Olena Hankivsky
Mayor · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-09-15 · served 2022–2026
67substantive motions movedof 200 meetings the minutes record them at
9procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
41substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
10meetings recorded absentof 200 they were on the record for
9–1recorded 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 Port Hope’s own minutes.
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How they voted, where it was recorded (10)
Committee of the Whole July 7, 2026
For · 4–3 · CarriedWhereas a tree is a living being whose physical integrity and vital needs, both above and below ground, it must be respected and protected within the municipal ecosystem, and Whereas the urban canopy and forest…
Special Council June 2, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report LLS-21-26 regarding Ward Boundary and Council Composition Review Final Report be received for information. For (6): Mayor Hankivsky, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Holloway Wadhwani, Councillor Mink, Deputy…
Special Council February 24, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Council approve Option 3 as noted in Report WE-02-26 and authorize funding in the amount of $50,000 per year for two years (2026 and 2027), totaling $100,000, to be funded from the Community Benefit Reserve Fund…
Council Meeting February 17, 2026
For · 5–2 · CarriedThat Council direct staff to continue advancing the Ward Boundary Review in accordance with Council's existing direction and Option 2 as noted in Report LLS-02-26;
Special Council January 13, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat Council endorse the Mayor’s intention to bring forward a proposed 2.7% increase for the 2026 Strong Mayor's Budget; and That Council further endorse the Mayor's intention to use any available Community Benefit…
Council Meeting March 18, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedWHEREAS the Council recognizes that the rural area has specific and unique issues and challenges which require thoughtful review and consideration;
Council Meeting November 26, 2024
For · 3–2 · CarriedThat By-law 75-2024 being a By-law to adopt the 2025 Municipal Budget be read and passed and that the Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Special Council November 19, 2024
Against · 2–5 · DefeatedThat the $67100 allotted to community grants and $125,000 allotted to foundational funding agreements in the proposed 2025 budget be removed.
Special Council November 19, 2024
For · 5–2 · CarriedThat a By-law be prepared for presentation to Council to approve the 2025 Municipal budget as amended. For (5): Mayor Hankivsky, Councillor Andrews, Councillor Attridge, Deputy Mayor Holloway Wadhwani, and Councillor…
Council Meeting March 21, 2023
For · 7–0 · CarriedWHEREAS opportunities for youth to engage civically with local government helps them develop the knowledge and skills to make a difference in their communities;
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (10)
Council MeetingMay 19, 2026
Council MeetingOctober 21, 2025
Special CouncilSeptember 23, 2025
Council MeetingAugust 19, 2025
Council MeetingApril 15, 2025
Council MeetingFebruary 18, 2025
Special CouncilOctober 8, 2024
Council MeetingMarch 7, 2023
Public MeetingMarch 7, 2023
Committee of the WholeMarch 7, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 67)
Whereas a tree is a living being whose physical integrity and vital needs, both above and below ground, it must be respected and protected within the municipal ecosystem; and Whereas the urban canopy and forest constitute an essential green infrastructure for adapting to climate change, reducing urban heat islands, managing stormwater runoff, and preserving biodiversity; and Now therefore be it re
Council Meeting, July 21, 2026 · Carried
Whereas a tree is a living being whose physical integrity and vital needs, both above and below ground, it must be respected and protected within the municipal ecosystem, and Whereas the urban canopy and forest constitute an essential green infrastructure for adapting to climate change, reducing urban heat islands, managing stormwater runoff, and preserving biodiversity. and Now therefore be it fu
Committee of the Whole, July 7, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorize staff to review the Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) and, if deemed appropriate and beneficial to the Municipality, submit an application to the Program, including a commitment to implement a 30-50% reduction in residential development charges for a period of three years, in accordance with Program requirements.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2026 · Carried
the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has a practice of considering host municipalities as equivalent to citizens and not as a critically vital partner jurisdiction in its Impact Assessment decision-making process and; Whereas the Municipality of Port Hope's readiness planning activities, and service delivery systems are essential to the establishment of a major nuclear plant project and;
Special Council, May 5, 2026 · Carried
the public, businesses, and governments have little understanding that the proposed nuclear plant project is situated in Port Hope and; Whereas the resulting confusion inhibits communications with citizens and potential business partners; Now therefore, the Municipality of Port Hope requests that the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) rename the project to
Special Council, May 5, 2026 · Carried
Whereas nuclear sites and the broader industry have a profound impact on the community, local economy and the municipality Whereas nuclear sites are a significant factor within the local property tax base, however, historic trends reveal a pattern of relative decline in the property tax contribution as evidenced by other Ontario nuclear host communities; Now therefore the Municipality of Port Hope
Special Council, May 5, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has a practice of considering host municipalities as equivalent to citizens and not as a critically vital partner jurisdiction in its Impact Assessment decision-making process and; Whereas the Municipality of Port Hope's readiness planning activities, and service delivery systems are essential to the establishment of a major nuclear plant proje
Special Council, May 5, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the public, businesses, and governments have little understanding that the proposed nuclear plant project is situated in Port Hope and; Whereas the resulting confusion inhibits communications with citizens and potential business partners; Now therefore, the Municipality of Port Hope requests that the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) rename the pr
Special Council, May 5, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS municipal councils, as part of their policy making function, pass various motions, resolutions, and directions to staff throughout the term of council; and WHEREAS ensuring transparency, accountability, and timely implementation of council’s decisions is a primary responsibility of the Municipality; and WHEREAS regular updates on the status of passed motions allow Council to track progress
Committee of the Whole, February 3, 2026 · Carried
That Council endorse the Mayor's intention to include $9,500 in the operating budget related to support for Community Care Northumberland.
