Issue Summary: marketing
Compact summary (one line per action). For the full evidence timeline with quotes and sources, see the issue timeline.
Snapshot
2 civic action(s) tagged marketing across 2 meeting date(s) (2026-04-13 to 2026-04-27).
- Action types: notice_of_motion (1), vote (1)
- Outcomes of the 1 motion(s)/recorded vote(s): carried (1)
- Flagged for human review: 0 of 2 action(s)
Related Councillors
Timeline
- 2026-04-13 — Marketing campaign (notice_of_motion; unknown; mover: Councillor Ceccacci)
- 2026-04-27 — Community marketing campaign (vote; carried (16-0); mover: Councillor Ceccacci)
Motions / Votes
- Community marketing campaign — moved by Councillor Ceccacci, seconded by Councillor McGrail — carried (16-0) — Item 17(e)
Evidence
2026-04-13 — Marketing campaign
Councillor Ceccacci presented a notice of motion regarding Establishment of a Marketing Campaign.
Source: Council Meeting - April 13 2026 (Minutes) — Item 23(a)
2026-04-27 — Community marketing campaign
MovedCouncillor CeccacciSecondedCouncillor McGrailWhereas the Municipality of Chatham-Kent is comprised of a number of unique and vibrant communities, each with distinct downtown areas, tourism opportunities, recreation and cultural assets, and investment opportunities;
And whereas there is an opportunity to enhance awareness, investment, and visitation to these communities through a coordinated and strategic marketing and communications campaign;
And whereas a dedicated marketing and communications campaign would support local businesses, increase activity in downtowns, strengthen tourism, connect communities, and contribute to economic growth across Chatham-Kent.
Therefore be it resolved that:
Mayor and Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent approve funding in the amount of $150,000 to be funded one time from the Strategic Reserve for the establishment of an ongoing marketing and communications campaign focused on promoting, supporting, and driving revenue to Chatham-Kent’s unique communities, including their downtowns, tourism attractions, small businesses, and recreation and cultural assets.
Administration be directed to develop and implement the campaign, including branding, digital and traditional marketing assets, and engagement and collaboration with local stakeholders.
Administration report back to Council on the campaign outcomes and performance measures one year post implementation.”
Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (2)Councillor Hall, and Councillor C. McGregorMotion Carried (16 to 0)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 27 2026 (Minutes) — Item 17(e)