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Portrait of John Sless

John Sless

Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2019-01-29 to 2026-09-09 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

260substantive motions movedof 684 meetings the minutes record them at
48procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
332substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
54meetings recorded absentof 684 they were on the record for
1573–84recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Brantford’s own minutes.

In their own words, via the Town

My wife Irene and I have lived in the same house in Henderson Survey for the past 34 years. All of our eight children attended James Hiller elementary school as well as Brantford Collegiate Institute. We thoroughly enjoy our nine grandchildren and are looking forward to two upcoming weddings for two of our sons. Prior to entering municipal government, I was involved in amongst other things Big Brothers, minor hockey, Brantford Jaycees and the Sunshine Foundation of Canada. I was first elected to Brantford City Council in 1991 and have served for eight terms. During my tenure, I have chaired or served on nearly every City board, committee, and task force. My goals this term include keeping property taxes affordable, bringing on line the expansion lands and continuing to do the day-to-day constituent work assisting residents with their problems and concerns. There is nothing more rewarding for me than to be able to assist a fellow citizen in dealing with a situation and helping them navigate a system that can be very intimidating. Our future as a city has never been brighter.

As published by Brantford.

How they voted, where it was recorded (1657) — most recent 40 shown

Social Services Committee September 9, 2026
THAT all items for Consent (5.1 – 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The following items were discussed and voted on separately: 5.1 2027 Shared Social Services Budget [Financial Impact: $22,221,006…
For · 2–6 · Lost
Committee of the Whole - Operations July 7, 2026
WHEREAS first responders, including police, fire, and paramedic services, are often required to make rapid decisions when responding to emergency calls;
For · 10–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole - Operations July 7, 2026
THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent Items (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6.1 Items for Consideration 6.1.1 2027 Brantford 150 Celebration [Financial Impact $200,000.00], 2026-205 1.
For · 10–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole - Operations July 7, 2026
WHEREAS Mary Welsh was the driver in the creation of the Brant Waterways Foundation in 1988; and WHEREAS the Brant Waterways Foundation objective is to provide funding assistance for projects that preserve, protect…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole - Operations July 7, 2026
THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan…
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
THAT all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. BY-LAW READINGS PREAMBLE 63-2026 Being a by-law to amend By-law 70-2010 by amending Corporate Policy - 045 (Strategic Asset Management Policy)…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
THAT Report No. 2026-224 regarding Brantford Tourism Development Corporation 2025 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements BE RECEIVED.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
Waive the Rules - Late Delegation Bill Lasalle - Item 13.4.6 - Firework Usage Report THAT Section 15.6.2(d)(i) 1 of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to add a delegate past the 9:00 a.m. deadline.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council June 23, 2026
Amendment to the Amendment: 1. THAT sales to Brantford residents be prohibited 2. THAT proof of residence be required from Purchasers 3.
Against · 2–9 · Lost
Committee of the Whole - Operations June 2, 2026
THAT the ruling of the Chair BE SUSTAINED. Recorded vote on motion to challenge the ruling of the Chair: Yes (6): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, and Councillor…
For · 6–4 · Carried
City Council May 26, 2026
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – National AccessAbility Week 8.2 – Supervised Parenting Time Month – May 2026 8.3 – National Indigenous History Monday – June 2026 8.4 – Brantford Pride Month – June…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council May 26, 2026
THAT all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. BY-LAW READINGS PREAMBLE 56-2026 Being a by-law to implement Interim Control pursuant to section 38 of the Planning Act for certain employment areas…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council May 26, 2026
14 THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for May 2026 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Special City Council May 20, 2026
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 3.1 Update on Provincial Facilitation – Airport Area, 2026-288 Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada,…
For · 8–2 · Carried
City Council April 28, 2026
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – Museum Month – May 2026 8.2 – Polish Heritage Month – May 2026 8.3 – Emergency Preparedness Week – May 3-9, 2026 8.4 – Mental Health Week – May 4-9, 2026 8.5 – Doors…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council April 28, 2026
Amendment to Item 12.1.4: 29 THAT (F) be amended as follows to add "excluding the Brantford Track and Field Club" Recorded vote on the amendment to Item 12.1.4: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration April 14, 2026
