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Portrait of Beth Prost

Beth Prost

Deputy Mayor · seen 2020-02-05 to 2026-09-02 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

108substantive motions movedof 142 meetings the minutes record them at
90procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
95substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
14meetings recorded absentof 142 they were on the record for
25–13recorded 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 Midland’s own minutes.

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Midland does not publish a description of this member on its council pages, or this record has not found one.

How they voted, where it was recorded (38)

Regular Council June 3, 2026
That Staff Report CSR-2026-072, Pilot to Promote the Advertising Opportunities at Outdoor Recreation Amenities, dated June 3, 2026, be received; and 1.
For · 8–1 · Carried
Regular Council May 20, 2026
That Staff Report CSR-2026-059,Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Recommendation Report File Nos.: OPA-03-24 & ZBA-03-24Address: 983 Yonge Street,dated May 20, 2026, be received;
For · 7–2 · Carried
Regular Council March 18, 2026
That Staff Report CSR-2026-034, Comprehensive Review of the Town’s Procedure By-law, dated March 18, 2026, be received; and That Council retain the Open Forum section within the Procedure By law;
For · 6–2 · Carried
Regular Council March 18, 2026
That Staff Report CSR-2026-31, Midland On Demand Microtransit dated March 18, 2026, be received; and That Council approve the implementation of the Hybrid Mixed Microtransit Solution as described in this Report as…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council February 25, 2026
That Council suspend the rules of procedure to allow for a Motion to Reconsider Committee of the Whole Motion 2025-10 passed at the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 26, 2025 with respect to Staff Report…
Against · 3–6 · Defeated
Regular Council February 4, 2026
That Staff Report CSR-2026-005, Celebrate Water! 2026, dated February 4, 2026, be received; and That $10,000 be given to the Canadian Museum of Water for a Temporary Public Art Installation;
For · 8–1 · Carried
Regular Council February 4, 2026
That Staff Report CSR-2026-011, Hugel Avenue Parking Lane Changes dated February 4, 2026, be received; and That Council direct Staff to remove the parking lane on Hugel Avenue between Eighth Street and Woodland Drive…
For · 6–3 · Carried
Special Meeting of Council July 9, 2025
That Staff Report CSR-2025-079, Zoning By-law Amendment Recommendation Report, File No. ZBA-02-25for 1191 Harbourview Drive, dated July 9th, 2025, be received;
For · 5–4 · Carried
Regular Council May 21, 2025
That the Council of the Town of Midland consents to County of Simcoe By-law 7119-25, being a By-law to Change the Composition of Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe;
Against · 3–6 · Defeated
Regular Council February 26, 2025
That Staff Report CSR-2025-6, Council Composition for the 2026 Municipal Election, dated February 26, 2025, be received; and 1.That the Town of Midland Council composition be restructured for the 2026 Municipal Election…
Against · 2–7 · Defeated
Regular Council December 4, 2024
That Staff Report CSR-2024-111, Status and Future of Culture Alliance, dated December 4, 2024, be received; and 2.That the Town of Midland withdraw participation from the Culture Alliance and re-invest the annual…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council November 6, 2024
That Council support the Mayor’s request to add his signature to correspondence from elected Mayors across the Province, to the Premier of Ontario requesting the Provincial Government for the following: That they become…
Against · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council June 12, 2024
That Staff Report CSR-2024-61, Yonge Street Bike Facilities dated June 12, 2024, be received; and 1. That Council endorse the recommended bike facility design on Yonge Street as outlined in this Report for the purposes…
For · 9–0 · Carried Unanimously
Regular Council May 1, 2024
That Staff Report CSR-2024-41 2022 Year End Report, dated May 1, 2024, be received; and 1.That the 2022 Operating surplus for tax funded services of $236.042 be transferred to the Contingency Reserve;
For · 7–1 · Carried
Special Meeting of Council January 10, 2024
That Staff Report CSR-2024-3, Council Vacancy Policy, dated January 10, 2024, be received; and 1.That the Council Vacancy Policy attached to this Report be adopted.
For · 8–0 · Carried Unanimously
Regular Council November 8, 2023
That Council reconsider Item 17.2 Surplus Land - Committee of the Whole (COW) Resolution 2023-7: That the land at 349 Lakewood Drive, zoned Open Space, be deemed surplus to the Town's needs - as discussed at its Regular…
Against · 4–4 · Defeated
Regular Council October 18, 2023
That Staff Report CSR-2023-41, Midland Bay Landing Development Update, dated October 18, 2023, be received; and 1.That Council authorises Staff to issue a new Request for Proposals for the entire Midland Bay Landing…
For · 8–1 · Carried
Regular Council June 14, 2023
That Staff Report CSR-2023-56, Sale of 526 Bay Street, dated June 14th, 2023, be received; and 1. That Council approve the sale of 526 Bay Street; and 2.
