These Votes Tell Us About How Council Has Served Caledon Residents

Over this term, Caledon Council has made decisions that directly shape how our town grows, spends, protects, and plans for the future. To help residents understand how those decisions were made, we’ve compiled a clear record of key Council votes from officially published meeting minutes.

This is a list of every vote, it highlights the votes that were not unanimous, where councillors split on major issues. These moments matter. They show us patterns in how councillors align with each other, when they break apart, and how those choices impact the people who live here.

My goal is simple, use my skills and capabilities to give Caledon residents clear, accessible, data‑driven information about how their elected officials have voted, so every person in Caledon can see the record for themselves — without spin, without filters, and without barriers.

An informed community is a stronger community. Transparency is the foundation of accountability.

2022 Council Votes

On November 25, 2022, Caledon Council held an emergency meeting to address the Province’s newly introduced Bill 23 – the More Homes Built Faster Act. Town staff outlined serious concerns about how the legislation would affect Caledon’s environment, finances, and ability to manage growth responsibly.

Council unanimously agreed to formally request that the Province pause Bill 23 and consult with municipalities. The Town warned that the Bill would reduce environmental protections, limit public input, cut development‑charge funding for infrastructure, and shift costs onto local taxpayers.

This emergency meeting reflected the urgency felt across Caledon: residents were already raising alarms about the Bill’s impact on the Greenbelt, local services, and long‑term planning

Link to meeting minutes is here and the agenda and recording can be found here

2023 Council Votes

Caledon Council's first year of the 2022-2026 term (December 2022 – December 2023) was marked by contentious development disputes, significant governance transitions, and mounting legal/regional pressures.

Major Controversies

• 12245 Torbram Rd MZO (Apr–Sep 2023) — Persistent public backlash over former Mayor Thompson's unilateral zoning order; Council disavowed the request but failed to secure revocation or FOI disclosure

• Manors of Belfountain Subdivision (Sep–Oct 2023) — Strong resident opposition over groundwater/well water impacts; Council rejected staff advice to withdraw its NEC appeal

Governance & Structural Changes

• New CAO (N. Hyde) era began alongside review of Mayor's special powers under Bill 3

• Selected Boghosian + Allen LLP as new Integrity Commissioner

• Peel Region Dissolution (Bill 112) dominated late-year agenda, including urgent motions for extended public consultation

• Adopted the 2023-2035 Caledon Strategic Plan

Legal & Financial Pressures

• Nearly every meeting included confidential OLT appeals/litigation items (Heart Lake Rd, Highway 9, Mount Wolfe Rd, Alton Mill, Airport Road, Mayfield West)

• Heavy reliance on the Operating Contingency Reserve to cover legal costs

• 2023 Budget adopted in February; Tax Ratios by-law passed in March

Community & Development Highlights

• Land donation for future Fire/Paramedic Station; new Fire Station 310 finalized

• Sister City Agreement signed with Isola del Riri, Italy

• Declared gender-based/intimate-partner violence an epidemic in Caledon

• Ongoing community recognition programs (Senior of the Year, Sports Hall of Fame, Community Champion)

2023 was a year of growth-management strain for Caledon — balancing rapid development pressure, vocal resident opposition, regional restructuring, and the operational costs of sustained litigation