Jo-Dee Burbach
Councillor · seen 2022-08-29 to 2026-08-10 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
501substantive motions movedof 344 meetings the minutes record them at
110procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
429substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
15meetings recorded absentof 344 they were on the record for
0–4recorded 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 (4)
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 · 0–7 · 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 (15)
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Sub-committeeApril 29, 2026
Regular CouncilApril 13, 2026
Regular CouncilJanuary 12, 2026
Special CouncilJuly 21, 2025
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety CommitteeJuly 14, 2025
Finance and Labour Relations CommitteeJuly 14, 2025
Finance and Labour Relations CommitteeAugust 12, 2024
Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety CommitteeAugust 12, 2024
Regular CouncilAugust 12, 2024
Committee of the Whole In-cameraJuly 15, 2024
Special and Public MeetingJune 27, 2024
Committee of the Whole In-cameraMay 16, 2024
Finance and Labour Relations Sub-committeeFebruary 20, 2024
Finance and Labour Relations CommitteeFebruary 7, 2023
Special and Public MeetingAugust 29, 2022
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 501)
THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated August 10, 2026 be added to the Agenda as printed. Regular Council Minutes 3 August 10, 2026
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Council amend the order of the agenda to consider Item 7.1 - Stratford Police Service Headquarters: Wright Boulevard Property Acquisition (COU26-132).
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT Aliyah Richards, Amy Brodhagen and Rick Brodhagen be heard.
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT, in the event Council enters a Period of Restricted Acts on August 21, 2026, the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated Regular Council Minutes 22 August 10, 2026 authority to award the construction contract for the WPCP Digester Roof and Mixing System Replacement Project, up to a maximum upset limit of $7,300,000; AND THAT staff provide Council with an update on the revised project estima
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Tender (RFT-2026-12) for the Phase 1 rehabilitation and restoration of the exterior elements at City Hall, be awarded to Robertson Restoration at a total cost of $1,864,500, including HST; THAT the purchase be funded, as budgeted, from the Facilities Capital Reserve Fund R-R11-FACI; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the contract agreement f
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be delegated authority to ratify a renewal collective agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1385, provided the settlement is within the confidential bargaining direction previously approved by Council; THAT the delegated authority remain in effect during any period in which Council is subject to the restricted-acts provisions of section
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Regular Council Minutes 26 August 10, 2026 Whereas, in the last 50 years, North American bird populations have dropped by more than 25% and three million birds, including species that live in towns and cities, are gone due to predation by domestic cats and car and window collisions; And Whereas, birds play an essential role as pollinators, and in maintaining healthy and resilient ecosystems; And W
Regular Council, August 10, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated July 27, 2026, be added to the Agenda as printed.
Regular Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Schedule 14 – Higher and Lower Speed Limits, of the Traffic and Parking By-law 159-2008, be amended by adding the following: Street Between Between Maximum Limit Hibernia St O’Loane Ave Mornington St 40 Caledonia St Avondale Ave John St 40 Caledonia St Mercer St Mornington St 40 Charles St Avondale Ave Mornington St 40 Feick Cres Huntingdon Huntingdon 40 Ave Ave Matilda St Huron St Oakdale Av
Regular Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Schedule “F” of the City’s Fees and Charges By-law 125- 2025, be amended to establish the following fees, effective July 1, 2026: City of Stratford Home Child Care Program Hours of Care Infant to Age 2 - Age 4 - Age 6- Age 2 3 6 12 Before or After n/a n/a $12.00 $14.50 School Before and n/a n/a $18.42 $26.50 After School Up to 10 hours $22.00 $21.33 $18.42 $42.00 10 – 18 hours $22.00 $21.33 $
Regular Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Maklane deWevers be appointed as a Director to the Downtown Stratford Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the remainder of a four year term to November 14, 2026, or until a successor is appointed by City Council; AND THAT the Appointments By-law 4-2023, as amended, be further amended to confirm the appointment.
Regular Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT the tender (T-2026-08) for the 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing be awarded to Steve Smith Construction Corporation at a total tender price of $2,141,056.43, including HST to be funded from CCBF grant funding; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for construction contract T-2026-08. Members of Council and the Director of In
Regular Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Report of the Infrastructure, Transportation and Safety Committee dated July 27, 2026, be adopted as printed.
Regular Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT CA-2026-087, being a correspondence from The Corporation of the County of Peterborough regarding a Request for Provincial Action on the Accuracy of Municipal Voters List, be endorsed. Councillor Burbach noted that in addition to endorsing the correspondence, that the Province be requested to also ensure that renters are also accurately listed on the Voters' List. The Mayor called the question
Regular Council, July 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Addendum to the Special Agenda of Council dated July 20, 2026 be added to the Agenda as printed.
