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MattersCommunityPOL-0184-ADMINFirst seen Aug 26, 2025Last discussed Sep 2, 2025

Heart of the City policy

Approved

The policy creates a process to recognize people or military units for outstanding contributions to the community. Recipients may receive civic recognition and be eligible to vote in municipal elections; the policy may also bring costs not included in the current financial plan.

Where it stands: Policy approved Sep 2, 2025.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. September 2, 2025· Council

    Heart of the City recognition policy adopted

    Adopted 6–0

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  2. August 26, 2025· Advisory Committee

    Committee recommends civic honour policy as presented

    Committee considered amendments to the Heart of the City Policy and ultimately recommended adoption as presented.

    Decision: Approved recommending adoption of the Heart of the City Policy as presented.

    Adopted 7–1· Against: Frazer Johnson

    Decision: Rejected recommending adoption with an amendment to revoke recipients' special electoral status.

    Defeated 1–7· Against: Mark Morley, Colby Harder, Keith Yacucha, Jacqui Whiteway, Chris Foxall, Robin Plomp, Nicolas Lehman

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