Isaac Shouldice
Councillor · seen 2023-04-24 to 2026-06-17 · served 2022–2026
92substantive motions movedof 100 meetings the minutes record them at
28procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
108substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
25meetings recorded absentof 100 they were on the record for
1–0recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
In their own words, via the Town
Councillor Shouldice is a 6th-generation beef farmer and a Registered Nurse at the Wiarton ER. Born and raised in Georgian Bluffs, he brings deep local roots and hands-on experience in both agriculture and healthcare. He is focused on evidence-based decisions, fiscal responsibility, and directing spending toward the essentials: roads, core services, and the staff who deliver them. Isaac advocates for responsible land and environmental stewardship that balances community growth with protecting the natural beauty and resources of Georgian Bluffs. He is committed to agriculture, local healthcare — including physician recruitment — and building a strong, affordable, and healthy future for all residents.
As published by Georgian Bluffs.
How they voted, where it was recorded (1)
Council Meeting May 15, 2024
For · 4–2 · CarriedThat the pay of Councillor Moore Coburn be suspended for a period of 30 days; and That a training session for Council be arranged to be provided by the Integrity Commissioner on the roles and responsibility of members…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (25)
Council MeetingJune 17, 2026
Council MeetingMay 20, 2026
Special Council MeetingMay 20, 2026
Special Council MeetingMay 11, 2026
Council MeetingApril 1, 2026
Council MeetingJanuary 21, 2026
Council MeetingDecember 3, 2025
Special Council MeetingOctober 22, 2025
Special Council MeetingAugust 20, 2025
Special Council MeetingJuly 28, 2025
Special Council MeetingJuly 11, 2025
Committee of the WholeJune 18, 2025
Council MeetingMay 21, 2025
Committee of the WholeApril 9, 2025
Committee of the WholeMarch 12, 2025
Special Council MeetingFebruary 19, 2025
Committee of the WholeFebruary 19, 2025
Committee of the WholeJune 19, 2024
Committee of the WholeApril 3, 2024
Special Council MeetingMarch 13, 2024
Special Council MeetingDecember 11, 2023
Special Council MeetingNovember 22, 2023
Special Council MeetingJuly 10, 2023
Special Council MeetingMay 15, 2023
Special Council MeetingApril 24, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 92)
That Council direct Staff to provide a contribution of $500 in support of the Youth Climate Action Conference, with funding to be drawn from the Climate Sustainability Reserve.
Council Meeting, June 3, 2026 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less items 9.1.2; and That all actions contained herein be approved.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That the Township of Georgian Bluffs send a letter of support to Western Ontario Wardens Caucus (WOWC) regarding Support of Finlay’s Law on Emergency Room Reform.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-023, being a By-law to appoint a Building Inspector, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Council Meeting, May 6, 2026 · Carried
It has been demonstrated that Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z03-26, submitted by Matt Brown, which proposes to amend the existing Residential Multiple One, 97, (RM1-97) Zone to permit the development of a five-unit, one-storey townhouse dwelling on partial services (municipal water and private on-site septic servicing), is consistent with the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement. The applicati
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council direct staff to apply for the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone Grant; and That Council approve the project for the upgrades to the Administration Building to improve the accessibility of the entrance and customer service area, conditional upon successfully securing grant funding.
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council award RFT-2026-03 – Construction of Kemble and Sarawak Playgrounds to Lawn and Lawn Landscapes Contractors at a cost of $1,163,606.71 (exclusive of HST); and That Council authorize the use of the Parks Reserves to fund the balance of the project to a maximum of $220,000; and That staff be directed to execute an agreement between the Township of Georgian Bluffs with Lawn and Lawn Lands
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-021, being a By-law to regulate and maintain the collection, disposal and diversion of waste, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-025, being a By-law to adopt a Policy to govern memorialization in Mount Pleasant, Oxenden, Boyd, and Big Bay Cemeteries, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Council Meeting, April 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council award RFT2026-01 to Lewis Motors for the purchase of two 2026 International HV615 tandem axle trucks with full snow clearing equipment at $443,305.57 for each truck for a total price of $886,611.14, excluding HST. And; That Council award the extended warranty for Comprehensive Engine, Aftertreatment and DEF Tank to Lewis Motors at $14,208.00 for each truck for a total of $28,416.00, e
Council Meeting, March 18, 2026 · Carried
That Council approves the revised License Agreement appended as Schedule “A”; and That a by-law be presented for enactment.
Council Meeting, March 18, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the use of $475,000 from the Vehicle and Equipment reserve to purchase a tandem axle plow truck in 2026.
Council Meeting, January 21, 2026 · Carried
That all information reports contained herein be received.
Council Meeting, January 7, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the use of $475,000 from the Vehicle and Equipment reserve to purchase a tandem axle plow truck in 2026.
Council Meeting, January 7, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2025-072, being a By-law to authorize a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 2, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Council Meeting, November 12, 2025 · Carried
That staff be directed to bring forward a report on the activities and achievements of the Environmental Initiatives Officer position.
Council Meeting, November 12, 2025 · Carried
That the following attendance at Remembrance Day Ceremonies be approved: 1. Shallow Lake/Hepworth - Councillor Isaac Shouldice 2. Owen Sound - Mayor Sue Carleton 3. Tara - Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle 4. Wiarton - CAO Ryan Thompson
Special Council Meeting, November 5, 2025 · Carried
That eligible candidate Ejaye McComb be appointed to fill the vacant council seat; and That staff be directed to present a by-law at the November 5, 2025, Special meeting of Council. For Against Conflict Mayor Sue Carleton X Councillor Cathy Moore X Coburn Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle X Councillor Rick Winters X Councillor Tobin Day X Councillor Isaac Shouldice X Results 4 2 0
Special Council Meeting, October 15, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-061, being a By-law to amend By-Law 2024- 067 - Council Committee Appointments, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Council Meeting, October 1, 2025 · Carried
That the Township of Georgian Bluffs support the Township of Aylmer in increasing income support thresholds for Canadian veterans.
