Arif Khan
Candidate for Ward 4 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Ex-Ward 8
Ward 8 councillor, elected 2014; holds no seat now
Public role: Sits on the Barrie Police Service Board as a provincial appointee, reappointed by Ontario in May 2025 for a term of up to two years, from May 7, 2025. (Ontario Order in Council 529/2025, read October 8, 2026.)
- 3 times on the record
- 2 times elected
Campaign contact
- Campaign website inferred
- Info@ArifForWard4.ca
Contact details are from the City's candidates list, except any marked inferred, searched or supplied; hover the mark to see where that detail came from. We do not reproduce the home addresses the City also publishes.
In their own words
Verbatim, attributed, dated. Every passage below is copied exactly from an archived copy of its source — a campaign website, a news article, or the candidate's own social media post — and links to it. Nothing is paraphrased by this site and no for-or-against label is applied: read the words, follow the link. Passages from news coverage say whether they are the candidate quoted, the reporter's reported speech, or the reporter's characterisation.
Compiled in a research batch dated September 11, 2026, reviewed by hand before publication on October 8, 2026. Passages are capped at 60 words and listed newest first. Campaign pages are undated, so only the retrieval date is shown for them, and they sort by it. A candidate with nothing located on an issue is listed as such, with the date their sources were checked; a race is shown only once every candidate in it has been checked. See methodology.
Transportation
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My plan combines immediate community solutions, including appropriate traffic-calming measures, with a recalibration of longterm transportation planning that reflects realistic future demand.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Priorities, 02 'Roads, Speeding & Traffic Planning', under 'My Plan'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. inferred site
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We need to get roads built for capacity by the time people move in, not 20 years after. I have a plan for that.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Priorities, 03 'Responsible Growth', under 'My Plan'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. inferred site
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Road safety and transportation planning are also significant concerns. Excessive speeding on arterial and neighbourhood streets, changing traffic patterns, road design, congestion and the growing use of e-bikes and other forms of mobility all require thoughtful planning, clearer expectations and effective enforcement.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Former councillor eyes return to city hall in Ward 4, September 19, 2026 (paragraph 8, first two sentences). Read October 7, 2026. news
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My second priority would be road safety and transportation planning. This includes addressing speeding, improving traffic calming where appropriate, reviewing road and intersection design, responding to changing traffic patterns and ensuring long-term transportation planning reflects realistic future demand.
Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 4 candidates focus on safety, roads, growth and affordability, September 12, 2026 (paragraph 8 (section 'Practical representation')). Read October 7, 2026. news
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He also pointed to previous work on the Harvie Road overpass, which he says was advanced 20 years ahead of schedule, as evidence of his ability to deliver infrastructure projects.
Source: As reported by CompassNews, Ward 4 candidates focus on safety, roads, growth and affordability, September 12, 2026 (paragraph 9 (section 'Practical representation')). Read October 7, 2026. news reported
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A focus on safe neighbourhoods, safe streets, and more user-friendly traffic management and planning
Source: arifforward4.ca, Home page, under 'What I Will Bring to Ward 4', second bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. inferred site
Taxes
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Council must do more than approve an annual budget. It must understand and challenge it, ensure spending reflects established priorities, and hold both city staff and itself accountable for performance.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Priorities, 04 'Value for Tax Dollars', under 'What Residents are saying'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. inferred site
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A commitment to responsible spending and common-sense decision-making
Source: arifforward4.ca, Home page, under 'What I Will Bring to Ward 4', fourth bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. inferred site
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When it comes to government; the city must serve the people effectively, efficiently, respecting value for hard-earned tax dollars, and act in the interest of the people it serves. This includes delivering on intelligent investment.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Home page, under 'ABOUT ARIF', third paragraph. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. inferred site
Encampments
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I agree that harmful behaviour must be addressed regardless of someone’s housing status. We can support people who genuinely need help without normalizing conduct that harms residents, particularly children and vulnerable people, local businesses and our community.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Priorities, 01 'Safe Communities and a Safe Downtown', under 'My Plan'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. inferred site
Safety & policing
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Police and City Hall cannot solve these challenges alone. My experience in police governance has strengthened my conviction that police, municipal government, health and social services, and community partners must work together, with clearly defined responsibilities and measurable outcomes.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Priorities, 01 'Safe Communities and a Safe Downtown', under 'My Plan'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. inferred site
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I have a practical preliminary plan, grounded in existing precedent, along with established relationships and will engage municipalities across Canada in advocating for a coordinated response. I believe this can be achieved by making better use of existing public resources, without requiring additional tax dollars.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Priorities, 01 'Safe Communities and a Safe Downtown', under 'My Plan'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. inferred site
