Term events attended through June 30, 2026.
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COUNCILLOR FILE
Methusalah Kunuk
Councillor
83%term attendance · all reported
Term council meetings attended through June 30, 2026.
10 in 2025 · 6 in 2026 through August 25. 11 classified substantive across both years.
2023, 2024 and 2025 use audited written minutes. The 2024 plus sign remains until audio is checked. The 2026 floor uses 23 minute sets plus five complete audio audits through August 25.
CURRENT TERM · COMPARABLE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
One formula used across the Site
Estimated council pay$62,500
÷Reported events attended83
=Estimated pay per attendance$753
Same cutoff and records as the Attendance page: January 2024 through June 2026. This is not verified payroll and it is not a performance grade. The archive begins November 14, 2023, but a comparable 2023 quarterly attendance grid has not yet been indexed.
BREAKDOWN BEHIND THE TERM TOTAL
Attendance by year and quarter
The headline above combines these same City reports. These smaller periods explain the total; they are not competing scores.
PresentAbsentNot eligible / not reported
City quarterly attendance grids.
City quarterly attendance grids.
City Q1 and Q2 attendance grids.
SELECTED EXAMPLES · NOT A TOTAL
Property-tax relief
Moved $57,387.03 in property-tax relief for the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation.
Official record ↗Growth planning
Moved the committee's multi-part General Plan and growth-area recommendation.
Official record ↗Apex dock representation
Asked council to consider who would represent the City on a small HTA committee; the chair treated it as a future-agenda request.
Official record ↗2026 FULL-AUDIO QUESTION LEDGER · COMPLETED RECORDINGS
2timestamped questions or substantive requests found in the completed recordings
Would the critical replacement pipeline be buried underground like the existing pipes?
- Answer on record
- Engineering confirmed it would; Kunuk then questioned why northern infrastructure continued to use buried pipes.
- Wording
- Verified précis checked against the complete recording and official written record.
Requested that council consider who should represent the City on a small HTA committee concerning the Apex dock.
- Answer on record
- Deputy Mayor Smith treated it as a request to place the matter on a future agenda.
- Wording
- Verified précis checked against the complete recording and official written record.
This ledger contains only completed full-audio audits. It does not treat unaudited recordings as silence, and it remains separate from the complete 2025 written-question ledger.
2024 WRITTEN-RECORD QUESTION FLOOR
5+substantive questions or requests attributed in all located 2024 written minutes
He asked when the Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessment would begin.
- Answer recorded
- Deputy Mayor Smith reiterated that the Phase 3 Environmental Site Assessment would not start until staff could secure funding.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Kunuk asked for an explanation regarding the difference in the budget and actual amount under Community Funding.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Tumilty explained that the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) provided funding for the construction of Sunrise Place Multi-plex in Joamie Court. He advised that the funds had to be transferred as the multi-plex was constructed.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Kunuk asked if water usage for fire fighting was included in the reported amounts.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. England advised that the usage amounts included water from all types. He noted that fire hydrants were currently being flushed throughout the city so it does not impact the water volume in the reservoir once the pumping program has stopped.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Kunuk asked if cabins had previously been approved in the Iqaluit Kuunga Zone.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds advised that there had been no approval for cabins for recreational and personal use. He noted that approval has been granted for the non-profit on-the-land facilities.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Kunuk asked for clarification in the Sanitation Program Fund, Schedule 4 relating to contracted services and whether it included replacement and repairs to underground pipes.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Tumilty indicated that any expenses relating to the utilidor was in the Water and Sewer Fund, Schedule 3.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Written-record minimum only. Multi-part exchanges may be compressed in the minutes, so the number retains a plus sign until audio is checked.
2025 WRITTEN QUESTIONS · AVAILABLE MINUTES AUDITED
18distinct substantive questions documented from January 21 through December 9
Property tax2
Trail safety1
Construction costs1
Transit1
Fire safety1
Housing services1
Water use1
Alcohol policy1
Federal Road1
Fleet1
Solid waste1
Alcohol response1
NAM resolutions1
Municipal travel1
Housing redevelopment1
Site access1
Emergency access1
Would the trail be packed for safe travel?
- Answer recorded
- The proponent said a groomer would usually be pulled behind a tractor depending on trail conditions.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Which mill-rate option did the motion recommend?
- Answer recorded
- Smith said the motion recommended staff's Option 3A.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
What was the difference between the two residential classifications?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said residential 7/8 covered single-unit properties and residential 9/10 covered high-density units such as apartments.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Why were construction costs rising?
- Answer recorded
- Nunastar cited materials, shipping and a shortage of trades that increased labour and travel costs.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
How many shuttle buses would operate?
- Answer recorded
- The proponent said one initially, with a possible second bus in summer depending on success.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Would the eight-storey development have sprinklers?
- Answer recorded
- Planning and the designer said it would have automatic sprinklers and alarms plus a Fire Safety Plan.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Would the development include a homeless centre?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it was residential housing with some affordable units, not a shelter.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Could cars be washed with creek water?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said Fisheries and Oceans Canada would be able to comment on creek-water use.
- Result or follow-up
- The minutes do not record a DFO answer.
Could Iqaluit introduce alcohol-purchase limits similar to Rankin Inlet?
- Answer recorded
- The question led to council discussion and direction for letters and intergovernmental follow-up; no immediate policy change was recorded.
