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Portrait of Bill Gordon

Bill Gordon

Mayor · seen 2020-02-05 to 2026-09-02 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026

97substantive motions movedof 142 meetings the minutes record them at
40procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
77substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 142 they were on the record for
33–8recorded 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 Midland’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (41) — most recent 40 shown

Regular Council June 3, 2026
That Staff Report CSR-2026-072, Pilot to Promote the Advertising Opportunities at Outdoor Recreation Amenities, dated June 3, 2026, be received; and 1.
For · 8–1 · Carried
Regular Council May 20, 2026
That Staff Report CSR-2026-059,Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Recommendation Report File Nos.: OPA-03-24 & ZBA-03-24Address: 983 Yonge Street,dated May 20, 2026, be received;
For · 7–2 · Carried
Regular Council March 18, 2026
That Staff Report CSR-2026-034, Comprehensive Review of the Town’s Procedure By-law, dated March 18, 2026, be received; and That Council retain the Open Forum section within the Procedure By law;
For · 6–2 · Carried
Regular Council March 18, 2026
That Staff Report CSR-2026-31, Midland On Demand Microtransit dated March 18, 2026, be received; and That Council approve the implementation of the Hybrid Mixed Microtransit Solution as described in this Report as…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council February 25, 2026
That Council suspend the rules of procedure to allow for a Motion to Reconsider Committee of the Whole Motion 2025-10 passed at the Regular Meeting of Council held on February 26, 2025 with respect to Staff Report…
For · 3–6 · Defeated
Regular Council February 4, 2026
That Staff Report CSR-2026-005, Celebrate Water! 2026, dated February 4, 2026, be received; and That $10,000 be given to the Canadian Museum of Water for a Temporary Public Art Installation;
For · 8–1 · Carried
Regular Council February 4, 2026
That Staff Report CSR-2026-011, Hugel Avenue Parking Lane Changes dated February 4, 2026, be received; and That Council direct Staff to remove the parking lane on Hugel Avenue between Eighth Street and Woodland Drive…
For · 6–3 · Carried
Regular Council October 15, 2025
That, at the request of a private resident, Council agree to pay the full Development Charges, which includes the Town, County and Education Development Charges relating to the construction of a fourth rental unit…
Against · 4–4 · Defeated
Regular Council October 15, 2025
That Staff be directed to move towards phasing out the Automated Speed Enforcement Program with an end date of December 31, 2025 unless otherwise directed by the Province of Ontario;
For · 2–6 · Defeated
Regular Council October 15, 2025
That the Town of Midland repeal any and all of its Taxi licensing By-laws and discontinue licensing-related activities effective immediately.
For · 7–1 · Carried
Special Meeting of Council July 9, 2025
That Staff Report CSR-2025-079, Zoning By-law Amendment Recommendation Report, File No. ZBA-02-25for 1191 Harbourview Drive, dated July 9th, 2025, be received;
For · 5–4 · Carried
Regular Council May 21, 2025
That the Council of the Town of Midland consents to County of Simcoe By-law 7119-25, being a By-law to Change the Composition of Council of the Corporation of the County of Simcoe;
For · 3–6 · Defeated
Regular Council February 26, 2025
That Staff Report CSR-2025-6, Council Composition for the 2026 Municipal Election, dated February 26, 2025, be received; and 1.That the Town of Midland Council composition be restructured for the 2026 Municipal Election…
For · 2–7 · Defeated
Regular Council December 4, 2024
That Staff Report CSR-2024-111, Status and Future of Culture Alliance, dated December 4, 2024, be received; and 2.That the Town of Midland withdraw participation from the Culture Alliance and re-invest the annual…
For · 6–1 · Carried
Regular Council November 6, 2024
That Council support the Mayor’s request to add his signature to correspondence from elected Mayors across the Province, to the Premier of Ontario requesting the Provincial Government for the following: That they become…
For · 7–1 · Carried
Regular Council June 12, 2024
That Staff Report CSR-2024-61, Yonge Street Bike Facilities dated June 12, 2024, be received; and 1. That Council endorse the recommended bike facility design on Yonge Street as outlined in this Report for the purposes…
For · 9–0 · Carried Unanimously
Regular Council May 1, 2024
That Staff Report CSR-2024-41 2022 Year End Report, dated May 1, 2024, be received; and 1.That the 2022 Operating surplus for tax funded services of $236.042 be transferred to the Contingency Reserve;
For · 7–1 · Carried
Special Meeting of Council January 10, 2024
That Staff Report CSR-2024-3, Council Vacancy Policy, dated January 10, 2024, be received; and 1.That the Council Vacancy Policy attached to this Report be adopted.