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Community safety is at the forefront. Residents are overwhelmingly concerned about open drug use, disorderly and disruptive behaviour, property crime, theft and the deteriorating perception of safety in parts of our city, particularly the downtown.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Former councillor eyes return to city hall in Ward 4, September 19, 2026 (paragraph 6). Read October 7, 2026. news
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My first priority would be improving community safety. Residents are concerned about open drug use, theft, property crime, disorderly behaviour and the growing perception that some public spaces no longer feel safe or welcoming
Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 4 candidates focus on safety, roads, growth and affordability, September 12, 2026 (paragraph 7 (section 'Practical representation')). Read October 7, 2026. news
Housing
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I support growth, but only with clear checks and balances. Every project must demonstrate that it will improve the area and include the infrastructure and services it requires.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Priorities, 03 'Responsible Growth', under 'My Plan'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. inferred site
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Barrie lost sight of the fundamentals by focusing on unit targets and embracing the flawed belief that growth will pay for itself. Mapleview construction and this year’s record snowfall exposed the consequences of poor planning, including compromised safety and avoidable cost overruns.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Priorities, 03 'Responsible Growth', under 'What Residents are saying'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. inferred site
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While ensuring development pays for itself should be an objective, it is vital to ensure that our city's growth aligns with both provincial mandates and our local priorities.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Home page, under 'PRIORITIES', item 02 'Responsible growth', first paragraph. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. inferred site
Infrastructure
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As Barrie continues to grow, our infrastructure, services and planning need to keep pace with the realities of that growth rather than simply relying on assumptions and plans developed years ago.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Former councillor eyes return to city hall in Ward 4, September 19, 2026 (paragraph 9, second sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news
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Past planning ideals have proven flawed in their execution. Barrie's roads planning strategy is a prime example.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Home page, under 'PRIORITIES', item 02 'Responsible growth', third paragraph, first two sentences. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. inferred site
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Yesterday's decision to wait to widen Mapleview and other projected arteries was a massive miscalculation. Today, residents and tax payers are paying the price.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Home page, under 'PRIORITIES', item 02 'Responsible growth', third paragraph, last two sentences. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. inferred site
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Barrie’s population growth had moved faster than old projections. Arif Khan pushed for action that reflected today’s reality.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Home page, video blurb 'Growth Outpaced the Plan' under 'THE RIGHT PEOPLE AT THE TABLE'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. inferred site
Speed cameras
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Separately, I will establish measurable police-enforcement targets that deliver the return on investment residents expect, without the need to hire additional officers.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Priorities, 02 'Roads, Speeding & Traffic Planning', under 'My Plan'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. inferred site
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Traffic calming, better crosswalks, and complete street networks so you can walk to school, transit, and parks with confidence.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Home page, under 'PRIORITIES', item 01 'Safer local streets'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. inferred site
General
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I will bring forward a motion to establish fair, responsible and enforceable guidelines. I have a plan for this.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Priorities, box 'Umm... E-Bikes?'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. inferred site
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I believe experience matters, but so does a willingness to collaborate and challenge outdated thinking.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Former councillor eyes return to city hall in Ward 4, September 19, 2026 (paragraph 10, first sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news
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I decided to run because I believe Ward 4 needs experienced, practical representation at a time when Barrie is facing significant challenges related to community safety, transportation, growth and affordability
Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 4 candidates focus on safety, roads, growth and affordability, September 12, 2026 (paragraph 5 (section 'Practical representation')). Read October 7, 2026. news
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Practical leadership for a better Barrie: safer streets, a vibrant sense of community, and a council that serves the best interests of The City of Barrie and its residents.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Home page, headline tagline at the top. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. inferred site
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Clear communication, quicker follow-up, and predictable delivery of the basic services that make neighbourhoods livable.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Home page, under 'PRIORITIES', item 03 'Reliable city services'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. inferred site
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From community safety, to quality of life centred services, to creating an environment for business to thrive, I believe a Councillor’s primary role is to focus on the core principles of keeping neighbourhoods feeling like home, and creating an environment for people and businesses to thrive.
Source: arifforward4.ca, Home page, under 'ABOUT ARIF', second paragraph. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. inferred site
Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.
