Howie Major
Councillor · seen 2024-09-04 to 2026-09-02 · served 2022–2026
27substantive motions movedof 46 meetings the minutes record them at
53procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
53substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
4meetings recorded absentof 46 they were on the record for
8–7recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
In their own words, via the Town
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How they voted, where it was recorded (15)
Regular Council June 3, 2026
For · 8–1 · CarriedThat Staff Report CSR-2026-072, Pilot to Promote the Advertising Opportunities at Outdoor Recreation Amenities, dated June 3, 2026, be received; and 1.
Regular Council May 20, 2026
For · 7–2 · CarriedThat 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;
Regular Council March 18, 2026
For · 6–2 · CarriedThat 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;
Regular Council March 18, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedThat 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…
Regular Council February 25, 2026
Against · 3–6 · DefeatedThat 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…
Regular Council February 4, 2026
For · 8–1 · CarriedThat 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;
Regular Council February 4, 2026
Against · 6–3 · CarriedThat 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…
Regular Council October 15, 2025
Against · 4–4 · DefeatedThat, 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…
Regular Council October 15, 2025
Against · 2–6 · DefeatedThat 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;
Regular Council October 15, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedThat the Town of Midland repeal any and all of its Taxi licensing By-laws and discontinue licensing-related activities effective immediately.
Special Meeting of Council July 9, 2025
Against · 5–4 · CarriedThat 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;
Regular Council May 21, 2025
Against · 3–6 · DefeatedThat 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;
Regular Council February 26, 2025
Against · 2–7 · DefeatedThat 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…
Regular Council December 4, 2024
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat 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…
Regular Council November 6, 2024
For · 7–1 · CarriedThat 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…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (4)
Special Meeting of CouncilJune 16, 2026
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session)June 16, 2025
Special Meeting of CouncilMay 14, 2025
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session)May 7, 2025
Substantive motions moved (all 27)
WHEREAS on December 3, 2025, Council passed Zoning By-law 2025-69 to rezone the lands municipally known as 526 Bay Street from Downtown Core Commercial (DC) to Downtown Core Commercial Exception (DC-7) to facilitate the development of a mixed-use apartment building on the lands; AND WHEREAS ADM Agri-Industries Company (ADM) operates a flour mill and grain handling facility on the lands municipally
Special Meeting of Council (Closed Session), August 20, 2026 · Carried
That pursuant to Section 6.2 e) of Procedure By-law 2026-14, Council agrees to remain in session past 6:00 p.m. in order to deal with the remaining items included on the Agenda.
Regular Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-065, 2026 Heritage Appreciation Award - 526 Hugel Avenue, dated June 3, 2026 be received, and; 1. That Council award Allen and Rachel Suke the Heritage Appreciation Award for their contribution to the preservation of a key cultural heritage resource, being the Old Carnegie Library, located at 526 Hugel Avenue.
Regular Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2026-063, Culture and Tourism Division Fees and Charges, dated June 3, 2026, be received; and That Council approve the proposed new Fees and Charges for the Culture and Tourism Division which includes a $10 registration fee per vehicle for the Cruisin' Classics Car Show, a $140 artist/artisan vendor fee for the Georgian Bay Waterfront Festival, and a $5 donation to the Commun
Regular Council, June 3, 2026 · Carried
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 a replacement to the existing transit system with a target launch date of Summer 2026; and That Council direct Staff to complete final contract negotiations with the recommended vendor a
Regular Council, March 18, 2026 · Carried
That Council resolve into the Committee of the Whole
Regular Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-121, Public Nuisance By-law dated December 3, 2025 be received; and That the implementing By-law as shown in Attachment 1, be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, December 3, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-083, Delegation of Administrative/Signing Authorities, dated September 24, 2025, be received; and 1. That the Draft By-law attached to Staff Report CSR-2025-083 be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-092, MTO Bridge Trail Use Agreement, dated September 24, 2025, be received; and That Council approve the MTO Bridge Trail Use Agreement; and That Council direct Staff to finalize the agreement for the Mayor and Clerk signatures.
