The Halton Hills Record

Clark Somerville

Regional Councillor · Ward 1 & 2 · seen 2018-04-30 to 2026-06-01 · served 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

155substantive motions movedof 244 meetings the minutes record them at
93procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
101substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
18meetings recorded absentof 244 they were on the record for
17–1recorded 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

In 2008, Clark was elected to the Board of Directors for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), a national voice for Canadian municipalities. He was elected as the 88th President of FCM in 2016 and worked closely with the Federal Government to advance numerous priority municipal issues. Clark has served on a number of FCM committees including the Rural Forum, increasing women’s participation in municipal government as well as the Executive Committee. Over the past several years, Clark has also been an instrumental member on various community and municipal committees including:

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…
Against · 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 (18)

Site Alteration CommitteeAugust 27, 2024
CouncilAugust 26, 2024
CouncilMay 27, 2024
CouncilMarch 4, 2024
Council WorkshopJuly 4, 2023
Special CouncilJuly 9, 2020
Council WorkshopJanuary 20, 2020
Council MeetingJanuary 20, 2020
Community and Corporate Affairs CommitteeNovember 18, 2019
Special CouncilNovember 15, 2019
Council MeetingNovember 11, 2019
Council WorkshopApril 15, 2019
Council MeetingApril 15, 2019
Council WorkshopJanuary 16, 2019
Budget CommitteeJanuary 15, 2019
Capital BudgetJanuary 14, 2019
Special CouncilSeptember 24, 2018
Planning, Public Works and Transportation CommitteeAugust 28, 2018

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 155)

THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
Council, June 1, 2026 · Carried
THAT this Council Workshop do now reconvene into Open Session.
Council Workshop, May 4, 2026 · Carried
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 in Halton and a public mandate for the position; AND WHEREAS on April 2, 2026, the Provincial Government introduced Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, which would allow th
Council, April 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.2 Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday March 16, 2026. 6.3 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday March 30, 2026. 6.4 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday March 30, 2026. (As amended at the April 20, 2026 Council Meeting)
Council, April 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated April 20, 2026 be received.
Council, April 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report No. PD-2026-040 dated March 31, 2026, regarding the Georgetown GO Protected Major Transit Station Area – Special Meeting of Council, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Council, April 20, 2026 · Referred
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.1 Confidential Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday February 2, 2026. 6.2 Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday February 2, 2026. 6.3 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday February 17, 2026. 6.4 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday February 17, 2026. (As amended at the March 9, 2026 Council Meeting
Council, March 9, 2026 · 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. 2026-0019 A By-law to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers for the purpose of enforcing the Town’s Parking By-laws and other By-laws as designated by the Clerk & Director of Legislative Services
Council, March 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Reports and Memorandums from the Monday January 26, 2026 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. CSE-2026-002 (
Council, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.1 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday January 26, 2026. 6.2 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday January 26, 2026.
Council, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Council, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT Report No. PD-2026-013, dated January 26, 2026, regarding a “Public Meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit the development of one semi-detached dwelling (two units) at 0 Elizabeth Drive (Acton)”, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Council, February 17, 2026 · Referred
THAT Report No. PD-2026-012, dated February 2, 2026, regarding the “Public Meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments seeking to include the subject lands within the Town’s urban boundary and obtain the necessary land use permissions to allow for the development of a mix of commercial retail and industrial warehouse uses at 9094 Regional Road 25 (Esquesing)”, be received; AND
Council, February 17, 2026 · Referred
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
Council, December 8, 2025 · Carried
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 the Town’s Climate Change Adaptation Plan; AND WHEREAS Landscape Ontario is undertaking the “Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure Project” which will contribute to flood mitigatio
Council, December 8, 2025 · 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. 2025-0102 A By-law to designate Limehouse Memorial Hall, located at 12389 Fifth Line, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2025-0103 A
Council, December 8, 2025 · Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.1 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday October 27, 2025. 6.2 Minutes of the Statutory Public Meeting held on Monday October 27, 2025. (PM-2025-007)
Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
THAT this Council Workshop do now reconvene into Open Session.
Council Workshop, October 14, 2025 · Carried
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; AND WHEREAS reducing vehicle speeds contributes significantly to creating calmer, safer neighbourhoods that encourage active forms of transportation such as walking, cycling, etc., aligning wit
Council, October 6, 2025 · 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. 2025-0077 A By-law to amend By-law No. 2023-0094, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Town of Halton Hills. BY-LAW NO. 2025-0078 A By-law to Amend
Council, September 15, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Council, June 16, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council do now reconvene into General Committee.
Council, June 16, 2025 · Carried
THAT Report No. PD-2025-034, dated May 23, 2025, regarding a “Public Meeting for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit the development of approximately 744 residential dwelling units and a mixed use/commercial block at 16469 10 Side Road (Georgetown)” be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Council, June 16, 2025 · Referred
THAT Report No. PD-2025-035, dated May 26, 2025, regarding “Public Meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit the development of 12 stacked townhouse units at 37 King Street (Georgetown)”, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Council, June 16, 2025 · Referred
Motion to allow Darcy Carr, Halton Hills Minor Baseball Association the opportunity to speak to an item that was not listed on the agenda.
Council, May 26, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
8.1 2025 Community Grant Program Allocations THAT Memorandum No. CSE-2025-004 dated May 8, 2025 regarding 2025 Community Grant Program Allocations be received. 8.2 Annual Province Wide School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week - June 2 to June 6, 2025 THAT Memorandum No. TPW-2025-001 dated May 5, 2025 regarding Annual Province Wide School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week - June 2 to June 6, 2025 be
Council, May 26, 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 protection and enhancement of green assets from the negative impacts of climate change; AND WHEREAS protecting green assets, including trees, forests, meadows and wetlands, advances and/or relates to existing Council- approved plans such as the
Council, May 26, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Town of Halton Hills was the second community in Canada to adopt a Community Covenant for Veterans, signed on June 14, 2014; AND WHEREAS 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, and the Town of Halton Hills remains committed to honouring all veterans who have served during wartime, peacekeeping missions, and in the reserves, both domestically and internationa
Council, May 5, 2025 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Immediate Action Item Reports from the Monday April 14, 2025 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. CSE-2025-009 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0045) Report No. PD-2025-020 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0048) Report No. TPW-2025-008 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0050) Report No. TPW-2025-010 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-005
Council, April 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated April 14, 2025 be received.
Council, April 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
Council, March 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT Council endorses the Mayoral Appointments to the following Boards and Committees: Heritage Halton Hills Matt Kindbom
Council, March 24, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Ontario Deposit Return Program has successfully incentivized the recycling of alcoholic beverage containers; AND WHEREAS ON September 20, 2024 the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury issued a letter endorsing the expansion of the Ontario Deposit Return Program to include nonalcoholic beverage containers; AND WHEREAS Halton Hills has always shown a leadership role in environmental matters
Council, February 10, 2025 · 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. 2024-0097 A By-law to adopt Amendment No. 58 to the Official Plan of the Town of Halton Hills - Additional Residential Units. BY-LAW NO. 2024-0098 A By-law to Amend Town of Halton Hills Zoning By-law
Council, December 9, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Fire Special Levy in the amount of $315,000 (0.45%) be added to the Mayor's 2025 Operating Budget and to reinstate the 5 year financing plan as outlined in Report No. FIRE-2024-005.
Special Council, December 3, 2024 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Immediate Action Item Reports from the Monday November 18, 2024 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. PD-2024-070 Report No. PD-2024-092 Report No. PD-2024-094
Council, November 18, 2024 · Carried
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
Council, October 28, 2024 · Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.1 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday October 7, 2024. 6.2 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday October 7, 2024. 6.3 Minutes of the Statutory Public Meetings held on Monday October 7, 2024.
Council, October 28, 2024 · Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Council, October 7, 2024 · 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 in the portion of the Credit Valley watershed within Halton Hills; AND WHEREAS planting trees across Halton Hills in the Sliver Creek and Black Creek Subwatersheds, on both public and private property, will
Council, October 7, 2024 · Carried

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