For · 8–0 · Carried Unanimously
Regular Council November 8, 2023
That Council reconsider Item 17.2 Surplus Land - Committee of the Whole (COW) Resolution 2023-7: That the land at 349 Lakewood Drive, zoned Open Space, be deemed surplus to the Town's needs - as discussed at its Regular…
For · 4–4 · Defeated
Regular Council October 18, 2023
That Staff Report CSR-2023-41, Midland Bay Landing Development Update, dated October 18, 2023, be received; and 1.That Council authorises Staff to issue a new Request for Proposals for the entire Midland Bay Landing…
For · 8–1 · Carried
Regular Council June 14, 2023
That Staff Report CSR-2023-56, Sale of 526 Bay Street, dated June 14th, 2023, be received; and 1. That Council approve the sale of 526 Bay Street; and 2.
For · 8–0 · Carried Unanimously
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session) January 11, 2023
That, as per discussions held during the Closed Session of the Special Meeting of Council with respect to the personnel matter, Mayor Gordon proceed as authorized and delegated by Council.
For · 5–4 · Carried
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session) January 11, 2023
That Administration proceed with an Organizational review to be conducted by an outside consultant; and That funds be allocated from the 2023 Budget for this work.
For · 7–2 · Carried
Regular Council December 7, 2022
That Council implement a hiring freeze for any new positions and any current positions that may become vacant until after the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for February 8, 2023.
Against · 2–7 · Defeated
Regular Council November 9, 2022
That the deputation from Amanda Fellows regarding Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act , be received;
For · 2–0 · Carried Unanimously
Special Meeting of Council Midland Bay Landing Development Corporation Shareholder - Closed Session July 4, 2022
That Council defer the decision to select a Developer for the Midland Bay Landing property, to the first Regular Meeting of Council scheduled in January of 2023.
For · 2–1 · Defeated
Special Meeting of Council Midland Bay Landing Development Corporation Shareholder - Closed Session July 4, 2022
That Council accept the presentation provided by NBLC and the verbal update from the Chair of MBLDC; and That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a Letter of Intent with the named developer for a 120-day…
Against · 1–2 · Carried
Regular Council with Closed Session June 15, 2022
That a one-time increase in the 2022 Budget in the amount of $33,900, which represents the Town of Midland’s proportionate share (50%) of the cost of the project in accordance with the Triparty Agreement, in order…
Against · 1–2 · Carried
Regular Council with Closed Session June 15, 2022
That the Town of Midland provide free parking on all downtown lots and streets until such time as Staff come back with a Report adopted by Council, at a future meeting.
For · 2–1 · Carried
Regular Council January 19, 2022
That Council receive as information Confidential Staff Report CSR-2022-6 dated January 19, 2022 and the verbal presentation and update provided by the Executive Director of Planning, Building and By-law and the Manager…
Against · 1–2 · Carried
Regular Council December 8, 2021
That Staff Report CSR-2021-86, dated December 8, 2021, Alternative Voting Methods - 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections be received; and 1.
For · 3–0 · Carried Unanimously
Regular Council August 18, 2021
That Council approve a 4-way stop at the intersection of Bay Street and First Street and that By-law 2020-65 be amended accordingly.
For · 2–1 · Carried
Regular Council June 16, 2021
That Staff Report CSR-2021-44, Sign By-law Amendment 8772 County Road 93, dated June 16, 2021 be received; and 1. That Council decline the application to amend Section 6.1 of the Sign By-law or the replacement of a sign…
Against · 0–3 · Defeated
Regular Council June 16, 2021
That Staff Report CSR-2021-47, Surplus Land, dated June 2, 2021, be received; and 1.That the proposed Municipal Land Disposition By-law be approved and that Land Sale By-law 2008-78 be repealed.
