capacity Services (Window 1) Request for Proposals issued by the Independent Electricity System Operator.
Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
That Council approve the Water Financial Plan dated October 2025 for the City of Dryden Water Operations in accordance with O.Reg. 453/07.
Council Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That Council hereby consider the following items of the Consent Agenda - Part 1 - General under date of November 10, 2025 as read and adopted: 13.a
Council Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That by-law 2025-67, being a by-law to execute a development agreement with Boreal Investments Inc. with respect to lots 82, 83, 84, and 85 Mary Avenue, Dryden Ontario be adopted.
Council Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That Council authorizes the Mayor to execute the 2025 Nuclear Waste Management Organization funding agreement with the City of Dryden in the amount of up to $462,208.00
Council Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried
Whereas Northern Ontario’s economic and social well-being depends on safe, reliable east–west and north–south transportation corridors, particularly Highways 11 and 17, which form the Trans-Canada Highway system across the region; and Whereas these highways carry significant volumes of commercial and passenger traffic, yet remain largely two-lane corridors that face frequent closures and safety ri
Council Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried
In the record
94meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
1,608votes 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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