Brad Beatty
Councillor · seen 2022-08-29 to 2026-07-27 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
233substantive motions movedof 349 meetings the minutes record them at
57procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
108substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
49meetings recorded absentof 349 they were on the record for
0–11recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Stratford’s own minutes.
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How they voted, where it was recorded (11)
Special Council July 21, 2025
Against · 0–5 · DefeatedTHAT the City Clerk be directed to include the following time limits for delegations in the draft Procedural By-law: a member of the public will be permitted to speak for 10 minutes at a Committee meeting regarding…
Regular Council July 14, 2025
Against · 0–3 · CarriedTHAT in keeping with the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee, staff and the consulting group be directed to include SCENARIO TWO (KEEP PART) of the Superstructure in Phases three through six of the workplan…
Regular Council July 14, 2025
Against · 0–3 · CarriedTHAT the motion be amended to extend the lease for the municipal parking lot at Queen Street and Lakeside Drive for a period of two (2) additional years to December 31, 2027.
Finance and Labour Relations Committee December 9, 2024
Against · 0–5 · DefeatedTHAT the Community Grants Program items in the amount of $250,000 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) be eliminated with the exception of the support to…
Finance and Labour Relations Committee December 9, 2024
Against · 0–5 · DefeatedTHAT the Community Grants Program funding be reduced by $325,000, bringing the total amount available for the program to $871,870.00 with the following proposed reductions: reduction of $500,000 to $250,000 for…
Regular Council November 25, 2024
Against · 0–6 · DefeatedTHAT Joan Ayton and Susan L. Kummer be appointed as citizen representatives to the Stratfords of the World (Ontario) Advisory Committee to November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by Council and that…
Finance and Labour Relations Committee March 25, 2024
Against · 0–8 · DefeatedTHAT the request for property taxes for 4253 Perth Line 36 to be phased in over a four-year period in 25% increments, be approved. The Committee discussion continued regarding: concerns about setting a precedent;
Regular Council September 11, 2023
Against · 0–2 · DefeatedTHAT the rules of procedure be suspended to permit members of the gallery to present delegations related to the City's lease with Bingo Country.
Regular Council September 11, 2023
Against · 0–7 · DefeatedTHAT the motion be amended to include a term on the lease for a one year period or until an alternative location is found.
Regular Council September 11, 2023
Against · 0–7 · DefeatedTHAT the lease with Bingo Country be renewed for a four month period. Discussion continued with respect to: Bingo Country not being present at the meeting and the decision being made by staff under Council guidance;
Regular Council March 27, 2023
Against · 0–8 · DefeatedTHAT Stratford City Council send a letter to the Huron-Perth Healthcare Alliance expressing opposition to the demolition of Avon Crest and endorsing the preservation of the following features: 1.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (49) — most recent 40 shown
Finance and Labour Relations CommitteeJuly 13, 2026
Regular CouncilJuly 13, 2026
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety CommitteeJuly 13, 2026
Regular CouncilJune 22, 2026
Regular CouncilMay 26, 2026
Special and Public MeetingMay 19, 2026
Finance and Labour Relations Sub-committeeMay 19, 2026
Regular CouncilMay 11, 2026
Committee of the Whole In-cameraNovember 10, 2025
Regular CouncilNovember 10, 2025
Finance and Labour Relations CommitteeNovember 10, 2025
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety CommitteeNovember 10, 2025
Regular CouncilOctober 27, 2025
Social Services CommitteeOctober 27, 2025
Community Services Sub-committeeOctober 16, 2025
Finance and Labour Relations Sub-committeeJuly 22, 2025
Finance and Labour Relations Sub-committeeMay 20, 2025
Community Services CommitteeApril 28, 2025
Regular CouncilApril 28, 2025
Committee of the Whole In-cameraApril 28, 2025
Social Services CommitteeApril 28, 2025
Finance and Labour Relations Sub-committeeApril 22, 2025
Finance and Labour Relations Sub-committeeMarch 18, 2025
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Sub-committeeFebruary 26, 2025
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety CommitteeDecember 16, 2024
Finance and Labour Relations CommitteeDecember 16, 2024
Regular CouncilDecember 16, 2024
Committee of the Whole In-cameraDecember 16, 2024
Community Services Sub-committeeOctober 17, 2024
Finance and Labour Relations Sub-committeeSeptember 17, 2024
Committee of the Whole In-cameraSeptember 9, 2024
Regular CouncilSeptember 9, 2024
Community Services Sub-committeeJuly 11, 2024
Finance and Labour Relations Sub-committeeMay 22, 2024
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Sub-committeeMarch 27, 2024
Regular CouncilJanuary 22, 2024
Social Services CommitteeJanuary 22, 2024
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 233)
THAT Susan Ellis, and Larry Hall, Atlantic and National Communities in Bloom Judges, be heard.
