Tess Prendergast
Councillor · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-07-13 · served 2022–2026
63substantive motions movedof 105 meetings the minutes record them at
13procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
163substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
17meetings recorded absentof 105 they were on the record for
2–0recorded 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 Orangeville’s own minutes.
In their own words, via the Town
Tess Prendergast was elected to Orangeville Council in 2022. She has called Orangeville home since 2011.
As published by Orangeville.
How they voted, where it was recorded (2)
Council Meeting April 14, 2025
For · 4–2 · CarriedThat staff be directed to install a Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) on Glengarry Road at the side entrance to the Spencer Avenue School as described in this report;
Council Meeting October 21, 2024
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat the variance approval be conditional upon the applicant obtaining a sign permit; and That the variance approval be conditional upon the applicant adhering to guidelines and criteria for Sponsorship and Advertising…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (17)
Council MeetingMay 11, 2026
Special Council MeetingApril 27, 2026
Public MeetingApril 27, 2026
Council MeetingApril 13, 2026
Council MeetingMarch 23, 2026
Council MeetingMarch 9, 2026
Public MeetingFebruary 23, 2026
Council MeetingFebruary 9, 2026
Public MeetingDecember 16, 2024
Council MeetingDecember 16, 2024
Special Council Meeting - Operating BudgetDecember 10, 2024
Special Council Meeting - Capital BudgetDecember 9, 2024
Council MeetingDecember 2, 2024
Public MeetingNovember 25, 2024
Council MeetingNovember 18, 2024
Council MeetingNovember 4, 2024
Public MeetingOctober 28, 2024
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 63)
That Council waive the requirements of the procedure bylaw to extend the delegate time.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That report CPS-2026-034, Delegation of Authority Bylaw Review be received; and That Council approve the Acquisition and Disposition of Land Policy attached to this report; and That Council consider approval of the required documents to implement this update as included in the bylaw portion of the meeting.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That report INS-2026-044, Neighbourhood Safety Improvements, Wellington Street, be received; and That the recommended traffic and road safety improvements including the installation of stop signs on Wellington Street at the intersection of Sarah Street be installed in accordance with the Ontario Traffic Manual; and That a “ladder” crosswalk with the appropriate pavement markings be installed acros
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
That the confirming by-law listed below be read three times and finally passed.
Public Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That Member Smith, Member Elchyshyn and Member Grant participate in the application review process for the Sustainable Orangeville Grant Program; and That a virtual Sustainable Orangeville Committee Meeting be scheduled on July 16, 2026 at 6 p.m. for the purposes of considering applicants for the grant program.
Sustainable Orangeville, June 4, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the allocation to Optimist Club of Orangeville from the 2026 Community Grant budgeted funds as recommended by Headwaters Communities in Action (HCIA), from the one-time community grants budget.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That all by-laws for the current Council Meeting listed under item 17. By-laws, be read three times and finally passed subject to s. 284.11 of the Municipal Act.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
Ontario’s Farmers play a vital role in sustaining food security, strengthening the economy, supporting rural communities and stewarding the land that feeds Ontarians; and Whereas we must recognize that both food security – the ability of individuals to access adequate nourishment – and food sovereignty – the capacity of a country to meet its own food needs – are critical components of national sec
Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That report CMS-2026-002, Camp Molly 2026, be received; and That Council support Orangeville Fire Services hosting a Camp Molly in 2026; and That staff be authorized to pursue partnerships, sponsorships and applicable grants to offset program costs.
Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Ontario’s Farmers play a vital role in sustaining food security, strengthening the economy, supporting rural communities and stewarding the land that feeds Ontarians; and Whereas we must recognize that both food security – the ability of individuals to access adequate nourishment – and food sovereignty – the capacity of a country to meet its own food needs – are critical components of nati
Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That report CMS-2025-020, Community Recognition Awards program, be received; and That the award program criteria attached as Schedule ‘A’ be approved; and That an annual awards celebration event be planned and hosted during National Volunteer Week (April).
