Reg Freake
Councillor · Ward 1 · seen 2018-12-10 to 2026-08-10 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
672substantive motions movedof 222 meetings the minutes record them at
188procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
552substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
11meetings recorded absentof 222 they were on the record for
145–51recorded 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.
In their own words, via the Town
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How they voted, where it was recorded (196) — most recent 40 shown
Council Meeting August 10, 2026
Against · 3–5 · DefeatedResolved 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…
Council Meeting August 10, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedResolved 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…
Council Meeting August 10, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedWhereas 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…
Council Meeting August 10, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedResolved 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…
Council Meeting August 10, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedResolved 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…
Council Meeting August 10, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedResolved 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.
Council Meeting July 13, 2026
For · 7–2 · CarriedResolved that report PA-26-26, Envision Grimsby Official Plan Recommendation Report, dated July 13, 2026 be received; and 1.
Council Meeting July 13, 2026
For · 7–2 · CarriedResolved 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…
Council Meeting June 15, 2026
For · 6–3 · CarriedResolved that report FIN-26-18, Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP), dated June 15, 2026 be received; and 1.
Special Council Meeting June 1, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedResolved 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…
Special Council Meeting June 1, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedResolved 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.
Council Meeting May 25, 2026
Against · 2–7 · DefeatedWhereas 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…
Council Meeting May 11, 2026
Against · 6–3 · CarriedResolved 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.
Council Meeting May 11, 2026
Against · 2–7 · DefeatedWhereas 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…
Council Meeting May 11, 2026
For · 5–4 · CarriedResolved 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…
Council Meeting May 11, 2026
For · 6–3 · CarriedResolved 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.
Council Meeting April 27, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedResolved 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
For · 5–3 · CarriedResolved 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.
Council Meeting March 23, 2026
For · 8–1 · CarriedResolved 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…
Council Meeting March 23, 2026
For · 2–7 · DefeatedResolved 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.
Council Meeting March 23, 2026
Against · 7–2 · CarriedResolved 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…
Council Meeting March 23, 2026
For · 7–2 · CarriedResolved 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;
Council Meeting March 9, 2026
Against · 6–2 · CarriedResolved 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.
Council Meeting March 9, 2026
For · 6–3 · CarriedResolved 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)…
Council Meeting February 9, 2026
Against · 4–5 · DefeatedWhereas 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);
Special Council Meeting December 3, 2025
For · 8–1 · CarriedResolved that the Shared Fire Services Review – Final Recommendation Report, dated December 3, 2025, be received for information; and 1.
Council Meeting December 1, 2025
Against · 4–5 · DefeatedWhereas 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.;
Special Council Meeting November 24, 2025
Against · 4–5 · DefeatedResolved that Project #830010 - Home Based Entrepreneurial Hub Promotion - $25,000 be removed from the Operating Project list.
Council Meeting November 17, 2025
For · 7–2 · CarriedResolved that the Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to discuss Councillor Charrois' motion on Greenbelt reimbursement.
Council Meeting November 17, 2025
Against · 3–6 · DefeatedWhereas 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;
Council Meeting November 17, 2025
Against · 6–2 · CarriedResolved that the direction provided in closed session regarding the 38 Morrison Crescent OLT Update be approved.
Council Meeting November 3, 2025
For · 8–1 · CarriedResolved 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.
Council Meeting October 20, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedResolved 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 · 3–6 · Defeated
Council Meeting October 6, 2025
Against · 5–4 · CarriedWhereas transparency and accountability are foundational to the decision-making of Council, Standing Committees, Advisory Committees, and Task Forces;
Council Meeting September 22, 2025
For · 8–1 · CarriedResolved 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.
Council Meeting August 11, 2025
For · 7–2 · CarriedResolved 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…
Council Meeting August 11, 2025
For · 6–3 · CarriedResolved that a Healthcare Spending Account of $1,000 per Councillor and for the Mayor be approved effective for the 2027 calendar year.
Council Meeting August 11, 2025
For · 8–1 · CarriedResolved 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…
Council Meeting August 11, 2025
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas Section 365.2 of the Municipal Act, 2001 permits local municipalities to establish tax relief programs for eligible heritage properties;
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (11)
Planning and Development CommitteeJune 10, 2026
Planning and Development CommitteeMay 20, 2026
Planning and Development CommitteeFebruary 4, 2026
Planning and Development CommitteeNovember 19, 2025
Planning and Development CommitteeDecember 4, 2024
Special Council MeetingNovember 25, 2024
Special Council MeetingJuly 22, 2024
Planning and Development CommitteeFebruary 28, 2024
Planning and Development CommitteeJanuary 31, 2024
Special Council MeetingDecember 5, 2023
Council MeetingNovember 20, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 672)
Resolved that the delegation from the Grimsby Public Library Board be received.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the written delegation from Adam Mottershead be received.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Whereas over 800 children under the age of 15 are diagnosed with cancer each year in Canada; and Whereas childhood cancer is the #1 cause of death by disease of Canadian children; and Whereas childhood cancer places a tremendous financial burden on families; and Whereas over 75 per cent of childhood cancer survivors live with at least one chronic health condition and a third of these are severe or
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 26-50 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the Committee of Adjustment minutes of May 19, 2026 be received.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the June 15, 2026 Council meeting be approved as amended.
