Marion Koepke
Councillor · seen 2014-12-01 to 2026-07-27 · served 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026
95substantive motions movedof 266 meetings the minutes record them at
20procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
17substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
13meetings recorded absentof 266 they were on the record for
—recorded votes, for–againstthis council recorded no vote they took part in
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Owen Sound’s own minutes.
In their own words, via the Town
Marion Koepke is married to her husband Gord and has two grown married sons, one in Kingston (Brian and his wife Kathleen) and one in London (David and his wife Michelle) where she also has two grandchildren (Mackenzie and Devin). Marion was previously employed with the City of Owen Sound since 1983 and worked mostly as Deputy Clerk, retiring in 2010 as Clerk. Marion serves on the Justices of the Peace Appointment Advisory Committee for the Ministry of the Attorney General, is a long-standing member of the North Grey Women’s Institute (44 years), Grey County Women’s Institute, and Grey Bruce Area Women’s Institute. She has volunteered for many years with Community Foundation Grey Bruce and currently assists the Grant Committee. She has served on the Grey Bruce Regional Hospital Foundation, Owen Sound Golf Course, Bluewater Curling Club and Grey Sauble Conservation Foundation executives in the past. Marion has worked with Elections Ontario as Election Clerk and various positions with Elections Canada since her retirement. Marion has served on City Council since 2014 and is now enjoying her third term serving the citizens of Owen Sound.
As published by Owen Sound.
This council rarely calls recorded votes, so individual positions are only on the record where one was demanded. Under the Municipal Act that is the council's choice, not an omission in this record.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (13)
Committee - Strategic Planning Ad HocSeptember 24, 2025
Committee - OperationsJune 20, 2024
Committee - OperationsJuly 9, 2019
Council Meeting - SpecialJune 18, 2019
Council Meeting - SpecialDecember 6, 2018
Council Meeting - SpecialDecember 5, 2018
Committee - Corporate ServicesApril 26, 2018
Council Meeting - RegularSeptember 11, 2017
Council Meeting - SpecialJune 20, 2016
Council Meeting - RegularFebruary 29, 2016
Council Meeting - SpecialApril 23, 2015
Council Meeting - SpecialMarch 16, 2015
Council Meeting - RegularMarch 16, 2015
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 95)
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CR-26-071 respecting a facility needs assessment for the Owen Sound Police Service building, City Council: 1. Authorizes staff to issue a Request for Proposals for the completion of a Police Service Facility Space Needs Assessment and Business Case; 2. Approves a project budget of $100,000 funded from: a. Development Charges; b. Police Station Facility Reserv
Council Meeting - Regular, July 27, 2026 · Defeated
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-073 respecting the Harrison Park Rainbow Bridge 2026 Ontario Structure Inspection Manual (OSIM) Inspection, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council receive the report for information purposes."
Committee - Community Services, July 22, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of correspondence provided for information purposes listed on the July 22, 2026 Community Services Committee agenda, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council receive Item 11.a for information purposes."
Committee - Community Services, July 22, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-070 respecting a request by Villarboit (Owen Sound) HLP (Walter Hugo) on behalf of Heritage Grove Centre Inc. (Guery E Goyo) for a conditional building permit for lands municipally known as 2125 16th Street East, City Council directs staff to bring forward a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Conditional Building Permit Agreement, subj
Council Meeting - Regular, July 13, 2026 · Carried
"THAT the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on June 24, 2026 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved, save and except Resolution Nos. CS-260624-002 and CS-260624- 009."
Council Meeting - Regular, July 13, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Resolution No. CS-260624-009 from the June 24, 2026 Community Services Committee minutes respecting Staff Report CS- 26-063, Harrison Park Marker Tree Update - Ecological Restoration and Cultural Recognition, City Council approves an allocation of an additional $16,500 to this project from the Parkland Reserve Fund."
Council Meeting - Regular, July 13, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-032 respecting the Harrison Park west entry failed roadway section, City Council receives the report for information purposes."
Council Meeting - Special, June 23, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CR-26-049 respecting the Centennial Tower Refurbishment Project, City Council receives the report for information purposes."
Council Meeting - Special, June 23, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of the presentation provided on June 23, 2026 from the Director of Corporate Services, Manager of Corporate Services, and Capital Asset and Risk Management Coordinator respecting the 2027-2031 Multi-Year Capital Plan, City Council directs staff to bring forward a report respecting options for the refurbishment of the Chain of Office."
Council Meeting - Special, June 23, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CR-06-063 respecting the transfer of lands to the Owen Sound Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation to support for affordable housing, City Council directs staff to bring forward a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute all documents necessary to complete the transfer of the subject lands to the Owen Sound Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporatio
Council Meeting - Regular, June 15, 2026 · Carried
"THAT Resolution No. R-260525-010 be amended to include: 1. Designating all parking spaces along 1st Avenue West from 8th Street to the Queen's Park Bandstand as short-term 30-minute parking; and 2. Directing staff to review the accessible parking spaces along 1st Avenue West closest to 8th Street to meet the standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act."
Council Meeting - Regular, May 25, 2026 · Defeated
"THAT the minutes of the Tom Thomson Art Gallery Advisory Committee meeting held on May 6, 2026 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved."
