Alex Nuttall

Candidate for Mayor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Incumbent

Currently mayor

Council appointments: Appointed by council for the 2022–2026 term to: the Barrie Police Service Board; the Simcoe County Housing Corporation board; the County of Simcoe Human Services Committee and Performance Management Committee (Archives and Museums); the Greater Barrie Chamber of Commerce (ex officio); the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation and its Capital Expansion committee; and, with every member of council, Barrie Hydro Holdings Inc., the City-owned company that holds its Alectra shares. (City of Barrie By-law 2023-032, as amended, read October 8, 2026.)

Public role: A director of Alectra Inc., the utility in which the City holds a stake. (Alectra, Board of Directors, read October 8, 2026.)

6 times on the record
4 times elected

Campaign contact

Campaign website inferred
alex@alexnuttall.ca
705-627-1508

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In their own words

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Strong mayor powers

Built a team approach on Council focused on collaboration and shared priorities.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Term in Review page, 'Team Barrie', first item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
Nuttall defended his use of the powers during his first term, saying he had used them sparingly and that the measures he introduced generally had broad support from council.

Source: As reported by Barrie 360, Barrie mayoral candidates broadly aligned but offer different visions on homelessness, taxes and more, October 7, 2026 (paragraph 28 (photo captions and podcast promo not counted)). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage reported
Strong mayor's was a non-issue for this council,

Source: As quoted in Barrie 360, Barrie mayoral candidates broadly aligned but offer different visions on homelessness, taxes and more, October 7, 2026 (paragraph 29, first quotation (photo captions and podcast promo not counted)). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage

Jobs

Attract 2,000 new military-related manufacturing jobs to Barrie.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Commitments page, 'Community, education and jobs', item 08 '2,000 military-related manufacturing jobs'. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
Designated Barrie as a defence hub to attract jobs supporting members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Term in Review page, 'Economic Development & Jobs', third item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site

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Nuttall finished by setting three specific targets: bringing 2,000 new manufacturing jobs to the city, building and filling 800 affordable housing units, and "getting our streets back."

Source: As reported by Barrie 360, Barrie mayoral candidates broadly aligned but offer different visions on homelessness, taxes and more, October 7, 2026 (paragraph 42 (photo captions and podcast promo not counted)). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage reported
We have too many people working in Toronto and living on a highway

Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie, May 6, 2026 (paragraph 15). Read September 10, 2026. Media coverage
Nuttall said future economic growth could also be tied to defence-sector investment and private-sector partnerships.

Source: As reported by CompassNews, Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie, May 6, 2026 (paragraph 16). Read September 10, 2026. Media coverage reported

Snow clearing

Importantly, critical services including snow plowing, garbage pick-up, clean parks and streets will take centre stage to ensure that residents receive value for their tax dollars.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Nuttall hopes to 'stay the course,' see plans through, October 2, 2026 (paragraph 12). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage

Transportation

Focused city resources on fixing roads and completing road construction.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Term in Review page, 'Roads & Infrastructure', first item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
The people who were yelling at me to fix the roads are yelling at me to stop fixing the roads…220 kilometres we’ve fixed in the last four years.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Cost of living and taxes dominate Barrie mayoral Q&A at Grace United Church, October 7, 2026 (paragraph 21, second quoted passage). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage

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E-bike and e-scooters should be banned from city walking paths and sidewalks

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: Candidates spin what to do about e-bikes, e-scooters, September 7, 2026 (paragraph 4). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
The province should introduce legislation under the Highway Traffic Act to regulate them more closely.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: Candidates spin what to do about e-bikes, e-scooters, September 7, 2026 (paragraph 4, second sentence). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
As mayor, I will work with the health unit, police and other partners to reduce the harm associated with these vehicles in our city

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: Candidates spin what to do about e-bikes, e-scooters, September 7, 2026 (paragraph 5). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage

Taxes

Continue to fight high taxes and focus on affordability.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Commitments page, 'Homes and affordability', item 06 'Fight high taxes'. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
Committed to operate within our means.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Home page, 'Focused on what matters most', under 'Keeping Taxes Low'. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site

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Held City operations increases to 0% for four consecutive years.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Term in Review page, 'Municipal Finances', first item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
He said increases in the overall tax bill have largely come from infrastructure investments and charges from other organizations, including two conservation authorities, and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.

Source: As reported by Barrie 360, Barrie mayoral candidates broadly aligned but offer different visions on homelessness, taxes and more, October 7, 2026 (paragraph 22 (photo captions and podcast promo not counted)). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage reported
Nuttall says the city’s borrowing costs have been lowered by gaining a ‘AAA’ rating from S&P, while paying down 25 per cent of Barrie’s debt during the last four years.

Source: As reported by barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: How do mayoral candidates weigh high project costs with affordability?, September 5, 2026 (paragraph 23). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage reported
All of the budgeting was done in public, transparently, and this practice will continue,

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: How do mayoral candidates weigh high project costs with affordability?, September 5, 2026 (paragraph 24, first quotation). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
We’ve worked hard to keep costs down at City Hall. We eliminated the 4 per cent rain tax increase and delivered one of the lowest tax increases in the province

Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability, August 28, 2026 (paragraph 5, first quotation). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage

The record shows: The City's stated property-tax increases were 4.85% (2024), 4.28% (2025) and 4.80% (2026); the four budgets since 2023 average +4.21% a year, against +2.69% a year over the previous decade. The chart segments each year into the components the City stated. Taxes, by year.
We also held City Operations increases at 0 per cent for four years. We kept infrastructure increases to 2 per cent, and I’ve reduced that to 1 per cent going forward.

Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability, August 28, 2026 (paragraph 5, second quotation). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage

The record shows: The 0% operating target was the mayor's own written direction to staff for the 2025 and 2026 budgets (MDIR001-24, July 12, 2024; MD013-25, June 24, 2025). Operations is one of the components the City states each year; the total increases were 4.85%, 4.28% and 4.80% for 2024–2026, and the 2026 budget states the infrastructure component as a 2% levy increase against a renewal shortfall the City puts at over $65.6 million a year. The mayoral directions.
The mayor highlighted several financial measures, including the cancellation of a four-per-cent stormwater charge, the freezing of operational tax increases and a reduction of roughly 20 per cent in city debt.

Source: As reported by CompassNews, Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie, May 6, 2026 (paragraph 8). Read September 10, 2026. Media coverage reported

The record shows: Council approved a stormwater user fee in February 2022, cancelled it in the 2023 budget amendments, and funded stormwater renewal from property taxes instead through an extra 1% on the infrastructure levy. The stormwater charge.

Encampments

Declared a state of emergency to address encampments and enacted restrictions on encampments.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Term in Review page, 'Public Safety', second item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
Removed over 185 illegal encampments

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Home page, 'Moving Barrie Forward', under 'Making Our Streets Safer' (list item). Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site

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The next thing we really need to do is to be able to have the individuals who aren’t saying yes to get help and support, to the HART hubs, so that they can work through that sickness,

Source: As quoted in CTV News, Barrie mayoral candidates debate how to handle homelessness, October 7, 2026 (paragraph 4 of the article body (counting from "The candidates for mayor")). Read October 8, 2026. Media coverage
And we need the province to move on mandatory interventions, compassionate interventions,

Source: As quoted in CTV News, Barrie mayoral candidates debate how to handle homelessness, October 7, 2026 (paragraph 5). Read October 8, 2026. Media coverage
I actually don’t believe we have a homelessness problem in the City of Barrie. I say that because we have so many empty beds every night in our shelters.

Source: As quoted in Simcoe.com, Barrie votes: three of four mayoral candidates address key issues during all-candidates meet-and-greet, October 6, 2026 (under 'Alex Nuttall', 'Housing and homelessness', first two sentences). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
Nuttall notes it was a year ago, Sept. 9, 2025, that he declared a state of emergency because of the encampments. The petition is the next step, he said.

Source: As reported by barrietoday.com, Mayoral candidates divided as Nuttall floats 'compassionate intervention team', September 11, 2026 (paragraph 19). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage reported
Nuttall says since the state of emergency was declared, 870 prisoner releases in Barrie have been diverted, 221 encampment sites have been cleared, 64 new beds have opened, 424 people have been connected to the HART Hub and 83 people have gone through live-in treatment.

Source: As reported by barrietoday.com, Mayoral candidates divided as Nuttall floats 'compassionate intervention team', September 11, 2026 (paragraph 25). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage reported
Nuttall, who declared a state of emergency one year ago on Sept. 9, 2025, says he’s doing what needs to be done.

Source: As reported by barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: State of emergency debated after full year in effect, September 10, 2026 (paragraph 15). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage reported
I stand behind the decision to declare a state of emergency

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: State of emergency debated after full year in effect, September 10, 2026 (paragraph 16). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
I will continue to clear encampments, offer dignified housing options and build the stock of affordable housing

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: State of emergency debated after full year in effect, September 10, 2026 (paragraph 17). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
All levels of government need to work together to address this challenge and implement real solutions before this state of emergency can be lifted

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: State of emergency debated after full year in effect, September 10, 2026 (paragraph 19). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
For me, we just need to keep doing what we’re doing, which is following the letter of the law and continuing to remove encampments

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Woman files lawsuit contesting Barrie's 'negligent' state of emergency on encampments, September 9, 2026 (paragraph 9). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
Nuttall pointed to the city’s response to encampments, including declaring a state of emergency in September 2025, providing outreach support before removing tents and enforcing trespassing orders.

Source: As reported by CompassNews, Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability, August 28, 2026 (paragraph 7). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage reported
We need to keep making sure people have an opportunity to get help while continuing to restore safety and order in our public spaces

Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability, August 28, 2026 (paragraph 8). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage

Safety & policing

Treat Public Drug Intoxication Like Public Alcohol Intoxication

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Home page, 'Protect Our Communities' petition banner. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
Stronger enforcement and funding for rehabilitation.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Home page, 'Focused on what matters most', under 'Making Our Streets Safer'. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site

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Invested in 44 new frontline police officers.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Term in Review page, 'Public Safety', third item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
I think right now, the police budget is probably at the place it needs to be to ensure that we have those 250 police officers.