Regular Council, September 24, 2025 · 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, September 3, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-062, Request for Draft Plan Extension- Midland Bay Estates Subdivision (MD-T-001), dated June 11, 2025, be received; and 1. That Council grants an extension of Draft Plan of Subdivision pursuant to Section 51 (33) of the Planning Act for the Midland Bay Estates Draft Plan of Subdivision, File No. MD-T-0001, being 251, 311, and 353 Fuller Avenue for a period of two (2) ye
Regular Council, June 11, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-064, Memorandum of Understanding with the Downtown Midland Business Improvement Area, dated June 11, 2025, be received; and That the Town and the Downtown Midland Business Improvement Area enter into a Memorandum of Understanding as outlined in Attachment #1 of Staff Report CSR-2025-064; and That By-law 2025-35 be adopted as outlined in Attachment #3 of Staff Report CSR-
Regular Council, June 11, 2025 · Carried
That the Presentation provided by Mr. Jamie Robinson, Partner, MHBC on behalf of Delbrook Group regarding a Minister’s Zoning Order (MZO) request for the lands located at 565 Balm Beach Road East be received; and That Council supports Delbrook Group’s MZO request to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and That Staff be directed to provide correspondence as part of the MZO request to the
Regular Council, April 30, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-49, County Road 93 North Scoped Secondary Plan Project Closure, dated April 30, 2025, be received; and 1. That the County Road 93 North Scoped Secondary Plan Project be terminated.
Regular Council, April 30, 2025 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of April 30, 2025, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, April 30, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-44, New Property Standards By-law, dated April 9, 2025, be received; and 1.That the implementing By-law being By-law 2025-24, as shown in Attachment 1, be passed and enacted.
Regular Council, April 9, 2025 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of April 9, 2025, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, April 9, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-32 Updated Development Charges Background Study and By-law, dated February 26, 2025, be received; and 1. That the budget for the Development Charges Study project budget be amended to $65,000, funded from the applicable Development Charges Reserve.
Regular Council, February 26, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2025-17, Greenhouse Gas Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study, dated February 26, 2025, be received; and 1.That Council support the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study; and 2.That the 2024 approved Budget be amended to include grant funding to complete the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study as outlined in this Report.
Regular Council, February 26, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-11 being a By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Special Meeting of Council held February 19, 2025, be passed and enacted.
Special Meeting of Council, February 19, 2025 · Carried
That the recommendations of the Committee of the Whole for the meeting of February 5, 2025, be adopted as Resolutions of Council.
Regular Council, February 5, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2024-109, Council’s Strategic Plan Mid-term Report, dated December 4, 2024, be received; and 1.That Staff are directed to continue to align activities with the Strategic Plan priorities and provide annual updates on the Council Strategic Plan and dashboard.
Regular Council, December 4, 2024 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2024-87 Financial Report as at August 31, 2024, dated October 16, 2024, be received; and 1. That the Public Art Conservation project budget be increased by $20,000, to reflect the grant funds that will be received to fund the additional art conservation work; and 2. That the additional NSSRC roof replacement costs of $34,391 be funded from the Canada Community Building Fund (
Regular Council, October 16, 2024 · Carried
That Council direct Staff to consider a four (4) way stop at the intersection of Midland Avenue and Elizabeth Street in order to stop traffic completely; and That a Staff Report be presented to Council at a future meeting to determine feasibility and costs for a four (4) way stop in this location.
Regular Council, October 16, 2024 · Carried
That the following By-laws: By-law 2024-53 Authorize the Town to assume Riverwalk Place. By-law 2024-54 Authorize the signing of the Municipal Funding Agreement for the transfer of funds under the Canada Community-Building Fund, effective April 1, 2024. By-law 2024-55 Repeal By-law 2017-17 being a By-law to establish a Human Resources Standing Committee and to repeal By-law 2016-82, being a By-law
Regular Council, October 16, 2024 · Carried
That Council receive as information and confirm the directions as outlined in the confidential verbal report and update provided by the Legal & Risk Advisor and the Chief Administrative Officer at the Closed Meeting Session of Council held September 25, 2024, with respect to the Stormwater Property Damage - Tiffin Park and Javelin Co-Op - 614 William Street.
Regular Council, September 25, 2024 · Carried
That Staff Report CSR-2024-83, Joint OBC Building Services Agreement with the Town of Penetanguishene, dated September 25, 2024, be received; and 1.That Council approve the draft agreement; and 2.That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement, and 3.That By-law 2024-50, be approved and By-laws 2021-55, 2017-21 and 2015-23 be repealed.
Regular Council, September 25, 2024 · Carried
In the record
42meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Regular Council September 3, 2025
with respect to Agenda Item 4.3 NSSRC Naming Rights - RFP as he is an employee of a company who may be involved in the NSSRC Naming Rights RFP process
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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