For · 3–0 · Carried
Regular Council June 16, 2021
That Council authorize Staff to configure the Pay by Plate machines to allow for a complimentary 15 minute parking option, available once per day per plate, effective immediately upon the launch of the parking payment…
For · 3–0 · Carried
Regular Council June 16, 2021
That Council authorize Staff to configure the Pay by Plate machines to allow for a complimentary 15 minute parking option for all on street parking and 1 hour free parking for back lots available once per day per plate;
For · 3–0 · Carried
Regular Council May 19, 2021
That Staff Report CSR-2021-34, Management Non-Union COLA 2021 , dated May 19, 2021, be received; and That Administration be instructed to process a 1.75% COLA adjustment for the Management \ Non-Union employees actively…
For · 1–2 · Defeated
Regular Council with Closed Session October 21, 2020
That Staff Report CRS-2020-33, 2020 Management \ Non-Union COLA, dated October 21, 2020, be received; and 1. That Administration be instructed to process a 1.25% COLA adjustment for the Management \ Non-Union employees…
Against · 1–2 · Carried
Regular Council October 7, 2020
That Recommendation Report Complaint against Councillor Oschefski Town of Midland dated September 24, 2020, be received; and 1.That having been found to have breached the Code of Conduct for the Town of Midland…
Against · 0–3 · Defeated
Regular Council September 2, 2020
That Staff Report CSR-2020-14, Request to Rename a Street at the Harbour, dated September 2, 2020, be received; and That the road between the Town Dock Office and the Boathouse Restaurant be named Rick Leaney Way…
For · 3–0 · Carried Unanimously

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Regular CouncilMay 24, 2023
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session)April 3, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 97)

Whereas the Tiffin Homeowners Association (THA) delegated to this Council earlier this year asking for increased traffic calming and community safety measures for the Aberdeen Boulevard neighbourhood; and Whereas the THA has been working collaboratively with municipal Staff for suitable bollard placement, stormwater management pond outflow and phragmite concerns in addition to the Ontario Provinci
Regular Council, September 2, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS more than 4 in 10 Canadian women have experienced some form of intimate partner violence in their lifetime, and 1 in 10 experience it almost daily; and WHEREAS the Ontario Provincial Police have determined that in 2024 there was an 18% increase in intimate partner violence victims compared to the previous year; and WHEREAS Simcoe County Violence Against Women Agencies received 12,870 crisi
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That as a result of recent escalated criminal activity impacting municipal infrastructure and assets within Little Lake Park, Staff be directed to engage overnight private security patrols in the park as soon as reasonably possible until September 30, 2026, on a trial basis; and That a Budget of $50,000 be allocated to support this initiative; and That the Parks 2026 Operating Budget be increased
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-042, Municipal Sidewalk Usage By-law, dated April 8, 2026, be received; and That the implementing By-law as shown in Attachment 1, be passed and enacted; and That the amending By-law as shown in Attachment 2 of Report CSR-2026-041, be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; AND WHEREAS we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; AND WHEREAS Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work en
Regular Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-020, Short-Term Rental By-law Options, dated February 25, 2026, be received; and That Staff be directed to develop a Short-Term Rental By-law consistent with Option 3, modeled on the Town of Gravenhurst framework, as outlined in Attachment #7 of Staff Report CSR-2026-020.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That the remuneration increase for Council be implemented on January 1, 2027; and That By-law 2026-8 be amended to reflect the implementation date of January 1, 2027.
Regular Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That pursuant to Section 6.2 e) of Procedure By-law 2022-2, Council agrees to remain in session past 10:00 p.m. in order to deal with the remaining items included on the Agenda.
Regular Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-115, Eighth Street Parking Lane Changes, dated December 3, 2025, be received; and That Council support Option 2 – as outlined in the Staff Report - Provide one sidewalk on the west side of Eighth Street, keep the parking lane on the west side of Eighth Street and install bike lanes on the east and west side of Eighth Street with a buffer. That Council direct Staff to upd
Regular Council, December 3, 2025 · Carried
That Staff be directed to move towards phasing out the Automated Speed Enforcement Program with an end date of December 31, 2025 unless otherwise directed by the Province of Ontario; and That Staff continue to explore other traffic calming measures that could be installed throughout the Town and report back to Council with options; and That correspondence be sent to the Provincial Government reque
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Defeated
That the Town of Midland repeal any and all of its Taxi licensing By-laws and discontinue licensing-related activities effective immediately.
