The Grimsby Record

J. Jordan

Mayor · seen 2018-12-10 to 2026-08-10 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

45substantive motions movedof 261 meetings the minutes record them at
7procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
33substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
34meetings recorded absentof 261 they were on the record for
141–55recorded 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 Grimsby’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (196) — most recent 40 shown

Council Meeting August 10, 2026
Resolved that report DCS-26-40, Town of Grimsby Corporate Brand Recommendation, dated August 10, 2026, be received; and 1. That Council approve the proposed Town of Grimsby’s new brand identity, including the logo…
For · 3–5 · Defeated
Council Meeting August 10, 2026
Resolved that: 1.Town staff undertake a comprehensive review of Grimsby’s stormwater drainage system and identify and map areas experiencing chronic or recurring flooding, including basement flooding, roadway flooding…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Council Meeting August 10, 2026
Whereas the Town of Grimsby experienced significant flooding on July 21, July 27/28, and August 2, 2026; and Whereas Council adopted a new Official Plan on July 13, 2026, establishing a growth framework for a population…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Council Meeting August 10, 2026
Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby request that the Province of Ontario review and expand its available disaster assistance programs to better reflect the impacts experienced by residents, businesses…
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting August 10, 2026
Resolved that Council direct staff to investigate the potential of a rebate and/or grant program for flood assistance, including a backflow program, and include any expenses or reserve transfers required in the 2027…
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting August 10, 2026
Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby affirms its strong opposition to any consideration of extending Livingston Avenue beyond the Grimsby GO Station lands; and 1.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council Meeting July 13, 2026
Resolved that report PA-26-26, Envision Grimsby Official Plan Recommendation Report, dated July 13, 2026 be received; and 1.
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting July 13, 2026
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 26-44 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed. Yes (7): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting June 15, 2026
Resolved that report FIN-26-18, Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP), dated June 15, 2026 be received; and 1.
For · 6–3 · Carried
Special Council Meeting June 1, 2026
Resolved that Council direct that the height be no more than 6 storeys in the Downtown Neighbourhood, and 4 storeys on Main Street, and Staff provide details of any implications to this change in the final…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting June 1, 2026
Resolved that Council direct staff to review the downtown employment areas for building heights; and 1. That Council direct staff to review the PMTSA and downtown innovation and incubation (employment) areas.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 25, 2026
Whereas Section 14.1(1) of the Town of Grimsby Procedural By-law 20-65 provides that a Council or Committee Member participating remotely via electronic means “will have the same rights and responsibilities as if…
Against · 2–7 · Defeated
Council Meeting May 11, 2026
Resolved that Sections 8.5(5)(e) and (f) of the Procedural By-law be waived to permit Kevin Luttjehuizen, Harley Valentine, and Anne Turcic to delegate on the Planning & Development Committee minutes of May 6, 2026.
For · 6–3 · Carried
Council Meeting May 11, 2026
Whereas through the Ontario Land Tribunal settlement process, the Town accepted a significant planning compromise for 13 Mountain Street and 19 to 21 Elm Street (OLT-22-003541), including an expansion of the development…
Against · 2–7 · Defeated
Council Meeting May 11, 2026
Resolved that the balance of the minutes from the Planning & Development Committee meeting of May 6, 2026 be approved. Yes (5): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor…
Against · 5–4 · Carried
Council Meeting May 11, 2026
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 26-27 and 26-28, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
For · 6–3 · Carried
Council Meeting April 27, 2026
Resolved that the Planning and Development Committee minutes of April 22, 2026 and By-laws 26-27 and 26-28 be
For · 7–1 · Carried
Council Meeting April 27, 2026
Resolved that Council approve the updated Building Permit Fee Schedule to achieve full cost recovery in accordance with the Building Code Act, and approve User Fee Amendment By-law 26-24 attached as Appendix B.
For · 5–3 · Carried
