The Halton Hills Record

Ann Lawlor

Mayor · seen 2018-04-30 to 2026-06-01 · served 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

67substantive motions movedof 230 meetings the minutes record them at
25procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
63substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 230 they were on the record for
18–0recorded 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 Halton Hills’s own minutes.

In their own words, via the Town

Before taking public office, Ann's career included 10 years as an account executive in the family-owned marketing company; five years as director of a social service agency and three years managing her own consulting business. Ann's long-time passion for effective government is grounded in a master's degree in public administration from the London School of Economics. She earned her BA at the University of Waterloo. Over many years, as a leader in many organizations, Ann has inspired and encouraged teams of people to make a difference in our Town.

As published by Halton Hills.

How they voted, where it was recorded (18)

Council May 11, 2026
WHEREAS the Hamlets of Halton Hills, including but not limited to Glen Williams, Limehouse, Norval, Ballinafad, Stewarttown, Terra Cotta, and other rural settlements in Halton Hills each possess a unique historical…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council May 11, 2026
WHEREAS Farm accidents can occur in the most remote locations, making it difficult for first responders to easily locate the situation;
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council May 11, 2026
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has introduced Bill 98 which will eliminate the ability of municipalities to adopt Green Development Standards (GDS);
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council April 20, 2026
WHEREAS the Halton Regional Chair has been directly elected by residents of Halton Region since 2000; AND WHEREAS the election of the Regional Chair has provided an important element of democratic accountability…
For · 9–2 · Carried
Council April 20, 2026
WHEREAS the safety of children travelling to and from school is a fundamental priority for the Town of Halton Hills; AND WHEREAS illegal passing of stopped school buses continues to occur in Ontario, placing children…
For · 9–2 · Carried
Council April 20, 2026
WHEREAS municipalities, including the Town of Halton Hills, play a critical role in delivering essential services and infrastructure that support growing and evolving communities;
For · 9–2 · Carried
Council December 8, 2025
WHEREAS the Town of Halton Hills has an interest in protecting and enhancing biodiversity and resilient green infrastructure as outlined in Council’s Strategic Plan, and supporting climate change adaptation per…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council December 8, 2025
WHEREAS district energy systems and alternative energy sources have long been identified as potential components within the Vision Georgetown planning area, reflecting Council’s commitment to environmental stewardship…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council October 27, 2025
WHEREAS Private Member’s Bill 21 has been introduced into the legislature, a bill to protect Ontario’s future food sovereignty;
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council October 27, 2025
WHEREAS the Council-approved 2023–2026 Strategic Plan affirms our commitment to acting with integrity, welcoming open and respectful communication, and fostering an inclusive and caring community;
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council October 27, 2025
WHEREAS Council has received a petition from residents requesting that Council consider a Seasonal Exemption to By-law No. 2019-0008, to permit the placement of recreational or sporting equipment…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council October 6, 2025
WHEREAS ensuring the safety of all road users, including drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and other vulnerable users—is a shared and ongoing priority for the Town of Halton Hills and the Province of Ontario;
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council November 18, 2024
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has introduced legislation that would require municipalities to apply for and receive approval from the province before the installation of new cycling lanes where the installation…
For · 6–5 · Carried
Council May 29, 2023
WHEREAS Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, 2022 passed the first reading on August 10, 2022; AND WHEREAS Bill 5 would amend the Municipal Act, 2001 and the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to  require…
For · 10–1 · Carried
Special Council October 28, 2021
THAT the Council of the Town of Halton Hills meet in closed session in order to address the following matters: 1. Confidential Verbal update from C.
For · 5–0 · Carried
Special Council October 28, 2021
THAT the verbal update from C. Mills, Acting CAO regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual including municipal or local board employees be received;
For · 5–0 · Carried
Special Council October 28, 2021
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: By-law 2021-0052 A by-law…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council Meeting August 30, 2021
WHEREAS Covid-19 is a highly contagious virus that results in serious illness, long-term effects and even death in some people;
For · 5–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)

Council WorkshopApril 29, 2024
Council WorkshopJune 12, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 67)

