The Town of Winnipeg Beach marked the passing of Coun. Larry Kisiloski a week before Christmas and paid tribute to his contributions to the municipality.
Coun. Larry Kisiloski, who was elected in 2022, passed away on Dec. 18, 2025. The Town of Winnipeg Beach currently has three members of council after Jean Gendron resigned last summer
The town issued a press release on Dec. 19 announcing Kisiloski’s passing the day before and lowering the town office flag to half-mast. Kisiloski will be “profoundly missed” by remaining councillors, town staff and community partners.
“Since being elected to Council on October 19, 2022, Larry served with integrity, thoughtfulness, and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those he represented,” said the statement. “His contributions to council were marked by a keen intellect, clarity of thought, and a genuine desire to see our community thrive.”
Kisiloski sat on numerous committees and boards including the East Interlake Handi-Van, the Winnipeg Beach Legion, Evergreen Basic Needs and the Interlake Tourism Association.
The formerly five-member council has only three members at present: Mayor Stan Potter, Deputy Mayor and Coun. Barry Hoel and Coun. Doug Jarvis.
Former deputy mayor and councillor Jean Gendron resigned last August. Former mayor Pamela Jackson resigned in September 2024 and a byelection was held for a new mayor.
Town of Winnipeg Beach chief administrative officer Jodi Mitchell said council was very saddened by Kisiloski’s passing and “our condolences remain with his family and loved ones.”
Although the town now has a three-member council, she said it can still conduct business as it meets a “minimum quorum of three members regardless of vacancies” under Manitoba’s Municipal Act. A quorum is required for council meetings.
“The duly elected council of the Town of Winnipeg Beach continues to govern the Town of Winnipeg Beach. With quorum met, council retains full authority to conduct meetings and make decisions,” said Mitchell.
With regard to byelections being held to replace the two vacant council seats, Mitchell said council has decided to not hold any.
“Former councillor Jean Gendron submitted her resignation on Aug. 14, 2025. Council formally acknowledged the resignation (Resolution No. 2025/361) and decided not to proceed with a byelection (Resolution No. 2025/362) at the Aug. 27, 2025, meeting,” said Mitchell. “As for the late councillor Kisiloski’s seat, the next general election will be held in July 2026. The Municipal Act states that a byelection is not required if the vacancy occurs in the six months before the next general election. Therefore, no byelection will be held.”
A spokesperson for the provincial department of Municipal and Northern Relations said that because the two vacancies on council occurred within six to 12 months before the next general election, council had the option to move forward with byelections or not.
If the town experiences the loss of another council member, quorum would be lost and the provincial government could step in and appoint an administrator.
“Council still meets quorum with three members and can continue municipal business,” said the spokesperson. “If another vacancy is experienced, then quorum is lost and Manitoba could appoint an administrator.”