WHEREAS the City of Brantford is committed to environmental stewardship, biodiversity conservation, and the protection of natural heritage systems;
For · 10–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration April 14, 2026
Amendment: THAT Clause D (3) BE STRUCK and REPLACED: THAT staff CONSULT with the Salvation Army, St. Andrew’s United Church, Grace Anglican Church, The Blessing Centre, and neighbouring residents to bring…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration April 14, 2026
THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration April 14, 2026
14 Amendment: THAT Item 1 BE
For · 7–3 · Carried
City Council March 24, 2026
THAT the following proclamations BE APPROVED: 8.1 – World Autism Awareness Month – April 2026 8.2 – Khalsa Day of Celebration – April 13, 2026 8.3 – National Volunteer Week – April 19-25, 2026 8.4 – Earth Week – April…
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council March 24, 2026
20-2026 Being a by-law to appoint a member of Council to a Board (2026-125) (City Council Urgent Report 02-24-26) 21-2026 Being a by-law to Adopt the City of Brantford Economic Development Community Improvement Plan…
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council March 24, 2026
Amendment to the Amendment: Add to Clause E: including exploring the opportunity to offer the structure to a willing buyer or transferee to be relocated at their expense to a lot owned by the buyer or transferee 29…
For · 6–4 · Carried
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration March 10, 2026
WHEREAS firework displays have long been a part of the celebration of our national holidays; and WHEREAS lately firework displays have also been a part of certain cultural/religious observances;
For · 5–5 · Carried
Special City Council March 10, 2026
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 2 3.1 Revised Mandate for Negotiations with Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 685, 2026-146 Labour relations or employee negotiations 3.2 Request to Lease…
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council February 24, 2026
Amendment THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to engage the Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives Advisory Committee at their March meeting to develop a shortlist of names for the stage for additional public…
For · 9–1 · Carried
City Council February 24, 2026
BY-LAW READINGS PREAMBLE 7-2026 Being a By-law to Adopt Amendment No. 4 to the City of Brantford Downtown Community Improvement Plan (2026-16) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2026-02-10)…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration February 10, 2026
WHEREAS the Brantford Figure Skating Club has a long-standing history of promoting athletic development, community engagement, and excellence in figure skating within the City of Brantford;
For · 8–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration February 10, 2026
Amendment THAT the words "and landlords" BE ADDED after the word "renters" in clause B. Recorded vote on amendment to item 7.1.2: Yes (9): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless…
For · 8–0 · Carried
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration February 10, 2026
11 WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Brantford is committed to the process of continuous improvement; and WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Brantford is committed to innovation;
For · 8–0 · Carried
Special City Council February 10, 2026
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 3.1 Request for instructions on the 133 Dufferin Avenue OLT appeal, 2026-112 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Special City Council January 27, 2026
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 5.1 Matters with Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation – Sports and Entertainment Centre and Northern Boundary Lands, 2026-89 A position, plan, procedure…
For · 8–1 · Carried
City Council January 27, 2026
Waive the Rules: THAT Section 15.6.2(g)(i) of the City of Brantford Municipal Code BE WAIVED to permit a delegation to appear before Council where a delegation has appeared before Committee to speak to a Statutory…
For · 2–8 · Lost
City Council January 27, 2026
BY-LAW READINGS PREAMBLE 2-2026 Being a By-law to Being a by-law to declare and dedicate Part 2 on 2R-8693; City of Brantford;
For · 11–0 · Carried
Special City Council - Open Session January 21, 2026
Amendment THAT no tax ratio reduction policy BE IMPLEMENTED for 2026 YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Special City Council - Open Session January 21, 2026
Amendment THAT the 2026 Operating Budget BE INCREASED by $50,000 for the addition of 2 Lifeguards YES: (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Combined COW-O PA January 13, 2026
WHEREAS the City of Brantford is committed to ensuring municipal services and facilities are inclusive, respectful, and accessible to residents of all cultural and religious backgrounds;
For · 9–0 · Carried
City Council December 16, 2025
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for December 2025 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Special City Council December 4, 2025
That Section 15.6.3 (a) of the Procedural By-law BE WAIVED to permit an additional 10 minutes of presentation time. Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Special City Council December 4, 2025
That Section 15.6.3 (a) of the Procedural By-law BE WAIVED to permit an additional 10 minutes of presentation time. Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless…
For · 11–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (54) — most recent 40 shown