Council Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
Ontario's Conservation Authorities play a critical role in watershed management, environmental protection, flood mitigation, and public safety across the province; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has introduced Bill 68, which contains significant and far-reaching amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act that would alter governance structures, decision-making authorities, and municipal pa
Council Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-laws for the current Council Meeting be read three times and finally passed: 2026 Borrowing Bylaw 2026 Consolidated User Fees and Charges Bylaw A bylaw to amend Schedule A of By-law 2024-075 - Water and Wastewater Fees and Charges Committee of Adjustment Procedure Bylaw 2025-12-08 Confirming Bylaw
Council Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
Whereas Ontario's Conservation Authorities play a critical role in watershed management, environmental protection, flood mitigation, and public safety across the province; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has introduced Bill 68, which contains significant and far-reaching amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act that would alter governance structures, decision-making authorities, and muni
Council Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-laws for the current Council Meeting be read three times and finally passed: 1. 2026 Borrowing Bylaw 2. 2026 Consolidated User Fees and Charges Bylaw 3. A bylaw to amend Schedule A of By-law 2024-075 - Water and Wastewater Fees and Charges 4. Committee of Adjustment Procedure Bylaw 5. 2025-12-08 Confirming Bylaw
Council Meeting, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That report CPS-2025-096, regarding the 2026 Municipal Budget, be received.
Special Council Meeting, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That report CMS-2025-003 - Orangeville Fire Station – Final Estimate and Award Construction Contract, be received; and That Council amend the 2025-2034 capital program to add $745,662 to the expenditure budget for the fire station to be funded/financed through property tax-supported debt as outlined in this report to approve the project moving forward to award construction.
Council Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That Council receive the Affordable Housing Task Force Final Report; and That Council direct staff to evaluate the nine recommendations and report back to Council with findings and next steps.
Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That all Consent Agenda items for the current Council Meeting listed under 13.1 Staff Reports, 13.2 Correspondence, and 13.3 Committee/Board Minutes, be received or approved as presented with the exception of the items removed for individual consideration. Items removed: 13.1.3, 13.1.5, 13.1.6 and 13.3.2.
Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive the 2025-10-02 Sustainable Orangeville meeting minutes for information; and That Council endorse the following resolution: Re: Item 6.2 - Tree Planting Event - October 18, 2025 That Sustainable Orangeville donate up to $3,500 from their budget to the Credit Valley Conservation Authority; and That the donation be used exclusively for programming delivered within the Town of Ora
Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Carried
That report CPS-2025-080, 2026-2030 Council Compensation, be received; and That Council approve the Council Compensation By-law calculated at the 60 th percentile of the sub-set of comparator municipalities; and That Council direct staff to bring forward a draft Council Education, Training, Benefits and Expenses Policy for consideration at a future meeting.
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That the Council of the Town of Orangeville supports the Township of Amaranth resolution regarding the aerial spraying of glyphosate.
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That all by-laws for the current Council Meeting listed under item 17. By-laws, be read three times and finally passed.
Council Meeting, October 14, 2025 · Carried
That the formal resignation from Arden Waugh as the Sustainable Orangeville representative on the Official Plan Review Steering Committee, be received; and That Matthew Smith be appointed as the Sustainable Orangeville representative on the Official Plan Review Steering Committee.
Sustainable Orangeville, September 4, 2025 · Carried
That the proposed 2026 Sustainable Orangeville Committee meeting schedule, be approved.
