Lianne Vardy
Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2018-12-10 to 2026-08-10 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
458substantive motions movedof 208 meetings the minutes record them at
99procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
473substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
17meetings recorded absentof 208 they were on the record for
149–49recorded 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 (198) — 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
For · 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
For · 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
For · 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 (17)
Finance CommitteeMay 28, 2026
Corporate Services CommitteeNovember 10, 2025
Finance CommitteeOctober 2, 2025
Corporate Services CommitteeJune 16, 2025
Special Council MeetingApril 28, 2025
Council MeetingApril 14, 2025
Finance CommitteeFebruary 27, 2025
Special Council MeetingNovember 25, 2024
Special Council MeetingNovember 14, 2024
Finance CommitteeMay 23, 2024
Corporate Services CommitteeMay 6, 2024
Corporate Services CommitteeFebruary 5, 2024
Council MeetingFebruary 5, 2024
Finance CommitteeOctober 26, 2023
Special Council MeetingOctober 24, 2023
Finance CommitteeOctober 11, 2023
Special Council MeetingJune 20, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 458)
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 and problematic overland-flow locations; 2. Staff develop a prioritized list of flooding hotspots throughout Grimsby and identify infrastructure, maintenance or drainage improvements
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the June 1, 2026 Special Council meeting be approved.
Special Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Dr. Lesley Rigg be received.
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the May 11, 2026 Corporate Services Committee meeting be approved.
Corporate Services Committee, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report FCR-26-01, 2025 Fire Department Accomplishments, dated May 11, 2026 be received.
Corporate Services Committee, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Hemson be received.
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report BLDG-26-02, Building Permit Fee Review and Update, dated April 27, 2026 be received; and 1. That Council approve an incremental increase of 5% beginning on January 1, 2027, 5% on January 1, 2028, and 5% on January 1, 2029, with any new fees being implemented fully in 2026, and that the updated Building Permit Fee Schedule in Appendix B be approved as amended; and 2. That Counc
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Defeated
Resolved that the following meeting minutes be received: Finance Committee - March 26, 2026 Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee - April 2, 2026
Finance Committee, April 23, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the following Council Endorsement Packages be approved: Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - March 10, 2026 Grimsby Downtown BIA - March 11, 2026
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report FIN-26-07 Summary of 2025 Tax Write-offs, dated March 26, 2026, be received as information.
Finance Committee, March 26, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report FIN-26-08, 2025 Tax Arrears Status Update, dated March 26, 2026, be received as information.
Finance Committee, March 26, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report FCR-26-02, Open Air Fire By-law Updates, dated March 9, 2026 be received; and 1. That the Corporate Services Committee recommend Council approve the draft By-law to regulate the setting of open air fires attached to this report as Appendix A.
Corporate Services Committee, March 9, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report TC-26-06, Election Recount Policy and By-Law, dated March 9, 2026, be received; and 1. That the Corporate Services Committee recommend Council approve the Election Recount Policy and By-Law attached as Appendix A and Appendix B.
Corporate Services Committee, March 9, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package for the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee, dated February 10, 2026, be approved.
Council Meeting, February 23, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report TC-25-21, Election Sign By-law Updates, dated February 2, 2026 be received; and 1. That the Corporate Services Committee recommend Council approve the draft Election Sign By-law attached as Appendix A; and 2. That the Corporate Services Committee recommend Council approve the draft User Fee Amendment By-law attached as Appendix C.
Corporate Services Committee, February 2, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that Council endorse the NPCA's letter opposing the consolidation of Ontario Conservation Authorities.
Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Beamer makes up more than 50% of the Grimsby canopy and is the only conservation area in Niagara that is fully accessible without a car; and Whereas Beamer is a thriving, biodiverse environment and a natural playground with a natural water feature (the creek) and natural greeters - the birds, the animals, etc.; and Whereas in 2026, the NPCA is about to implement a Beamer Conservation Area
Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that Councillor Charrois' Notice of Motion be
Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Defeated
Resolved that the following minutes be received: Corporate Services Committee - June 16, 2025 Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee - August 13, 2025 Grimsby Downtown Business Improvement Area Board - September 10, 2025
Corporate Services Committee, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that report TC-25-14, Council and Committee Dissolution, dated September 15, 2025, be received; and 1. That the Corporate Services Committee recommend Council approve the dissolution all non-statutory Advisory Committees in April 2026, and the dissolution of all Standing Committees in June 2026, with the option to present end of term reports as outlined in this report.