WHEREAS Halton Region has an annual West Nile prevention program which includes larviciding, public education, monitoring and surveillance to reduce the risk of West Nile virus in the community; AND WHEREAS the Town of Halton Hills supports local action to reduce the risk of West Nile virus; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council confirms its support to the Region’s 2026 West Nile Virus Response Pl
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has posted Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO) Posting #025-1257 proposing the consolidation of Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities into 7 Regional Conservation Authorities; with oversight and administration by a provincial board; AND WHEREAS the proposed Western Lake Ontario Regional Conservation Authority would consolidate Credit Valley Conservation with Con
Council, December 8, 2025 · Lost
WHEREAS Halton Region has an annual West Nile prevention program which includes larviciding, public education, monitoring and surveillance to reduce the risk of West Nile virus in the community; AND WHEREAS the Town of Halton Hills supports local action to reduce the risk of West Nile virus; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council confirms its support to the Region’s 2025 West Nile Virus Response Pl
Council, March 3, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; AND WHEREAS the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; AND WHEREAS
Council, January 20, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Halton Hills Council’s vision of Halton Hills being a nature-rich community, as outlined in the Strategic Plan, can be supported by the enhancement of the Town’s tree canopy; AND WHEREAS planting trees across Halton Hills will provide many benefits to residents including, recreation opportunities, biodiversity, urban cooling, improved air quality, carbon storage, flood mitigati
Council, July 8, 2024 · Carried
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Town of Halton Hills nominates Joseph Racinsky, Ward 2 Local Councillor for the position of Director on Small Urban Caucus on the AMO Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term.
Council, May 27, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS in August 2018, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry received an application to establish a new quarry at the western terminus of Reid Side Road in the Town of Milton; AND WHEREAS in September 2018 and July 2019, the Town of Milton issued Letters of Objection and Halton Region and Conservation Halton also submitted similar letters to the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Council, May 6, 2024 · Carried
WHEREAS current provincial-municipal fiscal arrangements are undermining Ontario’s economic prosperity and quality of life; AND 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; AND WHEREAS municipal revenues, such as property taxes, do not grow with the
Council, March 25, 2024 · Carried
THAT a new reserve for a Healthcare Levy be established in an amount of 0.25%, to fund future contribution requests for Healthcare initiatives. AND FURTHER THAT the allocation of funds will be subject to future Council authorization and decisions.
Council, December 11, 2023 · Carried
THAT staff follow the directions of Council as set out in the Confidential Minutes of the Budget Committee meeting held on December 5th, 2023.
Council, December 11, 2023 · Carried
WHEREAS on April 13, 2016 Halton Region approved Report No. PW-07- 16 to endorse the nomination of the Supervisor, Municipal Water Resources (Risk Management Official) of the Public Works Department to represent the collective interest of Halton Region, the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, the Town of Oakville, Peel Region and the City of Mississauga on the Source
Council Meeting, January 23, 2023 · Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated June 13, 2022 be received.
Council Meeting, June 13, 2022 · Carried
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2022-0033 A By-Law to authorize the Purchasing Policy for the Town of Halton Hills and to repeal By-law 2017-0061. BY-LAW NO. 2022-0034 A By-Law to amend By-law No. 2016-0048 for the appointment of Mu
Council Meeting, May 24, 2022 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Halton Hills Flag Raising and Proclamation Policy 2021-0003 (“the Policy”) regulates the flying of flags and half-masting guidelines for all flags flown at Town facilities; AND WHEREAS the Policy has made provisions for the Mississaugas of the Credit, First Nations (MCFN) Flag to be flown only at Town Hall, Acton Arena and Community Centre and the Halton Hills Cultural Centre b
Council Meeting, May 2, 2022 · Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated May 2, 2022 be received.
Council Meeting, May 2, 2022 · Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 10.1 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday January 17, 2022. 10.2 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday January 17, 2022.
Council Meeting, February 7, 2022 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Reports & Memorandums from the Monday November 15th, 2021 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted: GC-2021-0137, GC-2021-0138, GC-2021-0139, GC-2021-0140, GC-2021-0141, GC-2021-0142, GC-2021-0143, GC-2021-0144, GC-2021-0145, GC-2021-0146, GC-2021-0147, GC-2021-0148 GC-2021-0149, GC-2021-0150
Council Meeting, November 15, 2021 · Carried
