Mayor & Council
The Town of Prescott is governed by an elected 7-member Council comprised of the mayor and six councillors representing the municipality. The mayor and councillors serve for four-year terms.
Council meetings are held in Council Chambers at Town Hall, located at 360 Dibble Street West. Council meetings are held on the first and third Monday of every month. Meetings start at 6:00 p.m. All meetings are live streamed on the Town's YouTube channel - Fort Town TV.
Special Powers and Duties of the Head of Council (Mayor)
On May 1, 2025, the Province expanded Strong Mayor Powers to 169 additional municipalities, including the Town of Prescott.
The Mayor of the Town of Prescott has special powers and duties conveyed by Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001. These include, but are not limited to, the power to:
- Bring items to Council that advance certain provincial priorities, and to veto any by-law adopted by Council that, in the opinion of the Mayor, may interfere with those priorities;
- Appoint the Chief Administrative Officer;
- Hire and dismiss certain Town officials and establish or amend the organizational structure of the Town of Prescott;
- Establish committees of Council, assign their functions and appoint Chairs and Vice-Chairs of those committees; and,
- Propose the Town’s budget subject to amendments by Council, a Mayoral veto and a Council override process.
These powers must be exercised by the Mayor in writing and all decisions must be made available to the public, subject to the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Below, you can access Decisions, Directions and Veto's issued by the Mayor of the Town of Prescott.
The following lists mayoral decisions issued pursuant to Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
The Mayor may veto By-laws that could interfere with provincial priorities. If a veto is exercised, a prescribed notification and override process must be followed, which can delay the By-law passage.
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Subsection 284.3 of the Municipal Act authorizes the Mayor to direct staff to undertake research and provide advice on the Town's policies and programs or implement decisions made by the head of Council under the Act. These decisions must be in writing and available to the public.
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Subsection 284.11 of the Municipal Act authorizes the Mayor to veto any By-law passed by Council and must provide written notice to the Clerk on or before 2 days after the Council voted on the by-law.
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Contact your Mayor & Council
If you would like to contact your Mayor or a member of Council, their information can be found below. Our Town Council welcomes your feedback, concerns, and ideas!
Mayor Gauri Shankar
Email: gshankar@prescott.ca
Phone: 613-925-2812 X 6212
Committees:
- Prescott Police Services Board
- Joint Services Committee
- Prescott Wastewater Treatment Facility Board of Management
- Planning Advisory Committee
- Community Emergency Management Committee
- Joint Initiatives Working Group
- Policy Working Group
Councillor Leanne Burton
Email: lburton@prescott.ca
Phone: 613-925-2812
Portfolio: Community Services
Committees:
- St. Lawrence Lodge Committee of Management
- Walker House Board
- Prescott Public Library Board
- Tri-Council Recreation Committee
- Planning Advisory Committee
- St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival Board
Councillor Mary Campbell
Email: mcampbell@prescott.ca
Phone: 613-925-2812
Portfolio: Protective Services
Committees:
- Prescott Police Services Board
- Fire Services Committee
- Community Emergency Management Committee
- Municipal Drug Strategy
Councillor Justin Kirkby
Email: jkirkby@prescott.ca
Phone: 613-925-2812
Portfolio: Operations
Committees:
- Prescott Wastewater Treatment Facility Board of Management
- Joint Initiatives Working Group
- Policy Working Group
Councillor Lee McConnell
Email: lmcconnell@prescott.ca
Phone: 613-925-2812
Portfolio: Water/Wastewater, Capital & Projects
Committees:
- Prescott Cemetery Board of Management
- Prescott Wastewater Treatment Facility Board of Management
Councillor Ray Young
Email: ryoung@prescott.ca
Phone: 613-925-2812
Portfolio: Finance & Corporate Services
Committees:
- Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
- Prescott Wastewater Treatment Facility Board of Management
- Physician Recruitment
- Prescott Business Improvement Area Board of Management
- Policy Working Group
Councillor Tracey Young
Email: tyoung@prescott.ca
Phone: 613-925-2812
Portfolio: Economic Development & Tourism
Committees:
- South Grenville Chamber of Commerce
- Planning Advisory Committee
- Prescott Business Improvement Area Board of Management
Who can become a Council member?
- a Canadian citizen
- at least 18 years old
- a local resident or taxpayer in Prescott
How can someone become a Council member?
Prescott Town Council members are elected at large on a 4-year term. Our next municipal election will occur in October 2026. Individuals interested in running for Council or Mayor are encouraged to reach out to the Director of Administration/Clerk, for more information.
Why become a Council member?
Serving on Council means more than just attending meetings. It can be a time consuming, demanding and challenging job. It’s important to remember that you are not alone. You are one member of a team.
By working with your fellow Councillors, the Mayor, and Administration staff, you make the policies that direct planning, financing and community services relating to the welfare or interests of the residents of the community as a whole.
Town of Prescott
360 Dibble Street West
Prescott, ON
K0E 1T0
Phone: 613-925-2812
Fax: 613-925-4381
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