Council Meeting March 23, 2026
Resolved that report CAO-26-04, Niagara Governance Update, dated March 23, 2026 be received; and 1. Whereas the majority of Mayors signed a joint letter stating a commitment to building a governance model that is…
For · 8–1 · Carried
Council Meeting March 23, 2026
Resolved that Council endorse a reduction in Council size from eight (8) Councillors to six (6) for the 2026 municipal election, and an at-large electoral system if mandated by the Province.
Against · 2–7 · Defeated
Council Meeting March 23, 2026
Resolved that Council endorse a reduction in Council size from eight (8) Councillors to six (6) for the 2026 municipal election and implementing Option 2B or 3 from the 2021 Council Structure and Ward Boundary Review…
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting March 23, 2026
Resolved that the Town Clerk be directed to confirm with the Premier and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that without provincial intervention, the above changes cannot take place until the 2030 election;
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting March 9, 2026
Resolved that the Integrity Commissioner's Report IC-35746-1125 be received; and 1. That Councillor Baradziej's remuneration be suspended for a period of 15 days.
For · 6–2 · Carried
Council Meeting March 9, 2026
Resolved that the direction provided in Closed Session regarding GO Transit be approved. Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej No (3)…
For · 6–3 · Carried
Council Meeting February 9, 2026
Whereas the Town of Grimsby and Fortis Ontario Inc. are shareholders of Niagara Power Incorporated (NPI) and all are parties to a Unanimous Shareholders’ Agreement (USA) with Grimsby Power Incorporated (GPI);
Against · 4–5 · Defeated
Special Council Meeting December 3, 2025
Resolved that the Shared Fire Services Review – Final Recommendation Report, dated December 3, 2025, be received for information; and 1.
For · 8–1 · Carried
Council Meeting December 1, 2025
Whereas the Town of Grimsby is a shareholder of Niagara Power Incorporated (NPI) and both are parties to a Unanimous Shareholders’ Agreement (USA) together with Grimsby Power Incorporated (GPI) and Fortis Ontario Inc.;
Against · 4–5 · Defeated
Special Council Meeting November 24, 2025
Resolved that Project #830010 - Home Based Entrepreneurial Hub Promotion - $25,000 be removed from the Operating Project list.
Against · 4–5 · Defeated
Council Meeting November 17, 2025
Resolved that the Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to discuss Councillor Charrois' motion on Greenbelt reimbursement.
For · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting November 17, 2025
Whereas the Town of Grimsby continues to face significant financial and operational strain due to the Province’s ongoing and frequent changes to planning legislation and municipal responsibilities;
Against · 3–6 · Defeated
Council Meeting November 17, 2025
Resolved that the direction provided in closed session regarding the 38 Morrison Crescent OLT Update be approved.
Against · 6–2 · Carried
Council Meeting November 3, 2025
Resolved that report PA-25-38, Grimsby Tourism Strategy, 2026-2031, dated November 3, 2025, be received; and 1. That the Tourism Strategy be endorsed in principle; and 2.
For · 8–1 · Carried
Council Meeting October 20, 2025
Resolved that the Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to discuss Councillor Freake's motion regarding the removal of GPI/NPI reporting to the Finance Committee.
For · 6–2 · Carried
Council Meeting October 6, 2025
Resolved that Councillor Charrois' Notice of Motion be
Against · 3–6 · Defeated
Council Meeting October 6, 2025
Whereas transparency and accountability are foundational to the decision-making of Council, Standing Committees, Advisory Committees, and Task Forces;
For · 5–4 · Carried
Council Meeting September 22, 2025
Resolved that report PA-25-33, A26-25, 38 Morrison Crescent – Minor Variance Application Town Representation at the Ontario Land Tribunal, dated September 22, 2025, be received; and 1.
For · 8–1 · Carried
Council Meeting August 11, 2025
Resolved that report FIN-25-41, Council Remuneration & Expense Policy Review, dated August 11, 2025 be received; and 1. That the Mayor’s annual base pay be set at $57,589, effective for the new term of Council, and…
Against · 7–2 · Carried
Council Meeting August 11, 2025
Resolved that a Healthcare Spending Account of $1,000 per Councillor and for the Mayor be approved effective for the 2027 calendar year.
For · 6–3 · Carried
Council Meeting August 11, 2025
Resolved that the Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to discuss Councillor DiFlavio's Notice of Motion regarding Niagara Region contribution to the Heritage Property Tax…
For · 8–1 · Carried
Council Meeting August 11, 2025
Whereas Section 365.2 of the Municipal Act, 2001 permits local municipalities to establish tax relief programs for eligible heritage properties;
For · 9–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (34)

Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeJuly 14, 2026
Planning and Development CommitteeApril 8, 2026
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeMarch 10, 2026
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeFebruary 10, 2026
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeOctober 27, 2025
Joint Fire Services Advisory CommitteeOctober 8, 2025
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeSeptember 9, 2025
Planning and Development CommitteeJune 11, 2025
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeJune 10, 2025
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeMay 13, 2025
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeApril 8, 2025
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeMarch 20, 2025
Corporate Services CommitteeFebruary 10, 2025
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeAugust 13, 2024
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeJuly 9, 2024
Corporate Services CommitteeJune 3, 2024
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeMay 14, 2024
Special Council MeetingMay 9, 2024
Planning and Development CommitteeMarch 27, 2024
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeFebruary 13, 2024
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeJanuary 9, 2024
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeDecember 12, 2023
Corporate Services CommitteeNovember 6, 2023
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeOctober 10, 2023
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeSeptember 12, 2023
Council MeetingSeptember 5, 2023
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeJuly 11, 2023
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeJune 15, 2023
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeJune 13, 2023
Council MeetingMay 15, 2023
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeApril 11, 2023
Special Council MeetingFebruary 13, 2023
Grimsby Heritage Advisory CommitteeFebruary 2, 2023
Special Council MeetingJanuary 12, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 45)

