Ron Weese

Councillor · Ward 1 · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-09-22 · served 2022–2026

150substantive motions movedof 225 meetings the minutes record them at

113procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above

166substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement

4meetings recorded absentof 225 they were on the record for

584–34recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

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How they voted, where it was recorded (618) — most recent 40 shown

Council September 22, 2026

That 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.

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council September 22, 2026

That 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

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council September 22, 2026

That 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

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council September 22, 2026

That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of September 8, 2026, be received and the recommendations

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council September 22, 2026

1. 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.

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council September 22, 2026

1. 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.

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council September 22, 2026

Whereas the Council Conference budget provides funding for Council Members to attend conferences; and Whereas these conferences provide valuable education for future political work;

Against · 2–5 · Defeated

Council September 22, 2026

1. 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.

For · 6–1 · Carried

Council September 22, 2026

1. 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…

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council September 22, 2026

Council 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…

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council Closed Session Public September 8, 2026

1. That Council receive the Verbal Update from Chief Administrative Officer and Director, Corporate Services/Town Solicitor; Re: Animal Services Incident.

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council June 23, 2026

That s. 32 a) iii) and ix) of the Procedure By-law be waived to permit an additional delegation as item 6.7 – Bailey Lester; Re: Animal Services Incident of Significant Public Interest.

For · 6–0 · Carried

Council June 23, 2026

That the comments of the delegation be received for information. Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas

For · 6–0 · Carried

Council June 23, 2026

That the Consent Agenda, items 7.2 to 7.5 inclusive, be approved, with the exception of sub-item 7.1, which was discussed and voted on separately as recorded below.

For · 6–0 · Carried

Council June 23, 2026

1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026, be adopted as circulated. Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1)…

For · 6–0 · Carried

Council June 23, 2026

For · 2–4 · Defeated

Council June 23, 2026

1. That Report No. CS26-014 be received; and 2. That the remaining months of the 2026 Meeting Schedule be amended as follows: a. That the July cycle be cancelled; and b.

For · 6–0 · Carried

Council June 23, 2026

1. That Report No. FIN26-024 be received; and 2. That the proposed reporting framework in Attachment 1 for Members attending Conferences, Seminars and External Events be approved; and 3.

For · 6–0 · Carried

Council June 23, 2026

1. That Report No. FIN26-025 be received; and 2. That staff proceed with the next steps in the design of a Development Intensity Stormwater Charge framework which is more equitable for all ratepayers; and 3.

For · 6–0 · Carried

Council June 23, 2026

1. That Report No. PDS26-030 be received; and Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2026 14 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-2025-07 be approved, as shown in Figure 4, to remove the site-specific Apartment…

For · 5–1 · Carried

Council June 23, 2026

1. That Report No. PDS26-056 be received; and 2. That Official Plan Amendment application OPA-2025-03 be approved to redesignate 255 Old Yonge Street to “Stable Neighbourhoods” and “Environmental Protection” and…

Against · 4–2 · Carried

Council June 23, 2026

1. That Report No. PDS26-059 be received; and 2. That 209 persons worth of servicing allocation be granted to the subject lands to implement the land use permissions; and 3.

Against · 5–1 · Carried

Council June 23, 2026

1. That Report No. CS26-013 and Report No. CS26-018 be received; and 2. That the by-law respecting the delegation of authority pursuant to section 275 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be enacted.

For · 4–2 · Carried

Council June 23, 2026

1. That the York Regional Council Highlights of May 21, 2026, be received for information. Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim…

For · 6–0 · Carried

Council June 23, 2026

That the By-laws, items 12.1 to 12.12 inclusive, be enacted with the exception of By-laws items 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6 and 12.7, which were discussed and voted on separately as recorded below.

For · 6–0 · Carried

Council June 23, 2026

That the By-laws item 12.7 be amended to reduce the sunset clause to two years. Yeas (3): Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2026 22 Nays (3): Councillor Weese…

Against · 3–3 · Defeated

Council Closed Session Public June 2, 2026

1. 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…

For · 6–0 · Carried

Council Closed Session Public June 2, 2026

1. 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…

For · 4–2 · Carried

Council May 26, 2026

That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, including the addition of Delegations items 6.3 and 6.4, be approved.

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council May 26, 2026

That 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

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council May 26, 2026

1. That Report No. CMS26-012 be received; and 2. That the condition on the approval of and budget authority for Capital Project No.

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council May 26, 2026

That 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.

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council May 26, 2026

1. 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.