Electoral record
In office: Ward 8 Contesting now
| Year | Contest | Votes | Share | Result |
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| 2026 | Ward 4 councillor | — | — | Contesting now |
| 2014 | Ward 8 councillor | 2,021 | 59.0% | Elected |
| 2012 | Ward 8 councillorby-election recorded as “Arif H. Khan” | 521 | 32.4% | Elected |
Sources: City of Barrie certificates of election results. See all election results for the full documents.
In full
Each contest Arif Khan was part of, with the whole field, because a result only means something next to what it was up against.
2014: Ward 8 councillor
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Arif Khan Elected Incumbent | 2,021 | 59.0% |
| Julia Gasewicz Ex-Trustee | 760 | 22.2% |
| Mike McFarthing | 438 | 12.8% |
| Micheline Robichaud | 177 | 5.2% |
| Ghulam Jilani | 31 | 0.9% |
2012: Ward 8 councillor (by-election)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Arif H. Khan Elected | 521 | 32.4% |
| Colin Wilson | 398 | 24.7% |
| Mike A. Ramsay Ex-Ward 1 | 385 | 23.9% |
| Vicki Howe | 140 | 8.7% |
| Don MacNeil | 53 | 3.3% |
| Yolanda T. Gallo | 46 | 2.9% |
| David A. Edwards | 22 | 1.4% |
| Ghulam Jilani | 17 | 1.1% |
| Deborah Clarke-Whitehouse | 14 | 0.9% |
| Herb Yetman | 11 | 0.7% |
| Steve Mallon | 2 | 0.1% |
Expenses
What Arif Khan'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.
Council expenses Corporate expenses
Compliance & Legal Voter Outreach & Data Conference & Travel Meals & Appreciation Events & Sponsorships Advertising & Media Print & Communications Office & Administration Corporate (phone/tablet) Other / miscellaneous
Recorded council votes
Every recorded vote in the council minutes that names Arif Khan, 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.
| Date | Item | Their vote | Outcome |
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| June 18, 2018 | 18-G-151 — BARRIE MOLSON CENTRE RENAMING the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| May 14, 2018 | 18-G-106 — DEPUTY MAYOR POSITION the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| May 14, 2018 | 18-G-107 — PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS TO ALTER HIP DEVELOPMENTS AND CITY PROPERTY OWNERSHIP (WARD 2) the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| January 29, 2018 | 18-G-014 — of Section “C” of the General Committee Meeting of January 22, 2018 concerning the 2018 Business Plan, be amended by adding the following p… the meeting | Yes | — |
| December 18, 2017 | 17-G-325 — YEAR ROUND DOWNTOWN PUBLIC MARKET the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| December 4, 2017 | 17-G-304 — INVESTIGATION OF A DEPUTY MAYOR POSITION the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| November 6, 2017 | 17-G-274 — FEASIBILITY STUDY REGARDING A POTENTIAL FAMILY ORIENTED SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY IN THE CITY OF BARRIE the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| October 23, 2017 | 17-G-253 — of Section “G” of the Second General Committee Report dated October 16, 2017 concerning the Application for Official Plan and Zoning By -la… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| October 23, 2017 | 17-G-254 — RESTRICTION OF DRIVING SCHOOLS IN NEIGHBOURHOODS USED FOR PROVINICAL DRIVE-TEST the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| October 2, 2017 | 17-G-225 — W.A. FISHER AUDITORIUM the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| September 18, 2017 | 17-G-211 — ) the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| July 24, 2017 | 17-G-199 — BARRIE SIMCOE EMERGENCY SERVICES CAMPUS ALTERNATIVES the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| June 19, 2017 | 17-G-172 — be amended by adding the following paragraph “3. That as part of the application process, each applicant be required to indicate whether or… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| May 6, 2017 | 17-G-094 — CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER RECRUITMENT NEXT STEPS the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| February 13, 2017 | 17-G-024 — of Section “A” of the General Committee Report dated February 6, 2017 concerning the 2017 Business Plan be amended by adding the following … the meeting | Yes | — |
| December 5, 2016 | 16-G-279 — SUSTAINABLE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR CHILD ADVOCACY CENTRES AND THE CHILD ADVOCACY CENTRE SIMCOE/MUSKOKA the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| October 24, 2016 | 16-G-230 — LIVING WAGE CALCULATION FOR BARRIE the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| September 19, 2016 | 16-G-205 — APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT - THE HEDBERN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - 233 ARDAGH ROAD (WARD 6) the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| June 27, 2016 | 16-G-148 — of Section “G” of the General Committee Report dated June 6, 2016 concerning the South Barrie Secondary School - 225 Prince William Way - S… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| June 27, 2016 | 16-G-157 — SIR ROBERT BARRIE PROJECT PRESENTATION the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| June 27, 2016 | 16-G-176 — SALE OF CITY OWNED INDUSTRIAL LAND - 250 MAPLEVIEW DRIVE WEST AND EXTENSION IN CONSTRUCTION START DATE, REID DRIVE AND CAPLAN AVENUE (WARD … the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| June 27, 2016 | 16-G-177 — APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT - PINEMOUNT DEVELOPMENTS - 400/430 FERNDALE DRIVE AND 134 HAWTHORNE CRESCENT (WARD 6) the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| June 13, 2016 | 16-G-150 — of Section “I” of the General Committee Report dated June 6, 2016 concerning Removal of Minimum Distance Separation - Tattoo Parlours be am… the meeting | Absent | LOST |