Regular Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 108-2026 to 114-2026 be read a First and Second Time.
Regular Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 79-2026 to 84-2026 be taken collectively.
Regular Council, June 8, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT Councillors Hunter and Nijjar be appointed as members of Council to the Chamber of Commerce for the remainder of a four year term to November 14, 2026; AND THAT a By-law amending the Appointments By-law 4-2023 to confirm the appointment be adopted. Motion by Councillor Henderson THAT the motion be amended to include that Councillor Hunter be appointed as the voting member of the Chamber of Co
Regular Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 54-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
Special Council, April 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Memorandum of Settlement with The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Parallel Transit Regular Council Minutes 4 April 13, 2026 Division Local 636, effective January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2029, be ratified; AND THAT the Mayor, Clerk, Chief Administrative Officer, and Manager of Human Resources, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Se
Regular Council, April 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims May 9, 2026, as World Migratory Bird Day in the City of Stratford; AND THAT World Migratory Bird Day be proclaimed on an annual basis on the second Saturday of May.
Regular Council, April 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims May 2026, as "Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month" to keep our community aware, informed and vigilant about the potential risks of over-exposure to the UV radiation of the sun. A member noted that the Stratford Family Health Team offers a fully covered, screening program which includes mole mapping and skin cancer screenings. This step is important
Regular Council, April 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 38-2026 to 43-2026 be taken collectively.
Regular Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT By-laws 38-2026 to 43-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
Regular Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 45-2026 be read a First and Second Time.
Regular Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims April 1 to April 4, 2026 as "Dairy Week" in the City of Stratford in celebration of the Dairy Sector in Perth County, and authorizes the flying of a Dairy Producer flag at City Hall on April 1 to April 4, 2026 in recognition of the hard work and dedication behind the foods we eat.
Regular Council, March 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Proposal for the supply and installation of new dehumidifier units at the Rotary Complex, William Allman Memorial Arena, and Dufferin Lions Arena from Cimco Refrigeration Inc. at a total cost of $807,166.91, including HST, be approved; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the contract agreement with Cimco Refrigeration Inc.
Regular Council, February 9, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 20-2026 to 26-2026 be taken collectively.
Regular Council, February 9, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT By-laws 15-2026 to 18-2026 be taken collectively.
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT The Corporation of the City of Stratford enter into an Ontario Fire Protection Grant Transfer Payment Agreement with His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of the Solicitor General to support the municipal fire service in acquiring critical equipment and other needs to improve and enhance the level of fire protection service being provided; AND THAT the Mayor
Regular Council, January 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the tender (T-2025-71) for the removal of designated trees and their stumps be awarded to Lange Bros. (Tavistock) Limited in the amount of $60,796.26, including HST; THAT the tender (T-2025-71) for regular, overtime and emergency pruning services be awarded to Lange Bros. (Tavistock) Limited in an amount up to $257,075.00, including HST; THAT the tender (T-2025-71) for removal of designated s
Regular Council, January 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT City Council hereby designates the 2026 Canadian Dairy XPO (CDX) event to be held April 1 and 2, 2026, including the Regular Council Minutes 10 January 12, 2026 networking event on March 31, 2026, in the Cow Coliseum at the Stratford Rotary Complex as having municipal significance for the purpose of obtaining liquor licenses from the AGCO, subject to compliance with the City's Municipal Alcoh
Regular Council, January 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 1-2026 to 12-2026 be taken collectively.
