Lobbyist Registry

The Lobbyist Registry came into effect on November 12, 2024 through the approval of the Lobbyist Registry By-law. The registry fosters accountability and transparency by publicly listing details of lobbying activities directed towards Town Council and staff by individuals or organizations.

The registry includes the names of lobbyists, their affiliations, lobbying objectives, and the Town officials lobbied. Lobbyists must register within ten days following any interaction with a public official.

Through the approval of the Lobbyist Registry, Council approved a phased-in education period with enforcement and penalties coming into effect on Monday, May 12, 2025. The education period allows for public, staff and Council training and familiarization with the new process.

 

Registration Information

Registration is completed online. All submissions will be reviewed by the Town's Lobbyist Registrar before being added to the Town website. 

Lobbyist Registry Submission Form

Lobbyist Code of Conduct

TitleDescription
Title: David Finbow
Organization: Tyrolean Village Resorts 2021 Limited
Town/City: Town of The Blue Mountains
Lobbyist Type: Consultant
Person(s) Lobbied: Councillor Ardiel
Subject: Planning and Development
Date(s):
Telephone conversation on May 9, 2025, with Councillor Ardiel regarding Tyrolean Lane Wastewater Servicing and 138 Kandahar Lane Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applications.
Title: Jim Dolmer
Organization: Grace United Church
Town/City: Town of The Blue Mountains
Lobbyist Type: Voluntary Unpaid
Person(s) Lobbied: Councillors Maxwell, Porter and Hope
Subject: Real Estate/Property
Date(s):
Grace United Church will be making a proposal to Council, with regards to building affordable long term rental housing in the TBM. with assistance from United Property's Resource Council and Kindred Works.
In addition to myself...our ad hoc committee will include John McGee and Stephen Glogowski all affiliated with Grace United Church Thornbury.
Title: Denis Martinek
Organization: BMSTA Association
Town/City: Town of The Blue Mountains
Lobbyist Type: Voluntary Unpaid
Person(s) Lobbied: Ryan Gibbons and Debbie Young
Subject: By-laws/Regulation
Date(s):
With the change in Staff responsible for the proposed new STA bylaw, asked newly appointed Staff for clarity on how the process was going to move forward and asked questions related to our interpretation of the existing bylaw.
Title: Stu Frith
Organization: BMSTA Association
Town/City: Town of The Blue Mountains
Lobbyist Type: Voluntary Unpaid
Person(s) Lobbied: Ryan Gibbons and Debbie Young
Subject: By-laws/Regulation
Date(s):
Attended meeting at the Town of The Blue Mountains Committee Room to update Ryan Gibbons and Debbie Young on progress-to-date with the Council approved STA Stakeholder Working Group. Attended this meeting with Denis Martinek with both of us attending on behalf of the BMSTA
Title: Kev Rostami
Organization: Georgian Bay Racquet Initiative
Town/City: Town of The Blue Mountains
Lobbyist Type: Voluntary Unpaid
Person(s) Lobbied: Ryan Gibbons / Community Services Director
Subject: Parks and Recreation
Date(s):
Building a year-round community racquet facility in the Town of the Blue Mountains area for all ages and skill levels.
Title: Tom Kennedy
Organization: Thornbury Beaver Valley Lions Club
Town/City: Town of The Blue Mountains
Lobbyist Type: Voluntary Unpaid
Person(s) Lobbied: Ryan Gibbons, Director of Community Services
Subject: Grants/Funding
Date(s):
Title: Stu Frith
Organization: Blue Mountain Short Term Owners Association (BMSTA)
Town/City: Town of The Blue Mountains
Lobbyist Type: Voluntary Unpaid
Person(s) Lobbied: Shawn Everitt, Chief Administrative Officer
Subject: By-laws/Regulation
Date(s): -
I sit on the Council-approved STA Stakeholders Working Group