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Declared interests
Councillor Leahyunder the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (the Act) with respect to Item 5.1, Integrity Commissioner’s Recommendation Report Regarding Complaints Against Councillor Leahy, dated April 10, 2026
What was decided (8 motions)
6 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the rules of procedure be suspended to allow Councillor Leahy to exceed the five minute speaking limit.
Moved by Councillor Yamada, seconded by Councillor Shahid
Carried
That the Integrity Commissioner’s Recommendation Report dated April 10, 2026 regarding complaints against Councillor Leahy be received; and, That, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s recommendation, Councillor Leahy be sanctioned by having his remuneration suspended for one month.
Moved by Councillor Cardwell, seconded by Councillor Lundquist
Carried
That the following be added as Item 3 to the main motion: 3. That, if Council votes to suspend Councillor Leahy's pay for one month, Councillor Leahy's pay be donated to Feed the Need Durham. Note: The disposition of this matter was determined through the referral motion below. A question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and Staff regarding the ability and appropriateness of donating suspended remuneration as a result of any sanction imposed by Council, and Members of Council requested information from Staff about other complaints submitted to the Integrity Commissioner related to the Councillor's conduct that weren't detailed in the Report. Resolution # 54-26 Moved by Councillor Lee Seconded by Councillor Lundquist That consideration of donating potentially suspended remuneration related to the Integrity Commissioner’s Recommendation Report dated April 10, 2026 regarding complaints against Councillor Leahy be
Moved by Councillor Yamada, seconded by Councillor Cardwell
Referred
That the Integrity Commissioner’s Recommendation Report dated April 10, 2026 regarding complaints against Councillor Leahy be received; and, That, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s recommendation, Councillor Leahy be sanctioned by having his remuneration suspended for one month. Voters For Against Conflict Councillor Leahy X Councillor Lee X Councillor Mulcahy X Mayor Roy X Councillor Shahid X Councillor Yamada X Councillor Cardwell X Councillor Lundquist X Councillor Bozinovski X Results 7 1 1
Moved by Councillor Cardwell, seconded by Councillor Lundquist
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce a by-law and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Whitby at its special meeting held on April 20, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy, seconded by Councillor Lundquist
Carried
That the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Shahid, seconded by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
That consideration of donating potentially suspended remuneration related to the Integrity Commissioner’s Recommendation Report dated April 10, 2026 regarding complaints against Councillor Leahy be
Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Lundquist
Referred
1. That the Integrity Commissioner’s Recommendation Report dated April 10, 2026 regarding complaints against Councillor Leahy be received; and, 2. That, in accordance with the Integrity Commissioner’s recommendation, Councillor Leahy be sanctioned by having his remuneration suspended for one month. For Against Conflict Mayor Roy X Councillor Bozinovski X Councillor Cardwell X Councillor Leahy X Councillor Lee X Councillor Lundquist X Councillor Mulcahy X Councillor Shahid X Councillor Yamada X Results 7 1 1
Moved by Councillor Cardwell, seconded by Councillor Lundquist