Regular Council, January 12, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
THAT By-laws 1-2026 to 12-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
Regular Council, January 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council receive the report titled “Shakespeare Gardens Island Pedestrian Footbridge Removal Update” (COU25-166) for information.
Regular Council, December 8, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-laws 167-2025 and 168-2025 be read a First and Second Time.
Regular Council, December 8, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Terms of Reference for the Communities in Bloom Advisory Committee be amended to decrease the number of citizen appointments from seven (7) to five (5) members; THAT Carys Wyn Hughes be appointed as a citizen representative to the Communities in Bloom Advisory Committee for a two-year term to November 30, 2027, or until a successor is appointed by Regular Council Minutes 11 November 24, 2
Regular Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 157-2025 be read a First and Second Time.
Regular Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 157-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
Regular Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 133-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
Special Council, October 20, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Memorandum of Settlement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local 636 effective May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2029, be ratified; AND THAT the Mayor, Chief Administrative Officer, and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Settlement, the Collective Agreement, and all other documents necessary to implement the Memorandum of Settleme
Regular Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT Stratford City Council hereby proclaims October 2025 as "National Disability Employment Awareness Month" to support people with disabilities in our community.
Regular Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-laws 127-2025 to 131-2025 be taken collectively.
Regular Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
THAT By-laws 127-2025 to 131-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
Regular Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-laws 113-2025 to 122-2025 be read a First and Second Time.
Regular Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 123-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
Regular Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 125-2025 be read a First and Second Time.
Regular Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-law 104-2025 be read a First and Second Time.
Special Council, August 13, 2025 · Carried
Committee Recommendation: THAT Policy A.1.9 be amended to reflect the proposed changes in Attachment 2 to this Report (FIN25-016).
Finance and Labour Relations Committee, August 11, 2025 · Carried
THAT the current process for the selection and appointment of Deputy Mayor be maintained. It was questioned and confirmed that appointing a Deputy Mayor is not one of the powers provided for in the Strong Mayor Power legislation. The Chair called the question on the motion.
Finance and Labour Relations Committee, August 11, 2025 · Carried
THAT Councillor Burbach, Councillor Nijjar, and Mayor Ritsma be appointed to act as the Licensing Appeal Committee under the Bed & Breakfast Licensing By-law 180-2004 and the Accommodation Licensing By-law 130-2022; AND THAT a by-law be adopted to establish the Licensing Appeal Committee and appoint members.
Regular Council, August 11, 2025 · Carried
THAT John Hoo be appointed to the Festival Hydro Services Inc. Board of Directors for a four year term commencing December 1, 2025; AND THAT a by-law be adopted to appoint John Hoo to the Board effective December 1, 2025.
Regular Council, August 11, 2025 · Carried
THAT By-laws 95-2025 to 101-2025 be taken collectively.
Regular Council, August 11, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
THAT By-laws 95-2025 to 101-2025 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
Regular Council, August 11, 2025 · Carried
In the record
300meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
3,514votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
What this does not measure
- Motions moved is not a measure of effectiveness. Who moves a motion is often a seat convention or a committee role, and the member who does the work on a file is frequently not the one who reads it out.
- Nobody is ranked against anybody. These figures are counted against this member's own meetings and are never totalled or compared.
- Absence is not explained. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why. Illness, a declared conflict and a family emergency all appear the same way.
- What was said is not here. This record reads the minutes, which record decisions, not debate.
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