Gary Harvey
Candidate for Ward 7 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Incumbent
Currently councillor for Ward 7, under the previous ward boundaries
Council appointments: Appointed by council for the 2022–2026 term to: the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority board; Tourism Barrie; 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 part-time member of Ontario's Licence Appeal Tribunal: appointed by the Province in 2024 and reappointed for three years from July 4, 2026. (Ontario Order in Council 673/2026, read October 8, 2026.)
- 5 times on the record
- 2 times elected
- 1 by acclamation
Campaign contact
- Campaign website
- garyharvey4ward7@outlook.com
- 705-321-0089
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Jobs
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3,000 jobs created since 2022, with new industrial land driving growth
The record shows: Statistics Canada put Barrie's unemployment rate at 9.2% in April 2026, among the highest of Canada's twenty largest metropolitan areas, easing to 7.0% by July; manufacturing employment in the metropolitan area fell from 19,900 in 2023. The unemployment record.
Record 600,000 sq. ft. of industrial space added in 2025
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'THRIVING COMMUNITY', first bullet; Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'THRIVING COMMUNITY', third bullet. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site
Transportation
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Expanded transit to Ward 7 with Transit On Demand
Free transit for seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'GARY GETS THINGS DONE', seventh item; Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'THRIVING COMMUNITY', fourth bullet. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site
Taxes
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committed to responsible spending and keeping our property tax increases to a minimum
Source: garyharvey.ca, About page, under 'What sets Gary aside from the rest?', second bullet. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
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As chair of the finance and responsible governance committee, I am especially proud of the financial decisions that we have made and the hard work that city staff have done to achieve a AAA credit rating for the first time in the city’s history.
We also delivered four straight budgets of zero per cent increases, as the increases on the tax bill have been from the service partners of the city and not city operations.
I will continue to treat every dollar as if it were my own, making financial decisions that are in the best interest of the taxpayer.
Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 9; paragraph 10; paragraph 11). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
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0% operating tax increase for four straight years
Gained AAA credit rating while ensuring 0% operating increase
Through his work as Chair the city has reduced debt by 20%, increased reserves by 57% and achieved a AAA credit rating for the first time in the city's history.
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE', first bullet; Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE', second bullet; Home page, under 'ABOUT GARY', paragraph 2, third sentence. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site
Encampments
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Public spaces reclaimed through encampment response
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'COMMUNITY SAFETY', second bullet. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site
Safety & policing
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People have been very pleased with the direction that council has taken in dealing with the safety issues in the downtown and want to see further steps taken to make it safer.
We have added additional police officers and special constables to the downtown, but more needs to be done.
Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 6, second sentence; paragraph 8, first sentence). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
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792 downtown diversions through alternative release
Added 31 officers and 12 special constables
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'COMMUNITY SAFETY', third bullet; Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'COMMUNITY SAFETY', fifth bullet. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site
Housing
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“to provide accountability and transparency of their spending of public dollars,”
Source: As quoted in Simcoe.com, A $3-million loan for Redwood Park supportive housing complex construction remains unpaid, 30-day resolution proposed, October 10, 2026 (paragraph 12, under 'Resolution on the horizon, says Redwood'). Read October 15, 2026. Media coverage
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$80M invested in housing through DC waivers
779 affordable homes approved
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 units "approved". What council controls in housing.
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE', fourth bullet; Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE', fifth bullet. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site
Major investments
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New mega 100 acre recreation centre coming to Barrie south
Advanced a new downtown Performing Arts & Convention Centre and sports field with Toronto FC II relocating to Barrie
With the new south end community centre being merged into one mega 100-acre location this has saved tax payers $44M all the while providing more services than two smaller locations.
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'GARY GETS THINGS DONE', twelfth item; Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS', fifth bullet; Home page, under 'ABOUT GARY', paragraph 3, first sentence. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site
Libraries
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As a result, I have brought the Holly Library Branch to our community and next year a children’s splash pad, pickleball courts and new basketball courts are coming to our community centre.
Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 3, second sentence). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
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Holly Library Branch with two more locations coming soon
The new Holly library has been such a success that we now also have two more library locations coming to the new community centre and the Letitia Heights area.
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'GARY GETS THINGS DONE', second item; Home page, under 'ABOUT GARY', paragraph 3, second sentence. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site
Infrastructure
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Serving as your Councillor for the past eight years he has brought a library to our area, resurfaced more roads in the Ward than ever before and has a splash pad, pickleball courts and new basketball courts coming to the Peggy Hill Community Centre in 2027.
Source: garyharvey.ca, About page, under 'About Gary', paragraph 1, fourth sentence. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
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Widening of Essa Road with sidewalks for 2028
Upgraded key roads and secured $53M in provincial funding
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'GARY GETS THINGS DONE', eleventh item; Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS', third bullet. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site
Fire and emergency
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New Paramedic Station coming to Ward 7
Also filed under Health care.
Opened Fire Station 6
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'GARY GETS THINGS DONE', ninth item; Home page, "Community Safety" list. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site
Speed cameras
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Several new crosswalks have been added, the speed limit on the south end of Marsellus Drive was lowered to 40 km/h and additional traffic-calming measures have been added to our streets — all because residents have asked for this.
Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 4). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
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Expanded Community Safety Zone and traffic calming
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'COMMUNITY SAFETY', first bullet. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site
Health care
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As a retired police officer of 35 years, I truly do understand that a multi-pronged approach needs to take place. First and foremost, there needs to be increased capacity of psychiatric and addiction beds to even begin making a dent in the social problems that all towns and cities are currently facing.
Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 7). Read October 7, 2026. Media coverage
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546 new long-term care beds across three sites
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'THRIVING COMMUNITY', fifth bullet. Page. Undated; archived September 11, 2026. Official site
General
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major decisions will involve public consultation as these decisions impact you just as much they do him, as a fellow Ward 7 resident
Source: garyharvey.ca, About page, under 'What sets Gary aside from the rest?', third bullet. Page. Undated; archived October 7, 2026. Official site
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I have heard it at the door so far that traffic safety, community safety and affordability are top of mind.
Continuing to work in partnership with the County of Simcoe is paramount, as they are the ones that are responsible for social services in Barrie and our taxpayers pay them dearly for this service.
Source: As quoted in BarrieToday, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 6, first sentence; paragraph 8, second sentence). Read October 7, 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 Gary Harvey 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.
- 2018–2022 Councillor, Ward 7, as “Gary Harvey” October 2019: Doug Shipley resigns from council after being elected a member of Parliament.
- 2022–2026 Councillor, Ward 7, as “Gary Harvey”
Source: City of Barrie, Members of Barrie Councils, 1837 to 2022 (updated November 2022).
Boards and committees
Public bodies Gary Harvey 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.