Council Meeting, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That Council award RFT2025-06 to Lewis Motors for the purchase of a 2026 International HV615 single axle plow truck with full snow clearing equipment at a total price of $405,873.00, excluding HST, as amended, to include the purchase of the extended warranty at a price of $12,208.00
Council Meeting, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That Council award RFT2025-16 to Borall Fence and Guiderail Contractors Ltd. for the supply and installation of steelbeam guiderail on Presqui’lle Road for the total price of $53,200.00, excluding HST
Council Meeting, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive Staff report DEV2025-058 “Community Improvement Plan – Public Meeting” for information supporting the related Statutory Public Meeting.
Council Meeting, July 16, 2025 · Carried
That all information reports contained herein be received.
Council Meeting, July 16, 2025 · Carried
That By-law No. 2025-052, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on July 16, 2025, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Council Meeting, July 16, 2025 · Carried
It has been demonstrated that Application Z01-25 for the lands described as PLAN 398 LOT 2 and municipally addressed as 122 Drive-in Crescent, is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), 2024, conforms with the County of Grey Official Plan and Township of Georgian Bluffs Official Plan, and complies with the overall intent Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law. Subject to the fo
Council Meeting, June 11, 2025 · Carried
It has been demonstrated that Application Z06/25 for the lands described as Part Lot 23, Georgian Range, Keppel, is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS), 2024, conforms with the County of Grey Official Plan and Township of Georgian Bluffs Official Plan, and complies with the overall intent Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law. Provided no further comments are received as a
Council Meeting, June 11, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council receive Staff Report DEV-2025-050, Award of Contract for Structure S-005, Keppel-Sarawak Townline Bridge Rehabilitation; THAT a contract with the firm J.P. Commercial Contractors Inc. for Request for Tender 2025-07 Structure S-005, Keppel- Sarawak Townline Bridge Rehabilitation in the amount of $93,460.00 (excluding HST) be awarded. THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a
Council Meeting, June 11, 2025 · Carried
That the addendum to the agenda to consider a Deeming By-Law for lands described as LOT 5, PLAN 735 and LOT 6, PLAN 735 be approved; and That the agenda be approved as amended.
Special Council Meeting, June 4, 2025 · Carried
Item 9.1.4 - The Kemble Playground Project - Request for Fee Waiver That the request for fee waiver for the use of the Kemble Community Centre by the Kemble Playground Project Fundraising Committee be approved for up to 10 events.
Council Meeting, April 16, 2025 · Carried
THAT Staff Report DEV-2025-028, Award of Contract for 2025- 02, Sidewalk Replacement Program, be received. AND THAT a contract with the bidder P & G Landscaping & Snow Removal Inc. for tender 2025-02 in the amount of $91,955.00 (excluding HST) be awarded.
Council Meeting, April 16, 2025 · Carried
That all information reports contained herein be received, less item 11.2.1.
Council Meeting, March 19, 2025 · Carried
That Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs adopt the Consent Agenda for information, as circulated, less item 9.3.9.
Council Meeting, February 12, 2025 · Carried
That Council endorse and authorize members to partake in the jointly hosted celebration of the Canadian Flag on Friday February 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.ms for the purposes of the Council Remuneration Policy. For Against Conflict Mayor Sue Carleton X Councillor Cathy Moore X Coburn Deputy Mayor Grant Pringle X Councillor Ryan Thompson X Councillor Rick Winters X Councillor Tobin Day X Councillor Isaac
Council Meeting, February 12, 2025 · Lost
That staff be directed to engage in an informal quotation process with OCWA and GHD for preparing a Biodigester Full Decommissioning and Site Rehabilitation Plan and that the report be provided to staff for review of the joint Councils by February 3, 2025. That the Joint Councils recommend to the BioGRID Board that $50,000 be allocated from the Future Capital Reserve held by each municipality to t
Special Council Meeting, January 13, 2025 · Defeated
That the minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting held on December 4, 2024, be adopted, including recommendations COW2024-119 to COW2024-123, less COW2024-124.
Council Meeting, December 11, 2024 · Carried
That correspondence from Design Plan Services, dated November 27, 2024, regarding the request for an extension of draft approval for Plan of Subdivision 42T-2004-02 for Georgian Villas Inc. (Cobble Beach) be received, and, That Council support the request for a three-year extension of draft approval for Plan of Subdivision 42T-2004-02 for Georgian Villas Inc. to February 16, 2028, and, That staff
Council Meeting, December 11, 2024 · Carried
Whereas, Council has given consideration to the written comments submitted by the agencies in the decision on proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-05-24 for Rob and Erin Weppler, for property located at 117064 Concession 9 (Derby); and Whereas Council has considered oral submissions made at the Public Meeting; Therefore be it resolved that Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs is sa
Council Meeting, December 11, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 2024-059, being a By-law to authorize an Agency Agreement with Fire Marque Inc, be read a first, second and third time, and finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Council Meeting, November 20, 2024 · Carried
That By-law No. 2024-056, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council on November 6, 2024, be read a first, second and third time, finally passed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the Seal of the Corporation and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Council Meeting, November 6, 2024 · Carried
In the record
75meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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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