Oakville Town Council appoints Jamie Bay as new Ward 5 councillor

Oakville Town Council appointed Jamie Bay as the Ward 5 town councillor on Tuesday following the death of Coun. Marc Grant in July.

As Grant died over 90 days before this year’s municipal election, the Municipal Act, 2001 requires his seat to be filled.

“On behalf of town council, I congratulate Jamie Bay on his appointment as the Ward 5 town councillor for the remainder of this term of council,” said Mayor Rob Burton.

“We continue to mourn the passing of our colleague Coun. Marc Grant and this appointment both honours his memory and ensures Ward 5 representation is maintained.”

While the appointment was originally set for the Sept. 28 council meeting, Jeff Knoll, Ward 5 town and regional councillor, brought an alternate motion to identify and appoint Bay on Tuesday to ensure continuity of Ward 5 governance.

“Jamie has called Ward 5 home for nearly 20 years and has deep roots in our community. He is a pastor, an active community volunteer, a husband and a father,” Knoll said in a social media post.

Bay will be serving as town councillor for Ward 5 for the balance of the 2022-26 term of council.

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