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council May 26, 2026

1. That Report No. FIN26-016 be received; and 2. That Council approve all identified reserve framework changes as proposed.

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council May 26, 2026

1. 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).

Against · 4–3 · Carried

Council May 26, 2026

1. 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.

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council May 26, 2026

1. 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.

For · 6–1 · Carried

Council May 26, 2026

For · 6–1 · Carried

Council May 26, 2026

Whereas 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;

For · 7–0 · Carried

Council May 26, 2026

That 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

For · 7–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (4)

Committee of the WholeOctober 14, 2025

Council Workshop Education SessionJune 18, 2024

Council Closed Session PublicMay 28, 2024

CouncilMay 28, 2024

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 150)

Council, September 22, 2026 · Carried

That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.

Council Closed Session Public, September 8, 2026 · Carried

That the main motion be amended to include the following clause: 1. That staff be directed to implement a renoviction support pilot program within the Town’s Bylaw Services Division and take all necessary steps to implement the program; and 2. That one part-time contract administrative support position to administer and support the program be approved and funded by the tax stabilization reserve in

Council, June 23, 2026 · Defeated

Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried

1. 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 from “Community Commercial” to “Medium-High Density Residential”; and 3. That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-2025-09 be approved to rezone the subject lands from “Rural (RU)” to “Townh

Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried

That 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 Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Councillor Kim On a two-thirds majority vote the motion

Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried

Council Meeting Minutes April 28, 2026 3 That the comments of the delegation be received and

Council, April 28, 2026 · Referred

Council Meeting Minutes April 28, 2026 4 That the comments of the delegation be received and

Council, April 28, 2026 · Referred

That 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 · Carried

1. 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. GN0163 be increased to $7,861,100 representing an increase of $2,531,900; and 3. That the proposed total budget authority of $7,861,100 be funded by $4,561,100 from roads and related development charges, $500,000 from th

Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried

That the By-laws, items 11.1 to 11.4 inclusive, be enacted. Council Meeting Minutes March 31, 2026 22 Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Thompson

Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried

That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Gaertner

Council Public Planning, March 24, 2026 · Carried

That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.

Council Closed Session Public, March 10, 2026 · Carried

That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services including the addition of Delegations items 6.3 and 6.4, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim On a two-thirds majority vote the motion

Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried

1. That Report No. CMS26-003 be received; and 2. That the design for the Community Reflection Space be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

Special Meeting of Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried

That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.

Council Closed Session Public, January 27, 2026 · Carried

That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of January 13, 2026, be received and the recommendations

Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried

That the By-laws item 11.1 be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried

That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.

Council Closed Session Public, January 13, 2026 · Carried

1. That Report No. CMS25-035 be received; and 2. That the Third Party Events Policy be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried

1. That Report No. CS25-027 be received; and 2. That the items marked “Complete” be removed from the Pending List. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried

That the By-laws, items 12.1 to 12.11 inclusive, be enacted. Council Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 13 Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim

Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried

That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Gilliland

Special Council Public Planning, December 1, 2025 · Carried

1. That Report No. PDS25-118 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. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Gilliland

Special Council Public Planning, December 1, 2025 · Carried

Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried

Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 3 That the comments of the delegation be received and

Council, November 25, 2025 · Referred

1. That Report No. CS25-022 be received; and 2. That Council approve the applicant’s request for a Fence variance at 18 Sirona’s Lane, until such time that the fence requires replacement. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Council Meeting Minutes November 25, 2025 8 Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner

Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

Council Public Planning, November 18, 2025 · Carried

1. That the Community Services Department operating budget be increased by $23,922 to permit a pilot project with the Aurora Farmers' Market to be funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner Absent (1): Councillor Thompson

Special Meeting of Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried

1. That the budget contribution for the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame be paused until 2025 audited financial statements for this organization are received and approved by Council. Yeas (4): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo Nays (2): Mayor Mrakas, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Thompson

Special Meeting of Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried

1. That the Council Budget be increased by $4,500.00 to permit each of the nine registered Ratepayers Associations to pay meeting expenses annually up to $500.00 per Association. Nays (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Thompson

Special Meeting of Council, November 17, 2025 · Defeated

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

Special Meeting of Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried

That the confirming by-law be enacted.

Council Closed Session Public, November 11, 2025 · Carried

1. That Report No. PDS25-103 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. Yeas (5): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (2): Mayor Mrakas and Councillor Gilliland

Special Council Public Planning, October 29, 2025 · Carried

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