Source: As quoted in Simcoe.com, Barrie votes: three of four mayoral candidates address key issues during all-candidates meet-and-greet, October 6, 2026 (under 'Alex Nuttall', 'Police budget'). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
Nuttall has launched a petition calling on the province to treat public drug intoxication like public alcohol intoxication, and forming a dedicated police, fire and paramedic "compassionate intervention team" to connect people in crisis directly with treatment and support.

Source: As reported by barrietoday.com, Mayoral candidates divided as Nuttall floats 'compassionate intervention team', September 11, 2026 (paragraph 3). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage reported
The petition is about giving police clear authority to respond when someone is dangerously intoxicated by drugs in a public place, similar to the authority that exists for public alcohol intoxication,

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Mayoral candidates divided as Nuttall floats 'compassionate intervention team', September 11, 2026 (paragraph 4). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
Our police need the tools to intervene with compassionate care when someone is severely impaired in public and at risk to themselves or others … regardless of what substance caused it,

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Mayoral candidates divided as Nuttall floats 'compassionate intervention team', September 11, 2026 (paragraph 20). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
And I will not tolerate open drug use, drug dealing or other criminal activity in our city.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: State of emergency debated after full year in effect, September 10, 2026 (paragraph 18). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
Nuttall emphasized a tougher approach on illegal drugs and crime, including efforts to shut down illegal cannabis dispensaries and opposition to a proposed supervised consumption site.

Source: As reported by CompassNews, Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie, May 6, 2026 (paragraph 10). Read September 10, 2026. Media coverage reported
Strong action on drugs and criminals today is a brighter future tomorrow

Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie, May 6, 2026 (paragraph 11). Read September 10, 2026. Media coverage

Housing

Complete 800 affordable housing units.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Commitments page, 'Homes and affordability', item 05 '800 affordable homes'. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
Reduced development charges by 50% for eligible home ownership projects in partnership with federal and provincial governments.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Term in Review page, 'Housing', fourth item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site

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Prioritized Barrie residents for Barrie affordable housing, including young people and seniors.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Term in Review page, 'Housing', second item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
By cutting residential development charges by 50 per cent, we are taking real action to increase the supply of housing and give Barrie families more opportunities to own a home,

Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Barrie cuts residential development charges by 50 per cent, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 7). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
Nuttall said this council has also added 800 future affordable housing units through incentives and the County of Simcoe.

Source: As reported by barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: Mayoral candidates asked about top issues facing city, August 31, 2026 (paragraph 6). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage reported

The record shows: The City reports its affordable-housing Community Improvement Plan has supported 248 affordable units since 2020; the site holds no City count of "future" units. What council controls in housing.
And I will help people who are homeless find dignified housing – no one should live in a tent in Barrie.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: Mayoral candidates asked about top issues facing city, August 31, 2026 (paragraph 7, second quotation, last sentence). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
He also framed affordability as a dual challenge – housing costs and access to local jobs – saying the city has reduced development charges to spur housing construction and is working to expand industrial lands to attract employers.

Source: As reported by CompassNews, Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie, May 6, 2026 (paragraph 14). Read September 10, 2026. Media coverage reported

Major investments

Complete the recreation centres and Performing Arts Centre.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Commitments page, 'Community, education and jobs', item 07 'Recreation and the arts'. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
I have a plan to advance these community infrastructure projects including a new south end recreation centre, two new libraries and a hospital expansion that will not create an undue burden on property taxpayers.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Nuttall hopes to 'stay the course,' see plans through, October 2, 2026 (paragraph 10). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage

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Keep taxes low, deliver on projects including a new performing arts centre, soccer stadium and south Barrie recreation centre.

Source: As quoted in Simcoe.com, There are four candidates running for mayor of Barrie. Here's why they're running, what their priorities are, and why you should care, September 13, 2026 (under 'Alex Nuttall (incumbent)', 'What are your priorities?', first sentence). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
Nuttall says examples include reducing the budgeted performing arts centre from $167.5 million to $90 million, saving the taxpayer $77.5 million, while still delivering a state-of-the-art facility.

Source: As reported by barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: How do mayoral candidates weigh high project costs with affordability?, September 5, 2026 (paragraph 19). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage reported
I don’t make promises I cannot afford to keep. The citizens of Barrie have asked for these investments and council listened,

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: How do mayoral candidates weigh high project costs with affordability?, September 5, 2026 (paragraph 18, first quotation). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
Our council has taken a prudent financial approach to managing taxpayer’s money. I have led the budget planning process to ensure these investments are affordable.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: How do mayoral candidates weigh high project costs with affordability?, September 5, 2026 (paragraph 18, second quotation). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
Investments to public infrastructure should include recreation, parks and trails – not offices,

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: How do mayoral candidates weigh high project costs with affordability?, September 5, 2026 (paragraph 21). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
Nuttall also pointed to more than $135 million in funding from other levels of government, along with investments in infrastructure including roads, a planned mixed-use recreation complex on a 100-acre site, two new library branches and support for a permanent YMCA location in the city’s south end.

Source: As reported by CompassNews, Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie, May 6, 2026 (paragraph 9). Read September 10, 2026. Media coverage reported
Nuttall outlined a vision for downtown Barrie that includes a planned performing arts centre, expanded post-secondary programming with Georgian College and upcoming Lakehead University STEM hubs, and additional cultural programming aimed at bringing people back to the core.

Source: As reported by CompassNews, Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie, May 6, 2026 (paragraph 13). Read September 10, 2026. Media coverage reported

Libraries

Advanced the new Letitia Heights Library toward construction.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Term in Review page, 'Community Spaces', third item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site

Infrastructure

Limited capital increases to 2% to support roads and infrastructure.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Term in Review page, 'Municipal Finances', second item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
Invested in stormwater infrastructure to help prevent flooding.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Term in Review page, 'Roads & Infrastructure', fourth item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
I have implemented one of the most aggressive infrastructure renewal programs in the city’s history, ensuring we can get around on our roads, play in new parks, have clean drinking water, protect Lake Simcoe and avoid disastrous impacts of climate change like flooding.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Nuttall hopes to 'stay the course,' see plans through, October 2, 2026 (paragraph 3). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage

Data centres

He added that he was generally "not down" for data centres but would be open to it if the federal government reached out and said they needed it for a sovereignty-related project.

Source: As reported by Barrie 360, Barrie mayoral candidates broadly aligned but offer different visions on homelessness, taxes and more, October 7, 2026 (paragraph 36, second sentence (photo captions and podcast promo not counted)). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage reported
I'm going to vote for Canadian sovereignty every single time.

Source: As quoted in Barrie 360, Barrie mayoral candidates broadly aligned but offer different visions on homelessness, taxes and more, October 7, 2026 (paragraph 37 (photo captions and podcast promo not counted)). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage

Waste

Importantly, critical services including snow plowing, garbage pick-up, clean parks and streets will take centre stage to ensure that residents receive value for their tax dollars.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Nuttall hopes to 'stay the course,' see plans through, October 2, 2026 (paragraph 12). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage

Climate and flooding

Invested in stormwater infrastructure to help prevent flooding.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Term in Review page, 'Roads & Infrastructure', fourth item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
Approved the planting of 1,000 new trees along Barrie’s waterfront.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Record page, list item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site

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Created a policy requiring developers to replace trees removed in Barrie.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Record page, list item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
I have implemented one of the most aggressive infrastructure renewal programs in the city’s history, ensuring we can get around on our roads, play in new parks, have clean drinking water, protect Lake Simcoe and avoid disastrous impacts of climate change like flooding.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Nuttall hopes to 'stay the course,' see plans through, October 2, 2026 (paragraph 3). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage

Speed cameras

Invest $3 million in traffic calming measures to help keep children safe near parks, schools and in neighbourhoods.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Commitments page, 'Safer neighbourhoods', item 01 '$3 million for traffic calming'. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
If re-elected, I will invest $3 million over the next council term to put more traffic-calming measures in place across Barrie,

Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Nuttall makes $3M traffic-calming promise ahead of election, September 17, 2026 (paragraph 3). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
We need to make sure we have enforcement in place, so we'll continue to work with Barrie police on that.

Source: As quoted in Barrie 360, Nuttall pledges $3M for Barrie traffic calming if re-elected mayor, September 10, 2026 (paragraph 13, second quotation (photo caption and podcast promo not counted)). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage

Education

Support Lakehead University and Georgian College campuses in downtown Barrie.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Commitments page, 'Community, education and jobs', item 09 'Downtown campuses'. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
Created an after-school program with both school boards, opening school gyms to children.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Term in Review page, 'Children & Youth', first item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site

Health care

Implement Compassionate Intervention when approved by the Government of Ontario.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Commitments page, 'Safer neighbourhoods', item 03 'Compassionate Intervention'. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
Say no to injection sites and yes to treatment centres.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Commitments page, 'Safer neighbourhoods', item 04 'Treatment, not injection sites'. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site

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Invested in addiction rehabilitation services through the HART Hub.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Term in Review page, 'Public Safety', fifth item. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
Ultimately, this is about getting people out of dangerous situations, helping them get out of addiction and into the treatment they need,

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Mayoral candidates divided as Nuttall floats 'compassionate intervention team', September 11, 2026 (paragraph 23). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
I will not support an injection site – I want to help people stop using drugs, not give them more opportunities to use

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: State of emergency debated after full year in effect, September 10, 2026 (paragraph 18). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
Nuttall said Simcoe County Outreach Services need to be on the streets soliciting individuals with addictions to go to rehab, not waiting for them to access shelter services.

Source: As reported by barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: How would mayoral candidates manage poverty, addiction?, September 2, 2026 (paragraph 24). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage reported
The province also needs to change the Mental Health Act to allow for compassionate intervention and mandatory rehabilitation, Nuttall added.

Source: As reported by barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: How would mayoral candidates manage poverty, addiction?, September 2, 2026 (paragraph 25). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage reported
Nuttall said Barrie needs greater investment in rehabilitation services and changes to the Mental Health Act to allow for what he described as a compassionate form of intervention.