City CouncilJuly 28, 2026
Special City CouncilJuly 21, 2026
Special City Council - Open SessionJune 16, 2026
Planning CommitteeMay 14, 2026
Committee of the Whole - OperationsApril 7, 2026
Special City Council - Open SessionMarch 3, 2026
Committee of the Whole - OperationsMarch 3, 2026
Planning CommitteeDecember 11, 2025
Special City CouncilDecember 9, 2025
Special City CouncilDecember 2, 2025
Committee of the Whole - OperationsDecember 2, 2025
Social Services CommitteeSeptember 3, 2025
Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of DirectorsSeptember 3, 2025
Brantford Municipal Non-Profit Housing Corporation Board of DirectorsSeptember 3, 2025
Planning CommitteeApril 17, 2025
Special City CouncilApril 15, 2025
Committee of the Whole - Planning and AdministrationApril 15, 2025
Special City CouncilFebruary 25, 2025
City CouncilFebruary 25, 2025
Special City CouncilNovember 19, 2024
Appointments CommitteeNovember 19, 2024
Special City CouncilMay 14, 2024
Committee of the Whole - Planning and AdministrationMay 14, 2024
Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of DirectorsDecember 6, 2023
Special City CouncilDecember 5, 2023
Finance CommitteeNovember 15, 2023
Planning CommitteeOctober 12, 2023
Finance CommitteeJune 8, 2023
Finance CommitteeMarch 8, 2023
City CouncilFebruary 28, 2023
Special City CouncilFebruary 13, 2023
Combined COW-O PAFebruary 13, 2023
Brant and Brantford Local Housing Corporation Board of DirectorsJune 8, 2022
City CouncilMay 24, 2022
Special City CouncilMay 17, 2022
Special City CouncilJanuary 20, 2022
DO NOT USE - Committee of the Whole - Community DevelopmentAugust 10, 2021
Special City CouncilAugust 10, 2021
Special City CouncilApril 7, 2021
Special City Council VirtualJuly 28, 2020

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 260)