For · 8–0 · Carried Unanimously
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session) January 11, 2023
That, as per discussions held during the Closed Session of the Special Meeting of Council with respect to the personnel matter, Mayor Gordon proceed as authorized and delegated by Council.
For · 5–4 · Carried
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session) January 11, 2023
That Administration proceed with an Organizational review to be conducted by an outside consultant; and That funds be allocated from the 2023 Budget for this work.
For · 7–2 · Carried
Regular Council December 7, 2022
That Council implement a hiring freeze for any new positions and any current positions that may become vacant until after the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for February 8, 2023.
Against · 2–7 · Defeated
Regular Council November 9, 2022
That the deputation from Amanda Fellows regarding Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act , be received;
For · 2–0 · Carried Unanimously
Special Meeting of Council Midland Bay Landing Development Corporation Shareholder - Closed Session July 4, 2022
That Council defer the decision to select a Developer for the Midland Bay Landing property, to the first Regular Meeting of Council scheduled in January of 2023.
For · 2–1 · Defeated
Special Meeting of Council Midland Bay Landing Development Corporation Shareholder - Closed Session July 4, 2022
That Council accept the presentation provided by NBLC and the verbal update from the Chair of MBLDC; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Letter of Intent with the named developer for a 120-day…
Against · 1–2 · Carried
Regular Council with Closed Session June 15, 2022
That a one-time increase in the 2022 Budget in the amount of $33,900, which represents the Town of Midland’s proportionate share (50%) of the cost of the project in accordance with the Triparty Agreement, in order…
Against · 1–2 · Carried
Regular Council with Closed Session June 15, 2022
That the Town of Midland provide free parking on all downtown lots and streets until such time as Staff come back with a Report adopted by Council, at a future meeting.
For · 2–1 · Carried
Regular Council January 19, 2022
That Council receive as information Confidential Staff Report CSR-2022-6 dated January 19, 2022 and the verbal presentation and update provided by the Executive Director of Planning, Building and By-law and the Manager…
Against · 1–2 · Carried
Regular Council December 8, 2021
That Staff Report CSR-2021-86, dated December 8, 2021, Alternative Voting Methods - 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections be received; and 1.
For · 3–0 · Carried Unanimously
Regular Council August 18, 2021
That Council approve a 4-way stop at the intersection of Bay Street and First Street and that By-law 2020-65 be amended accordingly.
For · 2–1 · Carried
Regular Council June 16, 2021
That Staff Report CSR-2021-44, Sign By-law Amendment 8772 County Road 93, dated June 16, 2021 be received; and 1. That Council decline the application to amend Section 6.1 of the Sign By-law or the replacement of a sign…
Against · 0–3 · Defeated
Regular Council June 16, 2021
That Staff Report CSR-2021-47, Surplus Land, dated June 2, 2021, be received; and 1.That the proposed Municipal Land Disposition By-law be approved and that Land Sale By-law 2008-78 be repealed.
For · 3–0 · Carried
Regular Council June 16, 2021
That Council authorize Staff to configure the Pay by Plate machines to allow for a complimentary 15 minute parking option, available once per day per plate, effective immediately upon the launch of the parking payment…
For · 3–0 · Carried
Regular Council June 16, 2021
That Council authorize Staff to configure the Pay by Plate machines to allow for a complimentary 15 minute parking option for all on street parking and 1 hour free parking for back lots available once per day per plate;
For · 3–0 · Carried
Regular Council May 19, 2021
That Staff Report CSR-2021-34, Management Non-Union COLA 2021 , dated May 19, 2021, be received; and That Administration be instructed to process a 1.75% COLA adjustment for the Management \ Non-Union employees actively…
Against · 1–2 · Defeated
Regular Council with Closed Session October 21, 2020
That Staff Report CRS-2020-33, 2020 Management \ Non-Union COLA, dated October 21, 2020, be received; and 1. That Administration be instructed to process a 1.25% COLA adjustment for the Management \ Non-Union employees…
Against · 1–2 · Carried
Regular Council October 7, 2020
That Recommendation Report Complaint against Councillor Oschefski Town of Midland dated September 24, 2020, be received; and 1.That having been found to have breached the Code of Conduct for the Town of Midland…
Against · 0–3 · Defeated
Regular Council September 2, 2020
That Staff Report CSR-2020-14, Request to Rename a Street at the Harbour, dated September 2, 2020, be received; and That the road between the Town Dock Office and the Boathouse Restaurant be named Rick Leaney Way…
For · 3–0 · Carried Unanimously
Regular Council August 12, 2020
That Report CSR 2020-7, Playground Decommissioning - Various Locations, dated August 12, 2020 be received; and 1. That Council support the decommissioning of unsafe playground equipment;
For · 3–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (14)

Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session)August 20, 2026
Regular CouncilOctober 15, 2025
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session)June 20, 2025
Regular CouncilJanuary 15, 2025
Special Meeting of CouncilJune 14, 2023
Regular CouncilMarch 22, 2023
Regular CouncilMay 4, 2022
Regular CouncilMarch 2, 2022
Regular CouncilFebruary 9, 2022
Regular CouncilNovember 18, 2020
Regular Council with Closed SessionNovember 4, 2020
Special Meeting of CouncilJuly 29, 2020
Special Meeting of CouncilApril 1, 2020
Regular Council with Closed SessionApril 1, 2020

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 108)

That the following By-laws: By-law 2026-60 Establish and appoint a Joint Compliance Audit Committee and to Repeal By-law 2022-48. By-law 2026-61 Amend By-law 2025-72, as amended, being a By-law to establish and approve the Fees and Charges of the Town of Midland. By-law 2026-62 Amend By-law 2025-72, as amended, being a By-law to establish and approve the Fees and Charges of the Town of Midland. be
Regular Council, September 2, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-44 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Special Meeting of Council held June 16, 2026, be passed and enacted.
Special Meeting of Council, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That Recommendation 4. That the Cruisin' Classics Car Show only proceed if a minimum of 40 vehicles are registered 30 days prior to the event date be removed from Staff Report CSR-2026-063.
Regular Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
That “O Canada,” the Canadian National Anthem, be included as part of the opening proceedings of all Regular Council Meetings of the Town of Midland.
Regular Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2026-37 Provide for the protection, defence and indemnification for Members of Council, employees, board members and officers of the Town of Midland against liability incurred while acting on behalf of the Municipality and to repeal By-law 2003-72. By-law 2026-38 Amend Zoning By-law 2004-90, as amended, for the lands municipally known as 16621 Highway 12. By-law
Regular Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2026-27 Regulate Swimming Pool enclosures within the Town of Midland and to repeal By-law 99-71. By-law 2026-28 Establish rates for water and sewer services related to the operation of the systems and to repeal By-law 2025-14. By-law 2026-29 Adopt the estimates of all amounts required for the current year 2026 and to establish the rates of taxation for the curren
Regular Council, May 20, 2026 · Carried
That the Town of Midland discourages the sale, purchase, distribution, and provision of single-use plastic water bottles in all Municipally owned and operated buildings and facilities.
Regular Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That the environmental impacts of single-use plastic water bottles include significant contributions to landfill waste, pollution of waterways, and harm to wildlife; and That the Town of Midland discourages the sale, purchase, distribution, and provision of single-use plastic water bottles in all Municipally owned and operated buildings and facilities.
Regular Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, September 3, 2025 · Carried
That the contents of the Regular Council Meeting Agenda for June 11, 2025, be approved.
Regular Council, June 11, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-39 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held June 11, 2025, be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, June 11, 2025 · Carried
That Council consider the implementation of a Public Comments section at the beginning of every Regular Council meeting; and That Staff be directed to prepare a Report for Council with recommendations respecting the process for implementing this proposed amendment to the Town's Procedure By-law 2022-2.
Regular Council, May 21, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-32 being a By-law to adopt the estimates of all amounts required for the current year 2025 and to establish the rates of taxation for the current year 2025 be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, May 21, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-31 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Special Meeting of Council held May 14, 2025, be passed and enacted.