Source: As reported by CompassNews, Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability, August 28, 2026 (paragraph 9). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage reported
There’s more work to do – it is not compassionate to leave someone overdosing on the side of the street

Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability, August 28, 2026 (paragraph 10). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
It is compassionate to get that person help and support for their addiction and mental and physical health. We also invested with the Province and County in the HART Hub to give people a pathway to treatment and recovery.

Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability, August 28, 2026 (paragraph 11, first two sentences). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage

Council pay

Nuttall said councillors don’t expect to be paid market value for these roles.

Source: As reported by barrietoday.com, Barrie council members could OK pay hike for next term of office, April 22, 2026 (paragraph 9 (after salary figures)). Read September 10, 2026. Media coverage reported
I think that is by design, in the sense that we want people who are focusing on the community, come from the community, put their names forward to govern the community

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Barrie council members could OK pay hike for next term of office, April 22, 2026 (paragraph 10). Read September 10, 2026. Media coverage
This is all about giving back and the compensation, I think, is an addition. It’s not the core reason somebody would get involved in municipal government.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Barrie council members could OK pay hike for next term of office, April 22, 2026 (paragraph 11, second quotation). Read September 10, 2026. Media coverage

General

Update the Centennial Beach parking lot to resident-only parking so Barrie residents can access their waterfront.

Source: alexnuttall.ca, Commitments page, 'Safer neighbourhoods', item 02 'Resident access to Centennial Beach'. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
Safety, drug addiction and homelessness are the issues that I am hearing at the door as I talk to people during this campaign,

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: Mayoral candidates asked about top issues facing city, August 31, 2026 (paragraph 4, first quotation). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage

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People are concerned about safety in parks and downtown, upset about drug addiction and looking for solutions to homelessness.

Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, BARRIE ELECTION: Mayoral candidates asked about top issues facing city, August 31, 2026 (paragraph 4, second quotation). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage
Nuttall told Compass News that affordability, public safety and traffic safety are the issues he hears most often while campaigning across Barrie.

Source: As reported by CompassNews, Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability, August 28, 2026 (paragraph 3). Read September 11, 2026. Media coverage reported
He acknowledged more work remains and said his campaign will focus on housing, public safety and economic development.

Source: As reported by CompassNews, Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie, May 6, 2026 (paragraph 17). Read September 10, 2026. Media coverage reported
While council doesn’t agree 100 per cent of the time, and that’s a good thing, we all know that we’re here to do what’s best for Barrie

Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Nuttall kicks off re-election campaign in Barrie, May 6, 2026 (paragraph 7). Read September 10, 2026. Media coverage

Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.

On the City's list of council members

The terms the City of Barrie's own list of council members, 1837 to 2022, shows Alex Nuttall serving, with the office and any note as the City prints them, and the milestones of each council: events from the City's history and notes, dated. The full list is on Barrie's mayors and councils.

2006–2010 Councillor, Ward 10, as “Alexander M.C.W. Nuttall” May 10, 2006: Ontario lengthens municipal council terms from three years to four, starting with the council elected in 2006.
2010–2014 Councillor, Ward 10, as “Alexander M.C.W. Nuttall”
2022–2026 Mayor, as “Alexander Nuttall”

Source: City of Barrie, Members of Barrie Councils, 1837 to 2022 (updated November 2022).

Boards and committees

Public bodies Alex Nuttall has been appointed to or recorded serving on, from this site's record of Barrie's boards and committees.

Each line is one sourced statement — a council motion, a board's own member list, a provincial order or a news report — so a seat held for years can appear several times. The record is incomplete, especially before 2013.

2026
Affordability Committee Member, 2026; ex officio member
2 sources
- Ex officio member, mayor seat (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie (barrie.ca committee page), Affordability Committee | City of Barrie, January 14, 2025.
- Member, mayor seat — to November 14, 2026 (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, February 15, 2023.
Alectra Inc. Board of Directors Member, council member seat (appointment record). Source: Alectra Inc., Board of Directors & Executive Committee, October 9, 2026.
2013 Barrie’s 160th Anniversary Working Group Member, councillor seat — March 25, 2013 (appointment record). Source: City of Barrie (eScribe minutes), General Committee 3/18/2013 7:00:00 PM — Minutes, March 18, 2013.
2022
Barrie Police Services Board Member, 2022; member (head of council / council seat)
4 sources
- Member (head of council / council seat), mayor seat (appointment record). Source: Barrie 360, Nuttall pledges $3M for Barrie traffic calming if re-elected mayor, September 10, 2026.
- Member, council member seat (appointment record). Source: Barrie Police Service Board, October 9, 2026.
- Member, appointed, council member seat — November 2022 (news report). Source: BarrieToday, Thomson could be tapped as Barrie's next deputy mayor, November 21, 2022.
- Member, council member seat — November 17, 2022 (shown serving). Source: Barrie Police Services Board, Barrie Police Services Board open meeting minutes (OPEN-minutes-November-17-2022-), November 17, 2022.
2010 Barrie Public Library Board Temporary substitute for Councillor A. Prince, councillor seat — February 1, 2010 to March 1, 2010 (appointment record). Source: City of Barrie (City Council Up-Date newsletter), City Council Up-Date - Council and General Committee Meetings held on February 1, 2010, February 1, 2010.
2026
Community Safety Committee Member, 2026; ex officio member
2 sources
- Ex officio member, mayor seat (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie (barrie.ca committee page), Community Safety Committee | City of Barrie, January 14, 2025.
- Member, mayor seat — to November 14, 2026 (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, December 20, 2022.
Community Safety and Well-Being Committee Council representative, mayor seat (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie (barrie.ca committee page), Community Safety & Well-Being Plan Committee | City of Barrie, January 14, 2025.
2012 Corporate Services Committee Member, councillor seat — to November 30, 2012 (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie (barrie.ca committee page), Corporate Services & Finance Committee, August 10, 2011.
2022 County of Simcoe Affordable Housing Advisory Committee Interim council appointment, mayor seat — November 30, 2022 (appointment record). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, November 23, 2022.
2022 County of Simcoe Human Services Committee Member, appointed, council member seat — November 2022 (news report). Source: BarrieToday, Thomson could be tapped as Barrie's next deputy mayor, November 21, 2022.
2022 County of Simcoe Performance Management Committee Member, appointed, council member seat — November 2022 (news report). Source: BarrieToday, Thomson could be tapped as Barrie's next deputy mayor, November 21, 2022.
2010 Development Services Committee Temporary substitute for Councillor A. Prince, councillor seat — February 1, 2010 to March 1, 2010 (appointment record). Source: City of Barrie (City Council Up-Date newsletter), City Council Up-Date - Council and General Committee Meetings held on February 1, 2010, February 1, 2010.
2011–2013
Downtown Barrie Business Association Member, 2011–2013
3 sources
- Member, council member seat — April 2011 (shown serving). Source: Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA), Downtown Barrie BIA - organization / board of management page, April 25, 2011.
- Member, council member seat — August 2012 (shown serving). Source: Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA), Downtown Barrie BIA - organization / board of management page, August 21, 2012.
- Member, council member seat — January 2013 (shown serving). Source: Downtown Barrie Business Association (BIA), Downtown Barrie BIA - organization / board of management page, January 22, 2013.
2026 Executive Committee Chair, mayor seat — to November 14, 2026 (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, February 26, 2025.
2010 Farmers Market Committee Temporary substitute for Councillor A. Prince, councillor seat — February 1, 2010 to March 1, 2010 (appointment record). Source: City of Barrie (City Council Up-Date newsletter), City Council Up-Date - Council and General Committee Meetings held on February 1, 2010, February 1, 2010.
2014 Finance and Corporate Services Committee Member, councillor seat — to November 30, 2014 (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, January 16, 2013.
2026
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee Member, 2026; ex officio member
2 sources
- Ex officio member, mayor seat (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie (barrie.ca committee page), Finance & Responsible Governance Committee | City of Barrie, January 14, 2025.
- Member, mayor seat — to November 14, 2026 (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, March 1, 2023.
2010 Heritage Barrie Committee Temporary substitute for Councillor A. Prince, councillor seat — February 1, 2010 to March 1, 2010 (appointment record). Source: City of Barrie (City Council Up-Date newsletter), City Council Up-Date - Council and General Committee Meetings held on February 1, 2010, February 1, 2010.
2026
Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee Member, 2026; ex officio member
2 sources
- Ex officio member, mayor seat (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie (barrie.ca committee page), Infrastructure & Community Investment Committee | City of Barrie, January 14, 2025.
- Member, mayor seat — to November 14, 2026 (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, February 1, 2023.
2010 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors Member, council member seat — September 2010 (appointment record). Source: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, LSRCA Board of Directors page, September 24, 2010.
2022 Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board of Directors Member, appointed, council member seat — November 2022 (news report). Source: BarrieToday, Thomson could be tapped as Barrie's next deputy mayor, November 21, 2022.
2022 Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Board of Health Member, appointed, council member seat — November 2022 (news report). Source: BarrieToday, Thomson could be tapped as Barrie's next deputy mayor, November 21, 2022.

Electoral record

In office: Ward 10 In office: MP In office: Mayor Ran, not elected Contesting now

When Alex Nuttall held office (lines, coloured by office) and the elections they contested without winning (dots).

Terms are drawn from election records alone: a line runs from each election to the next one for that office — or ends early where winning a different office ended the term — so a resignation for any other reason would not appear here. Hover or tap any mark for the detail; the table below is the record.

Candidacies on record for Alex Nuttall, all levels of government
Year	Contest	Votes	Share	Result
2026	Mayor	—	—	Contesting now
2022	Mayor	13,401	42.7%	Elected
2015	Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte federal	21,091	41.7%	Elected
2010	Ward 10 councillor recorded as “Alexander M.C.W. Nuttall”	3,437	82.8%	Elected
2006	Ward 10 councillor	1,398	45.2%	Elected
2003	Ward 10 councillor	256	10.0%	Not elected

Federal and provincial rows come from Elections Canada and Elections Ontario results.

They are a different level of government on a different ballot, so their vote counts are not comparable with a municipal count. See the full riding history for how Barrie's ridings have been drawn and renamed since 1999.

Sources: City of Barrie certificates of election results.

See all election results for the full documents.

