Michael Thompson
Councillor · Ward 4 · seen 2020-09-08 to 2026-09-22 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
272substantive motions movedof 385 meetings the minutes record them at
150procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
199substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
29meetings recorded absentof 385 they were on the record for
893–48recorded 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 (941) — 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
Against · 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
Against · 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
For · 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
For · 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
For · 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 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.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (29)
Audit CommitteeJune 23, 2026
Committee of the WholeJune 2, 2026
Council Closed Session PublicJune 2, 2026
CouncilMarch 31, 2026
Committee of the WholeFebruary 10, 2026
Finance Advisory CommitteeNovember 18, 2025
Council Public PlanningNovember 18, 2025
Special Meeting of CouncilNovember 17, 2025
Council Closed Session PublicNovember 11, 2025
Special Meeting of CouncilJuly 15, 2025
Council Public PlanningJune 3, 2025
Special Meeting of CouncilApril 8, 2025
Council Closed Session PublicJuly 9, 2024
Special Meeting of CouncilMarch 26, 2024
CouncilMarch 26, 2024
Council Closed Session PublicApril 18, 2023
General CommitteeApril 18, 2023
Special Council Public PlanningApril 17, 2023
General CommitteeApril 4, 2023
Council Closed Session PublicApril 4, 2023
Council Closed Session PublicMarch 7, 2023
General CommitteeFebruary 7, 2023
Council Workshop Education SessionFebruary 7, 2023
Budget CommitteeJune 7, 2022
Special Meeting of CouncilApril 26, 2022
Council Closed Session PublicApril 26, 2022
General CommitteeApril 19, 2022
General CommitteeApril 20, 2021
Council Closed Session PublicApril 20, 2021
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 272)
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. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, September 22, 2026 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of September 8, 2026, be received and the recommendations
Council, September 22, 2026 · Carried
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. 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. FIN26-026 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. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Nays (1): Councillor Gallo
Council, September 22, 2026 · Carried
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. That the application ZBA(H)-2026-01 be approved to remove the Holding (H) Symbol from the “Townhouse Dwelling Residential Exception Zone with Holding Provision (H)R8-576” from By-law No. 6747-25; and 4. That the implementing B
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
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, Councillor Gilliland, and Councillor Gallo Absent (1): Mayor Mrakas
Council, June 23, 2026 · Defeated
That the confirming by-law be enacted. 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 Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of May 12, 2026, be received and the recommendations
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
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). Yeas (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Nays (3): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
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. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Nays (1): Councillor Gaertner
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
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
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Closed Session Public, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Council Closed Session Public, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That 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 the following: a. Sign Installation Materials not be included as an amendment; and b. The application fee be $203. 2. That a by-law to amend the penalty amounts in the Administrative Mone
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That 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, April 28, 2026 · Carried
1. 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. 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 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Public Planning, March 24, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Absent (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo
Special Meeting of Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Council has established the Yonge Street Regional Corridor in the Town’s updated Official Plan, permitting increased building heights along Yonge Street but without defined density or unit permissions for this area; and Whereas OPA 34 is a highly unique part of Town, featuring environmental and Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM) sensitivities, approved historically as a low density, cluster resident
Council, January 27, 2026 · Defeated
That the By-laws item 11.2 be enacted. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Nays (2): Councillor Gaertner and Councillor Gallo
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Closed Session Public, January 13, 2026 · Carried
That the revised 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, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Special Council Public Planning, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of November 11, 2025, be received and the recommendations
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
That the revised 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, October 28, 2025 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council, October 28, 2025 · Carried
That 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, and Councillor Kim
Council, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of September 23, 2025, and the Audit Committee Meeting Report of June 24, 2025 (Item 9), be received and the recommendations
Council, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That the By-laws, items 12.1 to 12.4 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Gaertner
Council, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That the comments of the delegation be received and
Council, June 24, 2025 · Referred
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
Council, June 24, 2025 · 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, June 17, 2025 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Public Planning, June 17, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. CS25-008 be received; and 2. That Council approve the applicant’s request for a Fence variance at 39 Hackwood Crescent, subject to the applicant Council Meeting Minutes May 27, 2025 8 obtaining a new swimming pool enclosure permit, until such time that the fence requires replacement. Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor
Council, May 27, 2025 · Carried
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: That, for a motion to be included on the agenda when a petition for a special meeting is received, the petition must demonstrate why the motion could not follow the member motion process provided in the Procedure By-law. Yeas (3): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Nays (4): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, C
Council, May 27, 2025 · Defeated
That the By-laws, items 11.1 to 11.6 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, May 27, 2025 · Carried
That the comments of the delegation be received and
Council, April 22, 2025 · Referred
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of April 8, 2025, items 8.1 to 8.9 inclusive, be approved, with the exception of sub-items 8.1.1, 8.3.1, 8.4.2, Council Meeting Minutes April 22, 2025 5 8.4.3, 8.7.2, 8.8.1, 8.8.2 and 8.9.1, which were discussed and voted on separately as recorded below. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Th
Council, April 22, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. CS25-006 and No. CS25-007 be received; and 2. That the hybrid voting method, consisting of internet voting and traditional paper ballot counted by optical scan voting tabulators, be used for the 2026 municipal election; and 3. That a by-law to approve alternative forms of voting be brought forward for enactment. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Cou
Council, April 22, 2025 · Carried
In the record
356meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 4seatCouncillor
744votes in 2022Local Councillor, 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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