Linda Hunt is an award-winning accessibility consultant, speaker, author, and advocate with more than 30 years of senior management experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. In 2022, Linda was elected to Brantford City Council representing Ward 4, becoming the first person with a physical disability to serve as a Brantford City Councillor. As a power wheelchair user who has lived with multiple sclerosis for more than 25 years, she brings lived experience and a strong commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and ensuring that municipal services and communities are welcoming and accessible to everyone. Linda's roots in Ward 4 run deep. She grew up there, and she and her husband, Greg, raised their family and have operated their business in Ward 4 for 36 years. Linda and Greg are parents to two adult children and grandparents to two grandchildren. In addition to being a member of City Council, Councillor Hunt also serves on the Finance Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee, Accessibility Advisory Committee, Planning Advisory Committee, Public Consultation Task Force, Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services Committee, John Noble Home Committee of Management, and Chamber of Commerce Brantford-Brant.
THAT all items for Consideration and Consent (5.2-5.3) Separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 5.2 Items for Consideration 5.2.1 2025 Audited Financial Statements [Financial Impact-$148,210], 2026-378 1. 2025 Audited Financial Statements - 2026-378.pdf 2. Appendix A - City of Brantford - 2025 Report to Finance Committee.pdf 3. Appendix B - 2025 City of Brantford Consolidated Financial State
to amendment: Excludes sidewalks Recorded vote on the amendment to amendment: Excludes sidewalks Yes (2) Councillor Carpenter, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (8) Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, and Councillor Samwell
BY-LAW READINGS PREAMBLE 78-2026 Being a by-law to prohibit the discharge of fireworks, to regulate the sale of fireworks, to provide for the issuance of permits for the discharge of fireworks, to repeal Municipal Code Chapter 520 (2026-315) (Committee of the Whole – Planning and Administration Report #2026-06-16) 79-2026 Being a bylaw to amend the City of Brantford Municipal code to add Municipal
WHEREAS first responders, including police, fire, and paramedic services, are often required to make rapid decisions when responding to emergency calls; and WHEREAS vulnerable persons and persons with disabilities may have unique needs that affect communication, mobility, behaviour, medical care, or emergency response requirements; and WHEREAS vulnerable persons may include, but are not limited to
VanTilborg THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 3.1 Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation – Memorandum of Understanding, 2026-340 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 2 3.1 Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation – Memorandum of Understanding, 2026-340 A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 13.1 to 13.5) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The following items were discussed and voted on separately: 13.1 Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2026-06-02 Attachments | Public Comments 1. 06.02.26 COW-OPS REPORT.pdf 13.1.1 West Brant Access Route Environmental Assessment – Preferred Alternative Update [Financial Impact - None
vote on the Amendment, as amended: Amend Clause B to remove the words "and sale"; and THAT the sale of consumer fireworks BE PERMITTED and THAT signage as authorized by the City of Brantford be displayed citing bylaw and penalties. Yes (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Coun
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 13.1 to 13.5) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The following items were discussed and voted on separately: 13. Committee Reports 13.1 Committee of the Whole - Operations Report #2026-06-02 13.1.1 West Brant Access Route Environmental Assessment – Preferred Alternative Update [Financial Impact - None], 2026- 152 THAT Report 2026-152 title
Recorded vote on the Amendment, as amended: Amend Clause B to remove the words "and sale"; and THAT the sale of consumer fireworks BE PERMITTED and THAT signage as authorized by the City of Brantford be displayed citing bylaw and penalties. Yes (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor Hunt,
to Clause C: THAT upon completion of the audited financial statements for John Noble Home, the 2025 Operating Surplus BE TRANSFERRED to the John Noble Home Reserve (RF0492), or any operating Deficit for John Noble Home BE FUNDED from the Tax Stabilization Reserve (RF0577). Recorded vote on the amendment to Item 5.2.1. Yes (4) Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, and Councillo
Amendment to Clause C: THAT upon completion of the audited financial statements for John Noble Home, the 2025 Operating Surplus BE TRANSFERRED to the John Noble Home Reserve (RF0492), or any operating Deficit for John Noble Home BE FUNDED from the Tax Stabilization Reserve (RF0577). Recorded vote on the amendment to Item 5.2.1. Yes (4): Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, and
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 (10) Councillor Sless, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor VanTilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
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 (10): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Caputo, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Carpenter, Councillor VanTilborg, and Councillor Samwell
THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The following items were then voted on individually and
WHEREAS Neighbourhood Associations within the City of Brantford exist to serve residents and communities across the City; and WHEREAS these Neighbourhood Associations are comprised of members of the community who work to activate community spaces which enrich the lives of the citizens of Brantford; and WHEREAS the Branlyn Neighbourhood Association has a long history of operating the concession at
6 THAT all Items for Consideration/Consent (7.1 and 7.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. The following items were then voted on individually and