Special Council, July 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Addendum to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated July 13, 2026 be added to the Agenda as printed.
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Barb Hacking and Carys Wyn Hughes, Members of Communities in Bloom be heard.
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT Tatiana Kalinovska be heard.
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Request for Proposal (RFP-2026-09) for a comprehensive parking management system be awarded to Gtechna (Acceo Solutions) for a three-year term ending in 2029 for a total contract value of $253,115.90 with an option to renew for two additional one-year terms until 2031; THAT the implementation and remaining 2026 costs be funded from the Parking Reserve Fund R-R11-PRKG; AND THAT the Mayor a
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the proposal (RFP-2026-08) for the design, supply, delivery, and installation of an accessible playground, including accessible engineered woodchip base at the Devon Street Playground, be awarded to Henderson Recreation Equipment Limited in the amount of $112,819.20, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective designates, be authorized to execute the required agreement fo
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Tender (T-2026-10) for the replacement of the Thermoplastic Polyolefin roofing systems at the Agriplex, be awarded to Grand Valley Roofing and Coatings Inc. at a total cost of $187,596.95, including HST; THAT the Director of Community Services be authorized to approve a contingency amount of $40,000, if the additional replacement of insulation work is required; THAT the purchase be funded
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the resignation of Jennifer Birmingham from the Stratford Downtown Business Improvement Area Board be accepted.
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 106-2026 be read a First and Second Time.
Regular Council, July 13, 2026 · Carried
THAT the transfer from the Cobra Developments Reserve funds to the Housing Reserve Fund be
Finance and Labour Relations Committee, July 13, 2026 · Referred
THAT the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of Council of The Corporation of the City of Stratford dated June 8, 2026 be adopted as printed.
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the motion be amended, to further amend the proposed Council Policy C.1.16 to add the following provision: Council shall approve a list of municipal assets that are eligible for commercial naming rights. Members of Council held a discussion regarding the amendment. Highlights of the discussion included: there being concerns with requiring staff to bring the list to Council as it would be
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the City of Stratford declare Block 75 44M87 as public highway and dedicate it as forming part of Dempsey Drive.
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Tender (RFT-2026-07) for Well Inspection and Initial Testing Program services and Well Rehabilitation and Equipment Regular Council Minutes 13 June 22, 2026 Replacement be awarded to Lotowater Technical Services Inc. for the tendered amount of $154,584.00, including HST; THAT Staff be authorized to assign, as required, well rehabilitation work in an amount up to $169,726.00, including HST
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 86-2026 to 95-2026 be read a Third Time and Finally Passed.
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT CA-2026-074, being a resolution from The Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and The Islands regarding Provincial Health Care Spending, be endorsed.
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT CA-2026-076, being a resolution from The Town of Halton Hills regarding Modernizing Ontario's Invasive Plants Rules to protect Taxpayers, Municipal Lands, Agriculture, Natural Heritage and Local Gardens, be endorsed.
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-law 96-2026 be read a First and Second Time.
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Addendum to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated June 8, 2026, be added to the Agenda as printed.
Regular Council, June 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT Councillor McCabe be appointed to the Licensing Appeal Committee as an alternate member to November 14, 2026; AND THAT the appointment be confirmed by By-law.
Regular Council, June 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT City Council authorize entering into a Medical Tiered Response Memorandum of Understanding with the Perth County Paramedic Services of Perth County; AND THAT the Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief be authorized to sign the Memorandum of Understanding, on behalf of the Corporation. Members of Council and staff discussed the new Medical Tiered Response system including the impacts to the
Regular Council, June 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Proposal (RFP-2026-04) for Consulting Services for the Stormwater Master Plan be awarded to Greenland International Consulting Ltd., at a total price of $350,557.64, including HST; AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk, or their respective delegates, be authorized to sign the necessary Contract Agreement for RFP- 2026-04.
Regular Council, June 8, 2026 · Carried
THAT By-laws 79-2026 to 84-2026 be read a First and Second Time.
Regular Council, June 8, 2026 · Carried
Regular Council Minutes 3 May 26, 2026 THAT the Addenda to the Regular Agenda of Council and Standing Committees dated May 26, 2026 be added to the Agenda as printed.
Regular Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Roger Koert, Chair of the Accessibility Advisory Committee be heard.
Regular Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
THAT Krista Robinson, CEO of the Stratford Public Library, be heard.
Regular Council, May 26, 2026 · Carried
In the record
329meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
4,985votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
What this does not measure
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- 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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