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Courtenay council votes, July to September 2026
4 votes, from the adopted minutes
Click any vote to see how each member voted, or open the for attendance and dissents.
July 29, 2026 · minutes
- Defeated 3-3
Opposed: Will Cole-Hamilton, Evan Jolicoeur, Wendy Morin - Carried 4-2
Opposed: David Frisch, Doug Hillian - Carried 5-1
Opposed: Evan Jolicoeur - Carried 4-2
Opposed: Evan Jolicoeur, Wendy Morin
Council vote data: Zio Advertising's BC Council Votes tracker, from the Courtenay City Council's adopted minutes. Snapshot taken October 30, 2026.
July 29, 2026 · Council Meeting
Support Gladstone's liquor-hours change if a Good Neighbour Agreement is signed
Defeated 3-3
THAT Council recommend support to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for the application from Gladstone Brewing Co., located at 244 4th Street (LOT A, PLAN EPP111555, SECTION 61, COMOX LAND DISTRICT) for a change to hours of liquor service, subject to the completion of a Good Neighbour Agreement.
Moved by Doug Hillian, seconded by David Frisch
For (3): Bob Wells, David Frisch, Doug Hillian
Against (3): Will Cole-Hamilton, Evan Jolicoeur, Wendy Morin
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July 29, 2026 · Council Meeting
Council opposed Gladstone's liquor-hours change; no Good Neighbour Agreement was signed
Carried 4-2
THAT Council not recommend support to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for the application from Gladstone Brewing Co., located at 244 4th Street (LOT A, PLAN EPP111555, SECTION 61, COMOX LAND DISTRICT) for a change to hours of liquor service due to the applicant not signing a Good Neighbour Agreement.
Moved by Evan Jolicoeur, seconded by Doug Hillian
For (4): Bob Wells, Will Cole-Hamilton, Evan Jolicoeur, Wendy Morin
Against (2): David Frisch, Doug Hillian
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July 29, 2026 · Council Meeting
Council deferred the permissive tax exemption policy to early 2027 for the new council
Carried 5-1
THAT Council defer consideration of the Permissive Property Tax Exemption Policy 1960.00.01 until early 2027 when the new Council is in place and able to establish its priorities.
Moved by Will Cole-Hamilton, seconded by Wendy Morin
For (5): Bob Wells, Will Cole-Hamilton, David Frisch, Doug Hillian, Wendy Morin
Against (1): Evan Jolicoeur
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July 29, 2026 · Council Meeting
Council adopted Business Licence Bylaw No. 3212, 2026
Carried 4-2
THAT Council adopt "Business Licence Bylaw No. 3212, 2026".
Moved by Will Cole-Hamilton, seconded by David Frisch
For (4): Bob Wells, Will Cole-Hamilton, David Frisch, Doug Hillian
Against (2): Evan Jolicoeur, Wendy Morin
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Courtenay council scorecard
July to September 2026: all 41 published votes, from the adopted minutes
| Member | Voted against (split votes) | Votes missed | Meetings attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Wells (Mayor) | 0 of 4 | 0 | 3 of 3 |
| David Frisch | 1 of 4 | 1 | 2 of 3 |
| Doug Hillian | 1 of 4 | 12 | 2 of 3 |
| Evan Jolicoeur | 3 of 4 | 0 | 3 of 3 |
| Melanie McCollum | 0 of 0 | 28 | 2 of 3 |
| Wendy Morin | 2 of 4 | 1 | 2 of 3 |
| Will Cole-Hamilton | 1 of 4 | 0 | 3 of 3 |
A split vote is one where at least one member voted against. Counts cover every vote in these months, not only the ones listed in the block.
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Courtenay council votes, July to September 2026
4 votes, from the adopted minutes
Click any vote to see how each member voted, or open the for attendance and dissents.
July 29, 2026 · minutes
- Defeated 3-3
Opposed: Will Cole-Hamilton, Evan Jolicoeur, Wendy Morin - Carried 4-2
Opposed: David Frisch, Doug Hillian - Carried 5-1
Opposed: Evan Jolicoeur - Carried 4-2
Opposed: Evan Jolicoeur, Wendy Morin
Council vote data: Zio Advertising's BC Council Votes tracker, from the Courtenay City Council's adopted minutes. Snapshot taken October 31, 2026.
July 29, 2026 · Council Meeting
Support Gladstone's liquor-hours change if a Good Neighbour Agreement is signed
Defeated 3-3
THAT Council recommend support to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for the application from Gladstone Brewing Co., located at 244 4th Street (LOT A, PLAN EPP111555, SECTION 61, COMOX LAND DISTRICT) for a change to hours of liquor service, subject to the completion of a Good Neighbour Agreement.
Moved by Doug Hillian, seconded by David Frisch
For (3): Bob Wells, David Frisch, Doug Hillian
Against (3): Will Cole-Hamilton, Evan Jolicoeur, Wendy Morin
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July 29, 2026 · Council Meeting
Council opposed Gladstone's liquor-hours change; no Good Neighbour Agreement was signed
Carried 4-2
THAT Council not recommend support to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch for the application from Gladstone Brewing Co., located at 244 4th Street (LOT A, PLAN EPP111555, SECTION 61, COMOX LAND DISTRICT) for a change to hours of liquor service due to the applicant not signing a Good Neighbour Agreement.
Moved by Evan Jolicoeur, seconded by Doug Hillian
For (4): Bob Wells, Will Cole-Hamilton, Evan Jolicoeur, Wendy Morin
Against (2): David Frisch, Doug Hillian
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July 29, 2026 · Council Meeting
Council deferred the permissive tax exemption policy to early 2027 for the new council
Carried 5-1
THAT Council defer consideration of the Permissive Property Tax Exemption Policy 1960.00.01 until early 2027 when the new Council is in place and able to establish its priorities.
Moved by Will Cole-Hamilton, seconded by Wendy Morin
For (5): Bob Wells, Will Cole-Hamilton, David Frisch, Doug Hillian, Wendy Morin
Against (1): Evan Jolicoeur
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July 29, 2026 · Council Meeting
Council adopted Business Licence Bylaw No. 3212, 2026
Carried 4-2
THAT Council adopt "Business Licence Bylaw No. 3212, 2026".
Moved by Will Cole-Hamilton, seconded by David Frisch
For (4): Bob Wells, Will Cole-Hamilton, David Frisch, Doug Hillian
Against (2): Evan Jolicoeur, Wendy Morin
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Courtenay council scorecard
July to September 2026: all 41 published votes, from the adopted minutes
| Member | Voted against (split votes) | Votes missed | Meetings attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Wells (Mayor) | 0 of 4 | 0 | 3 of 3 |
| David Frisch | 1 of 4 | 1 | 2 of 3 |
| Doug Hillian | 1 of 4 | 12 | 2 of 3 |
| Evan Jolicoeur | 3 of 4 | 0 | 3 of 3 |
| Melanie McCollum | 0 of 0 | 28 | 2 of 3 |
| Wendy Morin | 2 of 4 | 1 | 2 of 3 |
| Will Cole-Hamilton | 1 of 4 | 0 | 3 of 3 |
A split vote is one where at least one member voted against. Counts cover every vote in these months, not only the ones listed in the block.