- 2019–2022 Board of Directors of Barrie Hydro Holdings Inc. Member, councillor seat — June 17, 2019 to 2022 AGM (appointment record). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, June 10, 2019.
- 2026
Executive Committee
Member, 2026
2 sources
- Member, councillor seat (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie (barrie.ca committee page), Executive Committee | City of Barrie, August 29, 2025.
- Member, councillor seat — to November 14, 2026 (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, February 26, 2025.
- 2019–2022
Finance and Corporate Services Committee
Member, 2019–2022
3 sources
- Member, councillor seat — January 2019 to November 15, 2022 (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie (barrie.ca committee page), Finance & Corporate Services Committee, August 20, 2019.
- Member, councillor seat — to November 15, 2022 (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, February 5, 2019.
- Member, councillor seat — to November 15, 2022 (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie (barrie.ca committee page), Finance & Corporate Services Committee, September 28, 2022.
- 2026
Finance and Responsible Governance Committee
Chair, 2026
2 sources
- Chair, councillor seat (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie (barrie.ca committee page), Finance & Responsible Governance Committee | City of Barrie, January 14, 2025.
- Chair, councillor seat — to November 14, 2026 (shown serving). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, March 1, 2023.
- 2019–2026
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority Board of Directors
Member, 2019–2026
10 sources
- Member, council member seat (appointment record). Source: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Current Members (Board of Directors), October 9, 2026.
- Member, council member seat — 2019 (shown serving). Source: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, NVCA Annual Report 2019, 2019.
- Member, council member seat — August 2019 (appointment record). Source: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, Current Members (Board of Directors), August 22, 2019.
- Member, council member seat — 2022 to January 27, 2023 (appointment record). Source: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, NVCA 11-22-BOD Agenda (2022 Business) Minutes, January 27, 2023.
- 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, reappointed, council member seat — January 2023 (news report). Source: BarrieToday, Harvey heading back to NVCA board, January 28, 2023.
- Member, council member seat — January 27, 2023 (appointment record). Source: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, NVCA 01-23-BOD Agenda Minutes, January 27, 2023.
- Member, council member seat — January 26, 2024 (appointment record). Source: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, NVCA 01-24-BOD Minutes, January 26, 2024.
- Member, council member seat — January 24, 2025 (appointment record). Source: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, NVCA 01-25-BOD (AGM) Minutes, January 24, 2025.
- Member, council member seat — January 23, 2026 (appointment record). Source: Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, NVCA 01-26-BOD Agenda (January Meeting) Minutes, January 23, 2026.
- 2019–2022
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Board of Health
Member, 2019–2022
3 sources
- Member — January 2019 (shown serving). Source: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, SMDHU 2019 Annual Report, 2019.
- Member — August 2019 to December 2022 (appointment record). Source: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Board of Health, Board of Health Members, December 15, 2022.
- Member — to 2022 (shown serving). Source: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, SMDHU Annual Report 2022, 2022.
- 2021 Tourism Barrie Council representative, councillor seat — March 1, 2021 (appointment record). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, March 1, 2021.
- 2021 Tourism Working Group Council representative, councillor seat — March 1, 2021 (appointment record). Source: City of Barrie, Meeting minutes, March 1, 2021.
Electoral record
Offices held and elections contested by Gary Harvey
In office: Ward 7 Ran, not elected Applied for appointment, not chosen Contesting now
When Gary Harvey 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.
| Year | Contest | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ward 7 councillor | — | — | Contesting now |
| 2022 | Ward 7 councillor | Acclaimed | — | Elected by acclamation |
| 2018 | Ward 7 councillor | 1,066 | 46.9% | Elected |
| 2017 | Ward 6 councillorappointment | no vote held | — | Not appointed |
| 2016 | Ward 7 councillorby-election | 222 | 13.8% | Not elected |
Sources: City of Barrie certificates of election results.
See all election results for the full documents.
In full
Each contest Gary Harvey was part of, with the whole field, because a result only means something next to what it was up against.
2022: Ward 7 councillor
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Harvey Elected Incumbent | Acclaimed | — |
2018: Ward 7 councillor
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Harvey Elected | 1,066 | 46.9% |
| Andrew Prince Incumbent | 776 | 34.2% |
| Bonnie North | 362 | 15.9% |
| John McEachern | 67 | 3.0% |
2017: Ward 6 councillor (council appointment)
Council filled this vacancy by appointment.
There was no ballot and
no vote. The people below applied, and council selected one of them.
| Applicant | Application filed | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Hosick | June 20, 2017 at 1:25 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Brad Thompson | June 20, 2017 at 2:52 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Alma Sanders | June 22, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Keith Robertson | June 26, 2017 at 9:36 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Tara Wanamaker | June 26, 2017 at 11:35 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Avery Konda | June 26, 2017 at 1:31 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Mary-Florence Bartley | June 27, 2017 at 10:58 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Gary Harvey | June 27, 2017 at 12:10 p.m. | Not appointed |
| John Olthuis | June 27, 2017 at 11:47 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Darren Roskam | June 28, 2017 at 11:25 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Constance Elliott | June 28, 2017 at 1:08 p.m. | Not appointed |
| James Dickie | June 28, 2017 at 1:48 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Steve Trotter Appointed Ex-Ward 7 | June 29, 2017 at 9:10 a.m. | Appointed by council |
| Laurie Watt | June 29, 2017 at 12:56 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Rodney Jackson Ex-Ward 3 | June 30, 2017 at 11:14 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Zachary Gribbons-Shrubsole | June 30, 2017 at 12:38 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Donald Kirkpatrick | June 30, 2017 at 3:12 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Colin Nelthorpe | June 30, 2017 at 3:24 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Sage Hyden | July 4, 2017 at 8:34 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Mike Washburn | July 4, 2017 at 10:32 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Kenneth Lansing | July 4, 2017 at 11:01 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Dave Forfar | July 4, 2017 at 11:25 a.m. | Not appointed |
| Justin Heran Ex-Trustee | July 4, 2017 at 12:27 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Brandon Pitawanakwat | July 4, 2017 at 12:47 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Kevin LePage Ex-Ward 9 | July 4, 2017 at 1:01 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Lynn Strachan Ex-Ward 2 | July 4, 2017 at 2:01 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Brian Jackson Ex-Ward 9 | July 4, 2017 at 2:11 p.m. | Withdrew |
| Carl Hauck | July 4, 2017 at 2:44 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Steve O'Donnell | July 4, 2017 at 2:56 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Sonya Anderson | July 4, 2017 at 3:01 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Ashley Polischuik | July 4, 2017 at 3:09 p.m. | Not appointed |
| Shannon Murree | July 4, 2017 at 3:34 p.m. | Not appointed |
2016: Ward 7 councillor (by-election)
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Prince Elected Ex-Ward 9 | 362 | 22.5% |
| Craig Ripley | 307 | 19.1% |
| Gary Harvey | 222 | 13.8% |
| Jane Dewar | 196 | 12.2% |
| Jim Hosick | 122 | 7.6% |
| Mike Montague | 109 | 6.8% |
| Doug Jure | 108 | 6.7% |
| Randy H. Starr | 107 | 6.7% |
| Elena Arruda | 38 | 2.4% |
| Chris McElroy | 13 | 0.8% |
| Ram Faerber | 12 | 0.7% |
| Darren Roskam | 9 | 0.6% |
| Bonnie-Lyn Gow | 2 | 0.1% |
Expenses
What Gary Harvey'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.