| May 9, 2016 | 16-G-101 — GEORGIAN COLLEGE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE PROJECT AND FUNDING REQUEST the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| May 9, 2016 | 16-G-104 — DEVELOPMENT OF A STRATEGY RELATED TO POTENTIAL PRIVATIZATION OF THE CITY OF BARRIE MARINA the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| April 25, 2016 | 16-G-082 — , be further amended by deleting the date of “May 9, 2016” and replacing it with “May 30, 2016”. the meeting | Absent | CARRIED |
| April 11, 2016 | 16-G-074 — of Section “H” of the General Committee Report dated April 4, 2016 concerning the Memorandum from G. Allison, Director of Building and By -… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| March 21, 2016 | 16-G-051 — SURPLUS OF 60 WORSLEY STREET (WARD 2) the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| January 25, 2016 | 16-G-018 — of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated January 18, 2016 concerning the 2016 Business Plan be amended by: a) Adding the follow… the meeting | Yes | — |
| January 25, 2016 | 16-G-019 — CITY OF BARRIE PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE BURSARY PROGRAM CARRIED the meeting | Yes | — |
| November 9, 2015 | 15-G-223 — RESIDENTIAL MULTI-UNIT WASTE DIVERSION STRATEGY the meeting | Absent | CARRIED |
| October 26, 2015 | 15-G-187 — of Section “D” of the General Committee Report dated September 14, 2015 concerning City Council ‘Bump-Up’ request for Site Plan Approval fo… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| September 21, 2015 | 15-G-187 — of Section “D” of the General Committee Report dated September 14, 2015 concerning City Council ‘Bump-Up’ request for Site Plan Approval fo… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| June 8, 2015 | 15-G-129 — WATERFRONT AND MARINA STRATEGIC PLAN CARRIED the meeting | Yes | — |
| June 8, 2015 | 15-G-131 — YEAR ROUND DOWNTOWN PUBLIC MARKET - REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY STUDY CARRIED the meeting | Yes | — |
| May 4, 2015 | 15-G-096 — REMUNERATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO POWERSTREAM Mayor Lehman declared a pecuniary interest on the foregoing matter, as he would personally bene… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| May 4, 2015 | 15-G-097 — of Section “E” of the Second General Committee Report dated April 27, 2015 concerning the Outdoor Solid Fuel Burning Appliances Ban Effecti… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| March 9, 2015 | 15-G-049 — of Section “C” of the General Committee Report dated March 2, 2015 concerning the 2015 Business Plan be amended by adding the following par… the meeting | Yes | — |
| February 18, 2015 | 15-G-037 — of Section “D” of the General Committee Report dated February 9, 2015 concerning the Affordable Housing Strategy be amended by adding the f… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| February 18, 2015 | 15-G-038 — INFILL SIDEWALK POLICY Councillor, S. Morales declared a potential pecuniary interested in the foregoing matter as he resides in the area o… 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 | Yes | 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 | Yes | 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 | Absent | — |
| 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 | No | 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 | No | 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 | Yes | 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 178 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.
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 Arif Khan?
Arif Khan is a candidate for Ward 4 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Ward 8 councillor, elected 2014; holds no seat now.
What is Arif Khan running for in Barrie?
Ward 4 councillor, 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 Arif Khan an incumbent?
No. Arif Khan does not currently hold the seat being contested; ward 8 councillor, elected 2014; holds no seat now. The sitting members are listed at incumbents.
Has Arif Khan run for office before?
Yes: on a Barrie municipal ballot in 2012, 2014. The full record, with votes and results for every race, is below.
How do I contact Arif Khan's campaign?
The campaign published a campaign website, an email address 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 Arif Khan?
Voters who live in Ward 4 under the 2026 boundaries. Not sure which ward you are in? Enter your address.