Highlights from the Oct. 15 Council Meeting

Thursday’s Council meeting got underway at 7 p.m. and began with the Mayor presenting a proclamation recognizing December 8^th as George Jones Day in honour of Woodstock’s first unofficial Town Crier and the 75^th anniversary of his passing.

Council received a delegation from a community member who presented a petition requesting removal of No Parking Zones on East Park Drive. Council directed staff to reinstate parking on the west side of East Park Drive from Frances Street to 260 metres south of Walter Street. 

Amendment to Municipal Code to Chapter 51 – Woodstock Environmental Advisory Committee (deferred from the October 1, 2026 Council meeting) Council received for information.

Chief Administrative Officer – Recruitment Options and Direction

With the upcoming retirement of the city’s current Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in the new year, Council directed staff to move forward with a Human Resources-Led Recruitment for the CAO position.

2026 Funding Requests

Council approved the following allocation of funds from the Community and Social Well-Being Reserve Fund:

• Operation Sharing: Sharing Well Mental Wellness Initiative - $20,000

• Theatre Woodstock STAGES Youth Theatre Program: Youth Theatre Wellness & Inclusion Hub - $15,000

Council authorized that the remaining account balance from the Community and Social Well-Being Reserve to be carried over to 2027.

For more information about the items above, or any of the other topics discussed during the council meeting, visit www.cityofwoodstock.ca/agendasandminutes. Council meetings are live streamed on the City’s YouTube channel and recordings of the meetings are also posted online following the meetings.