John Gallo
Councillor · Ward 5 · seen 2020-09-08 to 2026-09-22 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
168substantive motions movedof 356 meetings the minutes record them at
103procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
149substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
22meetings recorded absentof 356 they were on the record for
886–80recorded 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 (966) — 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
Against · 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
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
Against · 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
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
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (22)
Finance Advisory CommitteeNovember 18, 2025
CouncilJanuary 28, 2025
Council Closed Session PublicJanuary 28, 2025
Audit CommitteeJune 25, 2024
Committee of the WholeApril 2, 2024
Council Closed Session PublicApril 2, 2024
Council Closed Session PublicJanuary 16, 2024
Council Workshop Education SessionOctober 30, 2023
Council Closed Session PublicJune 20, 2023
General CommitteeJune 20, 2023
Council Public PlanningMarch 21, 2023
General CommitteeSeptember 13, 2022
Council Closed Session PublicJuly 5, 2022
General CommitteeJuly 5, 2022
General CommitteeApril 19, 2022
Council Public PlanningApril 12, 2022
General CommitteeApril 5, 2022
Council Closed Session PublicApril 5, 2022
General CommitteeJanuary 12, 2021
General CommitteeNovember 3, 2020
Council Public PlanningOctober 13, 2020
Finance Advisory CommitteeOctober 13, 2020
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 168)
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council, September 22, 2026 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Closed Session Public, September 8, 2026 · Carried
That the comments of the delegation be received and
Council, June 23, 2026 · Referred
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. 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 main motion be amended to include the following clause: 3. That Council direct staff to conduct a survey of residents and businesses located within a specified distance of licensed cannabis retail stores in Aurora and provide the results to the Cannabis Retail Review Task Force prior to its final meeting. Yeas (6): Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Th
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Closed Session Public, June 2, 2026 · Carried
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; and Whereas the year 2028 will mark the 175th anniversary of this historic milestone, presenting a unique opportunity to celebrate Aurora’s heritage and educate residents and visitors abo
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Council Closed Session Public, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of April 14, 2026, be received and the recommendations
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That Report No. FIN26-009 be
Council, April 28, 2026 · Deferred
1. 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 the Town; and 2. Be It Further Resolved That the written report framework include, at minimum: o The name, date, and location of the conference or event; o Total cost incurred by the To
Council, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Public Planning, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Closed Session Public, March 10, 2026 · Carried
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause(s): Council Meeting Minutes February 24, 2026 10 1. That Schedule D – Threshold and Authorization Schedule, Table 2 – Non-Standard Procurement, be amended to require Council approval for Piggyback Procurements with a Procurement Value equal to or greater than $500,000; and 2. That Piggyback Procurements with a Procurement Value up to $
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause(s): 1. That staff be directed to revise Schedule B – Non-Standard Procurements to include objective definitions and criteria for the following justification categories: a. “Significant inconvenience”; and b. “Substantial duplication of costs”; and c. “Best interest of the Town”; and 2. And that such criteria require written justificati
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
Council Meeting Minutes February 24, 2026 11 That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause(s): 1. That Schedule E – Exclusions to the Procurement By-law be amended to remove the following proposed exclusions: a. Advertising for Town services or programs; and b. Goods or services for public relations, media, and social media monitoring; and c. Trade show registration, booth rentals
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause(s): 1. That Council recognize and support the recommendations and agreement of the Active Transportation and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, as reflected in its January 28, 2026 meeting minutes, which advised that traffic calming measures should be considered along the entire length of Gateway Drive to improve roadway safety; and 2.
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Closed Session Public, January 27, 2026 · Carried
Council Meeting Minutes January 27, 2026 7 1. That Report No. PDS26-003 be received; and 2. That this matter be
Council, January 27, 2026 · Carried
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clauses: “That the Council Compensation Committee be established; and That the Terms of Reference (Attachment 1) for Council Compensation Committee be approved as amended to include "and the Committee's feedback" in the first paragraph of the Reporting section.” Council Meeting Minutes December 9, 2025 6 Yeas (2): Councillor Weese, and Counci
Council, December 9, 2025 · Defeated
That the main motion be amended by adding the following clause: “That a consultant not be engaged, and staff provide a report on the findings of Council Compensation Review.” Yeas (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Nays (3): Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Kim
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. CS25-029 be received; and 2. That a consultant not be engaged, and staff provide a report on the findings of Council Compensation Review. Yeas (4): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Gallo Nays (3): Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Kim
Council, December 9, 2025 · Carried
That the third clause of the main motion be amended as follows: “That Zoning By-law Amendment application ZBA-2025-06, as amended to remove the requirement of a Holding (H) Symbol, to rezone the subject lands from “Business Park (BP) Exception Zone (443)” and “Business Park (BP) Exception Zone (445)” to “Townhouse Dwelling Residential (R8) Exception Zone (577)” be postponed until a report on the h
Council, December 9, 2025 · Defeated
That the comments of the delegation be received and
Council, November 25, 2025 · Referred
That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.9 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, November 25, 2025 · 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 Public Planning, November 18, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. PDS25-110 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 Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (1): Councillor Thompson
Council Public Planning, November 18, 2025 · 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
Special Meeting of Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
1. That The 2026 draft operating and capital budgets be reviewed and adjusted to “align fully with the 0% municipal property tax increase request” adopted by Council on June 24, 2025; and 2. That no reductions to service levels or Community Partner funding allocations shall be made as a result of achieving the 0% tax increase target; and 3. That the Community Partner budget requests for 2026 shall
Special Meeting of Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Council Closed Session Public, November 11, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved. 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
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Special Council Public Planning, October 29, 2025 · Carried
That the comments of the delegation be received and
Council, October 28, 2025 · Referred
1. That Report No. PDS25-099 be received; and Council Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 9 2. That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA-2024-09 be approved to rezone the subject lands from “Promenade Downtown (PD1) Exception Zone (59)” to “Promenade Downtown (PD1) Exception Zone (571)”; and 3. That the implementing By-law for the Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward to a future Council meet
Council, October 28, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. FIN25-045 be received; and 2. That staff proceed with the development of a First-Time Homebuyers Development Charges Equivalent Rebate Policy, with an in-effect date to be upon receipt of new, dedicated funding from other levels of government that fully offsets all associated costs and incorporates: Affordability conditions Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2025 8 A claw
Council, September 23, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. CMS25-029 be received; and 2. That a new capital project entitled Aurora Family Leisure Complex – Emergency Building Envelope Repairs be approved; and 3. That total Capital Budget Authority of $500,000 be approved for this project, to be funded from the Facilities Asset Management Reserve; and Council Meeting Minutes September 23, 2025 19 4. That staff be authorized to proceed w
Council, September 23, 2025 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council, September 23, 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, September 16, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Council Closed Session Public, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Special Meeting of Council, July 15, 2025 · Carried
In the record
334meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 5seatCouncillor
602votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
What this does not measure
- Motions moved is not a measure of effectiveness. Who moves a motion is often a seat convention or a committee role, and the member who does the work on a file is frequently not the one who reads it out.
- 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.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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