Regular Council, October 15, 2025 · Carried
That Council accept and adopt the 2025-2029 Community Safety and Well-Being Plan as presented; and That the 2025-2029 Community Safety and Well-Being Plan be posted on the Town's website within 30 days of the adoption.
Regular Council, June 11, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-47 Customer Service Standards Policy Update, dated April 30, 2025, be received; and 1. That Council approves the proposed updates to the Customer Service Standards Policy.
Regular Council, April 30, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS if the implementation of tariffs by the United States have significant impacts on local businesses, consumers, and the Municipal Budget; and WHEREAS given the potential for economic disruption, it is important for Council to understand the scope of these changes and consider potential measures that could help mitigate negative effects. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Staff be directed to
Regular Council, February 26, 2025 · Carried
That Staff be directed to investigate the options to increase the winter maintenance service levels and that a Report be brought to Council at a future meeting.
Regular Council, February 26, 2025 · Carried
That Council accept the Presentation by Desiree Salis, Manager of Development and Communications of La Maison Rosewood Shelter for information purposes; and 1. That Council support the implementation of a Purple Bench to honor victims and raise awareness of intimate partner violence; and 2. That Council direct Staff to prepare a report to be provided at a future Council meeting outlining the logis
Regular Council, December 4, 2024 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2024-113, Automated Speed Enforcement/Administrative Penalties Program, dated December 4, 2024, be received; and 1. That Council authorize and direct Staff to proceed as necessary to implement the Pilot Project for Automated Speed Enforcement.
Regular Council, December 4, 2024 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2024-116, Emergency Management Program, Emergency Response Plan By-Law, and Terms of Reference dated December 4, 2024, be received; and 1. That the attached By-law to adopt the new Emergency Management Program for the Emergency Response Plan and the revised Terms of Reference be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, December 4, 2024 · Carried
That Council support the Mayor’s request to add his signature to correspondence from elected Mayors across the Province, to the Premier of Ontario requesting the Provincial Government for the following: That they become an intervenor on any court case that restricts the ability of municipalities to regulate and prohibit encampments, advocating for the principle endorsed by the US Supreme Court (Ci
Regular Council, November 6, 2024 · Carried
That the pedestrian crossings at the signalized intersections on King Street, downtown between Bayshore Drive and Yonge Street, be reprogrammed to automatically activate the pedestrian crossing at each intersection while still maintaining the existing programming to activate the AODA audible calls on the push button with a push and hold function.
Regular Council, October 16, 2024 · Carried
That correspondence dated May 29, 2024 from Tay Township be received; and That the Town of Midland request that the Severn Sound Environmental Association funding formula and Letter of Agreement be reviewed and updated; That the Resolution be forwarded to the member municipalities requesting support.
Regular Council, September 4, 2024 · Carried
That Report CSR-2024-75, regarding the 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements Approval, dated September 4, 2024, be received; and 1.That the 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements for the Corporation of the Town of Midland be approved.
Regular Council, September 4, 2024 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2024-66, Little Lake Park Stage and Bandshell Construction Project dated June 12, 2024, be received; and 1.That Council receives this Report as information; and 2.That Council direct Staff to continue to work with the preferred proponent to find a solution that falls within the approved Capital budget and have the project completed in 2024.
Regular Council, June 12, 2024 · Carried
That pursuant to Section 6.2 e) of Procedure By-law 2022-2, Council agrees to remain in session past 10:00 p.m. in order to deal with the remaining items included on the Agenda.
Regular Council, May 22, 2024 · Carried
That Council accept the recommendations as presented by the Chair of the Midland Active Transportation Committee for information purposes.
