Hannah MacAusland
Councillor · seen 2025-01-27 to 2026-09-21 · served 2022–2026
200substantive motions movedof 58 meetings the minutes record them at
31procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
159substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 58 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
In their own words, via the Town
Hannah Macausland is honoured by this opportunity to serve Brighton at this time. She looks forward to working closely with residents, her other council members, local businesses, and community leaders. As a life long resident of Brighton Hannah MacAusland has a deep appreciation for the community and a strong passion for its continued growth and success. I have seen the progress we’ve made, and I am committed to ensuring that our municipality continues to thrive in a positive and sustainable way. She believes that an engaged and informed community is the foundation of a good governance, and she welcomes the opportunity to hear from residents about issues that matter most.
As published by Brighton.
This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)
Council MeetingDecember 15, 2025
Council PLANNING MeetingNovember 26, 2025
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 200)
That Council receive citizens comments submitted at the September 21, 2026 Council meeting.
Council Meeting, September 21, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence from the Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) dated August 31, 2026, regarding participation in the Municipality's branding initiative through the purchase and installation of three new entry signs, be received.
Council Meeting, September 21, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence from Phyllis Lanham regarding internet-only voting for the 2026 Municipal Election be received.
Council Meeting, September 21, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the September 8, 2026 Council agenda as presented.
Council/Planning Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives Staff Report Number PD2026-123, regarding an updated Parking By-law; and That Council approve the updated Parking By-law as found in the By-laws section of this agenda; and in so doing repeal By-law No. 126-2016 and By-law Nos. 062-2018, 092-2018, 109-2018, 125-2019, 126-2019, 085-2020, 097-2020 and 101-2021 upon the coming into force of the updated Parking By-law; and That C
Council/Planning Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the report regarding the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan; and That Council adopt the Municipality of Brighton Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, dated August 24, 2026, as the Municipality’s guiding framework for sustainability planning and implementation, together with corrective minor revisions that may be updated by staff to reflect updated accuracies; and Th
Council/Planning Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the Building Department - Permit Summary 2026 Annual Report and August 2026 Building Permit Records as information.
Council/Planning Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to regulate parking, standing and stopping of vehicles on highways, municipal property and, where expressly provided, on private property.
Council/Planning Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive correspondence from Jackie Steele c/o Willow Point Property Owners Ltd. as information.
Council/Planning Meeting, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the August 28, 2026 Special Council meeting agenda be approved as presented.
Special Council Meeting, August 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the August 20, 2026 Council agenda as amended.
Council and Planning Meeting, August 20, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive this report for information; and That Council approve an amendment to Procedural By-law No. 051-2024 to add a new section entitled Religious Observances as follows: Religious Observances No prayer, religious invocation, religious reading, or other religious observance shall be included as part of the proceedings of any Council, Committee of the Whole, Advisory Committee, Local
Council and Planning Meeting, August 20, 2026 · Carried
That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and the Clerk to execute an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Peak Construction Group Ltd. for Tender PW 2026-07 – Dundas Street Water Booster Station. For Against Abstained COI Absent Mayor Brian Ostrander x Deputy Mayor Ron Ande
Council and Planning Meeting, August 20, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the presentation from Jon Jeronimus, RAW Design Inc., Multi-Use Recreation Feasibility Study.
Council and Planning Meeting, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the staff report on the Feasibility Study for an Indoor Multi-Use Recreation Facility, and That Council direct staff to develop next-steps with consideration given to design concepts, technical reviews, costing for future budgets, grant funding investigation, and the preparation of site works in King Edward Park for a potential new indoor recreation facility. And further that
Council and Planning Meeting, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That the report dated July 27, 2026 regarding Financial System Replacement Project be received as information; and That Council approve proceeding with the replacement of the Municipality's Great Plains financial system; and That Council approve the Municipality's participation in a joint procurement for the replacement financial system, in partnership with Northumberland County and its member mun
Council and Planning Meeting, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the updated Committees of Council Administration Policy; as amended. That Council approve of the recommended amendments to Schedule A of the Simplified Procedure By-law and consider a by-law under the by-laws section of this agenda to adopt the amended Schedule A and repeal the previous by-law; and That Council approve the updated Terms of Reference for the following Committee
Council and Planning Meeting, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That the following Statutory Committees, Boards and External Agencies board meeting minutes be received as presented: Downtown Business Improvement Area Association (DBIA) meeting minutes May 14, 2026 Northumberland OPP Detachment Board Meeting minutes May 15, 2026 Brighton Public Library Board meeting minutes May 27, 2026 Lakelands Public Health Board Meeting summary June 17, 2026 Lower
Council and Planning Meeting, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Whitby regarding Ontario Land Tribunal and enhancing deference to municipal planning decisions.