8 WHEREAS Neighbourhood Associations within the City of Brantford exist to serve residents and communities across the City; and WHEREAS these Neighbourhood Associations are comprised of members of the community who work to activate community spaces which enrich the lives of the citizens of Brantford; and WHEREAS the Branlyn Neighbourhood Association has a long history of operating the concession a
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 McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Caputo, and Councillor Samwell
to Clause E: THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to dispose of the structure on the property as they see fit. Recorded vote on amendment: Yes (8) Councillor Sless, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Van Tilborg, Councillor Martin, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, and Councillor Samwell No (2) Councillor Sicoli, and Councillor Caputo
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 Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg
Amendment to Clause E: THAT Staff BE DIRECTED to dispose of the structure on the property as they see fit. Recorded vote on amendment: Yes (8): Mayor Davis, Councillor Sullivan, Councillor Sless, Councillor Martin, Councillor McCreary, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Samwell, and Councillor Van Tilborg No (2): Councillor Sicoli, and Councillor Caputo
That the purchase of PART BLOCK 5 KERR TRACT, PART 2 2R9160; CITY OF BRANTFORD; BEING 32074-1388 (LT) and PT BLK 3 KERR TRACT BRANTFORD CITY; PT BLK 4 KERR TRACT BRANTFORD CITY PT 6 2R4862; S/T TB46586; BRANTFORD CITY; BEING 32074-0464 (LT) for the amount of $2 in exchange for the disposition of PART OF BLOCK 5, KERR TRACT, BRANTFORD BEING PART 1 ON PLAN 2R-8079; CITY OF BRANTFORD; BEING ALL OF TH
A. That the purchase of PART BLOCK 5 KERR TRACT, PART 2 2R9160; CITY OF BRANTFORD; BEING 32074-1388 (LT) and PT BLK 3 KERR TRACT BRANTFORD CITY; PT BLK 4 KERR 19 TRACT BRANTFORD CITY PT 6 2R4862; S/T TB46586; BRANTFORD CITY; BEING 32074-0464 (LT) for the amount of $2 in exchange for the disposition of PART OF BLOCK 5, KERR TRACT, BRANTFORD BEING PART 1 ON PLAN 2R-8079; CITY OF BRANTFORD; BEING ALL
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 3.1 Litigation regarding 501 Shellard Lane – Ontario Land Tribunal Matters, 2025-615 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 3.2 Facility Lease and Li
VanTilborg THAT item 6.1.3.2 BE
THAT Council MOVE IN-CAMERA to consider the following: 2 3.1 Litigation regarding 501 Shellard Lane – Ontario Land Tribunal Matters, 2025-615 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 3.2 Facility Lease and
McCreary Amendment That Council respectfully requests that Mayor Davis terminate the appointment of the Deputy Mayor for External Relations effective immediately as it is not compliant with Section 284.6 of the municipal act being the section cited as his authority in the Mayoral Decision 08-2025. That should Mayor Davis deem he requires assistance to fulfil his duties that extends beyond the Mayo
Amendment That Council respectfully requests that Mayor Davis terminate the appointment of the Deputy Mayor for External Relations effective immediately as it is not compliant with Section 284.6 of the municipal act being the section cited as his authority in the Mayoral Decision 08-2025. That should Mayor Davis deem he requires assistance to fulfil his duties that extends beyond the Mayor of the
THAT all Items for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6.1 Items for Consideration 6.1.3 Volunteer Brantford Policy 2025-507 [Financial Impact: None] 1. Volunteer Brantford Policy - 2025-507.pdf 2. Volunteer Brantford Policy 2025 FINAL.pdf 3. Appendix B Volunteeer Engagement Research.pdf THAT the Volunteer Brantford Policy Report 2025-507 BE RECEIVED;
THAT all Items for consideration/consent (6.1 and 6.2) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 6.1 Items for Consideration 6.1.3 Volunteer Brantford Policy 2025-507 [Financial Impact: None] A. THAT the Volunteer Brantford Policy Report 2025-507 BE RECEIVED; and B. THAT the Volunteer Brantford – Corporate Policy 057 attached to Report 2025-507, BE APPROVED; and C. THAT a By-law to adopt the
THAT all Items in the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.4) separated for discussion purposes BE APPROVED. 12.4 Planning Committee Report #2025-10-16 1. 10.16.25 Planning Committee Report.pdf 12.4.1 Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-12-25 – 133 Dufferin Avenue [Financial Impact - None], 2025-480 THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application PZ-12-25, submitted by The Angrish Group on behalf of Jo
WHEREAS Free Sport for Growth is a local not-for-profit organization with a vision to reignite children’s passion for outdoor activities and a mission to promote physical health and social interaction of children; and WHEREAS Free Sport for Growth raises funds through charitable donations and events to provide free sports equipment to children; and WHEREAS Free Sport for Growth has been exploring
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford is composed of 10 elected Councillors and 1 Head of Council being the mayor; and WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford held a strategic priority setting session on January 28, 2023; and WHEREAS the number 1 ranked strategic theme that came out of that session was Develop Strategies to build trust amongst Coun
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.2) 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
THAT all Items contained within the Committee Reports (Items 12.1 to 12.2) 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
WHEREAS a Town Hall meeting, hosted by Councillors of Ward 4 was held on Monday June 23, 2025, to discuss recommendations and actions taken to address ongoing concerns from local businesses regarding break-ins, theft and vandalism; and WHEREAS Ward 4 businesses owners were invited to share their experiences and contribute to identifying actionable steps to theft concerns and help identify steps to
THAT report 2025-347 regarding a request for additional funds towards the John Noble Home Bell Court Redevelopment Project BE RECEIVED; and THAT the City’s share of the request totaling $651,423 BE FUNDED from the John Noble Home Reserve (RF0492). Recorded vote on item 13.2: Yes (8) Councillor Carpenter, Councillor McCreary, Mayor Davis, Councillor Sicoli, Councillor Hunt, Councillor Sullivan, Cou