Tom Mrakas
Mayor · seen 2020-09-08 to 2026-09-22 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
14substantive motions movedof 387 meetings the minutes record them at
0procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
1substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
11meetings recorded absentof 387 they were on the record for
914–61recorded 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 Aurora’s own minutes.
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How they voted, where it was recorded (975) — most recent 40 shown
Council September 22, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, including the addition of a Delegation as item 6.1, Zoe Weller, Resident; Re: Town’s Public Record on Animal Services Incident, be approved.
Council September 22, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the comments of the delegation be received for information. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council September 22, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.5 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council September 22, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of September 8, 2026, be received and the recommendations
Council September 22, 2026
For · 7–0 · Carried1. That Report No. CS26-019 be received; and 2. That a by-law to regulate dust be brought forward to a future Council meeting for enactment; and 3.
Council September 22, 2026
For · 7–0 · Carried1. That Report No. CS26-020 be received; and 2. That the applicant’s request for a fence variance at 10 Northern Dancer Lane be approved, until such time that the fence requires replacement.
Council September 22, 2026
For · 2–5 · DefeatedWhereas the Council Conference budget provides funding for Council Members to attend conferences; and Whereas these conferences provide valuable education for future political work;
Council September 22, 2026
For · 6–1 · Carried1. That Report No. FIN26-026 be received; and 2. That the 2025 Audit Reports and Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 be approved and published on the Town’s website.
Council September 22, 2026
For · 7–0 · Carried1. That staff be directed to report back to Council early in the upcoming new term of Council regarding the noise levels of the 24-hour car wash facility at the Esso/Circle K gas station located at 14923 Yonge Street…
Council September 22, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedCouncil Meeting Minutes September 22, 2026 15 That the By-laws, items 12.1 to 12.2 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson…
Council Closed Session Public September 8, 2026
For · 7–0 · Carried1. That Council receive the Verbal Update from Chief Administrative Officer and Director, Corporate Services/Town Solicitor; Re: Animal Services Incident.
Council Closed Session Public June 2, 2026
For · 6–0 · Carried1. That the presentation be received for information. Council Closed Session Public Meeting Minutes June 2, 2026 3 Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo…
Council Closed Session Public June 2, 2026
For · 4–2 · Carried1. That Council Closed Session Report No. PDS26-062 be received; and 2. That the Town Solicitor be instructed to oppose the appeals relating to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, and that…
Council May 26, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, including the addition of Delegations items 6.3 and 6.4, be approved.
Council May 26, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.4 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council May 26, 2026
For · 7–0 · Carried1. That Report No. CMS26-012 be received; and 2. That the condition on the approval of and budget authority for Capital Project No.
Council May 26, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the main motion be amended by adding a fifth clause: 5. That staff be directed to provide Council with a copy of the Coconut Village Elevate Consulting (CVEC) report in advance of the information report.
Council May 26, 2026
For · 7–0 · Carried1. That Report No. CMS26-013 be received; and 2. That Council endorse a case‑by‑case approach to addressing racially offensive language on monuments within the Happy Woodland Pet Cemetery, including: a.
Council May 26, 2026
For · 7–0 · Carried1. That Report No. FIN26-016 be received; and 2. That Council approve all identified reserve framework changes as proposed.
Council May 26, 2026
For · 4–3 · Carried1. That Report No. PDS26-044 be received; and 2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2026-02 be approved, to permit the restoration and alteration of Victoria Hall (27 Mosley Street).
Council May 26, 2026
For · 7–0 · Carried1. That Report No. PDS26-045 be received; and 2. That Heritage Permit Application HPA-2026-01 for 15375 Yonge Street be approved, subject to future site plan review and approval.
Council May 26, 2026
For · 6–1 · Carried1. That Report No. PDS26-046 be received; and 2. That the request for authorization to permit a Mural Sign at 15105 Yonge Street be approved.
Council May 26, 2026
For · 6–1 · Carried1. That Report No. PDS26-049 and Report No. PDS26-061 (Item 9.1, Additional Information) be received; and 2. That Official Plan Amendment application OPA-2025-10 be approved to redesignate the subject lands…
Council May 26, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedWhereas the arrival of rail service from Toronto to Aurora in 1853 was a defining moment in the Town’s history, contributing significantly to its economic development, population growth, and long-term prosperity;
Council May 26, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the By-laws, items 11.1 to 11.4 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council Closed Session Public May 26, 2026
For · 5–2 · Carried1. That Council Closed Session Report No. CMS26-008 be received; and 2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed.
Council Closed Session Public May 12, 2026
For · 4–3 · Carried1. That Council Closed Session Report No. CMS26-009 be received; and 2. That the confidential direction to staff be confirmed.
Council April 28, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services including the addition of Delegations Item 6.3, be approved. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Council April 28, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.2 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council April 28, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat the main motion be amended by adding the following clauses: 1. That a by-law to amend the election sign provisions in the Sign By-law as set out in Table 2 be brought forward to a Council meeting, except for…
Council April 28, 2026
For · 6–1 · Carried1. That Report No. PDS26-031 and Report No. PDS26-040 be received; and Council Meeting Minutes April 28, 2026 9 2. That the total approved budget authority for Capital Project No.
Council April 28, 2026
For · 7–0 · Carried1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to develop a written reporting framework requiring Members of Council who attend a conference, convention, seminar, or external events at the expense of…
Council April 28, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat the By-laws, items 11.1 to 11.4 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Kim
Council Public Planning April 21, 2026
For · 5–0 · CarriedThat the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (2): Councillor Gaertner…
Council Public Planning April 21, 2026
Against · 1–5 · Defeated1. That Report No. PDS26-037 be received; and 2. That comments presented at the statutory Public Planning meeting be addressed by Planning and Development Services in a report to a future Committee of the Whole meeting.