THAT all By-laws not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. BY-LAW READINGS PREAMBLE 56-2026 Being a by-law to implement Interim Control pursuant to section 38 of the Planning Act for certain employment areas in the City of Brantford, to facilitate an official plan review respecting conformity with the Planning Act and consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (2026-147) (Co
City Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT all items for Consent (6.1-6.3) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The items subject to the vote are as follows:
Social Services Committee, May 6, 2026 · Carried
THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The following items were placed on the floor and were voted on individually: 7. Items for Consideration/Consent Public Comments: 7.1 Items for Consideration Public Comments: 7.1.1 Fire Master Plan Report [Financial Impact - None], 2026-192 1. Fire Master Plan Report - 2026-192.pdf 2. Brantford Fir
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration, April 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The following items were placed on the floor and were voted on individually: 7. Items for Consideration/Consent 7.1 Items for Consideration 7.1.1 Fire Master Plan Report [Financial Impact - None], 2026-192 A. THAT Report 2026-192 titled Fire Master Plan BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT Council ADOPT the p
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration, April 14, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for March 2026 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
City Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for March 2026 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: 23 Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
City Council, March 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT Councillor Martin BE APPOINTED to the Grand Erie Public Health Board of Health. Recorded vote on item 13.1: Yes (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell No (1) Councillor Carpenter
City Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT Councillor Martin BE APPOINTED to the Grand Erie Public Health Board of Health. Recorded vote on item 13.1: Yes (9): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (1): Councillor Carpenter 22
City Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report 2026-16, titled “Amendments to the Downtown and Greyfields Community Improvement Plans to Add New Vandalism Prevention Grant Pilot Program”, BE RECEIVED; and THAT Amendment No. 4 to the Downtown Community Improvement Plan BE ADOPTED and the implementing By-law, attached as Appendix A to Report 2026-16, BE APPROVED; THAT Amendment No. 2 to the Greyfields Community Improvement Plan BE AD
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration, February 10, 2026 · Carried
A. THAT Report 2026-16, titled “Amendments to the Downtown and Greyfields Community Improvement Plans to Add New Vandalism Prevention Grant Pilot Program”, BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT Amendment No. 4 to the Downtown Community Improvement Plan BE ADOPTED and the implementing By-law, attached as Appendix A to Report 2026-16, BE APPROVED; C. THAT Amendment No. 2 to the Greyfields Community Improvement P
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration, February 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.3) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.3 Planning Committee Report #2026-01-22 1. 01.22.26 Planning Committee Report.pdf 12.3.1 Zoning Bylaw Amendment PZ-18-24 - 342-346 West Street - 2025-552 Councillor Van Tilborg declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Van Tilborg declared a conflict of interest on Item 12.3.1 - Zonin
City Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.3) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.3 Planning Committee Report #2026-01-22 12.3.1 Zoning Bylaw Amendment PZ-18-24 - 342-346 West Street - 2025-552 Councillor Van Tilborg declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Van Tilborg declared a conflict of interest on Item 12.3.1 - Zoning Bylaw Amendment PZ-18-24 - 342-346 West
City Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT all Items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (5) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, and Councillor Sicoli
Planning Committee, January 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT all Items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (5): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Planning Committee, January 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Robert Moore Park Splashpad in the amount of $700,000 BE ADDED back into the 2026 Capital Budget and BE FUNDED from Year 5 of the WSIB Tax Stabilization Reserve YES: (8) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell NO: (2) Councillor Van Tilborg, and Councillor Hunt
Special City Council - Open Session, January 21, 2026 · Carried
Amendment THAT the Robert Moore Park Splashpad in the amount of $700,000 BE ADDED back into the 2026 Capital Budget and BE FUNDED from Year 5 of the WSIB Tax Stabilization Reserve YES: (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Samwell NO: (2): Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Special City Council - Open Session, January 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.6) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.4 Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2025-11-18 Public Comments: 12.4.4 Primary Care Access Pilot Program [Financial Impact: $450 000], 2025-510 Councillor Carpenter declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Carpenter declared a conflict of interest on Item 1
City Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.6) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12. Committee Reports 12.4 Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration Report #2025- 11-18 12.4.4 Primary Care Access Pilot Program [Financial Impact: $450 000], 2025-510 Councillor Carpenter declared a conflict on this item. (Councillor Carpenter declared a conflict of interest on
City Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for October 2025 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
City Council, October 28, 2025 · Carried
THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration, October 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated: Yes (10): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration, October 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 3.1 Legal Advice on Settlement of OLT Matters, 2025-475 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction t
Special City Council, September 16, 2025 · Carried
2 THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 3.1 Legal Advice on Settlement of OLT Matters, 2025-475 Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction
Special City Council, September 16, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for August 2025 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
City Council, August 26, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Clerk’s Report on Communication for August 2025 BE RECEIVED. Recorded vote on Clerk’s Report on Communication: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
City Council, August 26, 2025 · Carried
THAT all Items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration/Consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sul
Committee of the Whole - Operations, August 5, 2025 · Carried
THAT all Items contained within consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration/Consent (6.1 and 6.2) not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpent
Committee of the Whole - Operations, August 5, 2025 · Carried
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
City Council, June 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT the City close and convey the remaining portion of the lane to 13 The Strand and prohibit pedestrian access to Amber Lea Retirement Place in accordance with the approved site plan registered on title, AND THAT Staff proceed to take the necessary steps to close the unopened portion of the road and convey it to the abutting property owners at 7 and 13 The Strand. Recorded vote on the amendment
City Council, June 24, 2025 · Lost
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 3.1 Acquisition of Property on Colborne Street [Financial Impact: $837,975], 2025-348 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board 3.2 Market Street South Land Acquisition - 2025-344 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board Litigation or potential
Special City Council, June 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.5) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell
City Council, June 24, 2025 · Carried
Amendment A. THAT the City close and convey the remaining portion of the lane to 13 The Strand and prohibit pedestrian access to Amber Lea Retirement Place in accordance with the approved site plan registered on title, AND B. THAT Staff proceed to take the necessary steps to close the unopened portion of the road and convey it to the abutting property owners at 7 and 13 The Strand. 22 Recorded vot
City Council, June 24, 2025 · Lost
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 2 3.1 Acquisition of Property on Colborne Street [Financial Impact: $837,975], 2025-348 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board 3.2 Market Street South Land Acquisition - 2025-344 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board Litigation or potenti
Special City Council, June 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT Item 4.4 Lane Closing and Conveyance – Behind 19, 15 and 13 The Strand Avenue, 2025-322 BE
Special City Council, June 3, 2025 · Deferred
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 13.1 to 13.4) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (11) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Co
City Council, May 27, 2025 · Carried
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 13.1 to 13.4) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (11): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Counc
City Council, May 27, 2025 · Carried
McCreary THAT all items for consideration and consent not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items for consideration and consent not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (4) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Sicoli
Planning Committee, May 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT all items for consideration and consent not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all items for consideration and consent not separated for discussion purposes: 2 Yes (4): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, and Councillor Carpenter
Planning Committee, May 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (9) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwel
Combined COW-O PA, May 13, 2025 · Carried
THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. Recorded vote on all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) not separated for discussion purposes: Yes (9): Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilbo
Combined COW-O PA, May 13, 2025 · Carried