Council Meeting - Regular, May 25, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-042, respecting a Façade and Structural Improvement Grant and Landscaping and Property Grant Program for 1199 1st Avenue East, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council: 1. Approve the Façade and Structural Improvement Grant in the amount of 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $7,500, subject to the conditions outlined in Schedule
Committee - Community Services, May 20, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-026 respecting a request from the Owen Sound Attack Hockey Club, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council approve the request for additional space at the Bayshore Community Centre (approximately 726 square feet) for player space, subject to the following: 1. Producing construction drawings for the renovations and alterations, includ
Committee - Community Services, May 20, 2026 · Carried
"THAT the action taken in Committee of the Whole in considering public meetings, deputations and presentations, public forum, matters arising from correspondence, reports of City staff, consent agenda, committee minutes, matters postponed, motions for which notice was previously given and additional business be confirmed by this Council."
Council Meeting - Regular, May 11, 2026 · Carried
"THAT By-law Numbers 2026-049, 2026-050, 2026-051, 2026-052, 2026-053, 2026-054, 2026-055, 2026-056, and 2026-057 be passed and enacted."
Council Meeting - Regular, May 11, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of the items listed on the May 11, 2026 Consent Agenda, City Council: 1. Receives Items 11.a, 11.b, 11.c, 11.f, 11.g, and 11.h; and 2. Approves the recommendations contained in Items 11.a to 11.c."
Council Meeting - Regular, May 11, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of the items listed on the April 27, 2026 Consent Agenda, City Council receives Item 11.d."
Council Meeting - Regular, May 11, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of the items listed on the April 27, 2026 Consent Agenda, City Council receives Item 11.e."
Council Meeting - Regular, May 11, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of the items listed on the April 27, 2026 Consent Agenda, City Council receives Item 11.i."
Council Meeting - Regular, May 11, 2026 · Carried
"THAT By-law Numbers 2026-047 and 2026-048 be passed and enacted."
Council Meeting - Regular, April 27, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of the items listed on the April 27, 2026 Consent Agenda, City Council approves the recommendation contained in Item 11.b."
Council Meeting - Regular, April 27, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CM-26-017 respecting the Economic Health Report Card, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council receive the report for information purposes."
Committee - Community Services, April 21, 2026 · Carried
"THAT the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on March 18, 2026 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved."
Council Meeting - Regular, April 13, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-023 respecting the comprehensive update to the City’s Official Plan 2021 and Zoning By-law 2010-078, as amended, and the preparation of the City’s Urban Design Directions, City Council directs staff to increase the maximum building height to 12.5 metres for a single detached dwelling in the R1, R2, and MC zones in Amendment No. 14 to the City's Official
Council Meeting - Regular, March 23, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-018 respecting the donation of an outdoor Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) by the Tyson Downs Association, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council: 1. Accept the donation of an outdoor cabinet and AED along with 8 years of monitoring; 2. Approve the proposed location at the Harrison Park Inn exterior wall for installation of
Committee - Community Services, March 18, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-013 respecting the draft Street Furniture and Sidewalk Patio Guidelines, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council direct staff to: 1. Consult with the Grey County Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee and River District business owners with previous patio approvals on the draft guidelines; and 2. Bring forward a report including in
Committee - Community Services, March 18, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CS-26-011 respecting the 2025 Tourism Year-End Wrap and 2026 Tourism Plan, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council receive the report for information purposes."
Committee - Community Services, February 18, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CM-26-010 respecting Initiatives to Support Investment Readiness, the Community Services Committee recommends that City Council directs staff to bring forward a report outlining the correlation between the updated Official Plan and Harbour Development and proposed next steps to a future meeting of the Community Services Committee"
Committee - Community Services, February 18, 2026 · Carried
"THAT the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on January 21, 2026 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved, save and except Resolution No. CS-260121-002."
Council Meeting - Regular, February 9, 2026 · Carried
"THAT Resolution No. CS-260121-002 contained within the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on January 21, 2026 be received and the recommendation contained therein be approved."
Council Meeting - Regular, February 9, 2026 · Defeated
"THAT in consideration of Resolution No. CS-260121-002 contained within the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on January 21, 2026, City Council directs staff to send a letter to the Georgian Bay Folk Society: 1. Notifying them that Council did not approve their request for multi- year support; and 2. Providing them with information on available funding sources within the com
Council Meeting - Regular, February 9, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of the memorandum dated January 15, 2026 from the Deputy Clerk respecting the 2026 River District Budget, City Council approves the budget as presented."
Council Meeting - Regular, January 26, 2026 · Carried
"THAT the action taken in Committee of the Whole in considering correspondence and presentations respecting the 2026 draft Mayor's budget be confirmed by this Council."
Council Meeting - Special, January 16, 2026 · Carried
"THAT By-law Number 2026-006 be passed and enacted."
Council Meeting - Special, January 16, 2026 · Carried
"THAT the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on December 17, 2025 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved."
Council Meeting - Regular, January 12, 2026 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CR-25-142 respecting 2026 Council Board and Committee Selections, City Council directs staff to bring forward the 2026 Board and Committee By-law to appoint Council members to serve on Boards and Committee with terms effective February 1, 2026."
Council Meeting - Regular, December 15, 2025 · Carried
"THAT the minutes of the Community Services Committee meeting held on November 19, 2025 be received and the recommendations contained therein be approved."
Council Meeting - Regular, November 24, 2025 · Carried
"THAT the Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc Committee approves the minutes of the meeting held on September 10, 2025."
Committee - Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc, November 12, 2025 · Carried
"THAT in consideration of Staff Report CM-25-018 respecting 5a1 Organizational Project Management System, the Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc Committee recommends that City Council receive the report for information purposes."
Committee - Service Review Implementation Ad Hoc, November 12, 2025 · Carried
In the record
253meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
3,048votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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