The purpose of the Amalgamation Steering Committee is for the Municipality of Shelburne, Town of Shelburne and Town of Lockeport to explore feasibility, implications, opportunities, and challenges of municipal amalgamation. All meetings are open to the public for observation and residents are encouraged to attend to stay informed.

All meetings will be held 6:00pm on first Wednesday of the month at the Municipal Administration Office, 414 Woodlawn Drive, Shelburne. Due to the holidays, the next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Have an inquiry? Please contact the the Chair at amalgamationchair@temp.g23.ca

The Amalgamation Steering Committee is made up of the following appointed Council representatives:
Municipality of Shelburne
Deputy Chair, Warden Penny Smith
Deputy Warden Heidi Wagner
Alternate: Councillor Dale Richardson
Staff Support: Warren MacLeod, CAO
Town of Shelburne
Mayor Stan Jacklin
Councillor Therese Cruz
Staff Support – Sarah Mattatall, CAO
Town of Lockeport
Chair, Mayor Derek Amalfa
Deputy Mayor Craig Hillen
Staff Support – June Harding, Clerk

Staff support positions do NOT have voting power. The alternate Councillor appointment is ONLY able to vote if an appointed Councillor is NOT present.

Committee Terms of Reference outlines the Committee roles, responsibilities and structure of the Committee. (Terms of Reference will be posted after approved by Committee)

If you would like to observe the meeting online, please email nicole.blades@municipalityofshelburne.ca to request the meeting link.

Meeting Minutes

*Please note, meeting minutes are uploaded only after receiving approval from the Committee.

DateAgendaMinutesRecording
December 3, 2025Agenda PackageApproved MinutesRecording