Jacob Baradziej
Councillor · Ward 4 · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-08-10 · served 2022–2026
135substantive motions movedof 185 meetings the minutes record them at
43procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
177substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
18meetings recorded absentof 185 they were on the record for
138–58recorded 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
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
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
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
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
Against · 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
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 · 6–3 · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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 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.
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
Against · 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
Against · 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;
Council Meeting August 11, 2025
For · 8–1 · CarriedResolved that report PA-25-24, Grimsby Intensification Strategy and Growth Projections, dated August 11, 2025 be received; and 1.
Council Meeting August 11, 2025
For · 8–1 · CarriedResolved that Council endorse the Town of Aurora's motion regarding opposition to Bill 5. Yes (8): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje…
Council Meeting July 7, 2025
For · 8–0 · CarriedResolved that the Rules of Procedure be temporarily suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds to consider both the open and closed session Notice of Motions on potential litigation/identifiable individual.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (18)
Special Council MeetingNovember 10, 2025
Council MeetingOctober 20, 2025
Planning and Development CommitteeOctober 15, 2025
Special Council MeetingSeptember 29, 2025
Planning and Development CommitteeAugust 6, 2025
Special Council MeetingJune 3, 2025
Special Council MeetingJune 2, 2025
Planning and Development CommitteeMay 21, 2025
Planning and Development CommitteeApril 9, 2025
Joint Fire Services Advisory CommitteeMarch 18, 2025
Planning and Development CommitteeOctober 30, 2024
Planning and Development CommitteeMay 1, 2024
Finance CommitteeMarch 28, 2024
Planning and Development CommitteeMarch 27, 2024
Planning and Development CommitteeFebruary 28, 2024
Planning and Development CommitteeAugust 10, 2023
Special Council MeetingJune 20, 2023
Special Council MeetingJanuary 12, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 135)
Resolved that the delegation from the Grimsby Downtown BIA Board be received.
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the following Board minutes be received: Niagara Power Inc. AGM - June 2, 2026 Grimsby Downtown BIA - June 10, 2026 Grimsby Public Library Board - June 10, 2026 Committee of Adjustment - June 16, 2026 Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - July 14, 2026 Committee of Adjustment - July 21, 2026 Art Gallery Special Purpose Advisory Committee - July 29, 2026
Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the staff memorandum regarding 13 Mountain Street and 19-23 Elm Street be received; and 1. That By-law 26-27 and By-law 26-28 be forwarded to Council for approval.
Planning and Development Committee, May 6, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report PA-26-01, Draft Plan of Standard Condominium – 25 Main Street East (26CD-16-2501), dated February 4th, 2026 be received; and 1. That the Committee recommend Council approve the Draft Plan of Standard Condominium of 25 Main Street East, attached to the report as Appendix A, subject to the conditions of approval attached to the report as Appendix B.
Planning and Development Committee, February 4, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that report PA-26-03, Application for Draft Plan of Standard Condominium at 15 Lake Street (26CD-16-2502), date February 4, 2026, be received; and 1. That Committee recommend Council approve the Draft Plan of Standard Condominium, attached as Appendix A, and subject to Conditions in Appendix B of this report.
Planning and Development Committee, February 4, 2026 · Carried
Resolved that the Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee minutes of October 8, 2025 be received.
Special Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the presentation from EMG be received.
Special Council Meeting, December 3, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the following minutes be received: Planning and Development Committee - October 15, 2025; and, Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee - October 27, 2025.
Planning and Development Committee, November 19, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-66 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, November 17, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-64 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, November 3, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the Council Endorsement Package from the Grimsby Green Advisory Committee, dated September 11, 2025, be approved.
Council Meeting, October 6, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the September 22, 2025 Council meeting agenda be approved as amended.
Council Meeting, September 22, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that Council vote to support the City of Thorold's resolution regarding the publication of the sexual offender registry.
Council Meeting, September 22, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the staff memo on the Business Ambassador Inauguration Dinner be received; and 1. That the GEDAC Council Endorsement Package, dated August 7, 2025, be approved.
Council Meeting, September 8, 2025 · Carried
Whereas the Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) is the primary east-west transportation corridor through Niagara; and Whereas the Town of Grimsby is the gateway to Niagara with limited roadways travelling parallel, creating regional vulnerabilities and a bottleneck affect when incidents or delays occur on the QEW; and Whereas transportation disruptions on the QEW result in congestion and gridlock across tow
Council Meeting, September 8, 2025 · Carried
Whereas Rail Safety Week is to be held across Canada from September 15 to 21, 2025; and Whereas 261 railway crossing and trespassing incidents occurred in Canada in 2024, resulting in 68 avoidable fatalities and 58 avoidable serious injuries; and Whereas educating and informing the public about rail safety (reminding the public that railway rights-of-way are private property, enhancing public awar
Council Meeting, September 8, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-52 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, September 8, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Jordan Hambleton of Niagara Regional Transit be received.
