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Council Votes Against Democracy May 14, 2001: The Council of the City of Kawartha Lakes voted against a motion endorsing the democratic process. The motion, presented by Councillor McGee, Ward 5: Whereas the process leading up to the creation of the City of Kawartha Lakes was conducted in the absence of a referendum to determine the wishes of the majority of the residents of Victoria County and Whereas This Council subscribes to basic principles of democracy, including freedom of expression and the rights of citizens to circulate and sign petitions Resolved that this Council endorses the efforts expressed through the petition process to determine the will of the residents of the City of Kawwartha Lakes with respect to municipal restructuring. The vote Ward 1: Lloyd Robertson : opposed Ward 2: Andy Luff: opposed Ward 3: John Huke : in favour Ward 4: Wayne Teel : opposed Ward 5: Faye McGee : in favour Ward 6: Sandra Barrett : opposed Ward 7: Cliff White : in favour Ward 8: Donna Villemaire : opposed Ward 9: Sal Polito :opposed Ward 10: Howard Robinson : opposed Ward 11: Pat O'Reilly : opposed Ward 12: Sandra Jack : opposed Ward 13: Pat Warren : opposed Ward 14: Lloyd Ashmore : opposed Ward 15: Gerald McGregor : in favour Ward 16: Dave Marsh : opposed Mayor: Art Truax: opposed

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