Resolved that the Council of the Town of Grimsby affirms its strong opposition to any consideration of extending Livingston Avenue beyond the Grimsby GO Station lands; and 1. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Region of Niagara and Metrolinx. Yes (8): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Baradziej, an
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the Corporate Services Committee meeting of June 15, 2026 be received.
Corporate Services Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the following minutes be received:  Grimsby Downtown BIA - February 11, 2026  Corporate Services Committee - March 9, 2026  Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee - March 12, 2026
Corporate Services Committee, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the memorandum regarding Bill 97 - MFIPPA Amendments be received.
Corporate Services Committee, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the Planning and Development Committee minutes of April 22, 2026 and By-laws 26-27 and 26-28 be
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the March 9, 2026 Corporate Services Committee meeting be approved as amended.
Corporate Services Committee, March 9, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report TC-26-05, 2026 Municipal Elections Update, dated March 9, 2026, be received.
Corporate Services Committee, March 9, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report TC-26-08, Delegation of Council Authority By-law, dated March 9, 2026 be received; and 1. That the Corporate Services Committee recommends Council approve the revised Delegation of Council Authority By-law attached to this report as Appendix B.
Corporate Services Committee, March 9, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the February 2, 2026 Corporate Services Committee agenda be approved.
Corporate Services Committee, February 2, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report TC-26-01, Council Leave of Absence Policy, dated February 2, 2026 be received; and 1. That the Corporate Services Committee recommend Council approve the Council Leave of Absence Policy attached as Appendix A.
Corporate Services Committee, February 2, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report TC-26-04, Holiday Closure – 2026, dated February 2, 2026 be received; and 1. That the Corporate Services Committee recommend Council approve the annual closure of Town Hall administration on December 31, with affected staff utilizing one existing floater or vacation day to accommodate the closure.
Corporate Services Committee, February 2, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the minutes of the September 15, 2025 Corporate Services Committee meeting be received.
Corporate Services Committee, November 10, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the September 15, 2025 Corporate Services Committee meeting be approved.
Corporate Services Committee, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that report BYL-25-04, Administrative Monetary Penalties, September 15, 2025 be received; and 1. That the Corporate Services Committee recommends Council approve the By-laws attached as Appendix A and Appendix B.
Corporate Services Committee, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that report TC-25-15, Proclamations, Flag Raising and Half- Masting Policies, dated September 15, 2025, be received; and 1. That the Corporate Services Committee recommends Council approve the Proclamations Policy, attached as Appendix A; and 2. That the Corporate Services Committee recommends Council approve the Flag Raising and Half-Masting Policy, attached as Appendix B.
Corporate Services Committee, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the June 16, 2025, Corporate Services Committee meeting be approved.
Corporate Services Committee, June 16, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that report BYL-25-03, Private Property Parking By-law, dated April 14th, 2025, be received; and 1. That the Corporate Services Committee recommend Council approve the draft By-laws attached as Appendix A and B.
Corporate Services Committee, April 14, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the October 7, 2024 Corporate Services Committee agenda be approved.
Corporate Services Committee, October 7, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that report CAO-24-06, Town of Grimsby Branding Project, dated October 7, 2024, be received; and 1. That the Corporate Services Committee recommends Council endorse the Branding Project as a 2025 operating project subject to 2025 Budget approval.
Corporate Services Committee, October 7, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that the Extension of Legal Services Contract memo be received.
Corporate Services Committee, October 7, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that the following minutes be received:  Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee - March 14, 2024  Corporate Services Committee - April 2, 2024
Corporate Services Committee, May 6, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that the following minutes be received:  Corporate Services Committee - March 4, 2024  Grimsby Downtown BIA - March 13, 2024
Corporate Services Committee, April 2, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that the staff memorandum on the Grimsby Downtown BIA financial processes be received; and 1. That the list of requirements within the memo be forwarded to Council for approval.
Corporate Services Committee, April 2, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that the verbal update on the Keeping of Farm Animals By-law be received.
Corporate Services Committee, April 2, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that the following minutes be received:  The Grimsby Downtown Improvement Area (DIA) o October 11, 2023 o December 13, 2023  Corporate Services - January 15, 2024
Corporate Services Committee, February 5, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that report FIN-24-01, Legal Fee Cost Update, dated January 15, 2024, be received as information.
Corporate Services Committee, January 15, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that the presentation from the Clerks Department on records update & FOI update be received.
Corporate Services Committee, December 4, 2023 · Carried
Resolved that the Corporate Services Committee minutes of July 4, 2023 be received.
Corporate Services Committee, September 5, 2023 · Carried
Resolved that the Corporate Services Committee endorse that the negotiation between Rogers and the Town of Grimsby for maximizing cellular service be supported and a report come back to Corporate Services Committee as early as possible.
Corporate Services Committee, July 4, 2023 · Carried
Resolved that the Corporate Services Committee agenda for June 5, 2023 be approved.
Corporate Services Committee, June 5, 2023 · Carried
Resolved that the Corporate Services Committee agenda for May 4, 2023 be approved.
Corporate Services Committee, May 4, 2023 · Carried
Resolved that the correspondence from the Township of West Lincoln be received.
Corporate Services Committee, May 4, 2023 · Carried
Whereas, a Member of Council is held, by virtue of their office, to a higher ethical standard of behaviour and subject to the principles and rules set forth in the Town of Grimsby’s Code of Conduct; and Whereas, it has been determined by the Integrity Commissioner that Councillor Sharpe participated in, supported, broadcasted and promoted an illegal occupation in the City of Ottawa; and Whereas, t
Special Council, July 18, 2022 · Carried
Resolved that Report DPW20-08 dated March 11, 2020 regarding Winston Road - Sidewalk Patio Area be received and that the Acting Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a patio permit to The Olive Board (376 Winston Road) subject to the 12 conditions contained within the report.
Public Works Committee, March 11, 2020 · Carried
Resolved that Report FCR 20-03 dated March 5, 2020 with reference to the Appointment of an Acting Fire Chief be received and that By-law No. 20-23 be forwarded to Council for approval.
Administration Finance Committee, March 9, 2020 · Carried
Resolved that the petition from residents on Strathearn Avenue, Beverly Street and William Avenue be received and that staff be directed to carry out a traffic study to review the area and report back to Council once complete.
Public Works Committee, February 12, 2020 · Carried
Resolved that Report DPW20-02 dated February 12, 2020 regarding ‘Award of Nelles Road and Dorchester Drive Traffic Study’ be received, and that the Acting Director of Public Works be authorized to award the project to EXP Services Inc. in the total estimated amount of $33,000 (excluding HST).
Public Works Committee, February 12, 2020 · Carried
Resolved that Report DPW20-04 dated February 12, 2020 regarding 'New Consolidated Traffic By-law' be received, and that the prepared updated traffic by-law be approved and implemented.
Public Works Committee, February 12, 2020 · Carried
Resolved that the Public Works Committee recommends Report DPW20- 06 dated February 12, 2020, regarding the ‘2019 Annual Drinking Water System Municipal Summary Report’, be received by Town of Grimsby Council for review and information.
Public Works Committee, February 12, 2020 · Carried
Resolved that the correspondence request dated January 28, 2020 from Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer Event coordinator, Bas de Beer, for authorization to use Town roads for their event scheduled for June 13 and 14, 2020, be received for Committee approval; subject to all required documents being received prior to the event.
Public Works Committee, February 12, 2020 · Carried

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