For Immediate Release: March 19, 2026The following items were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Stratford Town Council held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Condolences Offered on Passing of CAO Jeremy Crosby
Mayor Ogden began the meeting by acknowledging the recent and sudden loss of the Town of Stratford’s CAO Jeremy Crosby. Jeremy had been an important team member for over twenty years, with the last five spent in the role of CAO.
In his address, Mayor Ogden also assured the general public that the Town of Stratford was open and operating under the leadership of Acting CAO Jeremy Pierce. “As we move forward we know that we are in good hands with Jeremy Pierce and other members of our team leading us. A formal process will begin later in the year but for the time being Jeremy has adeptly stepped into the role of Acting CAO. He is very well briefed on the files having been involved in many of them directly within his previous role as Deputy CAO. We continue to support our staff in this time and extend our condolences once again to Jeremy Crosby’s family and friends.”
Members of the public can contact the main reception desk to be transferred to the appropriate staff member during this time of transition.
Conditional Uses Approved
Applications received from Falcon Rentals Inc. for a Conditional Use to construct an 8-unit stacked townhouse on lot 25-2 and lot 25-3 Shakespeare Drive, on a portion of PID #1016377, within the Town Centre Mixed Use (TCMU) Zone, were both approved.
Waterfront Pavilion Application Approved
An application from the Town of Stratford to construct a building, known as the Waterfront Pavilion, at 10 Stratford Road, located on a portion of PID #571414 in Michael Thomas Waterfron Park, which is zoned Waterfront Public Space (WPS) was approved.
Funds Allocated to support Ladder Truck
A budget request from the Cross Roads Fire Company for the Town of Stratford to support the purchase of a recently acquired ladder truck was approved with $500,000 contributed in the current 2025/26 budget, and further $300,000 committed through the 2026/27 budget.
Appointment of Acting Chief Administrative Officer
A resolution was approved to appoint Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Jeremy Pierce as the Acting Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) until the completion of a formal recruitment and hiring process appoints a new permanent Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
Human Resource Policies Approved
Two Human Resource policies were approved by resolutions. These are the Progressive Discipline Policy and the Employee Wellness Fund Policy.
Resignation Offered
Before the conclusion of the meeting, Councillor Jody Jackson addressed his fellow members and announced his immediate resignation from Stratford Town Council. A separate media release has been issued by the Town of Stratford to recognize his contributions to the community.
-30-For more information please contact:
Wendy Watts, Community and Business Engagement ManagerTown of StratfordPhone: (902) 569-1995Email: wwatts@townofstratford.ca
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Agenda: March 18, 2026Recording: March 18, 2026 (recording)