2016–2018: 2018, $0 in council expenses and $0 in corporate expenses, from the City's remuneration statement, which itemizes nothing (full record).
Council expenses by quarter, Gary Harvey.
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.
Campaign spending by election cycle, Gary Harvey.
Every itemized expense line across this person's filed campaign financial statements, one bar per cycle, reclassified by keyword match on each line's description.
See campaign finance for the filing itself, cycle by cycle.
Coverage
Reporting that names Gary Harvey, 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 10, 2026 A $3-million loan for Redwood Park supportive housing complex construction remains unpaid, 30-day resolution proposed Simcoe.com
- October 5, 2026 Barrie Election profile Bayshore Broadcasting
- September 27, 2026 Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents BarrieToday
- September 25, 2026 Barrie takes steps to recover multimillion dollar loan from Redwood Park Communities CompassNews · By Stephen J. Donkers
- September 17, 2026 Redwood says it plans to repay city's $3M loan, but details confidential BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- September 16, 2026 City of Barrie moves to recover $3M after Redwood defaults on loan BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- August 21, 2026 Four-person race for Barrie mayor shaping up for October's city election BarrieToday
- August 15, 2026 Fourth candidate for Barrie mayor emerges BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
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- December 31, 2025 COLUMN: Several questions loom heading into city election year BarrieToday · By Barry Ward
- December 15, 2025 City spending up to $500K on review of Barrie’s assets BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- December 12, 2025 Barrie council pushes for fairer share of county services BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- December 5, 2025 City trying to rein in 'disproportionate' costs to run Barrie courthouse BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 29, 2025 Barrie councillor cut off for the sake of time as city looks at police, library and Simcoe County budget asks Simcoe.com · By Brett Glover
- June 24, 2025 Nuttall already promising 0% operational increase in next year's budget BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
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- June 13, 2025 'Sticker shock': Size of Barrie next south-end library reduced BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 11, 2025 'Simple and effective': Councillors get behind vehicle blockades for events BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 11, 2025 COLUMN: Are safety measures actually making us feel more unsafe? BarrieToday · By Barry Ward
- May 8, 2025 Redwood getting $500K break on city loan for transitional housing BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- May 1, 2025 Barrie's ward boundaries could be redrawn to level population BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 30, 2025 Redwood Park could get $500K break on $3M loan from city BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 22, 2025 Mayor Nuttall signs executive order to protect natural land in Barrie Barrie 360
- April 19, 2025 Barrie councillors debate impact of new sustainable design guidelines BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 15, 2025 Developers looking for a break on Barrie's development charges BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- March 27, 2025 Barrie council doesn't want short-term rentals to become long-term issue BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- March 26, 2025 Annual report sheds light on cost of doing business on Barrie council BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- March 5, 2025 Tennis club's fees on the line during busy council agenda BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 7, 2025 Minutes from now-defunct mayor's task force show multiple redactions BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- January 29, 2025 Nuttall uses 'strong mayor' powers to strike new executive committee BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
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- January 16, 2025 City police deliver 'fiscally responsible' budget with 6.99% hike BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- January 14, 2025 Library branch in Letitia Heights area to get thorough read from council BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- December 13, 2024 Page could turn to new 'boutique' library branch in north Barrie BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- December 12, 2024 'Broad buy-in': Where are your city tax dollars going in 2025? BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- December 12, 2024 'Without annexation, there’s no path forward,' says Morales BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- December 3, 2024 Where's the line? Council walking tight rope between taxes, services BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 28, 2024 City of Barrie lays out $9.9 million for Lakehead hub Barrie 360 · By Ian MacLennan
- November 27, 2024 City council 'sets the tone' with $9.9M for Lakehead's satellite campus BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 20, 2024 Graffiti cleanup costing city taxpayers 'thousands' of dollars every year BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
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- November 14, 2024 'Steepest hill in town': Dundonald St. slope leads to rezoning denial BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 2, 2024 Poppies caught up in Barrie's street-naming discussion BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
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- October 10, 2024 Deputy mayor says council did not 'flip-flop' on sports field BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
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- August 15, 2024 Rezoning request could add 20 more homes to McKay Road development BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 25, 2024 City looking for financial bump from province for Sandbox Centre BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 20, 2024 Barrie library officials bite back on council's spending restrictions BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 20, 2024 City council tightens down on library spending as reserves swell BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 12, 2024 Answers elude Shak's World founder on city partnership proposal BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
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- May 16, 2024 'This is not a done deal': Barrie council forges ahead with plans for waterfront sports field Simcoe.com · By Brett Glover
- May 16, 2024 Not everyone's field of dreams, but Barrie city council gives the nod for waterfront multi-use sports facility Barrie 360 · By Ian MacLennan
- May 16, 2024 Waterfront sports field, new Sea Cadets site approved by council BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- May 15, 2024 COLUMN: Sidewalk removal puts vehicles before people BarrieToday · By Barry Ward
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- May 9, 2024 Youth appeal as Barrie's Sea Cadets relocation and sports field gets nod from city council Barrie 360 · By Ian MacLennan
- May 3, 2024 Barrie hopes to plug into better deal for city's EV charging stations BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- May 2, 2024 Speed cameras making dent on Barrie streets, says mayor BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 15, 2024 City council could green-light pedestrian crossing on Hurst Dr. BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 11, 2024 Councillors deep-six farm use for Harvie Rd. property ... again BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 3, 2024 COLUMN: Politics and poetry a confusing combination BarrieToday · By Barry Ward
- March 28, 2024 Council rhymes off several changes for Barrie's poet laureate BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- March 27, 2024 Barrie councillors defend attending AMO in numbers last summer BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- March 27, 2024 City hall wall mural among mayor's prominent expenses in 2023 BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- March 21, 2024 Zoning bylaw getting beefed up with more residential units added BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- March 7, 2024 Queen's Park to decide fairgrounds zoning for 'massive' project BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 29, 2024 Plan for fireworks survey loses sizzle with Barrie councillors BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 12, 2024 Barrie's heritage homeowners won't see tax relief BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 8, 2024 City council lights wick on fireworks restrictions, new regulations BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 7, 2024 Bump in Barrie's hotel tax might help fund Sadlon Arena expansion BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 6, 2024 Internal audit shows city fuel cards need better controls BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 1, 2024 City could check out library through 'value-for-money audit' BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- January 18, 2024 A time for change, as councillor seeks clarity to Barrie's speed camera program Barrie 360 · By Ian MacLennan
- January 8, 2024 Still no action on hotly debated four-tower project at lakeshore BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- December 7, 2023 Holding the line: Barrie council passes budget with no hike for now BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- 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.