Council Meeting, July 7, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the June 16, 2025 Council meeting agenda be amended to remove item 16.2. Yes (1): Councillor Baradziej No (7): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio
Council Meeting, June 16, 2025 · Defeated
Resolved that report DPW-25-12, 2025 Asset Management Plan (AMP) & Policy Update, dated June 16, 2025, be received; and 1. That Council approve the 2025 Asset Management Plan and the updated Asset Management Policy, in accordance with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 588/17.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 25-32 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, June 16, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the delegation from Hemson and report PA 25-16, Draft Grimsby Intensification Strategy and Growth Projections, dated May 12, 2025 be received; and 1. That staff be directed to prepare a recommendation report.
Council Meeting, May 12, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that Council sends a resolution to the province, in particular the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the province of Ontario, asking for a full review of the Governance Model and the provincial committee overseeing the study on regional governance in Niagara, to find efficiencies for the long-term fiscal sustainability of the Region; and That a report back to the Town of Grims
Council Meeting, March 31, 2025 · Defeated
Resolved that the March 5, 2025 Planning & Development Committee agenda be approved.
Planning and Development Committee, March 5, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the Notice of Motion regarding Council Member compensation be
Council Meeting, February 24, 2025 · Defeated
Resolved that the Water/Wastewater Services Operator-In-Training position be included in the budget. Yes (9): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio
Budget Committee of the Whole, January 27, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the Building Permit Technician position be included in the budget. Yes (9): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio
Budget Committee of the Whole, January 27, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the Facility and Permits Coordinator position be included in the budget. Yes (7): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, Councillor Charrois, and Councillor Korstanje No (2): Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio
Budget Committee of the Whole, January 27, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the Park and Facilities Operator position be included in the budget. Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Korstanje No (3): Councillor Charrois, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio
Budget Committee of the Whole, January 27, 2025 · Carried
Resolved that the budget be approved for the Branding Project and that Staff report back on the methodology, specifically not hiring a consultant. Yes (3): Councillor Korstanje, Councillor Baradziej, and Councillor DiFlavio No (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Charrois
Budget Committee of the Whole, January 27, 2025 · Defeated
Resolved that Councillor Charrois be suspended from the Community Services Committee for a period of 6 months, until training is complete. *An affirmative vote of two-thirds is required to reconsider resolution CW- 23- 028 appoint Councillor Charrois to the Community Services Committee.* Yes (2): Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej No (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake,
Council Meeting, January 13, 2025 · Defeated
that Integrity Commissioner Reports IC-33206-0724 and IC-33645-0824 be received; and 1. That Councillor Charrois’ remuneration be suspended for a period of 60 days effective February 1, 2025. Yes (6) Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej No (2) Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio Conflict (1) Councillor Charrois
Council Meeting, December 2, 2024 · Carried
The Town of Grimsby Strategic Priorities set out goals of fostering vibrant neighborhoods, and supporting happy, healthy lives in a well-connected inclusive community; and Whereas The Town of Grimsby recognizes the importance of honouring our Veterans, and all members of the Armed Forces; and Whereas establishing a Veterans Way passage/mural will provide a visible and lasting tribute to honor the
Council Meeting, December 2, 2024 · Carried
that leave be given to introduce By-laws 24-81 to 24-83 inclusive, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, December 2, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that Integrity Commissioner Reports IC-33206-0724 and IC- 33645-0824 be received; and 1. That Councillor Charrois’ remuneration be suspended for a period of 60 days effective February 1, 2025. Yes (6): Mayor Jordan, Councillor Davoli, Councillor Freake, Councillor Howe, Councillor Vardy, and Councillor Baradziej No (2): Councillor Korstanje, and Councillor DiFlavio Conflict (1): Councillo
Council Meeting, December 2, 2024 · Carried
Whereas The Town of Grimsby Strategic Priorities set out goals of fostering vibrant neighborhoods, and supporting happy, healthy lives in a well-connected inclusive community; and Whereas The Town of Grimsby recognizes the importance of honouring our Veterans, and all members of the Armed Forces; and Whereas establishing a Veterans Way passage/mural will provide a visible and lasting tribute to ho
Council Meeting, December 2, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-laws 24-81 to 24-83 inclusive, and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, December 2, 2024 · Carried
that the agenda for the November 25, 2024 Special Council Meeting be approved.
Special Council Meeting, November 25, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that the agenda for the November 25, 2024 Special Council Meeting be approved.
Special Council Meeting, November 25, 2024 · Carried
Resolved that leave be given to introduce By-law 24-79 and that the same be read a first time, considered, and passed.
Council Meeting, November 18, 2024 · Carried
In the record
167meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 4seatCouncillor
362votes 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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