Special Meeting of Council, May 14, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the confidential verbal report and update provided by the Legal & Risk Program Manager at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held April 30, 2025, with respect to the MPSB Outstanding Accounts - Johnstone & Cowling.
Regular Council, April 30, 2025 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2025-27 Establish a Municipal Alcohol Policy for Municipal property within the Town of Midland and to repeal By-Law 2008-26 and By-Law 2010-108. By-law 2025-28 Appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Property Standards Officers for the purpose of enforcing By-laws within the Town of Midland and to repeal By-laws 2023-50, 2024-29 and 2024-40. be passed and
Regular Council, April 30, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-21 being a By-law for the imposition of Development Charges and to repeal By-law 2019-80, be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, March 19, 2025 · Carried
That the contents of the Regular Council Agenda for February 26, 2025, be approved as amended:  Removal of Item 5.4.2 CSR-2025-23 Contract for Building Services Support .  Removal of Item 18.1 By-law 2025-12 A By-law to authorize the appointment of Building Officials under the Building Code Act for the Corporation of Town of Midland.
Regular Council, February 26, 2025 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2025-12 **By-law removed - see Motion to approve Agenda By-law 2025-13 Establish and Approve the Fees and Charges of the Town of Midland and to repeal By-law 2024-20, as amended. By-law 2025-14 Establish rates for water and sewer services related to the operation of the systems and to repeal By-law 2024-13. By-law 2025-15 Adopt Amendment No. 4 to the Town of Midl
Regular Council, February 26, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-10 being a By-law to authorize the signing of the Municipal Funding Agreement for the transfer of funds under Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) effective April 1, 2023 and to repeal By-law 2025-4 be passed and enacted.
Special Meeting of Council, February 19, 2025 · Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the confidential verbal report and update provided by the Chief Administrative Officer at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held December 4, 2024, with respect to the Status/Organization Updates.
Regular Council, December 4, 2024 · Carried
That a tree be planted in memory of Deputy Mayor Contin and Councillor Downer at a location within the Town of Midland, to be determined in Spring of 2025.
Regular Council, December 4, 2024 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole.
Regular Council, November 6, 2024 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2024-57 Amend Development Charges By-law 2019-80, as amended. By-law 2024-59 Provide for an interim tax levy for 2025 and to provide for penalty and interest. By-law 2024-60 Remove Part-Lot Control on Blocks 9, 11, 13, 33 and 39 within Registered Plan of Subdivision 51M-1254, Bayport Subdivision. By-law 2024-61 Establish a Municipal Addressing Manual and to Repea
Regular Council, November 6, 2024 · Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the confidential verbal report and update provided by the Chief Administrative Officer and the Manager of Procurement at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held September 4, 2024, with respect to the Little Lake Park Stage and Bandshell Construction Project Renderings.
Regular Council, September 4, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 2024-45 being a By-law to Remove Part Lot Control on Lot 34 within Registered Plan of Subdivision 1508 and to Repeal By-law 2020-73.
Regular Council, September 4, 2024 · Carried
That Eric (Howie) Major be nominated for the office of Councillor for the Town of Midland.
Special Meeting of Council, August 7, 2024 · Carried
That Eric (Howie) Major accept the nomination for the office of Councillor for the Town of Midland.
Special Meeting of Council, August 7, 2024 · Carried