- November 30, 2023 ‘Very prudent’ city budget approved, but more tax talk to come BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 9, 2023 Barrie City Hall Tackles School Drop-off Zones and Lobbyist Registry By-law Amendments Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- November 9, 2023 Strong mayor powers bring 'brand new' look to city budget talks BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 8, 2023 'Strong mayor' powers could play role in Barrie budget talks BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 3, 2023 Barrie City Council Determined to Secure Federal Funding Amidst Nymbism and Government Uncertainty Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- November 2, 2023 Lobbyist registry list continues to grow longer and longer BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- October 26, 2023 Sign bylaw exemption OK'd by council for Barrie South GO station BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- October 19, 2023 Colts need compliance before getting new deal: deputy mayor BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- September 22, 2023 Taxes on Harvie Rd. farmland could skyrocket with zoning change BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- September 14, 2023 Temporary-use bylaw being plowed under on Harvie Rd. BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- September 13, 2023 Yonge St. project survives initial challenge at city hall BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- July 7, 2023 ‘Strike a fine balance’: Barrie council grants major approval to large SmartCentres development planned for Harvie Road Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- June 27, 2023 Rezoning OK'd for Harvie Rd. development alongside Hwy. 400 BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 22, 2023 'We have to recognize him': City of Barrie renames park in honour of slain OPP officer Greg Pierzchala Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- June 22, 2023 'We’ve heard you': Councillors defend deferral of homelessness bylaws BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 15, 2023 ‘Balances the role’: Barrie council set to place new fundraising, accounting rules on its members Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- June 8, 2023 City council hears 'glum' assessment of Barrie's housing needs BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 8, 2023 ‘Social housing is now for the middle class’: Report shows most low- to moderate-income families cannot buy a home in Barrie Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- June 6, 2023 New fundraising rules being carved out for Barrie councillors BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- May 23, 2023 SAY WHAT? In their own words, Barrie councillors explain why they unanimously supported homelessness plan Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- May 18, 2023 Council paints stark picture around need for homelessness plan BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- May 17, 2023 'Complex problem': Council takes aim at chronic homelessness BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- May 10, 2023 Barrie council briefs: City, school board officials expected to meet over road safety, free student transit program returning Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- May 3, 2023 Barrie council briefs: Seniors to ride city transit for free on Tuesdays starting in June, bike lanes OK'd for Grove, Dunlop Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- April 27, 2023 Barrie council news: City may expand free transit program for seniors, new bike lanes likely for Grove, Dunlop streets Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- April 26, 2023 City eyeing greenspace surrounding south-end development project BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 25, 2023 ‘Basically an additional tax’: Barrie passes new rules, fees for tree chopping on private property Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- April 20, 2023 'Problem that doesn’t exist': Private tree bylaw whittled down BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- 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 30, 2023 ‘I’m so sick of this sign’: City of Barrie to seek external lawyer to review fundraising around Love Barrie landmark Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- March 29, 2023 'Anything but transparent': Council drawn into Heart Barrie saga BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- March 28, 2023 Remuneration, expenses for City of Barrie council members totalled $670K in 2022 Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- March 9, 2023 'We’re in another tough year': City of Barrie council approves service partner funding, finalizing its 2023 budget Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- March 8, 2023 'Holds the line': City council settles on 2.89% property tax hike BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 10, 2023 From traffic calming to the downtown market: What Barrie councillors decided during draft 2023 capital budget talks Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- February 9, 2023 'It's a tax on rain': Stormwater fee dropped from city budget BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 9, 2023 'Penny-pinch': Council chips away at budget on first night of talks BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 9, 2023 This year's tax increase remains moving target in Barrie BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 9, 2023 ‘It's a tax on rain’: Barrie councillors strike down controversial stormwater fee planned for water bills this spring Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- February 7, 2023 Barrie councillors tight-lipped on possible budget solutions BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- January 28, 2023 Harvey heading back to NVCA board BarrieToday
- January 19, 2023 Council turns down noise-bylaw exemption for Johnson St. project BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- January 19, 2023 Inflation, new city contracts pushing up property taxes in 2023 BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- January 17, 2023 'Another tough year': First blush at city tax hike sits at 3.95% BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- December 14, 2022 Reshuffling of the deck could be coming to city committees BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- December 7, 2022 Electronic devices to be banned at council's closed-door meetings BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 21, 2022 Thomson could be tapped as Barrie's next deputy mayor BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 17, 2022 Nuttall lays out challenges for incoming council (16 photos) BarrieToday · 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 5, 2022 Lehman, councillors to bid their final adieu on Monday night BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 2, 2022 Nuttall 'excited' about challenges ahead as Barrie's new mayor BarrieToday · 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
- October 26, 2022 Meet your new council, Barrie: A short introduction to the mayor- and councillors-elect Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- 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 BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- October 25, 2022 Local students 'elect' Nuttall as Barrie mayor BarrieToday
- October 25, 2022 Nuttall ready to take charge in return to city council BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- October 25, 2022 Smooth transition: New-look council needs to look ahead BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- October 24, 2022 Alex Nuttall elected mayor of Barrie Barrie 360 · By Ian MacLennan
- October 24, 2022 BREAKING: Nuttall declared next mayor of Barrie BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- October 24, 2022 Barrie votes: Municipal election 2022 Barrie 360 · By Ian MacLennan
- 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 7, 2022 'Organized and targeted': Election signs damaged, stolen BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- October 5, 2022 Barrie — Meet the candidates running in the 2022 municipal election Simcoe.com
- September 23, 2022 Barrie Coun. Natalie Harris says she was the target of online 'harassment' by the public Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- September 14, 2022 Council Approves Deferral of Development Charges that Might Cost Taxpayers up to $500,000 Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- August 29, 2022 Uplift Black Founder Says “Holistic” Support is Needed to Increase Diversity in Local Elections Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- August 27, 2022 Thomson set to sail for another four years in Ward 5 BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- August 22, 2022 'Not a great number': Barrie light on women running for council BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- 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 · By Bob Bruton