Council Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report FIN-26-18, Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP), dated June 15, 2026 be received; and 1. That Council authorize staff to apply for grant funding under the Canada-Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program and endorse in principle a residential development charge rate reduction of 30%, contingent on expected funding being at least as much as we are expec
Council Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report CAO-26-06, Economic Development Annual Report 2025, dated June 15, 2026, including the 2025 Annual Report attached as Appendix A, be received.
Council Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 26-39 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the June 2, 2026 Special Council meeting be approved.
Special Council Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the correspondence from Pride Niagara be received.
Special Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that Report DPW-26-13, Draft Transportation Master Plan Release, dated May 25, 2026, be received; and 1. That Council receive the Town of Grimsby Transportation Master Plan Council Presentation and Transportation Master Plan Executive Summary appended to this report as a summary of the draft Transportation Master Plan’s content and conclusions; and 2. That Council endorse the release of t
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the following Board minutes be received: Grimsby Public Library Board - April 8, 2026 Property Standards Committee & Committee of Adjustment - April 21, 2026 Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - May 12, 2026
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 26-34 and 26-35 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 26-36 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
Whereas on May 28th, we recognize that 1 in 6 Canadian menstruators are affected by period poverty, a reality experienced in our community, in every corner of the province, and across Canada; and Whereas Menstrual Health Day (MH Day) is a global day of action that was initiated by German non-profit WASH United in 2014 to raise awareness and change how the world perceives menstruation; and Whereas
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the 700+ museums, art galleries, and heritage sites, and the over 9,000 museum workers and 35,000 volunteers contribute to Ontario’s $26 billion cultural sector; and Whereas museums, as trusted local organizations, create healthy and connected communities, and by ensuring all Ontarians have access to culture and heritage, inspire lifelong learning; and Whereas museums promote growth and bu
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the May 6, 2026 Planning & Development Committee meeting be approved.
Planning and Development Committee, May 6, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report BLDG-26-02, Building Permit Fee Review and Update, dated April 27, 2026 be received; and 1. That the Building Fee Review be
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Deferred
Resolved that the following minutes be received: Planning & Development Committee - April 8, 2026 Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - April 14, 2026
Planning and Development Committee, April 22, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report PA-26-12, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By- Law Amendment at 13 Mountain Street and 19-23 Elm Street, dated April 22, 2026, be received; and 1. That the draft Official Plan Amendment (“OPA”) attached to this report as Appendix A be recommended for approval; and 2. That the draft Zoning By-law Amendment (“ZBA”) attached to this report as Appendix B be recommended for appro
Planning and Development Committee, April 22, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Experience Advisors be received.
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the following Board minutes be received: Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - March 10, 2026 Grimsby Downtown BIA - March 11, 2026
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the April 8, 2026 Planning and Development Committee meeting be approved.
Planning and Development Committee, April 8, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Matt Robinson be received.
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 26-11 to 26-14 inclusive, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Regional Chair Gale be received.
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 26-07 and 26-08, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, February 9, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Elisabeth Zimmerman be received.
Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the Integrity Commissioner's 2024-2025 report be received.
Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that Investigation Report IC-35563-0525 be received.
Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Chris Atkinson and Phil Besseling be received.
Council Meeting, December 1, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the Special Council meeting of November 24, 2025 be approved.
Special Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-68 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Special Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the November 17, 2025 Council meeting agenda be approved.
Council Meeting, November 17, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the November 3, 2025, Council meeting agenda be approved as amended.
Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that Council direct Staff to amend the Finance Committee's Terms of Reference to remove the reporting of GPI/NPI to the Finance Committee and that all future reports and updates go to Council directly. Yes (4): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor DiFlavio No (4): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Howe, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor Korstanje TIE,
Council Meeting, October 20, 2025 · Defeated
Resolved that the minutes of the September 17, 2025 Planning and Development Committee meeting be received.
Planning and Development Committee, October 15, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the September 29, 2025, Council meeting be approved.
Special Council Meeting, September 29, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 25-53 to 25-57 inclusive and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, September 22, 2025 · Carried
In the record
211meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 1seatCouncillor
1,611votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
What this does not measure
- Motions moved is not a measure of effectiveness. Who moves a motion is often a seat convention or a committee role, and the member who does the work on a file is frequently not the one who reads it out.
- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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