- Result or follow-up
- Letters and further government discussion were directed.
Was the Federal Road water-service extension completed?
- Answer recorded
- Engineering said it would be completed that year.
- Result or follow-up
- Completion was forecast for 2025, not confirmed as closed out.
Were four new garbage trucks purchased?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said council reduced the purchase to two; both had arrived on the second sealift and were operating.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Did the draft include any solid-waste projects?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said no capital project was included and described separate research into micro-gasification and incineration.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
What was the status of the letters and meeting requested after council's earlier alcohol discussion?
- Answer recorded
- Administration said a PSA had been issued, ministerial letters were drafted for after the territorial election and deputy-minister contacts were underway.
- Result or follow-up
- Letters and intergovernmental meetings remained in progress.
Did every proposed NAM resolution require an accompanying council letter or motion?
- Answer recorded
- The deputy mayor clarified that each resolution would require a supporting council motion.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Could NAM ask the territorial government to share its corporate travel codes?
- Answer recorded
- The deputy mayor and mayor described NAM's resolution process and said the territorial government would decide whether to share the codes.
- Result or follow-up
- Council adopted Motion 25-224 requesting that NAM pursue it.
Would the existing house be demolished?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it would be demolished for the proposed multi-unit development.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
How would the development site be accessed?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said access would be from Mattaaq Crescent after demolition.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Had emergency-vehicle access and safety been considered?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said emergency vehicles could use the Mattaaq Crescent entrance and parking area to reach the front entrance.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Every entry is a concise paraphrase of the written minutes. The Jan. 14 workshop has attendance only, and the May 8 Governance minute link is unavailable. Missing records are not evidence of silence.
UNANSWERED QUESTIONS & PROMISED FOLLOW-UPS · 2025
Water use
Could cars be washed with creek water?
Recorded answer: Administration said Fisheries and Oceans Canada would be able to comment on creek-water use.
Follow-up: The minutes do not record a DFO answer.
Official minutes ↗Alcohol policy
Could Iqaluit introduce alcohol-purchase limits similar to Rankin Inlet?
Recorded answer: The question led to council discussion and direction for letters and intergovernmental follow-up; no immediate policy change was recorded.
Follow-up: Letters and further government discussion were directed.
Official minutes ↗Federal Road
Was the Federal Road water-service extension completed?
Recorded answer: Engineering said it would be completed that year.
Follow-up: Completion was forecast for 2025, not confirmed as closed out.
Official minutes ↗Alcohol response
What was the status of the letters and meeting requested after council's earlier alcohol discussion?
Recorded answer: Administration said a PSA had been issued, ministerial letters were drafted for after the territorial election and deputy-minister contacts were underway.
Follow-up: Letters and intergovernmental meetings remained in progress.
Official minutes ↗Municipal travel
Could NAM ask the territorial government to share its corporate travel codes?
Recorded answer: The deputy mayor and mayor described NAM's resolution process and said the territorial government would decide whether to share the codes.
Follow-up: Council adopted Motion 25-224 requesting that NAM pursue it.
Official minutes ↗EDITORIAL SELECTION · REMARKS FROM ACROSS THE 2025 RECORD
Paraphrase
Iqaluit should examine alcohol-purchase limits like those used in Rankin Inlet.
Kunuk raised the idea during a broader discussion of public drinking, intoxication and the beer and wine store.
Official minutes ↗This selected section can include debate and other agenda items; it is not the formal Statements ledger. Remarks are kept separate from the question count. Labels distinguish exact wording, condensed wording and paraphrase.
FORMAL COUNCILLOR STATEMENTS LEDGER
8 written-record entries
Only remarks filed under the regular council agenda’s formal STATEMENTS item. This is separate from debate remarks, questions and the editorial “notable statements” selection above.
INDIVIDUALLY RECORDED POSITIONS · DIVIDED VOTES
Opposed
For
Opposed
For
Motion PD 24-13 · Recommend Astro Hill mixed-use permit with traffic study
Carried · 5–3
Official minutes ↗For
For
For
Motion 24-100 / 24-101 · Cannabis, tobacco and vaping by-law, first and second readings
Both carried · 7–1
Official minutes ↗Opposed
For
For
Absent
For
For
Opposed
For
For
For
Motion 25-04 / 25-10 · 2025 Mill Rate By-law, first and second readings
Both carried · 4–3
Official minutes ↗For
For
Motion 25-27 · Property Tax Exemption By-law, third and final reading
Carried · 3–2
Official minutes ↗Opposed
For
Motion PD 25-08 · Acquire vacant federal Upper Base lot for one dollar
Carried · 5–1
Official minutes ↗For
For
For
For
For
Motion 25-207 / 25-210 · Apex NHC land-disposal by-law, first and second readings
Both carried · 3–1
Official minutes ↗Opposed
Motion 25-258 · Public Safety Committee restructuring
Defeated · 3–4 after mayor's deciding vote
Official minutes ↗For
Motion 26-75 · Cannabis-establishment zoning, first reading
Carried · 5 for · 1 abstained
Official minutes ↗Absent
Absent
For
This section does not treat moving or seconding a motion as a vote. Unanimous results without individual names remain collective records. “Absent,” “Conflict,” “Abstained” and “Not in office” are kept separate.
HOW TO READ THIS FILE
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