- August 19, 2022 They're off! Nominations close as race for mayor, city council begins in earnest in Barrie Barrie 360 · By Ian MacLennan
- August 19, 2022 With no competition, Thomson and Harvey heading back to council BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- August 10, 2022 Harvey seeking re-election in Ward 7, hoping for more cohesion BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- July 14, 2022 Pandemic aid, new library branch among term highlights: Harvey BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- July 5, 2022 Barrie's municipal election dance cards filling up BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 30, 2022 Mayor Jeff Lehman appeals, educates, scolds and leads council into action against homelessness Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- June 28, 2022 Council commits $400K to hotel shelter transition BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 17, 2022 An upcoming multi storey building doesn’t have affordable units proposed as mandated in city’s official plan Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- May 31, 2022 City's economic development report card still coming, but later BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- May 24, 2022 Green Party’s Barrie-Innisfil candidate wants Ontario to be to reach net zero by 2045 while helping those in need Barrie Community Media · By Deepak Bidwai
- May 9, 2022 Voting cards filling up in Barrie as more people vie for council seats BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 14, 2022 Clr. Harvey withdraws ‘partisan’ motion aimed at putting restrictions on employees on unpaid leave of absence Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- April 11, 2022 Harvey denies targeting Lehman in tonight's discussion around leaves of absence BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 7, 2022 Affordable Housing – Council fail to work together on issue that united them before Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- April 7, 2022 Get the scoop on who spent how much, and why, among Barrie councillors in 2021 BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 5, 2022 Jurisdiction among key concerns as councillors turn down renters' committee BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 5, 2022 Renters' committee proposal nixed by Barrie councillors Barrie 360 · By Ian MacLennan
- March 30, 2022 'Really inappropriate': Lehman, Harvey square off over mayor's former principal secretary BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- March 22, 2022 Grant to cover development charges at women's recovery centre nixed by councillors BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- March 10, 2022 Council decides against joining retirement plans; Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre plans expansion and other updates Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- March 7, 2022 Councillors will get pay hike next term, but no pension BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 18, 2022 Council, under fire from residents opposing large developments, approves watered down official plan Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- February 15, 2022 'Crazy number': Barrie has thousands of approved housing units waiting to be built BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 2, 2022 Ward 7 residents have won a battle against developer but the war might not be over yet Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- February 1, 2022 Mapleview West townhouse project scaled back by council, but at what cost? BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- January 28, 2022 Residents to pay less property tax under the proposed Stormwater Climate Action Fund Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- January 22, 2022 Barrie’s planning committee meetings are becoming ground zero for the battle between status quo and aggressive change Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- January 18, 2022 City approaching ways to keep homeless residents warm from many angles BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- January 17, 2022 Council approves sponsorship, new name for Holly Community Centre BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- January 11, 2022 Funding for downtown warming centre given OK by Barrie councillors BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- January 9, 2022 Parking-ticket cancellation program could be reinstated for takeout pick-up BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- December 22, 2021 “We cut much smaller items that benefit all our residents,” Mayor opposes $45,000 fees to a consultant Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- December 8, 2021 Shrunken condo plan at Bayfield, Sophia gets nod from planning committee BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- December 2, 2021 Transit ON Demand in city's south end delayed due to lack of demand BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 30, 2021 Council brings city budget down to 2.92% BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 26, 2021 Council ready to 'wrestle' with tax increase, set service levels beginning Monday BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 23, 2021 City council peppers county officials with questions about housing during budget talks BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 22, 2021 Despite trimming capital budget, funding for proposed performing arts centre unchanged BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 20, 2021 Council trims capital budget for next decade to keep taxes down BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 12, 2021 WE ASKED COUNCIL: How well has council functioned this term? BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 10, 2021 WE ASKED COUNCIL: What issue has council been unable to solve this term and why? BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 9, 2021 WE ASKED COUNCIL: What's the most significant challenge facing council in its final year? BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 8, 2021 WE ASKED COUNCIL: What has been the most significant issue this term? BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 5, 2021 Natalie Harris won't seek second term on city council BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 4, 2021 Do Barrie residents want a gun range in the city, especially near a day care centre? Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- October 23, 2021 Proposed indoor gun range for city's south end hits bull's eye at committee stage BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- October 8, 2021 Housing Crisis with Jennifer van Gennip Barrie Community Media · By Deepak B.
- October 5, 2021 Changes to city's zoning bylaw open door to more housing options BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- September 23, 2021 City tops up affordable housing reserve, which didn't have enough for cup of coffee BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- September 14, 2021 New municipal accommodation tax in the works between city, Tourism Barrie BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- August 30, 2021 Council OK's lengthening patio hours on city property BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- July 2, 2021 City's integrity commish fielded dozens of complaints over two-year span BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 29, 2021 City council gives arena users some assurances on ice times BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 29, 2021 Redwood Park gets $3M loan from city to accelerate housing projects BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 22, 2021 Councillors try to mitigate risk of $3M loan to Redwood Park for housing projects BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 22, 2021 Opposition to landmark sign continues to simmer with councillors BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 18, 2021 What will it cost to expand Barrie’s Sadlon Arena? Between $12-$25M, city staff estimate Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- June 14, 2021 'Don’t you think this city needs some fun?': Council wooed into supporting 'Heart Barrie' sign Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- June 14, 2021 Council makes landmark decision, approves sign at Heritage Park BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 11, 2021 ‘A key part of our economic recovery’: Barrie extends patio hours in support of Ontario's reopening plan Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- June 10, 2021 City council votes to extend Barrie's outdoor patio hours BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 8, 2021 Council shows love for landmark sign ... as long as money is donated BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 7, 2021 ‘I don’t think this needs to be sold’: Councillors show their love for ‘Heart Barrie’ sign Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- June 1, 2021 City CAO lauded for 'exceptional leadership,' but not by all councillors BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- June 1, 2021 Council endorses Innisfil St. location for SCS in Barrie BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- May 31, 2021 Barrie council news: City to consider Sadlon Arena expansion, but affordable-housing project nixed Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- May 26, 2021 SCS drawing fire from neighbour, some councillors BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- May 25, 2021 Barrie councillors get behind supervised consumption site BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- May 18, 2021 Bradford bypass project gets a pass from most Barrie councillors BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- May 18, 2021 Grant application for Sadlon Arena expansion on ice until council has more details BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- May 17, 2021 Barrie council news: City to ask province to reopen outdoor recreation sites, further study Bradford bypass Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- May 14, 2021 ‘Think a bit bigger’: Barrie councillor to push for multi-million-dollar expansion of Sadlon Arena Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- May 7, 2021 Councillors looking for more information before deciding on SCS BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- May 4, 2021 ‘A cry for help we’re responding to’: Barrie may force east-end absentee landlords to obtain business licences Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- May 3, 2021 ‘This is solely about Dale’: City to honour former Barrie Colts coach Hawerchuk at Sadlon Arena Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- April 27, 2021 Spending limits for new council motions sent to committee for review BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 26, 2021 Barrie council news: COVID-19 heroes garden proceeding; city staff, residents to provide input on road safety Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- April 22, 2021 City investing in south-end employment land to bring more jobs to Barrie BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 20, 2021 'People that speed, speed': Barrie council taps brakes on proposed speed-limit reduction Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- April 20, 2021 Speed-limit changes off the radar for now while city staff looks at crashes, causes BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 15, 2021 Mayor, council issue open letter voicing health concerns over weekend demonstration BarrieToday
- April 13, 2021 Barrie residents help convince council to keep Wilkins open this summer BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 6, 2021 From cards to parades, Morales leads the pack for councillor expenses in 2020 BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- April 6, 2021 Meals, mileage and ads: Barrie council members reimbursed for $28K in expenses in 2020 Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- April 5, 2021 Barrie rolling out permanent speed humps to curb aggressive drivers Simcoe.com · By Rick Vanderlinde
- March 23, 2021 Council jams gun-range plans as proponent takes second shot at approval BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- March 22, 2021 Morales ‘ran afoul’ of Barrie council’s code of conduct during exchange with Aylwin: integrity commissioner Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- March 9, 2021 Councillors ponder legal advice on response to workplace harassment investigation at city hall BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- March 8, 2021 Indoor shooting range misses mark with Barrie councillors BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- March 1, 2021 Landmark sign proposal will get closer look from city staff BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 23, 2021 Councillor pushes for reputable sources only for puppy sales in Barrie BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- February 22, 2021 The city's soon-to-be hot selfie spot? Council set to vote on ‘I Love Barrie’ waterfront sign installation Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- January 25, 2021 'Much worse than ... initially thought': Barrie council to spend $35K on Holly rec centre security Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- January 20, 2021 Councillors include $3M in 2021 budget for supportive housing on Vespra St. BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- January 13, 2021 Landowners squabble over Salem servicing in city's south end BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- January 12, 2021 Chief stickhandles questions about defunding police during budget presentation BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- December 27, 2020 Almost zero chance of zero tax hike: Barrie councillors BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- December 1, 2020 City council weighs in as province, conservation authorities at odds over new bill BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- December 1, 2020 ‘Using a sledgehammer to swat a fly’: Barrie siding with conservation authorities in spat with Ontario government Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- November 10, 2020 ‘Boutique’ library space in Holly area could open next summer BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- November 9, 2020 Barrie council news: City pushing province to allow ranked ballots, change coming to code of conduct Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- October 27, 2020 Councillors cut some of downtown business centre's annual funding BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- October 27, 2020 Councillors maintain they didn't flip-flop on workplace harassment vote BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- October 22, 2020 'A difficult one to justify': Should Barrie spend another $300,000 on the Sandbox innovation hub? Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- October 20, 2020 Council endorses plan for women's addiction recovery centre BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- October 20, 2020 Councillors ready to dig deep to cover Sandbox costs BarrieToday · By Bob Bruton
- September 28, 2020 ‘We’ve all danced around the r-word’: Expert weighs in on how City of Barrie can diversify its workforce Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- August 11, 2020 ‘Enough is enough’; Accusations of racism levied as sparks fly during council BarrieToday · By Jessica Owen
- August 11, 2020 ‘We cannot, night after night, have the life sucked out of us’: Barrie councillor levies racism allegations against colleagues Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- July 21, 2020 Is a historic Indigenous village buried under this SmartCentres site in Barrie? One resident thinks so Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- June 23, 2020 Ring the alarm! Old fire-hall site eyed for possible affordable housing project BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- June 8, 2020 Four towers with 1,900 residential units proposed for former Harmony Village site near Barrie lakeshore Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- May 13, 2020 City treasurer's report outlines council salaries, expenses for 2019 BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- April 23, 2020 Barrie council claimed more than $61K in expenses last year, city reports show Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- April 16, 2020 ‘Some good news’: Water bill relief approved for Barrie residents, businesses affected by COVID-19 Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- February 11, 2020 Council splinters on Maple Avenue space, turns down BRIX funding BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- January 21, 2020 City slogans on gateway signs could be on their way out of town BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- December 30, 2019 ‘Big change coming’: Why Barrie’s mayor has dubbed 2020 the ‘Year of the Crane’ Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- December 5, 2019 Council boosts funding in hopes of helping affordable housing projects BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- November 18, 2019 Happy anniversary: One year after its election, how is Barrie council doing on the issues that matter to you? Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- November 1, 2019 City's opioid plan moves toward more needle exchange bins, naloxone kits BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- October 24, 2019 How will council fill Ward 3 vacancy? Byelection or appointment? BarrieToday · By Shawn Gibson
