Veronica Charrois
Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-08-10 · served 2022–2026
119substantive motions movedof 164 meetings the minutes record them at
32procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
101substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
5meetings recorded absentof 164 they were on the record for
126–62recorded 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 (188) — 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
Against · 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
For · 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
For · 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
For · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
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
For · 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
Against · 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
For · 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
For · 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
For · 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.
Against · 3–6 · Defeated
Council Meeting October 6, 2025
For · 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 (5)
Special Council MeetingApril 28, 2025
Special Council MeetingJuly 22, 2024
Council MeetingJuly 8, 2024
Finance CommitteeApril 25, 2024
Community Services CommitteeApril 23, 2024
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 119)
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, tagline and supporting visual system as presented in Appendix A. Yes (3): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, and Councillor Howe No (5): Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Ch
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Defeated
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 of 51,100 residents by 2051; and Whereas Council considers it appropriate to review the flooding events to identify lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen the Town's resil
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the July 13, 2026 Council meeting be approved as amended.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that Report PA-26-26 be
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Deferred
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 26-46 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, July 13, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that Report DCS-26-29 be
Council Meeting, June 15, 2026 · Referred
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 recommendation. Yes (9): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor Di
Special Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
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. Yes (9): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio
Special Council Meeting, June 1, 2026 · Carried
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 concept from the original application; and Whereas the previously approved Ontario Land Tribunal settlement concept should be treated as the approved development concept for the su
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Defeated
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 Korstanje No (4): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio
Council Meeting, May 11, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the delegation from John Vander Laan be received; and 1. That staff report back to the Public Works Committee on amendments to the Parking By-law.
Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report TC-26-09, Customer Service Strategy and Implementation Plan, dated April 13, 2026 be received; and 1. That Council endorse in principle the Customer Service Strategy and Implementation Plan; and 2. That Council direct staff proceed with the implementation of Phase 1 of the Strategy; 3. That Council direct staff to include phase 2 recommendations in the 2027 budget for consider
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the Chair's decision regarding Councillor Charrois' comments be upheld. The recorded votes were corrected to Yes (4): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, and Councillor address an Vardy administrative error No (4): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, and on March 23, 2026. Councillor DiFlavio TIE,
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Defeated
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. Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Howe, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio No (2): Councillor Freake, and Councillor Vardy Conflict (1): Councillor Baradziej
Council Meeting, March 9, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package from the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee, dated December 9, 2025, be approved.
Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-74 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Special Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the delegation from STC be received.
Council Meeting, December 1, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the Landscaping Improvements under Community Services Project #600004 Town Hall/Peach King Centre be reduced from $40,000 to $20,000.
Special Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that Project #830010 - Home Based Entrepreneurial Hub Promotion - $25,000 be removed from the Operating Project list. Yes (4): Councillor Davoli, Councillor Howe, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor Korstanje No (5): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio
Special Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Defeated
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; and Whereas these continual changes—most recently outlined in Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, and summarized in Report PA-25- 39—require substantial staff time, legal review, and admi
Council Meeting, November 17, 2025 · Defeated
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-65 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Special Council Meeting, November 10, 2025 · Carried
Whereas oil and fuel spills, along with other debris or fouling of public roadways, present a clear safety risk to motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians; Whereas the Town of Grimsby’s current by-laws do not provide specific authority or mechanisms to regulate or address the fouling of public roadways caused by oil spillage or similar hazards; Whereas the Ontario Ministry of the Environment places t
Council Meeting, October 20, 2025 · Carried
Whereas transparency and accountability are foundational to the decision-making of Council, Standing Committees, Advisory Committees, and Task Forces; and Whereas residents and members of Council benefit from having access to the same information presented in open session; and Whereas not all Committees and Task Forces provide video recordings of their meetings, limiting the ability of residents a
Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-60 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Carried
Whereas Councillor Baradziej has been late or absent from a significant number of Council, Standing Committee, and Advisory Committee meetings in 2025; and Whereas Councillor Baradziej failed to attend the 2025 Grimsby Civic Recognition Awards Event in which he committed to being a presenter; and Whereas Councillor Baradziej failed to attend a mandatory, in-person training session as directed by C
Council Meeting, June 16, 2025 · Defeated
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-30, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Special Council Meeting, June 3, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the dwelling at 7 Patton Street be designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) as a property that Council believes to be of cultural heritage significance, as it meets 5 out of 9 of the Ontario Regulation 9/06 criteria for designation under the OHA; and 1. That a Notice of Intention to Designate be issued in accordance with the OHA. Yes (3): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Da
Council Meeting, May 26, 2025 · Defeated
Resolved that Council remove 7 Patton Street from the Municipal Heritage Register with the following recommendations: 1. That adaptive reuse be considered for the resource to avoid high quality materials and cultural heritage being removed from the subject lands; and 2. That the dwelling at 7 Patton Street be photo documented and copies be provided to the Grimsby Historical Society for their archi
Council Meeting, May 26, 2025 · Carried
Whereas “Be A Donor Month” supports organ and tissue donor registration; and Whereas over 1,600 people in Ontario are on the waitlist and every three days someone dies waiting for a life-saving organ transplant; and Whereas research shows the majority of Ontarians support organ and tissue donation yet just 35% of eligible Ontarians have registered their consent to donate; and Whereas families almo
Council Meeting, March 31, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that report TC-25-07, Council Compensation Review, dated March 31, 2025, be received; and 1. That Council approve Option B and direct Staff to implement the required next steps; and 2. That Council approve the recommended costs to be funded from the Levy Program Contingency & Stabilization Reserve. Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Va
Council Meeting, March 31, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the correspondence from the Niagara Transit Commission be received.
Council Meeting, February 10, 2025 · Carried
Therefore, to maintain equal ward representation, be it resolved that Council approve Ward Three Councillor Jennifer Korstanje to assume the role of Deputy Mayor during the six-month period Councillor Charrois was scheduled to assume the role of Deputy Mayor. Yes (2): Councillor Charrois, and Councillor DiFlavio No (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillo
Council Meeting, February 10, 2025 · Defeated
Resolved that project # 10006/Customer Service Strategy, with a budget of $98,500, be removed from the 2025 Budget. Yes (3): Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor Baradziej No (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor DiFlavio
Budget Committee of the Whole, January 27, 2025 · Defeated
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 24-78 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, November 18, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that Council receives and endorses the City of Kitchener's resolution on Renovictions and Safe and Adequate Housing.
Council Meeting, October 7, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that an RFP be issued for an Integrity Commissioner. Yes (3): Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio No (5): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej
Council Meeting, September 23, 2024 · Defeated
Resolved that report TC-24-10 be
Council Meeting, September 9, 2024 · Deferred
Resolved that recorded votes be permitted during Advisory and Standing Committee meetings if requested.
Council Meeting, September 9, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that Section 7.3(2) of the revised Procedural By-law be removed. Yes (3): Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio No (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej
Council Meeting, September 9, 2024 · Defeated
Resolved that Item 9.1 from the Planning and Development Committee minutes of June 5, 2024, be lifted for separate consideration.
Special Council Meeting, June 17, 2024 · Carried
In the record
159meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 3seatCouncillor
1,415votes in 2022Local Councillor
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- 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.
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