The Halton Hills Record

Alex Hilson

Councillor · Ward 1 · seen 2022-12-12 to 2026-06-01 · served 2022–2026

20substantive motions movedof 103 meetings the minutes record them at
8procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
25substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
7meetings recorded absentof 103 they were on the record for
14–0recorded 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.

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Having founded Inspire Halton in 2012, a non-profit serving youth, Alex was recognized in 2017 with both the Kenneth Harrison Award for Youth Mentorship by the Halton Hills Cultural Roundtable, and for his philanthropic work by the Associated Fundraising Professionals, Golden Horseshoe Chapter. His commitment and professionalism was again recognized by the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce when he became a finalist in the 2021 Business Excellence Awards, and in 2023, he was awarded the Order of Niagara by the Anglican Diocese of Niagara for his service to the church. Alex is a graduate of the University of London, England, and has a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies. He co-founded Acton UP, Acton’s first local online newspaper, was one of the first three Youth Programmers with the Halton Hills Youth Centres and was a Canada 150 Ambassador. He is currently President of the Optimist Club of Halton Hills, Rector’s Warden at St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church in Acton, a member of the Acton Legion, and sits on the board of the Acton Foodshare.

As published by Halton Hills.

How they voted, where it was recorded (14)

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

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (7)

Council WorkshopMay 12, 2025
Council WorkshopApril 28, 2025
Special CouncilMarch 6, 2025
Council WorkshopFebruary 24, 2025
CouncilFebruary 10, 2025
Council WorkshopFebruary 3, 2025
Council WorkshopFebruary 26, 2024

Substantive motions moved (all 20)

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. 2026-0001 A By-law to designate Norton Cottage, located at 26 Wildwood Road, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act as being of cultural heritage value or interest. BY-LAW NO. 2026-0002 A By-law to
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Immediate Action Item Reports from the Monday October 6, 2025 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. PD-2025-051 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0120) Report No. PD-2025-052 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0121) Report No. PD-2025-053 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0122) Report No. PD-2025-054 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0123)
Council, October 6, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS the Ministry of the Solicitor General announced the Fire Protection grant program in 2024 to target cancer prevention equipment, supplies, personal protective equipment and minor infrastructure changes; AND WHEREAS the Halton Hills Fire Department (HHFD) submitted an application for the purchase of a Self Contained Breathing Appraratus (SCBA) decontamination unit which is capable of cleani
Council, April 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Reports from the Monday March 3, 2025 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. CS-2025-003 (
Council, March 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Immediate Action Item Reports from the Monday March 24, 2025 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Report No. PD-2025-010 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0029) Report No. PD-2025-012 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0031) Report No. PD-2025-013 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0032) Report No. PD-2025-014 (Recommendation No. GC-2025-0033)
Council, March 24, 2025 · Carried
WHEREAS elections rules need to be clear, supporting candidates and voters in their electoral participation and election administrators in running elections; AND WHEREAS legislation needs to strike the right balance between providing clear rules and frameworks to ensure the integrity of the electoral process; AND WHEREAS the legislation must also reduce administrative and operational burden for mu
Council, October 7, 2024 · Carried
THAT Report No. PD-2024-050, dated June 21, 2024, regarding a “Public Meeting for a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment seeking to permit an existing gymnastics club and to obtain temporary 3-year permission for an existing retail use within the existing 1-storey industrial building at 12 Armstrong Avenue (Georgetown),” be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Council, July 8, 2024 · Referred
WHEREAS the Canadian livable wage for the Greater Toronto Area for 2023 was determined to be $25.05. This was $16,511.25 above the annual income of a minimum wage employee; AND WHEREAS Town of Halton Hills residents on programs such as Ontario Works receive targeted fixed monthly incomes of up to $733, and ODSP recipients receive up to $1308; AND WHEREAS at the current Ontario minimum wage rate, a
Council, November 20, 2023 · Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.1 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday October 10, 2023. 6.2 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday October 10, 2023. 6.3 Public Meeting Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Tuesday October 10, 2023.
Council, October 30, 2023 · Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Council, October 10, 2023 · 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. 2023-0082 A By-law to Dedicate parts of Reserve Block 203, Plan 20M-734 as part of the Public Highway System known as Newman Place. BY-LAW NO. 2023-0083 A By-law to designate St. John’s Anglican Churc
Council, September 18, 2023 · Carried
THAT this Council Workshop do now reconvene into Open Session.
Council Workshop, June 12, 2023 · Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: 6.1 Minutes of the Council Workshop held on Monday May 1, 2023. 6.2 Confidential Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday May 8, 2023. 6.3 Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday May 8, 2023. 6.4 Public Meeting Minutes of the Council Meeting held on Monday May 8, 2023. (PM-2023-007 & PM-2023-008)
Council, May 29, 2023 · 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. 2023-0031 A By-Law to assume and then permanently close that part of the unopened road allowance shown as Part 1, 20R-22247 (Hillcrest Cemetery). BY-LAW NO. 2023-0032 A By-Law to Prohibit and/or Regul
Council, May 8, 2023 · Carried
THAT this Council Workshop do now reconvene into Open Session.
Council Workshop, May 1, 2023 · Carried
THAT the recommendations contained in the following Emergency Action Reports & Memorandums from the Monday March 27, 2023 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted as presented: Item No. 13.2.c Report No. ADMIN-2023-011 (GC-2023-0027)
Council Meeting, March 27, 2023 · Carried
THAT the following items are hereby approved: 11.1 Report of the Budget Committee Meeting held on Monday January 30, 2023.
Council Meeting, February 13, 2023 · Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee.
Council Meeting, February 13, 2023 · Carried
THAT Report No. PD-2023-0008, dated January 31, 2023, regarding the “Public Meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments to permit one 8-storey and two 12-storey residential condominium buildings containing 640 units at 1 Rosetta Street and 6 & 8 Saint Michaels Street (Georgetown)”, be received; AND FURTHER THAT all agency and public comments be
Council Meeting, February 13, 2023 · Referred
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
Council Meeting, January 23, 2023 · Carried

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96meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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