In the record

630meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
19conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 2seatCouncillor
2,571votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
City Council May 26, 2026
on the John Noble Home minutes as he has a family member that is employed there
City Council April 28, 2026
on the John Noble Home minutes as he has a family member that is employed there
City Council March 24, 2026
on the John Noble Home minutes as he has a family member that is employed there
City Council February 24, 2026
on the John Noble Home minutes as he has a family member that is employed there
City Council January 27, 2026
on the John Noble Home Committee of Management Minutes as he has a family member employed there
Estimates Committee December 1, 2025
with the John Noble Home budget as he has a family member employed there
City Council June 24, 2025
on the John Noble Home minutes as he has a family member employed there
City Council April 29, 2025
with the John Noble Home Committee of Management minutes due to a family member being employed there
City Council December 17, 2024
on the John Noble Home budget as he has a family member employed there
Estimates Committee December 4, 2024
with the John Noble Home Committee of Management minutes as he has a family member employed there
City Council August 27, 2024
with the John Noble Home Committee of Management minutes as he has a family member employed there
City Council May 28, 2024
with the John Noble Home Committee of Management minutes as he has a family member employed there
City Council April 30, 2024
with the John Noble Home Committee of Management minutes as he has a family member employed there
City Council February 27, 2024
on item 14.1 as he has a family member who will be subject to the terms of the settlement
Committee of the Whole - Planning and Administration February 13, 2024
in the Special City Council closed session meeting of February 14, 2024 re: Item 3.1, Tentative Settlement with CUPE City Hall - Local 181 renewal of Collective Agreement 2023 to 2027 - 2024-65
City Council January 30, 2024
on this item due to family members being employed at John Noble Home and Provincial Offenses
Estimates Committee January 22, 2024
on the John Noble Home portion of the meeting as a family member is employed by this institution
Estimates Committee January 10, 2024
of pecuniary interest on Steps 5B.2 and 5C.2 of the 2024-2027 Budget Worksheet as a family member is employed at POA (Legal Services)
Estimates Committee January 11, 2023
on this item

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