Sources: Official Voting Results, by general election, Elections Canada.

Original document. Table 12 (candidate results by electoral district) for each general election 2004 to 2025 covering a Barrie riding. The specific pages used are listed in the page's own citations. Member service dates were cross-checked against the House of Commons' member records at ourcommons.ca. Summary of Valid Votes Cast for Each Candidate, by general election, Elections Ontario. Original document. Official candidate-level results for each Ontario general election 1999 to 2025 covering a Barrie riding. The commonly-repeated 609-vote margin for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte in 2022 is wrong; this source's own Plurality field reads 296 votes. All retrieved August 17, 2026.

In full

Each contest Alex Nuttall was part of, with the whole field, because a result only means something next to what it was up against.

2022: Mayor

Mayor, 2022
Candidate	Votes	Share
Alex Nuttall Elected Ex-Ward 10	13,401	42.7%
Barry Ward	12,624	40.2%
Gerry Marshall	2,745	8.8%
Mike McCann	1,700	5.4%
Andrew Gordon	449	1.4%
Weldon Hachey	315	1.0%
Rob Haverson	134	0.4%

2015: Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte (federal)

Federal: Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte, 2015
Candidate	Party	Votes	Share	Result
Alex Nuttall	Conservative	21,091	41.7%	Elected
Brian Tamblyn	Liberal	21,005	41.6%	Not elected
Ellen White	NDP	5,202	10.3%	Not elected
Marty Lancaster	Green	2,648	5.2%	Not elected
Darren Roskam	Libertarian	401	0.8%	Not elected
Ram Faerber	Independent	188	0.4%	Not elected

Contribution limits at this election: $1,500 from one individual a year, to one party's riding associations and candidates; corporations and trade unions could not give; the candidate's own money: up to $5,000 (Canada Elections Act, ss.

363(1), 367(1)(b), 367(6)). Every election's limits, with sources.

2010: Ward 10 councillor

Ward 10 councillor, 2010
Candidate	Votes	Share
Alexander M.C.W. Nuttall Elected Incumbent	3,437	82.8%
Michael Fernandes	610	14.7%
Alex Shevchenko	105	2.5%

2006: Ward 10 councillor

Ward 10 councillor, 2006
Candidate	Votes	Share
Alex Nuttall Elected	1,398	45.2%
Alison Eadie	566	18.3%
Ann Hoggarth	563	18.2%
Chris Damas	304	9.8%
Erich Jacoby-Hawkins	241	7.8%
Paolo Fabrizio	24	0.8%

2003: Ward 10 councillor

Ward 10 councillor, 2003
Candidate	Votes	Share
Tom Moore Elected	1,202	47.2%
Sam Pinkas	873	34.3%
Alex Nuttall	256	10.0%
Steve M. Troian	174	6.8%
Keith McClatchie	43	1.7%

Expenses

What Alex Nuttall's disclosed spending went to, from the public record, reclassified into the same spending-type buckets on both sides — see council expenses and campaign finance for how every member and candidate compares.

Compliance & Legal Voter Outreach & Data Conference & Travel Events & Sponsorships Advertising & Media Print & Communications Office & Administration Corporate (phone/tablet) Other / miscellaneous

Every disclosed line from this person's quarterly Council Expense Reports, one bar per quarter served ($0 where nothing was filed), reclassified by keyword match on each line's description.

See the full itemized table for every line.

Every itemized expense line in this person's 2022 campaign financial statement, reclassified by keyword match on each line's description, largest first.

See campaign finance for the filing itself.

Coverage

Reporting that names Alex Nuttall, from this site's media index, newest first.

The index is not complete; a story missing here may be one it has not reached yet.

October 9, 2026 Nuttall campaigns on making resident-only parking at Centennial Beach CompassNews
October 7, 2026 Barrie mayoral candidates broadly aligned but offer different visions on homelessness, taxes and more Barrie 360
October 7, 2026 Barrie mayoral candidates debate how to handle homelessness CTV News
October 7, 2026 Cost of living and taxes dominate Barrie mayoral Q&A at Grace United Church barrietoday.com
October 6, 2026 Barrie votes: three of four mayoral candidates address key issues during all-candidates meet-and-greet Simcoe.com
October 5, 2026 Barrie Election profile Bayshore Broadcasting
October 2, 2026 (Update) City of Barrie opens Book of Condolence for former Mayor Janice Laking Barrie 360
October 2, 2026 Nuttall hopes to 'stay the course,' see plans through barrietoday.com