Regular Council, May 1, 2024 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2024-32, Yonge Street Reconstruction Project, dated March 20, 2024, regarding the bike lanes on Yonge Street be received; and 1. That Council direct staff to implement Council’s desired bike facility option along Yonge Street as a part of the Yonge Street Reconstruction project COW -2024-15 Moved by Bill Gordon Seconded by Sheldon East The following Amending Motion was then p
Regular Council, March 20, 2024 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2024-14, Council Vacancy, dated February 14, 2024, be received; and 1. That Council approves Option #2 - Filling a Vacancy by Appointment by the Call for Nominees as detailed in the Council Vacancy Policy for the purpose of filling the current vacant Councillor seat. 2. That the Nominees/Applicants be required to complete the Endorsement of Nomination – Form 2 as part of the
Regular Council, February 14, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life WHEREAS nearly a third of municipal spending in Ontario is for services in areas of provincial responsibility and expenditures are outpacing provincial contributions by nearly $4 billion a year WHEREAS municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the economy or
Regular Council, February 14, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS in 1997, Council and neighbouring municipalities entered into an Agreement to establish the Severn Sound Environmental Association for the continuation of the Severn Sound Remedial Action Plan initiatives to restore, protect and sustain a healthy environment in the Severn Sound area; and WHEREAS in 2003, the Severn Sound Watershed was delisted from the International Joint Commission’s list
Regular Council, November 8, 2023 · Carried
That the Town of Midland provide a letter of support to Michael Powell, PhD, Project Director of the Elmvale Groundwater Project, with respect to the ongoing groundwater project to be conducted through the University of Alberta, funded by the NSERC, Alliance Grant platform that will take place in the North part of the Simcoe County.
Regular Council, October 18, 2023 · Carried
WHEREAS ‘Float Homes’ have become a great and growing concern for Ontario Municipalities that include navigable waters frontage, in that they affect the environment, character, health, safety, and overall enjoyment of those waters and abutting lands, and WHEREAS ‘Float Homes’ would include floating accommodations or any combination of buildings, structures or things that can be floated into place,
Regular Council, October 18, 2023 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2023-71, Transient Shopper Dock Fees at Midland Harbour, dated September 27, 2023, be received; and 1. That Council approves two hours of complimentary dockage at the Town Harbour for transient shoppers and an hourly fee of $5 for any additional time berthed at the Harbour; and 2. That Council directs staff to implement the fees and rules and procedures regarding the use of T
Regular Council, September 27, 2023 · Carried
That Staff prepare a response policy framework and return to Council with a draft plan that addresses the collection, documentation, inter-departmental triage, response, and follow-up activities for community safety complaints that relate to property standards and other related by-laws, building code safety/fire safety that may impact safe occupancy of the subject property, as well as the lawful e
Regular Council, September 27, 2023 · Carried
That in the spirit of the Truth and Reconciliation report’s Calls To Action and the unintentional impediments to traditional harvesting and cultural access to Georgian Bay imposed as a cost recovery initiative by the Town of Midland, Council agrees to waive boat launch fees for any residents of the Town of Midland who possess a valid Government of Canada indigenous “status” or Metis Nation of Onta
Regular Council, September 27, 2023 · Carried
That pursuant to Section 9.2 c) of the Procedural By-law 2022-2, Council agrees to remain in session past 10:00 p.m. in order to deal with the remaining items included on the Agenda.
Regular Council, June 14, 2023 · Carried
That the contents of Regular Council Agenda for November 9, 2022, be approved.
Regular Council, November 9, 2022 · Carried
That By-law 2022-54 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Regular Council Meeting held November 9, 2022, be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, November 9, 2022 · Carried
That the contents of the Regular Council Agenda for September 28, 2022, be approved as amended, as follows: Adding the following Item under Section 12. Reports and other items
Regular Council, September 28, 2022 · Withdrawn
That Council approve a Community Safety Zone for Cook Drive and Wright Drive ; and That the speed be reduced to 40 km/h along Cook Drive and Wright Drive; and That Schedule IX and Schedule X11 of Traffic By-Law 2020-65 be amended accordingly.
Regular Council, September 7, 2022 · Carried
Whereas the Ontario Amber Alert is a warning system that quickly alerts the public of a suspected abduction of children who are in imminent danger; And Whereas the goal is to broadcast as much information about the child, the abductor and suspect vehicles as quickly as possible so that the public can respond with any relevant information that might lead to the child's safe return; And Whereas peop
Regular Council, September 7, 2022 · Carried

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Regular Council February 17, 2021
with respect to Closed Session Item 4.3 Litigation Update – Midland Police Services as he is personally involved in the Litigation
Regular Council February 3, 2021
with respect to Closed Session Item 4.3 Claims and Litigation Update regarding the disbandment of the Midland Police Services as it pertains to legal matters about him

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