- October 4, 2019 'A small token': Seniors will get Southshore parking, Barrie Transit discounts Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- October 2, 2019 Barrie council taking action to address opioid crisis: Mayor Jeff Lehman Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- October 2, 2019 Seniors catching some breaks on parking, transit BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- September 25, 2019 Speak out on opioids. How to reach members of Barrie City Council Simcoe.com
- September 24, 2019 'Rapid pace of digitization' may push Barrie council to lobby federal government for library funding Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- September 13, 2019 Barrie council news: Extra $1.7 million needed to complete Mapleview water main Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- September 10, 2019 Councillor drumming up support for noise police BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- September 10, 2019 Want to bang on the drum all day? Not in Barrie, councillors say Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- August 23, 2019 Naysaying Barrie councillors ensure more will die of drug overdoses Simcoe.com · Letter to the editor by Evelyn Pollock
- June 24, 2019 Decision on safe injection site deferred again; council calls for consultant's report BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- June 12, 2019 Council upholds reprimand against Aylwin over Facebook post BarrieToday · By Shawn Gibson
- May 27, 2019 Councillors give initial approval to safe injection site on Mulcaster BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- May 7, 2019 Powwow shouldn't be held at Sunnidale Park, says councillor BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- May 6, 2019 Barrie council ‘disappointing’ — taxpayers’ group Simcoe.com
- January 24, 2019 Questions circulate during budget talks around south-end libraries BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- January 9, 2019 City not about to let Barrie Marina slip away BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- December 27, 2018 Newsmaker: Two elections bring several new faces to power in Barrie Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- December 4, 2018 ‘Let’s do this’: Barrie mayor, councillors sworn in during inaugural meeting Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- October 26, 2018 City of Barrie puts stamp of approval on election results BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- October 26, 2018 ‘It’s disgusting’: Prince accuses Harvey of stigmatizing mental illness in Barrie's Ward 7 race Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- October 25, 2018 Sergio's take on the next term: 'The old council is completely gone' BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- October 24, 2018 Barrie councillors-to-be, mayoral candidates react to election results Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- October 23, 2018 Barrie voters elect six new faces into council CTV News
- October 23, 2018 Harvey takes hotly contested Ward 7 race BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- October 23, 2018 Lehman looks ahead to the next four years BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- October 22, 2018 Barrie Votes: Mayor Jeff Lehman wins re-election Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- October 21, 2018 Candidate urges voters to look into Prince's past, but methods raise eyebrows BarrieToday · By Shawn Gibson
- October 13, 2018 Barrie election results 2018 Global News
- October 11, 2018 Organizations press candidates on their level of support to address poverty (8 photos) BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- October 3, 2018 Ward 7 candidates know councillor's job also about the whole city BarrieToday · By Shawn Gibson
- September 28, 2018 Meet the candidates for Ward 7 BarrieToday
- September 17, 2018 Gary Harvey - Barrie Ward 7 BarrieToday · Written by the candidate, Gary Harvey
- August 10, 2018 Gary Harvey — Barrie Ward 7 Simcoe.com
- July 27, 2018 Barrie’s 2018 municipal election candidates Simcoe.com
- July 27, 2018 Several municipal election races in the works as candidate filing deadline passes BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- July 17, 2018 See who's in the election race for Barrie and its neighbouring municipalities BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- June 28, 2018 Names begin to stream in as municipal candidates file nomination papers BarrieToday · By Raymond Bowe
- July 10, 2017 Beats Strachan in 5-4 vote of council Simcoe.com
- July 9, 2017 Ward 6 to get new Barrie councillor Simcoe.com
- July 5, 2017 Barrie's Ward 6 candidate list set at 32 Simcoe.com · By Chris Simon
- July 5, 2017 Ward 6 council seat crowded Simcoe.com
- June 29, 2017 Appointment will be made July 10 Simcoe.com
- June 28, 2017 Ward 6 looking for new councillor Simcoe.com
- June 27, 2017 Racing heating up to replace Prowse Simcoe.com
- April 8, 2016 Overspending costs one Barrie candidate the opportunity to run again BarrieToday · By Laurie Watt
- February 11, 2016 Less pettiness needed in next election Simcoe.com
- February 2, 2016 Andrew Prince is new Ward 7 councillor Barrie Examiner · By Bob Bruton
- February 2, 2016 Andrew Prince says Ward 7 facing significant changes Simcoe.com
- February 1, 2016 Andrew Prince wins Ward 7 byelection Simcoe.com
- February 1, 2016 New Ward 7 councillor faces many challenges Simcoe.com
- January 28, 2016 Three Ward 7 candidates attend debate Simcoe.com
- January 27, 2016 Nine of 12 candidates won't attend Simcoe.com
- January 27, 2016 Nine of 12 candidates won't attend byelection debate Barrie Examiner · By Bob Bruton
- January 21, 2016 All 12 candidates invited to Jan. 28 debate Simcoe.com
- January 20, 2016 All the candidates at a glance Simcoe.com
- January 20, 2016 Ward 7 byelection candidates at a glance Barrie Examiner
- January 19, 2016 Gary Harvey best pick for Ward 7 Simcoe.com
- January 15, 2016 12 candidates in Barrie Ward 7 byelection an ‘extreme case’ Simcoe.com · By Jenni Dunning
- January 13, 2016 Gow is dropping out of Ward 7 byelection Simcoe.com
- January 12, 2016 Gary Harvey - Ward 7 Candidate Simcoe.com
- December 31, 2015 Ward 7 candidates ready to debate Simcoe.com
- December 18, 2015 Ward 7 nominations close Friday Simcoe.com
- December 17, 2015 Barrie byelection now has 12 candidates Simcoe.com
- December 17, 2015 Ward 7 byelection in Barrie could be won by small turnout Simcoe.com
Recorded council votes
Every recorded vote in the council minutes that names Gary Harvey, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Yes | CARRIED |
| February 28, 2024 | 24-G-045 — MAPLEVIEW DRIVE EAST SPEED LIMIT REVIEW (WARDS 9 AND 10) the meeting | Yes | — |
| 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 | Absent | CARRIED |
| August 16, 2023 | 23-G-183 — BEAR CREEK WETLAND - MARTA CRESCENT FLOODING ISSUE (WARD 6) the meeting | Absent | CARRIED |
| August 16, 2023 | 23-G-184 — ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT - 667, 669, 673 AND 675 YONGE STREET (WARD 9) the meeting | Absent | 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 |
| March 28, 2022 | 22-G-062 — of Section “I” of the General Committee Report dated March 21, 2022 be referred to a future General Committee meeting and that staff provid… the meeting | No | LOST |
| March 28, 2022 | 22-G-063 — SCHOOL SAFETY the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| January 31, 2022 | 22-G-011 — HOUSING AFFORDABILITY TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| January 31, 2022 | 22-G-016 — PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE TASK FORCE the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| January 31, 2022 | 22-P-002 — of Section “B” of the Planning Committee Report dated January 18, 2022 be deleted and replaced with: 1. That, further to the Zoning By -law… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| January 24, 2022 | 22-G-016 — PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE TASK FORCE the meeting | Yes | — |
| January 18, 2022 | 22-P-002 — of Section “B” of the Planning Committee Report dated January 18, 2022 be deleted and replaced with: 1. That, further to the Zoning By -law… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| November 22, 2021 | 21-A-123 — SUPPORT FOR THE TOWN OF INNISFIL ’S APPLICATION FOR MINISTER’S ZONING ORDER (MZO) - ROYAL VICTORIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE SOUTH CAMPUS - IN… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| October 25, 2021 | 21-G-238 — of Section “A” of the General Committee Report dated October 18, 2021 be amended by deleting the motion in its entirety and replacing it wi… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| October 25, 2021 | 21-G-243 — Section “C” of the General Committee Report dated October 18, 2021 concerning the Approval of Water Asset Management Plan be amended by add… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| August 9, 2021 | 21-G-208 — CORRESPONDENCE FOR SIMCOE MUSKOKA DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT (SMDHU) FOR LINE OF CREDIT the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| June 14, 2021 | 21-G-166 — HEART BARRIE LANDMARK SIGN the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| May 31, 2021 | 21-G-149 — REVIEW OF PROPOSED SUPERVISED CONSUMPTION SITE LOCATIONS (WARD 2) Councillor J. Harris declared a potential pecuniary interest on the foreg… the meeting | No | CARRIED |
