Jim Harris
Candidate for Ward 8 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Incumbent
Currently councillor for Ward 8, under the previous ward boundaries
Council appointments: Appointed by council for the 2022–2026 term to: the MacLaren Art Centre; 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.)
- 3 times on the record
- 2 times elected
Campaign contact
- Campaign website
- votejimforward8@gmail.com
- 705-715-3008
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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Attracting businesses and creating jobs closer to home is another priority.
Source: As reported by CompassNews, Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 14). Read October 7, 2026. news context
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Having a diverse economy that supports a wide range of skilled and high paying jobs is important for any community. In this competitive environment Council must ensure Barrie is ready to support entrepreneurs and businesses that represent the new economy.
Source: votejimforward8.ca, Key Issues page, under 'Stronger Local Economy', sentences 1-2. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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This includes having industrial land available to support the growth of both existing and new business.
Source: votejimforward8.ca, Key Issues page, under 'Stronger Local Economy', last sentence. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
Transportation
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It is important that Council works proactively to maintain our roads, utilize traffic calming tools in school zones and residential neighborhoods, provides adequate side walk access for pedestrians, bike lanes, and public transit. I will work to ensure our streets are safer and traffic moves effectively.
Source: votejimforward8.ca, Key Issues page, under 'Safe and Effective Traffic Management'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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It will be important this station is integrated into the area to become an asset that makes both city-wide transit and travel to the GTA more convenient.
Source: votejimforward8.ca, Key Issues page, under 'Allandale Transit Mobility Hub'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
Taxes
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I will make sure that our money is spent efficiently and properly, with plenty of public feedback .
Source: votejimforward8.ca, Key Issues page, under 'Efficient Services & Quality Facilities (Your Taxes)', sentence 3. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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Everyone should expect value for their tax dollar. One way of demonstrating this is ensuring the City provides it citizens quality facilities and efficient public services.
Source: votejimforward8.ca, Key Issues page, under 'Efficient Services & Quality Facilities (Your Taxes)', last two sentences. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
Safety & policing
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I am proud to have had a long history of working with BPS and assisting their efforts to effectively serve and improve the safety of our community. As your Councillor I look forward to putting my history of collaborating with BPS to work for Ward 8.
Source: votejimforward8.ca, Blog post 'Community Safety', last two sentences. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
Housing
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“If there is one issue that deserves continued attention from the next council, it is attainable and affordable housing,”
Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 11). Read October 7, 2026. news
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“Not housing in the abstract, but homes that a young family starting out, a senior on a fixed income, or a worker trying to get a foothold in Barrie can afford.”
Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 12). Read October 7, 2026. news
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On development, Harris said growth should enhance rather than overwhelm existing communities.
Source: As reported by CompassNews, Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 13, second sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news reported
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Advocating for more affordable and supportive housing funding from provincial and federal levels of government and exploring innovations that reduce housing costs will be needed to ensure Barrie has affordable housing for all residents.
Source: votejimforward8.ca, Key Issues page, under 'Affordable & Supportive Housing'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
Infrastructure
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My goal is to match infrastructure planning and growth to that population increase in the most efficient way possible, and in a way that matches the goals of the community.
Source: votejimforward8.ca, Key Issues page, under 'Efficient Services & Quality Facilities (Your Taxes)', sentence 5. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
Speed cameras
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Traffic and road safety are also prominent concerns, including speeding, cut-through traffic and other neighbourhood safety issues.
Source: As reported by CompassNews, Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 13, first sentence). Read October 7, 2026. news context
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I would advocate that Ward 8 be the first area in Barrie to pilot Speed Camera Enforcement.
Source: votejimforward8.ca, Blog post 'Speeding in Our Neighborhoods', paragraph 2, last sentence. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
The record shows: Barrie's speed-camera program ended November 14, 2025 after a 9–2 council vote to wind it down, and the Province then banned municipal speed cameras outright. What happened to the cameras.
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I agree we can certainly benefit from more traffic calming methods - particularly speed bumps, and would support residents request for such.
Source: votejimforward8.ca, Blog post 'Speeding in Our Neighborhoods', paragraph 2, sentence 2. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
General
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“We are growing, we are building, and the decisions we make now will shape this Ward for a generation.”
Source: As quoted in CompassNews, Ward 8 candidates focus on growth, safety and a changing city, September 25, 2026 (paragraph 5). Read October 7, 2026. news
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Priorities for the next term include increasing attainable and affordable housing, ensuring safe and effective traffic management, managing growth and infill projects, providing efficient and fiscally responsible public services and facilities, enhancing community safety and providing the conditions that attract businesses to strengthen our local job market and economy.
Source: As quoted in barrietoday.com, Ward 8 incumbent running on 'proven track record', September 12, 2026 (paragraph 9). Read October 7, 2026. news
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Current issues include the Allandale transit hub, the impact of provincial density targets, specifically secondary suites and detached dwellings, being part of the designated urban growth center and preserving both built and natural heritage.
Source: votejimforward8.ca, Home page, under 'Key Issues'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
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I believe proactive investment in our historical landmarks and sites serve as investment in our future. I will work to protect and preserve our history.
Source: votejimforward8.ca, About Jim page, principle 1 'Honouring the Past'. Page. The page is undated; retrieved and archived September 10, 2026. site
Not yet checked for this race: social media posts.
Electoral record
In office: Ward 8 Contesting now
| Year | Contest | Votes | Share | Result |
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| 2026 | Ward 8 councillor | — | — | Contesting now |
| 2022 | Ward 8 councillor | 2,877 | 79.0% | Elected |
| 2018 | Ward 8 councillor | 998 | 30.8% | Elected |
Sources: City of Barrie certificates of election results. See all election results for the full documents.
In full
Each contest Jim Harris was part of, with the whole field, because a result only means something next to what it was up against.
2022: Ward 8 councillor
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Harris Elected Incumbent | 2,877 | 79.0% |
| John Webb | 763 | 21.0% |
2018: Ward 8 councillor
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Harris Elected | 998 | 30.8% |
| Brad Thompson | 989 | 30.5% |
| Brian Miller | 755 | 23.3% |
| Shelly Skinner | 500 | 15.4% |
Expenses
What Jim Harris'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 Jim Harris, 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 | Absent | 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 | No | 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 |
| 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 | Absent | — |
| 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 |
| 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 | Absent | 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 | Absent | 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 | Absent | 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 | 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 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 | Absent | 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 | No | 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 | Yes | 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 Jim Harris?
Jim Harris is a candidate for Ward 8 councillor in the 2026 Barrie municipal election. Currently councillor for Ward 8, under the previous ward boundaries.
What is Jim Harris running for in Barrie?
Ward 8 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 Jim Harris an incumbent?
Yes. Currently councillor for Ward 8, 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 Jim Harris run for office before?
Yes: on a Barrie municipal ballot in 2018, 2022. The full record, with votes and results for every race, is below.
How do I contact Jim Harris'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 Jim Harris?
Voters who live in Ward 8 under the 2026 boundaries. Not sure which ward you are in? Enter your address.