Harold Kim
Councillor · Ward 6 · seen 2020-09-08 to 2026-09-22 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
128substantive motions movedof 371 meetings the minutes record them at
129procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
245substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
43meetings recorded absentof 371 they were on the record for
835–53recorded 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 (888) — 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 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
Against · 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
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (43) — most recent 40 shown
Council Closed Session PublicJanuary 27, 2026
Committee of the WholeJanuary 13, 2026
Council Closed Session PublicJanuary 13, 2026
Special Meeting of CouncilJuly 15, 2025
Committee of the WholeMay 13, 2025
Council Closed Session PublicMay 13, 2025
CouncilOctober 22, 2024
Council Closed Session PublicApril 2, 2024
Special Meeting of CouncilMarch 26, 2024
Council Closed Session PublicMarch 5, 2024
CouncilFebruary 27, 2024
Special Meeting of CouncilFebruary 27, 2024
Special Meeting of CouncilFebruary 6, 2024
Council Closed Session PublicDecember 5, 2023
General CommitteeDecember 5, 2023
Council Closed Session PublicNovember 28, 2023
CouncilNovember 28, 2023
General CommitteeOctober 3, 2023
Council Workshop Education SessionOctober 3, 2023
Council Workshop Education SessionSeptember 26, 2023
Special Council Closed Session PublicAugust 15, 2023
Audit CommitteeJune 27, 2023
Council Public PlanningMay 9, 2023
Council Closed Session PublicApril 18, 2023
Special Council Public PlanningApril 17, 2023
Council Closed Session PublicApril 4, 2023
CouncilDecember 13, 2022
Council Closed Session PublicDecember 13, 2022
Council Closed Session PublicSeptember 20, 2022
Council Closed Session PublicJuly 5, 2022
General CommitteeJuly 5, 2022
Council Closed Session PublicMay 24, 2022
Council Closed Session PublicMay 17, 2022
Council Public PlanningApril 12, 2022
General CommitteeSeptember 21, 2021
Council Closed Session PublicSeptember 21, 2021
Council Public PlanningSeptember 14, 2021
General CommitteeSeptember 7, 2021
Council Closed Session PublicSeptember 7, 2021
Special Meeting of CouncilAugust 17, 2021
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 128)
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. That a by-law to amend the penalty amounts in the Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law be brought forward to a future Council meeting. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Co
Council, September 22, 2026 · Carried
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. 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. 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. Retention of three monuments located in their original historic positions, supported by enhanced interpretation and educational materials; b. Documented removal and storage of two monuments previou
Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Closed Session Public, May 12, 2026 · Carried
That 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 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of February 10, 2026 be received and the recommendations
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That the main motion be amended to include the following clauses: 1. That capital project number AM0259 - Victoria Hall Refurbishment budget authority be increased by $1,682,000 to a total of $2,182,000; and Council Meeting Minutes February 24, 2026 8 2. That this project’s total revised budget authority of $2,182,000 be funded by $500,000 and $1,682,000 from the Facility Asset Management and Grow
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That the By-laws, items 11.1 to 11.3 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, February 24, 2026 · Carried
Whereas residential development charges (DCs) are currently collected by the Town of Aurora from developers in full upon occupancy; and Whereas the cost of DCs is typically embedded into the purchase price of new homes, effectively passing this cost directly to first- time and other homebuyers through higher purchase prices; and Council Meeting Minutes January 27, 2026 8 Whereas the current practi
Council, January 27, 2026 · Defeated
Whereas residents of Aurora may experience unexpected and significant increases in their water bills due to undetected leaks; and Whereas such unforeseen expenses can place undue financial strain on homeowners, particularly those on fixed or limited incomes; and Whereas the other York Region municipalities have successfully implemented water bill adjustment programs that provides financial assista
Council, November 25, 2025 · Carried
Council Meeting Minutes October 28, 2025 16 Whereas the Town of Aurora’s Parks and Public Spaces By-law prohibits the operation of vehicles—including e-scooters, e-bikes, and other motorized or power-assisted conveyances—within parks and trails unless authorized by permit; and Whereas the definition of “vehicle” under the Highway Traffic Act and the Town’s Bylaw includes any conveyance propelled b
Council, October 28, 2025 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Closed Session Public, September 9, 2025 · Carried