| May 25, 2021 | 21-G-149 — REVIEW OF PROPOSED SUPERVISED CONSUMPTION SITE LOCATIONS (WARD 2) the meeting | No | CARRIED |
| March 1, 2021 | 21-G-040 — of Section “H” of the General Committee Report dated February 22, 2021 concerning the I Love Barrie Signage, be referred to the City Buildi… the meeting | Yes | — |
| January 11, 2021 | 20-P-049 — APPLICATION FOR AN OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT FOR 51-75 BRADFORD STREET AND 20 CHECKLEY STREET (WARD 2) the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| December 21, 2020 | 20-G-257 — CONFIDENTIAL PERSONAL INFORMATION AND SOLICITOR -CLIENT PRIVILEGE MATTER - WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| November 9, 2020 | 20-G-182 — POTENTIAL ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - WELLINGTON STREET the meeting | No | — |
| October 26, 2020 | 20-G-174 — of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated October 20, 2020, be amended to add the following paragraph: “4. That external legal c… the meeting | Yes | — |
| October 26, 2020 | 20-G-174 — of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated October 20, 2020, be amended to add the following paragraph: “That City staff and City… the meeting | Yes | — |
| October 26, 2020 | 20-G-174 — of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated October 20, 2020, be amended to add the following paragraph: “That Council condemns al… the meeting | Yes | — |
| October 26, 2020 | 20-G-174 — of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated October 20, 2020, be amended to add the following paragraph: “That Council condemns al… the meeting | Yes | — |
| May 11, 2020 | 20-G-070 — CONFIDENTIAL ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY MATTER - WATERFRONT PROPERTY ACQUISITION STRATEGY the meeting | No | LOST |
| December 16, 2019 | 19-G-366 — SECOND SUITES REGISTRATION BY-LAW UPDATE the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| December 16, 2019 | 19-G-381 — of Section “F” of the General Committee Report dated December 16, 2019, Leasing of Marina Facilities, be amended by deleting the following … the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| December 9, 2019 | 19-G-356 — of Section “E” of the General Committee Report dated December 2, 2019, be amended By adding the following to paragraph 1 “_) That the budge… the meeting | Absent | — |
| October 28, 2019 | 19-G-290 — FLEET FINANCING AGREEMENT the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| August 12, 2019 | 19-A-096 — on June 24, 2019 concerning a proposed Supervised Consumption Site Location at 90 Mulcaster Street be amended by adding the following parag… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| July 9, 2019 | 19-A-097 — DUNLOP STREET EAST CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS - TORONTO STREET TO MULCASTER STREET the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| June 24, 2019 | PROPOSED SUPERVISED CONSUMPTION SITE LOCATION - 90 MULCASTER STREET the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| June 24, 2019 | 19-G-168 — of Section “C” of the Second General Committee Report dated May 27, 2019 concerning a the Proposed Supervised Consumption Site Location - 9… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| June 12, 2019 | 19-G-169 — of Section “D” of the Second General Committee Report dated May 27, 2019 concerning the Development Charge Background Study and Development… the meeting | Absent | CARRIED |
| June 12, 2019 | 19-G-172 — of Section “G” of the Second General Committee Report dated May 27, 2019 concerning the Report of the Integrity Commissioner dated May 22, … the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| June 12, 2019 | 19-G-172 — of Section “G” of the Second General Committee Report dated May 27, 2019 concerning the Report of the Integrity Commissioner dated May 22, … the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| June 3, 2019 | 19-G-168 — of Section “C” of the Second General Committee Report dated May 27, 2019 concerning the Proposed Supervised Consumption Site Location - 90 … the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| May 27, 2019 | 19-G-172 — REPORT OF THE INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER DATED MAY 22, 2019 the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| April 29, 2019 | 19-G-105 — PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT SECOND SUITES PERMISSIONS IN THE GEORGIAN NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDY BOUNDARY AREA (… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| April 8, 2019 | 19-G-076 — DUNLOP STREET EAST CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS - MULCASTER STREET TO TORONTO STREET (WARD 2) the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| April 8, 2019 | 19-G-079 — NAMING OF GO STATIONS the meeting | No | LOST |
| March 25, 2019 | 19-G-066 — be further amended to remove paragraph 2 to appoint Councillor, N. Harris as a Special Advisor. LOST the meeting | No | LOST |
| February 11, 2019 | 19-G-035 — LABOUR RELATIONS MATTER /EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS MATTER - BPFFA LABOUR NEGOTIATIONS the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| January 28, 2019 | 19-G-016 — of Section “B” of the General Committee Report dated January 21, 2019 concerning the 2019 Business Plan be amended by: adding section b) to… the meeting | Yes | CARRIED |
| January 28, 2019 | 19-G-017 — of Section “C” of the General Committee Report dated January 21, 2019 concerning the 2019 Business Plan be amended by: adding the following… the meeting | Absent | LOST |
| January 28, 2019 | 19-G-017 — of Section “C” of the General Committee Report dated January 21, 2019 concerning the 2019 Business Plan be amended by: adding the following… the meeting | Absent | CARRIED |
| January 14, 2019 | 19-G-007 — of Section “C” of the General Committee Report dated January 7, 2019 concerning Cannabis Retail Stores and Places of Use be amended by dele… the meeting | Yes | — |
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 Gary Harvey as present, by body and council term. Only meetings whose minutes print an attendance list count, and only those listing Gary Harvey as a member: present, absent or excused. A member who arrived late or left early is counted present, as the minutes count them.
| Body | Term | Present | Absent | Excused | Present, share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrie City Council | 2022–2026 | 68 of 71 | 3 | 0 | 95.77% |
| Barrie City Council | 2018–2022 | 83 of 83 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Barrie City Council's General Committee | 2022–2026 | 75 of 79 | 4 | 0 | 94.94% |
| Barrie City Council's General Committee | 2018–2022 | 94 of 94 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Barrie City Council's Committee of the Whole | 2018–2022 | 1 of 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Barrie City Council's Executive Committee | 2022–2026 | 9 of 10 | 1 | 0 | 90.00% |
| Barrie City Council's Finance and Corporate Services Committee | 2018–2022 | 23 of 24 | 1 | 0 | 95.83% |
| Barrie City Council's Finance and Responsible Governance Committee | 2022–2026 | 29 of 29 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Barrie City Council's Planning Committee | 2022–2026 | 2 of 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00% |
| Barrie City Council's Planning Committee | 2018–2022 | 42 of 42 | 0 | 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 Gary Harvey?
Gary Harvey is a candidate for Ward 7 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Currently councillor for Ward 7, under the previous ward boundaries.
What is Gary Harvey running for in Barrie?
Ward 7 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 Gary Harvey an incumbent?
Yes. Currently councillor for Ward 7, under the previous ward boundaries. Ward boundaries were redrawn for 2026, so a ward number does not mean the same territory it did in 2022 — see what changed.
Has Gary Harvey run for office before?
Yes: on a Barrie municipal ballot in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022. The full record, with votes and results for every race, is below.
How do I contact Gary Harvey'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 Gary Harvey?
Voters who live in Ward 7 under the 2026 boundaries. Not sure which ward you are in? Enter your address.