Eric Smeaton resigns as Ward 5 councillor for the City of Kawartha Lakes
Kawartha Lakes Ward 5 Councillor, Eric Smeaton, has announced his resignation, effective November 1, 2024.
In a letter to Mayor Elmslie and the City Clerk, Smeaton indicated that he is resigning due to unforeseen health and personal reasons, noting, “I have enjoyed my work as a City Councillor, serving Ward 5 to the best of my abilities. I am grateful for the support from, and collaboration with, the Mayor and Council colleagues.”
Mayor Elmslie noted, “I thank Eric for his service over the past two years, and wish him the very best.”
The seat will be declared vacant at the next regular council meeting on November 19, 2024. Council will receive a report from the City Clerk with options to consider for the vacated seat.
Constituents of Ward 5 can receive information or support in the following ways:
- Call or visit Customer Service at 705-324-9411 from Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. The Lindsay Service Centre is located at 26 Francis St, Lindsay, at City Hall.
- Fill out an online form with a question or service request at www.kawarthalakes.ca/reportit.
- Contact the Executive Assistant to Mayor and Council, Constance Ellison, by emailing: or calling 705-324-9411 extension 1310.
I am sorry to see Eric resign but I wish him good health and the very best going forward.
As a constituent of Ward 5, I am not comfortable to take concerns I might contact my city councillor about to customer service, the executive assistant to Mayor and Council, or an online form. I want the same option for freely elected council representation as any other citizen of the City.
I have had occasion to contact Eric over the past couple of years, & found him to be very dedicated,in what must be by far,the busiest ward in the CoKL The current issues with encampments,the ongoing construction, & apparent lack of infrastructure,& of course the drug crisis in Lindsay must have been overwhelming compared to most of the other wards. I wish him good health, all the best in future endeavors.