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
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.
Jobs
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3,000 jobs created since 2022, with new industrial land driving growth
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'THRIVING COMMUNITY', first bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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.
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Record 600,000 sq. ft. of industrial space added in 2025
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'THRIVING COMMUNITY', third bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
Transportation
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Expanded transit to Ward 7 with Transit On Demand
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'GARY GETS THINGS DONE', seventh item. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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Free transit for seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'THRIVING COMMUNITY', fourth bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. 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. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. 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.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 9). Read October 7, 2026. news
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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.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 10). Read October 7, 2026. news
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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.com, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 11). Read October 7, 2026. news
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0% operating tax increase for four straight years
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE', first bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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Gained AAA credit rating while ensuring 0% operating increase
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE', second bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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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 'ABOUT GARY', paragraph 2, third sentence. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. 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. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. 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.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 6, second sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news
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We have added additional police officers and special constables to the downtown, but more needs to be done.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 8, first sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news
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792 downtown diversions through alternative release
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'COMMUNITY SAFETY', third bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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Added 31 officers and 12 special constables
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'COMMUNITY SAFETY', fifth bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
Housing
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$80M invested in housing through DC waivers
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE', fourth bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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779 affordable homes approved
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE', fifth bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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.
Major investments
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New mega 100 acre recreation centre coming to Barrie south
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'GARY GETS THINGS DONE', twelfth item. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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Advanced a new downtown Performing Arts & Convention Centre and sports field with Toronto FC II relocating to Barrie
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS', fifth bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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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 'ABOUT GARY', paragraph 3, first sentence. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. 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.com, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 3, second sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news
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Holly Library Branch with two more locations coming soon
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'GARY GETS THINGS DONE', second item. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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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 'ABOUT GARY', paragraph 3, second sentence. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. 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. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. site
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Widening of Essa Road with sidewalks for 2028
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'GARY GETS THINGS DONE', eleventh item. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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Upgraded key roads and secured $53M in provincial funding
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'THE FIVE POINT PLAN', 'INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS', third bullet. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
Fire and emergency
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New Paramedic Station coming to Ward 7
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'GARY GETS THINGS DONE', ninth item. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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Opened Fire Station 6
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, "Community Safety" list. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. 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.com, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 4). Read October 7, 2026. news
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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. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. 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.com, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 7). Read October 7, 2026. news
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New Paramedic Station coming to Ward 7
Source: garyharvey.ca, Home page, under 'GARY GETS THINGS DONE', ninth item. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. site
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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. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 11, 2026. 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. The page is undated; retrieved and archived October 7, 2026. 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.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 6, first sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news
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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.com, Ward 7 incumbent says safety, affordability 'top of mind' for residents, September 27, 2026 (paragraph 8, second sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news
Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.
Electoral record
In office: Ward 7 Ran, not elected Applied for appointment, not chosen Contesting now
| 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.
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 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 |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 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.