THAT Report No. PD-2021-0067, dated November 2, 2021, regarding the “Public Meeting for a proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit the development of an industrial subdivision at 12635 & 12689 Steeles Avenue (Premier Gateway Employment Area)”, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Council Meeting, November 15, 2021 · Referred
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Reports & Memorandums from the Monday October 25th, 2021 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted: GC-2021-0130, GC-2021-0131, GC-2021-0132, GC-2021-0133, GC-2021-0134, GC-2021-0135
Council Meeting, October 25, 2021 · Carried
THAT Report No. PD-2021-0061, dated October 12, 2021, regarding “Public Meeting for Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment applications proposing 28 single-detached lots on an extension of Bishop Court (Glen Williams)”, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Council Meeting, October 25, 2021 · Referred
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 10.1 Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday September 13, 2021. 10.2 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday September 20, 2021. 10.3 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday September 20, 2021.
Council Meeting, October 4, 2021 · Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Council Meeting, September 20, 2021 · Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Council Meeting, August 30, 2021 · Carried
THAT Report No. PD-2021-0043, dated June 22, 2021, regarding the “Public Meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit a 2-storey, 12-unit affordable community housing building at 47 Maria Street (Acton)”, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Council Meeting, July 5, 2021 · Referred
THAT Report No. PD-2021-0036 dated June 4, 2021 regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board. (John Street) AND FURTHER THAT Staff carry out Council's direction on this matter as set out in the Confidential minutes dated June 14, 2021.
Council Meeting, June 14, 2021 · Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 8.1 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday May 3, 2021. 8.2 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 3, 2021.
Council Meeting, May 25, 2021 · Carried
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2021-0020 A By-law to govern the calling, place, proceedings and providing public notice of meetings of the Council and its Committees; to provide rules for the conduct of its Members; and to repeal a
Council Meeting, May 25, 2021 · Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated May 3, 2021 be received.
Council Meeting, May 3, 2021 · Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Council Meeting, April 12, 2021 · Carried
WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College Campus has been in operation in Gravenhurst since 1958; AND WHEREAS the Provincial government announced in January 2021 that the Ontario Fire College Campus in Gravenhurst will be closed effective March 31, 2021; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Fire College Campus is one of the primary sources of certified training for Ontario Firefighters; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Fire Col
Council Meeting, March 22, 2021 · Carried
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2021-0009 A By-law to adopt the proceedings of the Special Council Meeting held on the 8 th day of March, 2021 and to authorize its execution.
Special Council, March 8, 2021 · Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated March 1, 2021 be received.
Council Meeting, March 1, 2021 · Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated December 14, 2020 be received.
Council Meeting, December 14, 2020 · Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated November 9, 2020 be received.
Council Meeting, November 9, 2020 · Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby received for information: 11.1 Minutes of the Halton Hills Public Library Board Meeting held on September 9, 2020. 11.2 Minutes of the Halton Hills Public Library Board Meeting held on September 15, 2020.
Council Meeting, October 26, 2020 · Carried
THAT this Council Workshop do now reconvene into Open Session.
Council Workshop, October 20, 2020 · Carried
THAT Report No. RP-2020-0021 dated September 29, 2020 regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff carry out Council's direction on this matter as set out in the Confidential Council Meeting Minutes dated October 13, 2020.
Council Meeting, October 13, 2020 · Carried
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: BY-LAW NO. 2020-0058 A By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 2010-0050, as amended, for 11801 Trafalgar Road (Georgetown). BY-LAW NO. 2020-0059 A By-law to authorize the execution of a Residential Tenancy Agreement with
Council Meeting, September 28, 2020 · Carried
THAT Report No. PD-2020-0040, dated August 20, 2020, regarding Public Meeting for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to permit business office, service commercial and medical office uses at 94 Guelph Street (Georgetown), be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Council Meeting, September 14, 2020 · Referred
THAT the Confidential Presentation by A. Skidmore, President and CEO of Halton Hills Hydro Inc. regarding a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value (Halton Hills Hydro) be received.
Council Meeting, August 31, 2020 · Carried

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