Corporate Services Committee, September 15, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the September 8, 2025 Council meeting be approved as amended.
Council Meeting, September 8, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that Council reconsider Resolution C-25-147; and 1. That the Council remuneration percentile target be changed from P60 to P50; and 2. That the Mayor’s annual base pay be set at $54,129, effective for the new term of Council, and that this amount be adjusted for 2% inflation for 2026 ($55,212); and 3. That Councillor annual base pay be set at $25,145, effective for the new term of Council
Council Meeting, September 8, 2025 · Defeated
Resolved that Council reconsider Resolution C-25-148; and 1. That the Health Care Spending Account in the amount of $1,000 be eliminated.
Council Meeting, September 8, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the Finance Committee minutes of the July 24, 2025, meeting be received.
Finance Committee, August 28, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that report FIN 25-49, Fire Marque Agency Agreement, August 28, 2025, be received; and 1. That the Finance Committee recommends Council direct staff to prepare the Agency Agreement and necessary by-laws for endorsement at the September 22, 2025, Council meeting.
Finance Committee, August 28, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that report FIN-25-50, Amendment to Development Charges By- law No. 2021-14, as Amended, dated August 28, 2025, be received; and 1. That the Finance Committee recommend Council direct staff to amend the Development Charges By-law No. 2021-14, as amended, to remove the expiration date.
Finance Committee, August 28, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the following Council Endorsement Packages be approved: Grimsby Green Advisory Committee - July 10, 2025 Age Friendly Advisory Committee - July 15, 2025
Council Meeting, August 11, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda of the Thursday, July 24, 2025, Finance Committee meeting be approved as amended.
Finance Committee, July 24, 2025 · Carried
Whereas approximately 204,000 Canadians are living with hepatitis C and over 250,000 people are living with hepatitis B; and Whereas people living with hepatitis B and C have an increased risk of developing cirrhosis, liver failure and related illnesses; and Whereas Ontario has over 110,000 people living with hepatitis B or C, both of which are slow and progressive diseases; and Whereas there are
Council Meeting, July 7, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package from the Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee, dated June 5, 2025, be approved.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the May 26, 2025 Council meeting agenda be approved as amended.
Council Meeting, May 26, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the following delegations on 7 Patton Street be received: Gayle Baltjes-Chataway John Read Pamela Evans
Council Meeting, May 26, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the following minutes be received: Finance Committee - April 24, 2025 Grimsby Economic Development Advisory Committee - May 1, 2025
Finance Committee, May 22, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the April 24, 2025, Finance Committee meeting be approved.
Finance Committee, April 24, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that report FIN 25-29, titled Tax Levy and Tax Rates, dated April 24, 2025, be received; and 1. That the Finance Committee recommends the 2025 tax ratios and sub- class reductions as outlined in Schedule "A" be adopted in accordance with Regional By-law 2025-04; and 2. That the Town of Grimsby general tax rates as outlined in Schedule "B" be approved; and 3. That the Region of Niagara gen
Finance Committee, April 24, 2025 · Carried
Resolve that report FIN-25-23, Drone and Station 2 IT Upgrade – Budget Amendment dated March 27, 2025, be received; and 1. That the Finance Committee recommends Council approve the budget amendment of $50,000 for the Drone and Station 2 IT Upgrade projects to be funded from the Fire Equipment Replacement Reserve; and 2. That the Finance Committee recommends Council approve the budget amendment of
Finance Committee, March 27, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the following minutes be received: Grimsby Downtown Business Improvement Area - January 15, 2025 Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee - January 15, 2025
Corporate Services Committee, February 10, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the Council seating arrangement remain status quo. Yes (4): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Korstanje No (5): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Howe, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio
Council Meeting, February 10, 2025 · Defeated
Resolved that report FIN-25-10, 2025 Consolidated Budget Report, dated January 27, 2025 be received.
Budget Committee of the Whole, January 27, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the 2025 Community Development Grant Program in the amount of $100,000 be approved and funded from 2024 year-end surplus, if available. Yes (8): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor Baradziej No (1): Councillor DiFlavio
Budget Committee of the Whole, January 27, 2025 · Carried
In the record
191meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 2seatCouncillor
2,011votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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