Sustainable Orangeville, September 4, 2025 · Carried
That report CPS-2025-061 2026 Budget Review Process be received ; and That Council agree to reduce the time frame to amend the proposed 2026 budget from 30 days to ten (10) days as per subsection 7( 4 ) of O. Reg 530/22” ; and That Council request that the Mayor consider issu ing a Mayoral decision to reduce the timeframe to veto a budget amendment to the proposed budget, if required, from ten (10
Council Meeting, August 11, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS invasive plant species, particularly Phragmites australis , increasingly threaten municipal stormwater infrastructure, wetlands, and ecological integrity by obstructing drainage, reducing pond capacities, and exacerbating flood risks; and WHEREAS the Ontario Phragmites Cost-Benefit Analysis (Green Shovels Collaborative, 2021) identified annual stormwater management costs exceeding $2 milli
Council Meeting, August 11, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
WHEREAS invasive plant species, particularly Phragmites australis, increasingly threaten municipal stormwater infrastructure, wetlands, and ecological integrity by obstructing drainage, reducing pond capacities, and exacerbating flood risks; and WHEREAS the Ontario Phragmites Cost-Benefit Analysis (Green Shovels Collaborative, 2021) identified annual stormwater management costs exceeding $2 millio
Council Meeting, August 11, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
That all by-laws for the current Council Meeting listed under item 18 with the exception of 18.5, A by-law to provide for the levy and collection of special charge upon ratable property in the Orangeville Business Improvement Area, be read three times and finally passed. 18.1 A by-law to appoint Sarah Elliott as Deputy Clerk for the Town of Orangeville 1. Deputy Clerk Appointment By-law.pdf 18.2 A
Council Meeting, July 14, 2025 · Carried
That report CPS-2025-030 regarding the 2024 Fourth Quarter Operating Fund Variance be received ; and That staff allocate 2024 operating budget surpluses and fund deficits in accordance with the Corporate Operating Budget Surplus Allocation and Deficit Funding policy.
Council Meeting, June 9, 2025 · Carried
That all Consent Agenda items for the current Council Meeting listed under 13.1 Staff Reports, 13.2 Correspondence, and 13.3 Committee/Board Minutes, be received or approved as presented with the exception of the items removed for individual consideration. Items removed 13.1.2 and 13.3.5
Council Meeting, May 26, 2025 · Carried
That Report INS-2005-001, Orangeville Transit Route Changes, be received; That staff proceed with implementing a two route transit system; and That staff conduct a review of comments received from Council and report back on the following: alternative bus stops that include seniors centers and medical centers, the necessity for bus routes to include Hurontario Street due to the lack of addition
Council Meeting, April 14, 2025 · Carried
That report INS-2025-017, Traffic Bylaw Update – No Parking on Glengarry Road, Installation of PXO for School Crossing, be received.
Council Meeting, April 14, 2025 · Carried
That staff be directed to install a Pedestrian Crossover (PXO) on Glengarry Road at the side entrance to the Spencer Avenue School as described in this report; and That Council approve an advancement of the 2026 expenditure budget for project B1533.0000 to 2025 in the amount of $40,000, funded $30,000 from Roads & Related Development Charge Reserve Fund and $10,000 from General Capital Reserve. Ye
Council Meeting, April 14, 2025 · Carried
through Sustainable Orangeville, the Town has been designated as the 37th Bee City by Bee City Canada since January 2020, demonstrating its commitment to fostering pollinator health and habitat; and Whereas pollinators play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, supporting local agriculture, and enhancing biodiversity; and Whereas the conservation, support, and creation of pollinator ha
Council Meeting, March 24, 2025 · Carried
That all by-laws for the current Council Meeting listed under item 17. By-laws, be read three times and finally passed.
Council Meeting, March 24, 2025 · Carried
That all by-laws for the current Council Meeting listed under item 17. By-laws, be read three times and finally passed.
Council Meeting, January 27, 2025 · Carried
That all Consent Agenda items for the current Council Meeting listed under 13.1 Staff Reports, 13.2 Correspondence, and 13.3 Committee/Board Minutes, be received or approved as presented with the exception of the items removed for individual consideration. Items Removed: 13.1.3, 13.1.4, 13.1.5, 13.1.8, and 13.1.10.
Council Meeting, October 21, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
That the twelve submissions recommended by Sustainable Orangeville for the Best Garden Contest, be approved.
Council Meeting, September 23, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
That report CPS- 2024-046 , Response to Council Direction Regarding Kite Fighting , be received; and That staff be directed to proceed with Option 2 to prepare a by-law that prohibits kite fighting on private and public property as outlined in report CPS-2024-046.
Council Meeting, August 12, 2024 · Carried Unanimously
In the record
88meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
3conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
2,968votes in 2022Local Councillor
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- 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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