273 more stories

October 2, 2026 ‘Zero’: Barrie mayor says city land is now clear of encampments CTV News
October 1, 2026 Hate Crimes, Cancer Survivors, Poverty Grants and Barrie’s Mayoral Race Barrie 360
September 30, 2026 Longtime former Barrie Mayor Janice Laking passes at 96 CTV News
September 30, 2026 Ontario, Ottawa commits additional $130M to Barrie for development charges reduction program QP Briefing
September 28, 2026 Barrie Council Reduces Development Charges by 50%; Recognizes General Manager of Access Barrie Frequency News
September 25, 2026 Events: Mayoral debate, Concerts in Care Ontario CompassNews
September 17, 2026 Nuttall makes $3M traffic-calming promise ahead of election CompassNews
September 17, 2026 Rehab to where? Ontario mayors want to force people into treatment without giving them somewhere to live Ricochet Media
September 16, 2026 City of Barrie moves to recover $3M after Redwood defaults on loan barrietoday.com
September 13, 2026 Barrie steps up push to attract defence industry investment Barrie 360
September 13, 2026 There are four candidates running for mayor of Barrie. Here's why they're running, what their priorities are, and why you should care Simcoe.com
September 12, 2026 Nuttall marks homelessness emergency anniversary with campaign promise CompassNews
September 11, 2026 Mayoral candidates divided as Nuttall floats 'compassionate intervention team' barrietoday.com
September 10, 2026 BARRIE ELECTION: State of emergency debated after full year in effect barrietoday.com
September 10, 2026 Nuttall pledges $3M for Barrie traffic calming if re-elected mayor Barrie 360
September 9, 2026 Barrie mayoral candidates on homelessness, addiction and affordable housing CTV News
September 9, 2026 Nuttall’s new campaign promise fuels debate as Barrie mayoral candidates offer competing visions CTV News
September 9, 2026 One year since Barrie, Ont. city-wide state of emergency declared CTV News
September 9, 2026 Woman files lawsuit contesting Barrie's 'negligent' state of emergency on encampments barrietoday.com
September 7, 2026 BARRIE ELECTION: Candidates spin what to do about e-bikes, e-scooters barrietoday.com
September 5, 2026 BARRIE ELECTION: How do mayoral candidates weigh high project costs with affordability? barrietoday.com
September 2, 2026 BARRIE ELECTION: How would mayoral candidates manage poverty, addiction? barrietoday.com
August 31, 2026 BARRIE ELECTION: Mayoral candidates asked about top issues facing city barrietoday.com
August 28, 2026 Mayoral candidates’ visions for homelessness & affordability CompassNews
August 25, 2026 4-person race for Mayor of Barrie CTV News
August 24, 2026 Here’s who’s running for mayor in our region CTV News
August 21, 2026 Four-person race for Barrie mayor shaping up for October's city election barrietoday.com
July 14, 2026 Toronto FC II to relocate to Barrie in 2028 with new downtown stadium Barrie 360
July 6, 2026 The race for Barrie's mayor chair is heating up - with a second candidate's name on the ballot CTV News
May 5, 2026 Alex Nuttall makes announcement he's seeking re-election CTV News
May 5, 2026 Alex Nuttall seeking re-election CTV News
May 5, 2026 Alex Nuttall to make announcement on political future? CTV News
March 19, 2026 Barrie chief cites major investigations for $1M year-end shortfall barrietoday.com · By Nikki Cole
October 3, 2025 As Barrie, Ont., moves to clear encampments, some people say they have nowhere to go CBC News
September 9, 2025 Barrie mayor declares state of emergency to address homeless encampments CBC News
December 5, 2024 Ford pledges tough new legislation to dismantle homeless encampments CBC News
October 31, 2024 Ontario mayors ask Ford to use notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments CBC News
October 17, 2024 Barrie police eyeing $3.9M budget hike for 2025, but with surprise buy coming barrietoday.com · By Nikki Cole
June 12, 2024 Despite Serious Concerns, Barrie City Council Includes Safe Barrie in an Important Safety Committee Community Media Portal
March 26, 2024 Barrie City Council Removes Art Members from Poet Laureate Selection Committee Community Media Portal
December 21, 2023 Councillors ignored me, says Barrie resident on raising issue of unsafe hostile architecture Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
December 13, 2023 Conflicting Visions for Barrie’s Future: Intense Debate Over Essa Road Development Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
December 6, 2023 Clr. Kungl successfully debates against solar panel budget cuts at Barrie City Council’s budget meeting Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
December 3, 2023 Survey Advocating Increased Police Budget Challenged Over Transparency, Error Issue Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
December 1, 2023 Barrie Council deliberates $691 million capital plan, amidst fiscal challenges and slowing economy Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
November 24, 2023 Barrie City Council Approves Strategic Sale of Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Shares with First Right of Refusal Clause Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
November 9, 2023 Barrie City Hall Tackles School Drop-off Zones and Lobbyist Registry By-law Amendments Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
November 3, 2023 Barrie City Council Determined to Secure Federal Funding Amidst Nymbism and Government Uncertainty Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
October 18, 2023 Barrie’s Homeless Policy Ignites Global Outrage: The UN Takes Notice, and an Expert Panel Weighs In Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
October 10, 2023 Misplaced priorities: City Council Prioritizes Street Naming over Warming Centers and Housing Issues Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
October 8, 2023 Barrie Acts for Future: Breaking Intergenerational Chains on Truth and Reconciliation Day Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
September 28, 2023 Vilification and Voices: Barrie Council Faces Public Outcry over Policies Deemed ‘War on Homeless’ Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
September 24, 2023 Barrie wanted to ban donations to homeless people on its property. Advocates are sending the plan to the UN CBC News
September 14, 2023 Minister Ya’ara Saks Urges Barrie Council to Act on Opioid Crisis: This is About People, Not Politics Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
September 1, 2023 City Hall Update: Fiber Optic Installation Restoration, School Zone Safety and Senior Housing Needs Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
August 25, 2023 City Hall Update: Wetland Encroachments to Cost Millions and Barrie Eyes Federal Funding Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
August 3, 2023 Ontario has dropped ex-inmates in Barrie for years. Now the city is paying to change that CBC News
July 26, 2023 Here's how each Ontario city is doing on hitting provincial targets for building new homes CBC News
July 25, 2023 In Their Shoes: A Day with Barrie’s Ryan’s Hope bringing food, aid, and hope to those who need it most Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
June 22, 2023 Barrie bylaw that outlaws homeless help perplexes those shaping London's response CBC News
June 21, 2023 City of Barrie backs down on plan to ban giving food to homeless people on its property CBC News
June 21, 2023 Contribution to McCann's election campaign cleared by committee barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
June 21, 2023 This Barrie grandmother is protesting a plan to ban giving food to homeless people on city property CBC News
June 1, 2023 Council Passes Unexpected Motion with Possible Adverse Implications for Homeless and Supporters Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
May 21, 2023 Advocates blast Barrie city council for greenlighting ban on donations to people experiencing homelessness CBC News
May 10, 2023 Barrie City Council Meeting Sparks Resident Outrage over Proposed 405 Essa Road Development Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
May 5, 2023 Barrie City Council and Staff Discuss Enhancing Bike Lane Safety and Implementation Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
April 26, 2023 City Council unanimously approved $1.5M exemption for Pratt Homes, while adding tree removal burdens & costs for residents Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
April 13, 2023 City Hall Update: City Council updates private tree bylaw to protect urban forest and fish habitats Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
March 4, 2023 City Hall Update: Revenue from School Facilities, Second Grocery Store, Garbage Pickup Catching Up Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
February 15, 2023 City Council Deliberates for Over Three Hours: At least 3.07% Tax Increase and Higher Fees Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
February 8, 2023 How Barrie City Council’s Majority Unable to Ask Meaningful Questions, and the Police Failed to Answer Important Queries? Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
February 3, 2023 Barrie unveils capital plan with $2.3 billion worth of projects, as regulatory and inflationary challenges mount Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
January 30, 2023 Barrie Anti Racism Task Force Co-Chair: Community Inclusion Requires Welcoming Environment for All Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
January 21, 2023 Barrie Residents Face 3.95% Property Tax Increase in 2023 Budget Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
January 14, 2023 Town Hall Update: Barrie Resident Expresses Displeasure at Construction Noise at 37 Johnson street Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
December 30, 2022 Interviews with Barrie Councillors Clare Riepma of Ward 1 and Craig Nixon of Ward 2 Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
December 22, 2022 Barrie police to partner with community organizations to set up physical community services hub to provide help and address low level crimes Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
December 14, 2022 Reshuffling of the deck could be coming to city committees barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
November 30, 2022 Barrie's new deputy mayor named as council debates new provincial housing bill CTV News · By Dana Roberts
November 23, 2022 City councillors expected to formally name new deputy mayor next week CTV News · By Dana Roberts
November 21, 2022 Thomson could be tapped as Barrie's next deputy mayor barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
November 17, 2022 Nuttall lays out challenges for incoming council (16 photos) barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
November 16, 2022 'No better group of individuals to meet the day': City of Barrie's 2022-26 mayor, councillors sworn in Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
November 7, 2022 ‘I am going to miss this place terribly’: Departing Barrie council members give final thoughts before end of term Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
November 5, 2022 Lehman, councillors to bid their final adieu on Monday night barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
November 2, 2022 Nuttall 'excited' about challenges ahead as Barrie's new mayor barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
November 1, 2022 COLUMN: Election was a chance to show up ... and most did not barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 30, 2022 The MP to mayor pipeline: Why so many provincial and federal politicians are heading to city hall CBC News
October 28, 2022 Nuttall's tax-freeze plan faces tough test with police budget barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 27, 2022 'An incredible team that’s been elected': City of Barrie certifies municipal election results Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
October 27, 2022 City clerk certifies Barrie election results barrietoday.com
October 26, 2022 ‘You burned every bridge’: Outgoing Barrie mayor, councillor spar online over election results Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon and Brett Glover
October 25, 2022 Alex Nuttall will become Barrie's 47th mayor CTV News · By Kim Phillips
October 25, 2022 Alex Nuttall wins seven-way battle for mayor's job in Barrie OrilliaMatters · By Raymond Bowe
October 25, 2022 For the first time in 2 decades, Ward 4 has new face at council barrietoday.com · By Nikki Cole
October 25, 2022 Local students 'elect' Nuttall as Barrie mayor barrietoday.com
October 25, 2022 Municipal Election 2022: Mayoral results throughout Simcoe and Muskoka regions Global News · By Sawyer Bogdan
October 25, 2022 Nuttall ready to take charge in return to city council barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 25, 2022 Smooth transition: New-look council needs to look ahead barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 25, 2022 Ward leaves 22-year council career with 'no regrets' barrietoday.com · By Shawn Gibson
October 24, 2022 'These things just don’t happen': Nuttall becomes next Barrie mayor barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 24, 2022 Alex Nuttall elected mayor of Barrie Barrie 360
October 24, 2022 BREAKING: Nuttall declared next mayor of Barrie barrietoday.com · By Raymond Bowe
October 24, 2022 Barrie votes: Municipal election 2022 Barrie 360
October 24, 2022 Marshall, McCann disappointed with low votes barrietoday.com · By Nikki Cole
October 24, 2022 Municipal election 2022: Barrie, Ont. elects former MP as mayor Global News · By Sawyer Bogdan
October 24, 2022 ‘This isn’t a one-man show’: Alex Nuttall elected as Barrie’s next mayor Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
October 21, 2022 Simple question: Why should Barrie residents vote for you? barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 20, 2022 Who’s endorsing whom? Barrie’s mayoral hopefuls have some well-known supporters Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
October 19, 2022 Barrie candidates not keen on new 'strong mayor' powers barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 19, 2022 Shanty Bay man irked by robocall from Barrie mayor candidate barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 19, 2022 Shanty Bay man irked by robocall from mayoral candidate OrilliaMatters · By Bob Bruton
October 18, 2022 Candidate worried new Rose St. shelter won't be ready barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 18, 2022 City of Barrie will have a new mayor after 12 years: Here are the candidates CTV News · By Alessandra Carneiro
October 17, 2022 Who's playing ball? Candidate proposes stadium at Queen's Park barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 16, 2022 Mayoral candidates crunch the numbers on taxation barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 15, 2022 Fake email accounts, scammers creep into Barrie mayoral campaign barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 14, 2022 2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Barrie mayoral candidates Global News · By Sawyer Bogdan
October 14, 2022 LETTER: Nuttall's comments at Living Green debate questioned barrietoday.com
October 12, 2022 'Not criminals, plain and simple': Nurses ask Barrie mayoral candidates to support simple drug possession decriminalization Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