Council and Planning Meeting, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive and support a tick specific eradication measure that does not affect other insects.
Council and Planning Meeting, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That Council hereby receives the following correspondence for information and endorses the resolutions contained therein: (a) Municipality of Wawa regarding Ministry of Health action to reduce emergency room wait times and support for Finlay's Law; (b) Township of Assiginack regarding Public Health Spending in Rural Areas; (c) Prince Edward County regarding reinstating requirements for compliance
Council and Planning Meeting, July 27, 2026 · Carried
That the Community Events and Civic Awards Steering Committee approve the Minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting as presented or amended.
Community Events Steering Committee, July 14, 2026 · Carried
That Council adopt the following Council meeting minutes as presented; Special Council Meeting May 27, 2026 Regular Council Meeting June 1, 2026 Council Planning Meeting June 15, 2026
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council direct staff to continue to monitor how the requirements of a rigorous and transparent assessment of need and alternatives are addressed as the process advances; and 2. That Council direct staff to continue to encourage strong engagement and promote awareness of participation opportunities for Brighton residents; and 3. That Council direct staff to: Continue to assert Brighton's
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the Lakelands Public Health Board Meeting Summary, May 20, 2026 as presented.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That Council support request from Lower Trent Conservation Authority, Chair of the Lower Trent Source Protection Authority regarding Limited Liability for Road Salt Application.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton receive the correspondence from the Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund celebrating 25 years and recognizing the awarding of a record number of grants to Brighton community groups; And that Council extends its appreciation for the Fund’s ongoing contributions to the community.
Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That the Community Events and Civic Awards Steering Committee receive the correspondence for information and that Morgan include on the master Musician List for future reference.
Community Events Steering Committee, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve Consent application B04-2026 for the creation of a new residential lot on lands municipally known as 204 Ontario Street, subject to the Conditions provided in this report.
Council PLANNING Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council accept and approve funding for the four Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Applications submitted during the 2026 intake period for properties located at 19 Main Street, 72 Main Street, 17-19 Prince Edward Street, and 21 Prince Edward Street for an estimated total amount of $25,600.
Council PLANNING Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council receives this Staff Report for purposes of information as an update to Council regarding a summary of recent Site Plan approvals in the Municipality.
Council PLANNING Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive the staff report for purposes of information.
Council PLANNING Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council accept the staff report darted June 15, 2026 pertaining to the Municipality entering into a Pre-Servicing Agreement with 8597685 Canada Inc. (Applewood Meadows Subdivision); and That Council endorse authorize and accept the pre-servicing agreement and direct staff to provide a copy of the agreement for the Applicant’s signature; and That staff be authorized to make necessary design re
Council PLANNING Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council enacts a By-law the By-law as shown in the By-laws section of this agenda to exempt from Part Lot Control certain lands, specifically described as Block 19, Plan 39M-961, as submitted by 8597685 Canada Inc.; That Council instruct the Municipal Solicitor to register the Part-lot Control By-law as enacted, together with any revisions legally necessary for accuracy and registration, and
Council PLANNING Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton and Donalea Farms Inc. c/o Kelly R Sharpe (Leasee) regarding the use of municipally owned lands for purposes of normal farming practices on the property located in Lots 31 and
Council PLANNING Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law under the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended, designating certain lands situated in the Municipality of Brighton, specifically described as Block 36, Plan 39M-959, exempt from Part Lot Control.
Council PLANNING Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law under the provisions of Section 50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended, designating certain lands situated in the Municipality of Brighton, specifically described as Parts 9,10,11 of Registered Plan 39R14669, and Parts 12,13, and 14 of Registered Plan 39R14669,
Council PLANNING Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council gives a by-law its first, second and third reading and finally passed on this date; being a by-law to confirm the proceeds of the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton Planning meeting held on June 15, 2026.
Council PLANNING Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Council adopt the May 19, 2026 Council meeting minutes as presented.
Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
That Council gives a bylaw its first, second and third reading and finally passes on this date: Being a By-law to authorize the execution of an Occupancy and Use Agreement between Hydro One Networks Inc. and the Corporation of the Municipality of Brighton for the installation of banners on utility poles.
Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
In the record
56meetings 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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