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Mayor of Frontenac Islands Takes Legal Action Against Township

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Frontenac Islands Mayor Judy Greenwood-Speers is suing her own township over a bylaw she says prohibits her from speaking publicly to media and upper levels of government in Kingston, Ont. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Elliot Ferguson /The Whig-Standard
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Frontenac Islands Mayor Judy Greenwood-Speers claims the bylaw restricts her from engaging with the media and higher levels of government.

Dec 19, 2025  •  Last updated Dec 19, 2025  • 

Frontenac Islands Mayor Judy Greenwood-Speers is suing her own township over a bylaw she says prohibits her from speaking publicly to media and upper levels of government in Kingston, Ont. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (Photo by Elliot Ferguson/The Whig-Standard/Postmedia Network)Frontenac Islands Mayor Judy Greenwood-Speers is suing her own township over a bylaw she says prohibits her from speaking publicly to media and upper levels of government in Kingston, Ont. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Photo by Elliot Ferguson /The Whig-Standard

MARYSVILLE – The mayor of Frontenac Islands Township has initiated legal action against her own municipality to challenge a bylaw that she believes hinders her ability to communicate openly and advocate for her constituents.

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Judy Greenwood-Speers plans to appear in Ontario Superior Court next month where she will argue that this communications bylaw limits her capacity as an elected leader.

“I have a strong sense of justice and I can’t let this stand for any future mayor either,” Greenwood-Speers said in an interview. “I look at it as a personal assault that was made on me and my role.

“I viewed it as an illegal bylaw and infringement on the rights and obligations of the mayor’s role,” she added.

The documents submitted by Greenwood-Speers with Ontario Superior Court in Kingston assert that this bylaw wasn’t properly introduced before council; it reflects bias; and was enacted with bad intentions.

The township’s communications bylaw was passed by council and has been effective since October 2024; it designates only the chief administrative officer as authorized spokesperson for municipal matters.

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The mayor’s responses regarding media inquiries must be provided or approved through the CAO under this new regulation according to its stipulations.

Additionally, any communication with higher levels of government must also be filtered through this CAO position.

Council members can speak with media but they aren’t allowed to represent municipal interests entirely.

The court submission made clear that one intent behind this law seems aimed at restricting what she can express publicly.

“I have found no other mayor in Ontario limited in such a way that requires CAO-clerk approval for responses regarding media questions,” stated within submitted documents. Nor are mayors generally restrained similarly when addressing residents’ concerns towards other governmental entities or during discussions with media outlets.”

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“This law severely restricts me not just as mayor but essentially gives control over my communication abilities completely away,” explained further within filed documents. “The communication policy was first introduced during a regular council meeting back September ’24.” She pointed out how it had passed initial readings without proper scrutiny among council members nor public feedback.” Greenwood Speers noted key points surrounding full documentation concerning these regulations were released mere days leading up Oct.’15 voting session resulting ultimately into its approval via recorded vote showing majority consent against hers alone.”

The Township Responds :

“They contest allegations indicating bylaws being enacted improperly.” Documents filed refute claims made citing actions taken previously giving way for its introduction along with allowing initial readings prior proceeding towards majority final decision occurring later.” A document states: “The claim made suggests self-inflicted procedural inconsistencies experienced brought forth concerns once established upon enactment results-a legally accepted process contrary individual dissenting member’s complaints.” They proceeded asserting clearly outlined Municipal Act determined governing authority collectively embraced policies wherein entire townships operate under due majority consensus-not isolated decisions hinged solely upon singular opinion raised.” This has not loaded yet, Your article continues below. Overall matters have turned complex; However judicial proceedings demonstrate several nuances already present amidst debates revolving roles appointed officials undertake while representing community interests effectively versus circumvented actions raising potential disputes amid lawful expectations associated locally. The central issue thus resonates primarily around ferry service-long seen crucial point basis disagreements arising between parties involved opposing perspectives. Previously serving openly criticising Wolfer Island IV ferry service performance directly encouraging calls addressing governmental intervention needed before new regulations instituted banning voices expressing discontent publicly.” Since passing communication policy however critiques remain silenced formally yielding further implications resultant effects retraction bringing frustrations unaddressed through correspondence missed onto government representatives receiving input directly thereon resolving ongoing issues accordingly often echoed among residents constituency advocated diligently.” Within December ‘24 previous request initiated toward provincial government highlighted existing challenges faced seeking improvements attempted proactively.” Notably August findings illustrate possible hindrances preventing discourse involving ministers overseeing Ontario region meetings consequently revealing pressing limitations tied thematically together disrupting continuity efforts shared bridging gaps altogether impacting representative duties inherent assigned respective leaders.” “This case revolves fundamentally around restricting whoever serves mainly limiting functionality imposed externally beyond sole control set apart leaving communities unheard unwillingly stifled realizing paramount significance attached enforcing requisite collaborations ensure best outcomes achieved moving forward harmoniously guiding stakeholders alike!” Greenwood Speer’s litigation emphasizes procedural discrepancies prevalent alongside perceptions fueling mismanagement displayed henceforth chose refrain embarking Charter Rights challenge ultimately highlighting fiscal burdens municipalities encounter managing disputes arising whilst reaffirming essential representation sought directly channelled through means available positions held explicitly outlining responsibilities based therein effectively justified firmly resting overall soundness built increasing transparency upheld throughout jurisdiction collectively promoted.” She expressed feeling uneasy facing situation depicted conveying broader implications realized stemming past ramifications either direction favourably setting precedent paving newfound ground unveiled depending ruling rendered ultimately extending reach aiding administration functionally known legacy bound relying standards adhered strictly thereafter shifting landscapes navigated promoting efficiencies embraced longterm outlook.” Mark Walters who teaches law at Queen’s University remarked validity tests applying legislations structuring underpinning provisions governing bodies encompassing obligations laid down intentionally focused ensuring compliance robustly carried forth encapsulating dynamically evolving scenarios hence confronting challenges posed navigating contemporary governance holding accountable sufficiently protecting rights stipulated distinctly safeguarding principles duly respected eventually culminating beneficial parity attained broadly amongst citizens yielded far-reaching dividends flourishing enriched mutual understanding cultivated jointly nurturing respect coalescing entirety exhibited steadfast unity resilience cultivated enduring bonds established fostering trust enabled thriving opportunities emerged actively led mobilizing engagement elevating ownership directing society harmoniously geared progressing ennobling aspirations propelling transformative journeys undertaken collaboratively forged grounded realities anchored unwaveringly shared commitments steering collective vision realized profound impact accomplished impacting lives reflectively.

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