October 12, 2022 Mayoral candidates sound off on building consensus at council barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 11, 2022 Mayoral candidates debate how to handle CNCC prisoner drop-offs barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 11, 2022 ‘Screaming to the high heavens’: How Barrie’s mayoral candidates plan to help businesses, economy recover from COVID-19 Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
October 10, 2022 Mayoral candidates offer ideas on dealing with property taxes barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 9, 2022 How would mayoral candidates fix homelessness if elected? barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 8, 2022 Mayoral candidates chime in on state of downtown Barrie barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 7, 2022 'Organized and targeted': Election signs damaged, stolen barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 7, 2022 3 questions posed to mayoral candidates during Living Green Barrie's debate on the environment Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
October 7, 2022 Barrie mayoral candidates face each other for the first time in a debate on issues ranging from housing to drug crisis Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
October 7, 2022 Mayoral candidates dip into questions about Lake Simcoe health barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 7, 2022 Mayoral candidates discuss environment at Living Green debate barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 7, 2022 Mayoral candidates in for rough ride solving Barrie's road woes barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 6, 2022 Mayoral candidates weigh in on supervised consumption site barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
October 4, 2022 Barrie mayoral hopefuls talk Highway 400 bridges, performing arts centre and other infrastructure priorities for 2022-26 term Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
October 1, 2022 Barrie mayoral candidates talk affordable housing at forum barrietoday.com · By Shawn Gibson
September 30, 2022 Engage Barrie chair taking leave amid allegations of harassment from city council Simcoe.com · By Brett Glover
September 29, 2022 'I will listen, learn and lead': Mayoral candidates talk track records, living in poverty during forum at Barrie legion Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
September 29, 2022 Barrie voters have first chance to hear from mayoral candidates barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
September 28, 2022 WE ASKED: How would Barrie's mayoral candidates strengthen the city's ties with local Indigenous communities? Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
September 23, 2022 The Mayor's Race: The candidate's 5 Priorities and their plans for dealing with them Barrie 360
September 22, 2022 Living Green's mayoral debate will zero in on the environment barrietoday.com
September 20, 2022 ‘We don’t want to lose anybody’: Where do Barrie’s mayoral candidates stand on supervised drug-consumption sites? Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
September 15, 2022 Thong-wearing protester says charges shouldn't affect mayor run barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
September 13, 2022 ‘Beauty, vibrancy and community’: How Barrie’s election candidates can help support the downtown Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
September 7, 2022 Living Green, Barrie Chamber offer chance to hear mayoral hopefuls barrietoday.com
August 20, 2022 Barrie's unofficial candidate list shows seven hopefuls vying for mayor, two ward councillor acclamations Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
August 19, 2022 Barrie Voter Guide 2022: Who is running for mayor, council, school board trustee in municipal election Simcoe.com
August 19, 2022 Eyes on city hall: Field set for upcoming Barrie election barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
August 19, 2022 They're off! Nominations close as race for mayor, city council begins in earnest in Barrie Barrie 360
August 19, 2022 With no competition, Thomson and Harvey heading back to council barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
August 17, 2022 ONTARIO: Thong-wearing protester joins Barrie mayoral race GuelphToday
August 17, 2022 Thong-wearing protester joins race to become Barrie's next mayor barrietoday.com · By Shawn Gibson
August 11, 2022 Political newcomer seeking Ward 10 council seat barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
August 10, 2022 Harvey seeking re-election in Ward 7, hoping for more cohesion barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
August 8, 2022 Lloyd enters Ward 10 race, makes it a four-person battle barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
August 5, 2022 Gordon makes it six-person race for Barrie mayor's seat barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
August 2, 2022 Former aide to now-Barrie mayoral candidate Alex Nuttall charged in alleged 2020 Conservative leadership race data breach Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
July 27, 2022 RCMP charges ex-staffer for Barrie mayor hopeful with mischief CTV News · By Mike Arsalides
July 20, 2022 McCann enters race to be Barrie mayor Barrie 360
July 20, 2022 McCann joins race to become Barrie's next mayor barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
July 20, 2022 McCann makes city's mayoral election 5-person race barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
July 5, 2022 Barrie's municipal election dance cards filling up barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
June 23, 2022 Mayor's race getting higher profile in Barrie barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
June 22, 2022 'Preserve and enhance the things we love': Deputy mayor, longtime councillor Barry Ward taking mayoral run in Barrie Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
June 22, 2022 Deputy mayor, Ward 4 city councillor seeks to be Barrie mayor Barrie 360
June 22, 2022 Ward throws hat in ring for Barrie mayor barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
June 15, 2022 Lehman still plans to be 'very noisy' during city election barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
June 11, 2022 Nuttall officially kicks off mayoral campaign barrietoday.com · By Nikki Cole
May 27, 2022 Former County Warden and Mayor of Penetanguishene eyes Mayor's chair in Barrie Barrie 360
May 27, 2022 Former Penetang mayor vying for Barrie council's top seat barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
May 27, 2022 Former Simcoe County warden wants to be Barrie's next mayor CTV News · By Kim Phillips
May 26, 2022 'My sweet spot': Former Simcoe County warden, Penetanguishene mayor running for Barrie's mayoral seat Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
May 24, 2022 'Always stay true to yourself': Coun. Natalie Harris drops out of City of Barrie’s mayoral race Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
May 24, 2022 Harris steps away from mayor's race barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
May 24, 2022 Natalie Harris exits race for Barrie mayor Barrie 360
May 13, 2022 Political newcomer Rob Haverson wades into mayoral race barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
May 9, 2022 Voting cards filling up in Barrie as more people vie for council seats barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
May 6, 2022 Nuttall sets out election priorities in race to become city's next mayor barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
May 2, 2022 Names officially begin to trickle in as nominations open for city election barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
May 2, 2022 Race to be Barrie mayor gets underway as candidates for October municipal election can file papers starting Monday Barrie 360
May 2, 2022 Three candidates enter race for Barrie mayor on opening day of the municipal election's nomination period Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
March 1, 2022 LETTER: Reader questions Nuttall's mayoral aspirations barrietoday.com
February 25, 2022 'Huge part' of Brown's heart remains in Barrie, but he won't be running for mayor here barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
February 25, 2022 ‘You will see me lead by example’: Ex-MP Alex Nuttall confirms he’s running for Barrie mayoral seat Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
February 24, 2022 'Watershed moment': Lehman's departure from city politics opens door in mayor's race barrietoday.com · By Bob Bruton
January 26, 2020 Aylwin cleared following another integrity commissioner investigation barrietoday.com · By Raymond Bowe
October 9, 2019 Three key topics discussed at last night’s Barrie-Innisfil federal election debate Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
June 14, 2019 Barrie city council upholds reprimand Global News · By Daina Goldfinger
October 17, 2018 Talk around overdose prevention site disrupts Ward 2 forum (14 photos) barrietoday.com · By Jessica Owen
October 11, 2018 MP asks Barrie voters to support municipal candidates who oppose overdose prevention sites Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
June 7, 2018 Downey ready to get to work barrietoday.com · By Glenn Wilkins
March 21, 2018 Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman announces re-election bid Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
March 21, 2018 Lehman to seek third term barrietoday.com · By Raymond Bowe
March 16, 2018 Barrie Mayor Lehman would win election against Brown or Nuttall: Pollster Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
April 8, 2016 Overspending costs one Barrie candidate the opportunity to run again barrietoday.com · By Laurie Watt
October 21, 2015 Newly-elected MP says Barrie ridings won’t be ignored Simcoe.com
October 14, 2015 Child care a struggle for many Barrie area families Simcoe.com · By Laurie Watt
October 1, 2015 Barrie area candidates float ideas to help low-income seniors Simcoe.com · By Sara Carson
September 25, 2015 Barrie, Innisfil area federal candidates pitch plans to fuel local economy Simcoe.com · By Laurie Watt
September 16, 2015 Federal candidates take on a variety of issues at CARP debate Simcoe.com
January 2, 2015 Barrie Newsmakers 2014: City’s political landscape due to shift more in 2015 Simcoe.com · By Laurie Watt
December 1, 2014 Barrie’s mayor offers inaugural address Simcoe.com
November 26, 2014 Departing Barrie councillors honoured at final meeting Simcoe.com · By Laurie Watt
November 26, 2014 Former college CEO latest candidate eyeing new Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte riding Simcoe.com
November 23, 2014 Service awards being presented to outgoing Barrie councillors Simcoe.com
October 31, 2014 Civics teacher helped inspire rookie councillor’s run Simcoe.com · By Laurie Watt
October 30, 2014 Barrie council ready to continue work started last term Simcoe.com · By Leigh Elliott
October 28, 2014 Barrie’s mayor sets priorities for the coming term Simcoe.com
October 27, 2014 Lehman re-elected as Barrie mayor Simcoe.com
October 27, 2014 Lehman re-elected mayor of Barrie Simcoe.com · By Laurie Watt and Janis Ramsay
October 2, 2014 Young candidates seeking your votes in Barrie Simcoe.com · By Janis Ramsay
September 12, 2014 Last-minute candidates file for Barrie mayor, councillor races Simcoe.com · By Laurie Watt
September 11, 2014 What a would-be politician can — and can’t deliver — if elected Simcoe.com · By Laurie Watt
September 8, 2014 More candidates step up in Ward 7 Simcoe.com
August 29, 2014 Barranger files papers for Ward 7 Simcoe.com
August 18, 2014 More candidates step forward for Wards 1 and 3 in Barrie Simcoe.com
August 11, 2014 Ward 2 councillor breached code of conduct Simcoe.com
July 16, 2014 Former Examiner photographer throws his hat into Barrie race Simcoe.com
July 7, 2014 Rose Romita latest candidate eyeing Ward 2 Simcoe.com
June 25, 2014 Ward 8 race has 2 candidates Simcoe.com
June 18, 2014 Barrie election list grows again Simcoe.com
June 18, 2014 More candidates line up to run in Barrie election Simcoe.com
May 30, 2014 Barrie’s Steve Jones latest candidate for Ward 2 Simcoe.com
May 28, 2014 Barrie 2014 municipal election heats up Simcoe.com
May 20, 2014 City election races heating up Simcoe.com
May 14, 2014 Four candidates running in west-Barrie ward Simcoe.com
May 2, 2014 Police board chief jumps into Barrie council race Simcoe.com · By Laurie Watt
April 30, 2014 Doug Jure running in Barrie’s Ward 10 Simcoe.com
April 24, 2014 Poll mixes parties, political roles in Barrie Simcoe.com · By Laurie Watt
April 4, 2014 Two more candidates in city election Simcoe.com
March 14, 2014 Now three candidates for Barrie mayor Simcoe.com
February 26, 2014 Recycler eyes Barrie’s top job Simcoe.com · By Laurie Watt
February 24, 2014 Ram Faerber files nomination papers in Barrie Simcoe.com
February 18, 2014 Suzanne Ley throws hat into ring for school board Simcoe.com
February 5, 2014 Ward 3 Barrie councillor seeks second term Simcoe.com
January 30, 2014 City candidates continue to trickle in Simcoe.com
January 29, 2014 Barrie mayor files nomination papers for re-election Simcoe.com
January 20, 2014 Few nominations have come in for the 2014 municipal election Simcoe.com
January 3, 2014 Election race begins in Barrie Simcoe.com
December 14, 2010 Encouraging Nuttall Simcoe.com
December 14, 2010 Just a stepping-stone? Simcoe.com
December 9, 2010 Controversy in Nuttall nomination bid Simcoe.com
December 9, 2010 Tories out of shape Simcoe.com
November 30, 2010 Nuttall should follow through Simcoe.com
November 30, 2010 Nuttall should rethink move Simcoe.com
November 29, 2010 Nuttall should pay for by-election Simcoe.com
November 25, 2010 Barrie PC leaders step forward Simcoe.com
November 3, 2010 archive date Council meetings axed Barrie Examiner · By Bob Bruton
November 1, 2010 Candidate says thanks Simcoe.com
October 27, 2010 archive date Barrie Municipal Election Unofficial Results Barrie Examiner
October 27, 2010 Students envisioned a different council Simcoe.com
October 26, 2010 40% of voters cast a ballot Simcoe.com
October 26, 2010 archive date Barrie embraces Lehman Barrie Examiner · By Bob Bruton
October 7, 2010 Our election choices Simcoe.com
September 23, 2010 Alex Nuttall Simcoe.com
September 23, 2010 Ward 10 Simcoe.com
September 13, 2010 The race is on! Simcoe.com
September 3, 2010 archive date MacNeil lets loose on Moore Barrie Examiner · By Bob Bruton
August 26, 2010 archive date Tumbleweeds are coming to council Barrie Examiner
April 24, 2010 archive date Barrie's mayoral race grows Barrie Examiner
February 27, 2010 archive date Prowse seeking re-election in Ward 6 Barrie Examiner · By Bob Bruton
February 24, 2010 archive date Lehman running for mayor Barrie Examiner
February 22, 2010 City Hall notes Simcoe.com
January 15, 2010 archive date Herbert tosses hat in ring for municipal election Barrie Examiner
January 14, 2010 archive date Coun. Rod Jackson running for another term Barrie Examiner
January 7, 2010 archive date Coun. Strachan seeking Coun. Lehman's seat Barrie Examiner
January 5, 2010 archive date Candidates enter council race Barrie Examiner · By Bob Bruton
September 9, 2008 Deal keeps council mum on hydro merger Simcoe.com
December 4, 2006 archive date Barrie municipal race is on Simcoe.com
December 4, 2006 archive date Nuttall angry over theft of signs Simcoe.com
November 14, 2006 Voter turnout varies with heat of race Simcoe.com
November 13, 2006 ‘Underdog’ takes mayor’s chair in Barrie Simcoe.com