Special Council, January 13, 2026 · Carried
That Council endorse the Mayor’s intention to bring forward a proposed 2.7% increase for the 2026 Strong Mayor's Budget; and That Council further endorse the Mayor's intention to use any available Community Benefit Reserve Funds to offset costs associated with the remaining approved capital and operating projects, as identified through the 2026 budget process and subject to staff's review. Mayor H
Special Council, January 13, 2026 · 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 Special Council of the Municipality of Port Hope at its Special Council meeting held on January 13, 2026 and the same be considered read and passed and that the Deputy Mayor and Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed.
Special Council, January 13, 2026 · Carried
That consideration of the Notice of Motion regarding Allowing Supporting Documents with Notice of Motions be
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Deferred
That consideration of the Donation of Gandhi Statute to the Municipality be
Committee of the Whole, December 2, 2025 · Deferred
democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and Whereas we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and Whereas Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environmen
Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried
Whereas democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and Whereas we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and Whereas Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work en
Council Meeting, November 18, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; and WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; and WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work en
Committee of the Whole, November 4, 2025 · Carried
That the delegation from Greg Burns, Garden Hill Neighbourhood Group, be
Council Meeting, September 16, 2025 · Referred
WHEREAS the Council recognizes that the rural area has specific and unique issues and challenges which require thoughtful review and consideration; AND WHEREAS the Council acknowledges the potential for positive future opportunities around Wesleyville and the Canton Hub, particularly in light of the newly created childcare centre, County-led Broadband project and other opportunities for growth and
Council Meeting, March 18, 2025 · Withdrawn
WHEREAS the Council recognizes that the rural area has specific and unique issues and challenges which require thoughtful review and consideration; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council refers the delegation from the Rural Focus Group to staff for further review and discussion; and THAT Council directs staff to hire a third party to prepare a report to be presented at a future Council meet
Council Meeting, March 18, 2025 · Carried
the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope considered the Correspondence dated January 22, 2025 regarding the Municipal Restructuring Study Report 2024-167 from the County of Northumberland; and Whereas Council acknowledges that opportunities for cost savings and service efficiencies exist between upper and lower tier municipalities in Northumberland, which require further review and considerati
Committee of the Whole, February 4, 2025 · Carried
Whereas the Council of the Municipality of Port Hope considered the Correspondence dated January 22, 2025 regarding the Municipal Restructuring Study Report 2024-167 from the County of Northumberland; and Whereas Council acknowledges that opportunities for cost savings and service efficiencies exist between upper and lower tier municipalities in Northumberland, which require further review and con
Committee of the Whole, February 4, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has identified their Wesleyville site in the Municipality of Port Hope as an ideal location for future energy generation projects as outlined in the letter from the Minister of Energy and Electrification, dated November 29, 2024 (Agenda Item 3.2); and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario and the Municipality of Port Hope recognize the importance of meaningful community e
Committee of the Whole, December 3, 2024 · Carried
That Section 10 of By-law 60-2023 regarding Duties of the Deputy Mayor be further amended by adding the following and renumbering the subsections accordingly: The Deputy Mayor shall attend a minimum of two public events or meetings per month on behalf of the Mayor, as part of their official duties, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Mayor.
Committee of the Whole, December 3, 2024 · Carried
That the presentation by Bob Wallace, Chairperson, Port Hope Public Library Board regarding Revised 2025 Budget be
Committee of the Whole, November 12, 2024 · Referred
That the presentation by Margaret Scott, CEO / Chief Librarian regarding Port Hope Public Library Board Budget be r eceived for information; and That the increase to the Port Hope Public Library budget be capped at 5%.
