Wendy Gaertner
Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2020-09-08 to 2026-09-22 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
142substantive motions movedof 356 meetings the minutes record them at
105procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
141substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
19meetings recorded absentof 356 they were on the record for
827–100recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
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How they voted, where it was recorded (927) — 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 June 23, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat 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.
Council June 23, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat 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
Council June 23, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat 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.
Council June 23, 2026
For · 6–0 · Carried1. 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)…
Council June 23, 2026
For · 2–4 · DefeatedThat 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…
Council June 23, 2026
For · 6–0 · Carried1. 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.
Council June 23, 2026
For · 6–0 · Carried1. 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.
Council June 23, 2026
For · 6–0 · Carried1. 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.
Council June 23, 2026
Against · 5–1 · Carried1. 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…
Council June 23, 2026
Against · 4–2 · Carried1. 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…
Council June 23, 2026
For · 5–1 · Carried1. 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.
Council June 23, 2026
Against · 4–2 · Carried1. 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.
Council June 23, 2026
For · 6–0 · Carried1. 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…
Council June 23, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat 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.
Council June 23, 2026
For · 3–3 · DefeatedThat 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…
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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (19)
Special Meeting of CouncilFebruary 24, 2026
Committee of the WholeDecember 2, 2025
Finance Advisory CommitteeNovember 18, 2025
Council Closed Session PublicNovember 11, 2025
CouncilSeptember 23, 2025
Council Closed Session PublicMay 27, 2025
Council Closed Session PublicSeptember 17, 2024
Audit CommitteeJune 25, 2024
Special Meeting of CouncilFebruary 6, 2024
Council Closed Session PublicDecember 5, 2023
Council Workshop Education SessionOctober 3, 2023
Council Workshop Education SessionSeptember 26, 2023
Council Public PlanningMarch 21, 2023
Audit CommitteeJune 28, 2022
Budget CommitteeJune 7, 2022
Council Closed Session PublicMay 3, 2022
Council Closed Session PublicApril 26, 2022
Council Workshop Education SessionFebruary 22, 2021
Finance Advisory CommitteeOctober 13, 2020
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 142)
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 and potential noise mitigation measures. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, September 22, 2026 · Carried
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. That the framework be amended to require Members to report back to Council at the next Council Meeting. Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo,
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
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. That in the interim the commercial tenants within the St. Andrews Shopping Centre development be charged a single Council Meeting Minutes June 23, 2026 13 commercial stormwater rate starting w
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
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. Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the comments of the delegation be received and
Council, May 26, 2026 · Referred
1. That Report No. FIN26-016 be received; and 2. That Council approve all identified reserve framework changes as proposed. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
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. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the comments of the delegation be received and
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That 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 Thompson
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
1. That Report No. OPS26-008 be received; and 2. That the Heritage Tree Management Guide, and associated principles, be endorsed. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Thompson
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
1. That Report No. OPS26-010 be received; and Council Meeting Minutes March 31, 2026 7 2. That staff bring forward the new Waterworks, Water Meter and Water Rates By-law, and any related by-law amendments, to a future Council meeting for enactment. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Thomps
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
1. That Report No. PDS26-023 be received; and 2. That the Home Energy Retrofit Program Design Study be endorsed; and 3. That staff be directed to move forward with the implementation of the Home Energy Retrofit Program Design Study. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Thompson
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
1. That Report No. PDS26-020 be received; and 2. That a total of 577 persons worth of servicing capacity from developments as listed in Appendix “A” be revoked; and 3. That a total of 855 persons worth of servicing capacity be assigned toward the list of approved developments as shown in Council Meeting Minutes March 31, 2026 8 Appendix “B” within a three-year “use-it or lose-it” timeframe; and 4.
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
That the comments of the delegation be received and
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
1. That Report No. PDS26-010 be received; and 2. That Heritage Grant Application HGP-2025-01 for 220 Old Yonge Street be approved with grant funding of $10,000. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
Council Meeting Minutes February 24, 2026 16 1. Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved That staff be directed to prepare a report for Council’s consideration that: a. Reviews the current commercial stormwater charges applied to tenants of the St. Andrews Shopping Centre; and b. Analyzes options to reduce or eliminate such charges, including but not limited to alternative billing structures, exemption
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That Report No. PDS26-001 be
Council, January 27, 2026 · Deferred
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the comments of the delegation be received and
Special Meeting of Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. CMS25-017 be received, and Council Meeting Minutes June 24, 2025 7 2. That staff be directed to report back by September 2025 on a pilot project to establish an emergency warming centre during the 2025-2026 winter season within an existing Town facility. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, an
Council, June 24, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. OPS25-014 be received; and 2. That staff be directed to report back by September 2025 on the various funding models to consider the continuation of the windrow pilot program for the 2025-2026 winter season. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, June 24, 2025 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Closed Session Public, June 10, 2025 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council, May 27, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. CS25-005 be received; and 2. That amendments to the Consolidated Fire Agreement recommended in the attached report to the Joint Council Committee be approved. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Gaertner
Council, March 25, 2025 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council, January 28, 2025 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Closed Session Public, December 2, 2024 · Carried
1. That Report No. FIN24-055 be received; and 2. That the Town’s Community Partner Reserve Management Policy be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, November 26, 2024 · Carried
1. That Report No. PDS24-065 be received; and 2. That staff bring forward the Registration By-law for Additional Residential Units (ARUs) to a future Council meeting for enactment. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, November 26, 2024 · Carried
Special Meeting of Council Minutes Monday, November 25, 2024 3 1. That the scope of Project AM0259: Victoria Hall Refurbishment be reduced to only improvements to the structure of the building. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Nays (1): Councillor Gilliland
Special Meeting of Council, November 25, 2024 · Carried
1. That Project AM-F-0355: AFLC Fitness Equipment Replacement - 2025, be removed from the 2025 budget. Nays (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Special Meeting of Council, November 25, 2024 · Defeated
1. That Project AM-F-0507: Youth Room Refresh, be removed from the 2025 budget. Yeas (3): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gaertner Nays (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Special Meeting of Council, November 25, 2024 · Defeated
Special Meeting of Council Minutes Monday, November 25, 2024 4 1. That Project AM-F-0510: SARC Pre-School Room Refresh, be removed from the 2025 budget. Nays (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Special Meeting of Council, November 25, 2024 · Defeated
1. That Project AM-F-0501: Yonge Street Plaza Repairs, be removed from the 2025 budget. Yeas (1): Councillor Gallo Nays (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim
Special Meeting of Council, November 25, 2024 · Defeated
1. That Project GN-F-0103: SARC External Mural, be removed from the 2025 budget. Yeas (2): Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gaertner Nays (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Special Meeting of Council, November 25, 2024 · Defeated
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of October 1, 2024, be received and the recommendations
Council, October 22, 2024 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Public Planning, October 8, 2024 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Special Meeting of Council, October 1, 2024 · Carried
1. That Report No. OPS24-020 be received; and 2. That the eligibility criteria as described, be approved; and 3. That a cost-recovery amount of $100 per participating household be approved; and 4. That adoption of the financial assistance criteria as proposed be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and
Council, September 24, 2024 · Carried
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: That delegated authority to staff for the naming of streets in the Town be removed. Yeas (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo Nays (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim
Council, September 24, 2024 · Defeated
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Ward 3seatCouncillor
1,210votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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