Recorded council votes

Every recorded vote in the council minutes that names Alex Nuttall, from the City's own meeting records. Recorded votes are the exception, not the rule — read the note under the table before reading anything into the count.

Recorded council votes involving Alex Nuttall
Date	Item	Their vote	Outcome
April 29, 2026	2026-A-076 — ZERO TOLERANCE ENFORCEMENT OF DRUG LAWS WITHIN THE CITY OF BARRIE the meeting	Yes	Carried (8 to 2)
March 25, 2026	2026-A-040 — CONFIDENTIAL DIRECTION - CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES the meeting	Yes	Carried (10 to 0)
October 1, 2025	25-A-099 — UPDATE TO THE USE OF CITY PROPERTY BY-LAW the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
October 1, 2025	25-G-220 — UPDATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGE WAIVER (HOLIDAY) the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
September 24, 2025	25-A-090 — AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 18, 2025	25-G-179 — ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION - 545-565 BIG BAY POINT ROAD, 218 ASHFORD DRIVE, 207-209 MONTGOMERY DRIVE AND 200-210 BERTHA AVENUE the meeting	Yes	—
June 18, 2025	25-G-177 — SOUTH BARRIE MIXED USE RECREATION COMPLEX AND LIBRARY the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 18, 2025	25-G-178 — BARRIE PERFORMING ARTS AND EVENT CENTRE - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ADVANCEMENT the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 18, 2025	25-G-179 — ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION - 545 - 565 BIG BAY POINT ROAD, 218 ASHFORD DRIVE, 207 - 209 MONTGOMERY DRIVE and 200 - 210 BERTHA AVE… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 11, 2025	25-G-177 — SOUTH BARRIE MIXED USE RECREATION COMPLEX AND LIBRARY the meeting	Yes	—
June 11, 2025	25-G-178 — BARRIE PERFORMING ARTS AND EVENT CENTRE - DESIGN DEVELOPMENT ADVANCEMENT the meeting	Yes	—
May 7, 2025	25-A-053 — POSITION, PLAN, PROCEDURE, CRITERIA OR INSTRUCTION TO BE APPLIED TO ANY NEGOTIATIONS CARRIED ON OR TO BE CARRIED ON BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE … the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 26, 2025	25-A-038 — CORRESPONDENCE TO THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO MEDONTE CONCERNING NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AND LAKE SIMCOE REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
January 29, 2025	25-G-015 — of Section “H” concerning the 2025 Business Plan and Budget - Service Partners be amended as follows: To add the following paragraph: That … the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
January 29, 2025	25-G-017 — SUPPORT OF COUNTY FUNDING The recorded voted was taken as follows: the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
December 4, 2024	24-G-251 — UNIVERSITY STEM HUB CAMPUS INVESTMENT IN BARRIE - LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
December 4, 2024	24-G-252 — UNIVERSITY STEM HUB CAMPUS INVESTMENT IN BARRIE - LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 19, 2024	24-A-081 — BARRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY CAPITAL SPENDING the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
May 15, 2024	24-G-111 — of Section “C” of the General Committee Report dated May 8, 2024 concerning the Waterfront (Allandale Station Park) Multi-Use Sports Field … the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
May 15, 2024	24-G-115 — COMMUNITY PROJECT FUND SUBMISSION FROM COUNCILLOR, S . MORALES REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) AT P… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 27, 2024	24-G-058 — of Section “C” of the General Committee Report dated March 20, 2024, be amended by deleting paragraph 1a) and replacing it with the followi… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 27, 2024	24-G-060 — of Section “E” of the General Committee Report dated March 20, 2024 be amended by adding the following paragraph: x) That staff investigate… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 6, 2024	24-G-045 — MAPLEVIEW DRIVE EAST SPEED LIMIT REVIEW (WARDS 9 AND 10) the meeting	Absent	CARRIED
February 28, 2024	24-G-045 — MAPLEVIEW DRIVE EAST SPEED LIMIT REVIEW (WARDS 9 AND 10) the meeting	Absent	—
January 31, 2024	24-G-009 — of the General Committee Report dated January 24, 2024, be amended in paragraph 7 b) to have the Barrie Public Library Board present to the… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
December 6, 2023	23-G-281 — of Section “E” of General Committee Report dated November 29, 2023, concerning the 2024 Business Plan and Budget - City Operations and Infr… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
November 8, 2023	23-G-254 — DEFERRED FROM AFFORDABILITY COMMITTEE DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 - MEMORANDUM REVIEW OF RIGHT OF WAY DESIGN STANDARDS FOR SALEM AND HEWITT AR… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
November 8, 2023	23-G-255 — LOBBYIST REGISTRY - ADDITION OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
November 1, 2023	23-G-253 — CONFIDENTIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BE APPLIED TO NEGOTIATIONS - INTER-MUNICIPAL RELATIONSHIPS MATTER the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
November 1, 2023	23-G-253 — CONFIDENTIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BE APPLIED TO NEGOTIATIONS - INTER-MUNICIPAL RELATIONSHIPS MATTER the meeting	Yes	—
November 1, 2023	23-G-254 — DEFERRED FROM AFFORDABILITY COMMITTEE DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 - MEMORANDUM REVIEW OF RIGHT OF WAY DESIGN STANDARDS FOR SALEM AND HEWITT AR… the meeting	Yes	—
November 1, 2023	23-G-255 — LOBBYIST REGISTRY - ADDITION OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS the meeting	Yes	—
October 25, 2023	23-G-179 — to build more housing. 2 That staff in Development Services report back to General Committee in Q1 2024 with recommendations. the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
October 25, 2023	23-G-242 — ECOLOGICAL OFFSETTING POLICY the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
October 4, 2023	23-G-209 — of Section “F” of the General Committee Report dated September 27, 2023 be amended as follows: 1. By deleting paragraph 2 in its entirety; … the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
August 16, 2023	23-A-086 — COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE HOUSING ACCELERATOR (CIHA) - 800 YONGE STREET the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
August 16, 2023	23-G-183 — BEAR CREEK WETLAND - MARTA CRESCENT FLOODING ISSUE (WARD 6) the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
August 16, 2023	23-G-184 — ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT - 667, 669, 673 AND 675 YONGE STREET (WARD 9) the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 21, 2023	23-A-079 — USE OF 29 SPERLING DRIVE AS A WARMING /COOLING CENTRE AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTRE the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
May 17, 2023	23-A-052 — OPTIONS TO ADDRESS CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS IN THE CITY OF BARRIE the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
May 3, 2023	23-G-101 — ESTABLISHING A LOBBYIST REGISTRY AND APPOINTMENT OF A LOBBYIST REGISTRAR the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
May 3, 2023	23-G-105 — ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL APPEAL - ESSA ROAD the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
April 5, 2023	23-G-082 — PRIVATE TREE BY-LAW AND ECOLOGICAL OFFSETTING REVIEW the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 29, 2023	23-A-029 — HEART BARRIE FINANCIALS the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 29, 2023	23-G-065 — ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT - 680 LOCKHART ROAD (PHASE 2) (WARD 9) the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 29, 2023	23-G-068 — YARD MAINTENANCE BY-LAW 2011-107 REVIEW the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 8, 2023	23-G-022 — - 2023 BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET - BARRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 8, 2023	23-G-022 — - 2023 BUSINESS PLAN AND BUDGET - SERVICE PARTNERS the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 8, 2023	23-G-043 — AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL BOARD - USE OF FACILITIES the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 8, 2023	23-G-044 — ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT - 651, 659, 665, 669 AND 673 MAPLEVIEW DRIVE EAST (SOBEYS) (WARD 9) the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
February 15, 2023	23-G-020 — BILL 23 MUNICIPAL HOUSING PLEDGE the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
December 14, 2022	22-G-173 — 2022-2026 COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
October 6, 2014	14-A-151 — ALTERATION TO THE SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS - NOVEMBER 3RD AND 10TH, 2014 GENERAL COMMITTEE AND COUNCIL MEETINGS That the General Committee meet… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
September 29, 2014	14-A-141 — REVIEW OF PEDESTRIAN/VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AT SCHOOL SITES the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
September 29, 2014	14-G-252 — QUEEN’S PARK SOPHIA STREET WEST PATHWAY (WARD 2) the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
September 15, 2014	14-G-238 — ARTIFICIAL ICE RINK PILOT PROJECT the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
September 15, 2014	14-G-241 — of Section "F" of the General Committee Report dated September 8, 2014 regarding Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
August 25, 2014	14-G-223 — of Section "H" of the Second General Committee Report dated August 11, 2014, concerning the City -wide Development Charge By -law be amende… the meeting	Absent	CARRIED
June 25, 2014	REQUEST FOR MUNICIPAL SUPPORT - POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 25, 2014	BPFFA LABOUR NEGOTIATIONS the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 25, 2014	14-G-182 — of Section “F” of the General Committee Report dated June 23, 2014 concerning Road Diets Parking Restrictions be amended to delete the foll… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 25, 2014	14-G-182 — of Section “F” of the General Committee Report dated June 23, 2014 concerning Road Diets Parking Restrictions be amended to delete the foll… the meeting	Yes	—
June 16, 2014	14-G-158 — CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING SERVICING REQUESTS OUTSIDE CITY BOUNDARIES CARRIED the meeting	Yes	—
June 2, 2014	14-G-125 — of Section “A” of the General Committee Report dated May 21, 2014 concerning the Growth Management Update - Salem and Hewitt’s Secondary Pl… the meeting	Yes	—
June 2, 2014	14-G-126 — GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, INFRASTRUCTURE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND APPROVAL OF SECONDARY PLANS CARRIED the meeting	Yes	—
April 7, 2014	14-G-080 — of Section “F” of the General Committee Report dated March 31, 2014 concerning the Growth Management Update be amended by adding the follow… the meeting	No	CARRIED
March 24, 2014	14-G-064 — INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE FEASIBILITY OF A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE - DOCK ROAD (WARD 10) RPF0003-14.pdfAttachments: CARRIED the meeting	No	—
February 10, 2014	14-G-027 — CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT STATUS FOR THE GEORGIAN COLLEGE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTRE (WARD 1) CCS001-140203.pdfAttachments: CARRIED the meeting	Yes	—
February 10, 2014	14-G-029 — SHARED SOCIAL SERVICES FACILITY - BARRIE PATHWAYS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND REQUEST FOR START -UP FUNDING 140203 - INV002-02.pdfAttac… the meeting	Yes	—
February 10, 2014	14-G-034 — UPDATE - APPEAL OF BY-LAW 2013-132 (LG002-14) (File: L01-30) CARRIED the meeting	Yes	—
January 27, 2014	14-G-017 — of Section “E” of the General Committee Report dated January 20, 2014 be amended by adding the following paragraphs: “27 That a service rev… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
December 16, 2013	13-G-323 — DOWNTOWN MARKET FEASIBILITY STUDY EDOOO10-13 131209.docxAttachments: CARRIED the meeting	Yes	—
December 16, 2013	13-G-324 — GROWTH MANAGEMENT UPDATE: SALEM AND HEWITT’S SECONDARY PLANS AND RELATED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENTS IGM001-13-131209.pdfAttachments: CARRIED the meeting	Yes	—
December 2, 2013	13-G-289 — of Section “B” of General Committee Report dated November 20, 2013 concerning the Growth Management Update: Infrastructure Master Plans and… the meeting	Yes	—
December 2, 2013	13-G-306 — APPROVAL TO SELL EQUITY IN THE LAKE SIMCOE REGIONAL AIRPORT TO THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE INV001-131125.pdfAttachments: CARRIED the meeting	Yes	—
November 4, 2013	13-G-258 — WIFI SERVICE IN THE DOWNTOWN CORRIDOR CARRIED the meeting	Yes	—
October 21, 2013	13-G-248 — ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD JOINT DEVELOPMENT WITH THE SIMCOE COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD (WARD 10) 1. That the recommendation of the Barrie Spo… the meeting	Yes	—
October 21, 2013	13-G-249 — EMERGENCY COMMAND CENTRE VEHICLE BID OPPORTUNITY The General Committee met and discussed the following motion: 1. That a bid be submitted f… the meeting	Yes	—
June 24, 2013	13-G-167 — of Section "B" of the General Committee Report dated June 17, 2013 concerning the 2014 Budget Directions be amended as follows: 1. By delet… the meeting	No	LOST
June 24, 2013	13-G-168 — REBATE OF 2012 WATER SURPLUS FIN010-130610.pdfAttachments: the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 24, 2013	13-G-189 — CONFIDENTIAL POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF LAND MATTER - FIRST RESPONDERS CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT PLAN the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 17, 2013	13-G-145 — of Section "A" of the First General Committee Report dated June 10, 2013 concerning the First Responders Campus Development be amended by a… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 17, 2013	13-G-153 — of Section "B" of the Second General Committee Report dated June 10, 2013 concerning Memorial Square Redevelopment be amended by adding the… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 17, 2013	13-G-159 — REBATE OF 2012 WATER SURPLUS FIN010-130610.pdfAttachments: the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 17, 2013	13-G-160 — Section "G" be further amended by deleting the amount of "$250,000" and replacing it with "$200,000". CARRIED the meeting	Yes	—
June 17, 2013	13-G-164 — INVESTIGATION -TAXI STAND PARKING ON OWEN STREET the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
June 3, 2013	13-G-138 — APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT - CITY OF BARRIE - 155 DUNLOP STREET EAST (PORTION OF BAYVIEW PARK) (WARD 2) PLN… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
May 13, 2013	13-G-123 — CULTURAL GRANTS PROGRAM Cultural Grants Program 2013 Memorandum.pdfAttachments: the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 25, 2013	13-G-070 — PROCEDURAL BY-LAW CHANGES CLK004-130318.pdfAttachments: the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 25, 2013	13-G-071 — of Section "E" of the Second General Committee dated March 18, 2013 concerning the Plan for Transit Routes and Implementation Plan, be amen… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 25, 2013	13-G-071 — of Section “E” of the Second General Committee Report dated March 18, 2013 concerning the Plan for Transit Routes and Implementation Plan, … the meeting	Yes	LOST
March 25, 2013	13-G-071 — PLAN FOR TRANSIT ROUTES AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN RFT002-130318.pdfAttachments: the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 25, 2013	13-G-072 — OUTDOOR SOLID FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES AND THE PERMIT PROCESS the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 25, 2013	13-G-073 — OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 650 BIG BAY POINT ROAD AND 63 KELL PLACE - SIERRA VISTA HOL… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
March 25, 2013	13-G-079 — INVESTIGATION OF PERMANENT TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURES - GRAND FOREST DRIVE (WARD 10) the meeting	No	LOST
February 11, 2013	13-G-031 — DECLARATION OF CITY OWNED LANDS AS SURPLUS - 155 DUNLOP STREET EAST (WESTERLY PORTION OF BAYVIEW PARK) (WARD 2) the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
January 28, 2013	13-G-019 — of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated January 21, 2013 concerning the 2013 Business Plan be amended by deleting 1 l) which w… the meeting	No	LOST
January 28, 2013	13-G-019 — of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated January 21, 2013 be amended by deleting 1 l), to re-instate the original allocation to… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
January 28, 2013	13-G-019 — of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated January 21, 2013 concerning the 2013 Business Plan be amended as follows: 1. Adding th… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
January 28, 2013	13-G-019 — of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated January 21, 2013 concerning the 2013 Business Plan be amended in paragraph 9 f) by add… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
January 28, 2013	13-G-019 — of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated January 21, 2013 concerning the 2013 Business Plan be amended by adding the following … the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
January 28, 2013	13-G-019 — 2013 BUSINESS PLAN EMT001-130121.pdfAttachments: the meeting	Yes	CARRIED
January 14, 2013	13-G-017 — ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A MEDIUM AND HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT 700 AND 725 MAPLEVIEW DRIVE EAST - BAYWOOD HOMES (W… the meeting	Yes	CARRIED