That Eric (Howie) Major be confirmed as the new Councillor for the Town of Midland; and That the required Appointment By-law be brought forward.
Special Meeting of Council, August 7, 2024 · Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the confidential PowerPoint presentation, verbal report and update provided by Chief Administrative Officer and the Legal & Risk Advisor at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held June 12, 2024, with respect to the Automated Speed Enforcement/Administrative Penalties Program.
Regular Council, June 12, 2024 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2024-36 Prohibit or regulate the keeping of certain animals within the boundaries of the Town of Midland and to repeal By-law 2013-79. By-law 2024-37 Amend By-law 2024-20 being a By-law to Establish and Approve the Fees and Charges for the Town of Midland. be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, June 12, 2024 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2024-32 Adopt the estimates of all amounts required for the current year 2024 and to establish the rates of taxation for the current year 2024. By-law 2024-33 Regulate the sale and setting off of fireworks within the Town of Midland and to repeal By-law 2023-22. By-law 2024-34 Regulate parking within the Town of Midland and to repeal By-law 2021-24 and 2022-47, a
Regular Council, May 22, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 2024-35 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held May 22, 2024, be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, May 22, 2024 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Community Grant Committee meeting held May 31, 2023, be adopted as printed and circulated.
Community Grant Committee, May 15, 2024 · Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the confidential PowerPoint presentation, verbal report and update provided by the Executive Director, Community and Growth at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held May 1, 2024, with respect to the OLT Appeal for 16533 Highway 12.
Regular Council, May 1, 2024 · Carried
That, in accordance with Section 259(1) of the Municipal Act , Councillor Sheldon East be authorized to be absent from meetings of Council for a period of three (3) successive months or more unless otherwise advised by Council.
Regular Council, May 1, 2024 · Carried
That Staff be directed to implement a By-law that no person shall intentionally feed a wild animal or leave food or attractants of any type or any form out of doors in such a manner as to attract, or to be accessible by a wild animal, feral or stray domestic animal on private or public property; and That this By-law will not apply to the feeding of songbirds on a property, provided spillage of see
Regular Council, May 1, 2024 · Carried
That By-law 2024-29 being a By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing Municipal By-laws within the Town of Midland, be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, May 1, 2024 · Carried
That Council appoint Mike Osborne as the community member representing the Town of Midland to the Southern Georgian Bay O.P.P. Detachment Board for the remainder of the term of this Council; and That Mayor Bill Gordon be appointed as the Town of Midland Council appointee to the Southern Georgian Bay O.P.P. Detachment Board for the remainder of the term of this Council.
Regular Council, April 10, 2024 · Carried
That Cody Oschefski, Yvonne Tietz, and Jaz (Jasmin) Patel be subject to a full interview by Council for the Councillor position; and That Council thanks the remaining Candidates for their interest in the Council seat vacancy.
Special Meeting of Council, March 27, 2024 · Carried

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128meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
3conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
2,384votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Regular Council May 21, 2025
with respect to Agenda Item 12
Special Meeting of Council January 10, 2024
with respect to her nomination to the office of Deputy Mayor
Regular Council October 18, 2023
with respect to Item 12.2 CSR-2023-69 Parking Update and Considerations as her spouse owns a downtown business

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