That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.8 inclusive, be approved. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, June 24, 2025 · Carried
Whereas the Province of Ontario has passed Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, which permits the deferral of development charges (DCs) for all residential developments until the time of occupancy; Whereas the current Town of Aurora DC by-law and administrative practices has yet to implement the DC deferrals for both low-, mid- and high-rise developments; Council Meet
Council, June 24, 2025 · Defeated
1. That Report No. PDS25-060 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, June 3, 2025 · Carried
Whereas the Town of Aurora is committed to supporting housing affordability and increasing homeownership opportunities for residents; and Council Meeting Minutes April 22, 2025 12 Whereas a Development Charge (DC) rebate for first-time homebuyers is a meaningful way to reduce upfront costs and improve affordability; and Whereas first-time home buyers often face significant financial barriers to en
Council, April 22, 2025 · 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, April 22, 2025 · Carried
That the By-laws, items 11.1 to 11.7 inclusive, be enacted. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, and Councillor Kim Absent (2): Councillor Gaertner, and Councillor Gallo
Council, March 25, 2025 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Special Meeting of Council, March 18, 2025 · Carried
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved including the addition of Delegations items 6.3 to 6.11. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, February 25, 2025 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of February 11, 2025, be received and the recommendations
Council, February 25, 2025 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Closed Session Public, January 28, 2025 · Carried
1. That Report No. PDS25-009 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 Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025 4 Yeas (6): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council Public Planning, January 21, 2025 · Carried
That the Consent Agenda, items 7.1 to 7.12 inclusive be approved, with the exception of sub-item 7.11, which was discussed and voted on separately as recorded below. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, December 10, 2024 · Carried
That the 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 25, 2024 · 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
Special Council Public Planning, November 19, 2024 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of September 3, 2024, be received and the recommendations
Council, September 24, 2024 · Carried
1. That Report No. CS24-021 be received; and 2. That a variance to Fence By-law No. 6429-22 to permit the construction of a non-compliant fence in the front yard at 241 Holladay Drive be denied. Yeas (2): Councillor Gilliland and Councillor Gaertner Nays (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim
Council, September 24, 2024 · Defeated
Council Meeting Minutes September 24, 2024 9 That the Fence By-law Variance Request at 241 Holladay Drive be approved. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Nays (2): Councillor Gilliland and Councillor Gaertner
Council, September 24, 2024 · Carried
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
Council, July 9, 2024 · Carried
Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 9, 2024 9 1. That Report No. PDS24-053 be received; and 2. That staff be authorized to issue a Request for Information (RFI) for the Bike Share Program as detailed in this report and report back to Council with the results. Yeas (7): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Weese, Councillor Gilliland, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor
Council, July 9, 2024 · Carried
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Council Workshop Education Session, June 18, 2024 · Carried
That the revised agenda as circulated by Legislative Services, including the addition of Delegations item 6.3, be approved. Yeas (5): Mayor Mrakas, Councillor Gaertner, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Gallo, and Councillor Kim Absent (2): Councillor Weese, and Councillor Gilliland On a two-thirds majority vote the motion
Council, May 28, 2024 · Carried
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
Council, April 23, 2024 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Report of April 2, 2024, be received and the recommendations
Council, April 23, 2024 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council, March 26, 2024 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Closed Session Public, February 20, 2024 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council, January 30, 2024 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Closed Session Public, January 16, 2024 · Carried
That the confirming by-law be enacted.
Council Closed Session Public, October 24, 2023 · Carried
In the record
328meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 6seatCouncillor
801votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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