How to read this table. Most council business passes on consent, with no member-by-member vote in the minutes.

The practice of recording votes by name has changed: such votes were routine through 2019, and from 2020 on usually appear only when a member asks for one. This table is every vote the minutes record by name. A member's absence from it says nothing about their position. The voice votes are in the record too: the minutes print 3,038 motion outcomes across 269 meetings, beside these 188 recorded votes. Each is listed on its meeting's page as an outcome only, because a voice vote records no one's position. The City's meeting system lists no meetings at all between October 22, 2025 and January 20, 2026, so any recorded votes from that window are missing until the Clerk provides the minutes. Where the minutes print no outcome beside a vote, none is shown here.

Source: City of Barrie council minutes, 2013–present, as published on the City's public meeting system (pub-barrie.escribemeetings.com) and archived locally on 2026-08-09.

Each row links to the minutes document it was transcribed from; names appear exactly as the minutes print them.

Meeting attendance

How often the City's minutes list Alex Nuttall as present, by body and council term. Only meetings whose minutes print an attendance list count, and only those listing Alex Nuttall as a member: present, absent or excused. A member who arrived late or left early is counted present, as the minutes count them.

Attendance of Alex Nuttall, as the minutes record it
Body	Term	Present	Absent	Present, share
Barrie City Council	2022–2026	69 of 71	2	97.18%
Barrie City Council	2014–2018	1 of 1	0	100.00%
Barrie City Council	2010–2014	31 of 33	2	93.94%
Barrie City Council's General Committee	2022–2026	77 of 79	2	97.47%
Barrie City Council's General Committee	2014–2018	1 of 1	0	100.00%
Barrie City Council's General Committee	2010–2014	44 of 46	2	95.65%
Barrie City Council's Affordability Committee	2022–2026	37 of 40	3	92.50%
Barrie City Council's Community Safety Committee	2022–2026	19 of 21	2	90.48%
Barrie City Council's Executive Committee	2022–2026	7 of 7	0	100.00%
Barrie City Council's Finance and Corporate Services Committee	2010–2014	5 of 5	0	100.00%
Barrie City Council's Finance and Responsible Governance Committee	2022–2026	28 of 29	1	96.55%
Barrie City Council's Infrastructure and Community Investment Committee	2022–2026	20 of 22	2	90.91%
Barrie City Council's Planning Committee	2022–2026	2 of 2	0	100.00%

Source: the attendance lists printed in City of Barrie council and committee minutes (eScribe), read by this site; every meeting is listed under council and committee meetings.

Minutes published only as a web page print no attendance, so those meetings are not counted.

Compiled from the public electoral record.

If anything here is wrong, please tell us on the corrections page. Names are linked across elections only where we have confirmed by hand that the records refer to the same person; where we are unsure, they are kept separate.

Common questions

Who is Alex Nuttall?

Alex Nuttall is a candidate for Mayor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Currently mayor.

What is Alex Nuttall running for in Barrie?

Mayor, on the ballot in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Election day is October 26, 2026; internet and telephone voting opens October 16. See everyone running in this race.

Is Alex Nuttall an incumbent?

Yes. Currently mayor. Ward boundaries were redrawn for 2026, so a ward number does not mean the same territory it did in 2022 — see what changed.

Has Alex Nuttall run for office before?

Yes: on a Barrie municipal ballot in 2003, 2006, 2010, 2022, and on a federal or provincial ballot for a Barrie-area riding in 2015. The full record, with votes and results for every race, is below.

How do I contact Alex Nuttall's campaign?

The campaign published a campaign website, an email address, a phone number on the City of Barrie's certified candidates list; they are shown under campaign contact above. This site does not reproduce home addresses.

Who can vote for Alex Nuttall?

Every eligible Barrie voter: the mayor is elected city-wide. See how to vote.