Committee of the Whole, October 22, 2024 · Withdrawn
That the presentation by Margaret Scott, CEO / Chief Librarian regarding Port Hope Public Library Board Budget be r eceived for information; and That the Port Hope Public Library budget be provided with a cap of 5%, 7%, and 9% and that the comparison between those budget numbers be provided for Council consideration.
Committee of the Whole, October 22, 2024 · Carried
That Council support the Cleanup Criterion Change for Arsenic from 18 ppm to 50 ppm in the waste nuclear substance license issued to the Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; and That staff be directed to send a letter to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission notifying them of the support.
Special Council, October 2, 2024 · Carried
That Council receive Presentation 5.1 regarding Alderville First Nations efforts to attain Legal Personhood for Rice Lake and the Ganaraska River and; That Council endorse the efforts to date and further encourage Alderville First Nations to communicate any opportunities for concrete collaboration on their initiative.
Council Meeting, September 3, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS Council received the presentation from Nicole Wood, Executive Director, Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland, Port Hope Chief of Police Tim Farquharson and Jennifer McGill, Chair, Fundraising Committee regarding Port Hope Youth Wellness Hub for information on March 26, 2024; and WHEREAS Youth Wellness Hubs deliver services for mental health, substance use, primary health care, and
Committee of the Whole, April 2, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS Council considered Report PS-06-24 regarding the Heritage Demolition Permit Application - 121 Cavan Street (Block 2); and WHEREAS the issuance of the heritage demolition permit for this property aligns with the recommendations of a structural assessment report provided by the Owner and peer reviewed by the Municipality through D.M. Wills & Associates; and WHEREAS elements of the subject pr
Special Council, March 19, 2024 · Carried
That Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Cobourg dated February 2, 2024 regarding community integration opportunities with respect to 310 Division Street; and That Council endorse the resolution by the Town of Cobourg requesting the County of Northumberland and Transition House establish an agreement with the Town of Cobourg to address the management of 310 Division Street in Cobou
Committee of the Whole, February 20, 2024 · Carried
That Report CS-03-24 be received; and That Council direct Staff to proceed with Option # 1A (Appointment from 2022 Municipal Election Candidates) in order to fill the Vacancy for Office of Councillor, Ward 2; That Council direct staff to approach the third place finisher in the 2022 Ward 2 Municipal Election to determine interest and qualifications before March 5 2023.
Committee of the Whole, February 20, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS County of Northumberland Council, at its meeting on January 24, 2024, considered Report 2024-11, “Port Hope Walk-in Medical Clinic Proposal”; and WHEREAS County of Northumberland Council authorized County staff to investigate the feasibility to pilot a community partnership of up to one year to re-open the Port Hope Walk-in Medical Clinic and execute applicable agreements provided sufficie
Committee of the Whole, February 20, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 76/2023, being a By-law to adopt the 2024 Municipal Budget, be amended to pause hiring of new positions to later in 2024 (specifically no earlier than Q3) and defer the Official Plan until 2025 as the Municipality is not able to proceed until the County Official Plan is completed.
Council Meeting, December 5, 2023 · Carried
That a resolution be presented to Council to adopt this Post-Retirement and Amortization report in accordance with Ontario Regulation 284/09.
Special Finance Committee, November 28, 2023 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT By-law 64/2023 being a By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Special Council Meeting held on November 15, 2023 be read a first, second and third time, passed and that the said By-law be signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed with the seal of the Corporation, and engrossed in the By-law Book.
Special Council, November 15, 2023 · Carried
That staff be directed to post the Draft Fees and Charges schedule on the My Port Hope community engagement website, under the 2024 Budget page, for public awareness and to collect comments from the community; and That following community engagement, a By-law be presented to Council to approve the Prescribed Fees for Services schedules effective January 1, 2024, and repeal By-law 80/2022.
Committee of the Whole, November 7, 2023 · Carried
That Report PRC-13-23 be
Committee of the Whole, November 7, 2023 · Deferred
That a by-law be presented to Council to amend By-law 09/2023 Section 7 to delete reference to the pre-budget approval for the purchase of two tandem axle snowplow trucks; That a resolution be presented to Council to Award contract 68-ENG-2023 for the purchase of a single axle snowplow in the amount of $430,792 (incl net HST) and contract 70-ENG-2023 for the purchase of a tandem axle snowplow in t
Committee of the Whole, November 7, 2023 · Carried
In the record
190meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
2conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
2,093votes in 2022Mayor
Council Meeting November 18, 2025
to Item 10.1: Report PS-14-25 re: Noise By-law, as their home is adjacent to locations that have been subject to noise complaints in the past, and therefore they will not be participating in…
Committee of the Whole July 4, 2023
regarding Item 9.1.2, and did not participate in the discussion or vote on the matter
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- 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.
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