Council Public Planning April 21, 2026
For · 6–0 · Carried1. That Report No. PDS26-037 be received; and 2. That comments presented at the statutory Public Planning meeting be addressed by Planning and Development Services in a report to a future Public Planning meeting.
Council March 31, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor…
Council March 31, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.5 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Thompson
Council March 31, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of March 10, 2026, be received and the recommendations
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (11)
Audit CommitteeJune 23, 2026
CouncilJune 23, 2026
Special Council Public PlanningOctober 29, 2025
Special Meeting of CouncilJuly 15, 2025
Committee of the WholeMay 13, 2025
Committee of the WholeFebruary 11, 2025
Council Closed Session PublicSeptember 17, 2024
Council Workshop Education SessionJune 18, 2024
General CommitteeFebruary 7, 2023
Council Workshop Education SessionFebruary 7, 2023
Community Advisory CommitteeSeptember 17, 2020
Substantive motions moved (all 14)
1. That Report No. FIN25-009 be received; and 2. That Staff bring forward a by-law to amend the Procurement By-law to the February 25, 2025 Council meeting, which includes the amendments identified in this report, and any other amendments that may be required to implement Council’s decision. Special Meeting of Council Minutes February 11, 2025 3 Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor
Special Meeting of Council, February 11, 2025 · Carried
That the main motion as amended be further amended as follows: 1. That the second clause be amended to not increase the Mayor's annual compensation at this time. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, October 24, 2023 · Carried
Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 24, 2023 15 That the main motion as amended be further amended as follows: 1. That the thirteenth clause be amended by adding: “and that any change in compensation be implemented for the next term of Council.” Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, October 24, 2023 · Carried
That the main motion as amended be further amended as follows: 1. That the sixth clause be amended to include that the Mayor's severance provision remain at the current level. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Nays (1): Councillor Gallo
Council, October 24, 2023 · Carried
Whereas municipal sewage servicing allocation is becoming more limited in the Town of Aurora based on the approved growth projections and lands designated in the Official Plan for residential use; and Whereas the Town of Aurora has granted approval to a number of residential development applications, including the appropriate amount of servicing allocation to allow the developments to proceed to c
Council, April 26, 2022 · Carried
Whereas Municipalities across this province collectively spend millions of dollars of taxpayer money and municipal resources developing Official Plans that meet current Provincial Planning Policy; and Whereas an Official Plan is developed through months of public consultation to ensure, “that future planning and development will meet the specific needs of (our) community”; and Whereas our Official
Council, February 22, 2022 · Carried
Whereas the Aurora Historical Society is facing considerable financial pressure relating to its repair and rehabilitation of Hillary House; and Whereas balances in the Heritage Reserve Fund will be planned for specific projects recommended to or by Council during the annual budget process, or other times through-out the year, having consulted with the Heritage Advisory Committee; and Whereas the T
Council, December 14, 2021 · Carried
Whereas areas of the Town of Aurora are experiencing an infestation of the caterpillar stage of the of Lymantria dispar dispar, commonly known as LDD moths; and Whereas, according to the LSRCA, the LDD moth is “an invasive insect (that) goes through cycles in which the population increases for several years and then declines”. This year is predicted to be an outbreak year, based on observations an
Council, September 28, 2021 · Carried
Whereas the pandemic has had a direct impact on virtually every aspect of our lives – where we work, how our children receive their education, how we access medical care; and Whereas not all families/residents in our Town can afford home internet access or have reliable internet access, negatively impacting their ability to access important services – including emergency services and health care;
Council, May 25, 2021 · Carried
Whereas Proclamations are issued to acknowledge the efforts, commitment and achievement of individuals and organizations that enhance the community of Aurora, as well as to recognize public awareness campaigns, charitable fundraising campaigns, and arts and cultural celebrations of significance to the Town; and Whereas the Town’s Proclamation Policy is one of the more restrictive policies governin
Council, May 25, 2021 · Carried
15 Whereas beavers dam up the infrastructure of our stormwater management ponds and streams, causing the flow to stop which can result in extensive floods; and Whereas the Town has a legislative responsibility to protect our infrastructure from potential flooding due to damming; and Whereas the Town currently uses existing humane methods of diverting beavers away from our storm water management in
Council, May 25, 2021 · Carried
Whereas the Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) for the Bloomington property partially rezones land previously zoned as ‘Institutional’ to allow for 18 residential housing in addition to permitting a Long Term Care (LTC) facility; and Whereas the Minister’s Zoning Order was issued without prior consultation or support from the Town; and Whereas the land is already zoned ‘Institutional’, and MZO is not r
Council, March 30, 2021 · Carried
Whereas the Promenade Secondary Plan guides and manages growth for the Yonge and Wellington corridors, which was approved in 2010 and is now more than ten years old; and 13 Whereas the success for Downtown revitalization is dependent on a clear vision for the area and one that is developed in cooperation with the Town’s Official Plan review; and Whereas currently the Town has commenced a review of
Council, February 23, 2021 · Carried
That Members of Council forgo the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in the year 2021. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Humfryes, Councillor Kim, and Councillor Thompson
Council, December 15, 2020 · Carried
In the record
376meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
7,743votes in 2022Mayor, incumbent
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- 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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