Dave Sheen
Councillor · Ward 2 · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-08-11 · served 2022–2026
144substantive motions movedof 226 meetings the minutes record them at
27procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
105substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 226 they were on the record for
141–24recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
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General Committee Meeting July 7, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the July 7, 2026, General Committee Agenda be approved, as amended by the addendum; and General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Page 2 of 18 That Jim Firth be added to the agenda as a late…
General Committee Meeting July 7, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat Council waive the rules of procedure under section 67.1 of the Procedure By-law to add correspondence from the Region of Peel regarding Airport Road Closure Information from Emma Street to Hilltop Drive from July 6…
General Committee Meeting July 7, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the following items be approved as part of the Consent Agenda: June 15, 2026 Youth Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes That the Town of Caledon Youth Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes dated June 15, 2026 be…
General Committee Meeting July 7, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedWhereas the residents on Henry Wilson Drive have registered numerous complaints and concerns regarding unsafe driving and speeding on the street;
General Committee Meeting July 7, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedWhereas the Caledon Agricultural Society is a volunteer-led, registered non-profit organization that has served the residents of Caledon for more than 165 years by promoting agriculture, education, community engagement…
General Committee Meeting July 7, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat Council direct staff to proceed with the implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) by-law under the authority provided by Ontario Regulation 435/17 of the Municipal Act, 2001;
General Committee Meeting July 7, 2026
For · 3–5 · DefeatedThat the motion ‘Parking Pilot Program to be Extended to Include Mayfield West Phase 2’ be
General Committee Meeting July 7, 2026
For · 3–5 · DefeatedWhereas Residents in the Mayfield West Phase 2 area continue to experience parking challenges similar to those identified in the existing pilot area of the Southfields community; Now therefore be it resolved that: 1.
General Committee Meeting July 7, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedWhereas in 2024, the Town of Caledon purchased a property, a lot that had been vacant for 40 years, at the corner of Airport Road and Emma Street in Caledon East;
General Committee Meeting July 7, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedWhereas at the beginning of this Council in 2022 and 2023, a number of individuals in Caldon were appointed, by Council, to serve on Committees;
General Committee Meeting July 7, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the motion be amended to add the following clause: 1. AND FURTHER THAT Council direct staff to investigate and report back to Council regarding an Interim Control By-law to provide for a moratorium to be imposed…
General Committee Meeting July 7, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedWhereas councillors, residents and businesses in Caledon East have always been assured, by the Region of Peel, that during the reconstruction of Airport Road and Old Church Road that one lane of traffic would always be…
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
Against · 5–3 · Carried2026-079 That staff be directed to implement time-of-day parking permissions on approximately 300 metres of Abbotside Way, between Learmont Avenue and Bonnieglen Farm Blvd, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
Against · 5–3 · Carried2026-081 That no further notice is required to be provided on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment; and, That a By-law, substantially in accordance with Schedule ‘C’ of Staff Report 2026-0437, be enacted to amend…
Council Meeting June 23, 2026
Against · 5–3 · Carried2026-086 That no further notice is required to be provided on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment; and That a By-law, substantially in accordance with the draft By-law attached as Schedule ‘C’ to Staff Report…
Audit Committee June 16, 2026
For · 3–0 · CarriedThat the June 16, 2026 Audit Committee agenda be approved. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Audit Committee June 16, 2026
For · 3–0 · CarriedThat the Town of Caledon appoint the audit firm of KPMG LLP (KPMG) to provide external audit services for the Town commencing with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 for a period of five years;
Planning and Development Committee - Public Meeting June 2, 2026
For · 5–0 · CarriedThat the June 2, 2026 Planning and Development Committee – Public Meeting agenda be approved. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Audit Committee June 1, 2026
For · 3–0 · CarriedThat the June 1, 2026 Audit Committee agenda be approved as amended by the addendum. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Audit Committee June 1, 2026
For · 3–0 · CarriedThat the 2025 Draft Consolidated Corporation of the Town of Caledon Financial Statements, Caledon Public Library Board Financial Statements, Provincial Offences Office, and the Trust Fund Financial Statements be…
Audit Committee June 1, 2026
For · 3–0 · CarriedThat Committee shall go into Closed Session Pursuant to Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, as the subject matter of Closed Session Memorandum: Audit Services pertains to a position, plan…
Golf Tournament Committee March 9, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat the March 9, 2026 Golf Tournament Committee Agenda be approved, as amended by the addendum. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Golf Tournament Committee March 9, 2026
Against · 5–1 · CarriedThat Council continue to host the Caledon Council Community Golf Tournament (CCGT) at Caledon Country Club held on September 14, 2026. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Golf Tournament Committee March 9, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat Council does now go into closed session pursuant to section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss: Staff Report 2026-0063: Doug and Doreen Beffort Family Legacy Scholarship as the subject…
Golf Tournament Committee March 9, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat Consideration of Staff Report 2026-0063: Doug and Doreen Beffort Family Legacy Scholarship be
Council Meeting February 24, 2026
Against · 5–2 · Carried2026-025 That the By-law attached as Schedule ‘C’ to Staff Report 2026-0058 be enacted to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 9 to amend the Future Caledon Official Plan to establish the Mount Hope West Secondary Plan;
Council Meeting February 24, 2026
Against · 5–2 · Carried2026-026 That the Caledon Multi-Modal Transportation Master Plan (MMTMP) Addendum report, including the Preferred East–West Collector Road Network Alignment Plan attached as Schedule A to staff report 2026-0018, be…
Planning and Development Committee February 10, 2026
Against · 5–3 · CarriedThat the By-law attached as Schedule ‘C’ to Staff Report 2026-0058 be enacted to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 9 to amend the Future Caledon Official Plan to establish the Mount Hope West Secondary Plan;
Planning and Development Committee - Public Meeting February 10, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the February 10, 2026 Planning and Development Committee – Public Meeting agenda be approved. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
General Committee Meeting February 3, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the following items be approved as part of the Consent Agenda: January 26, 2026 Age Friendly Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes That the Town of Caledon Age Friendly Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes dated January…
General Committee Meeting February 3, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the Town of Caledon Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes dated January 26, 2026 be approved as presented; and That the following resolutions contained therein be endorsed: I.
General Committee Meeting February 3, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedWhereas the Honourable Sam Oosterhoff, Minister of Energy and Mines, introduced Council and staff to the Save on Energy XLerate Program at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference on January 20, 2026;
General Committee Meeting February 3, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedWhereas the Town of Caledon has recently updated its Facility and Park Assets Naming Policy to guide the naming of municipal assets and partnerships;
General Committee Meeting February 3, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedWhereas Council previously directed staff to improve the Town’s public-facing website; and Whereas at the trade show held during the recent Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, AI-powered search…
General Committee Meeting January 13, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the January 13, 2026, General Committee Agenda be approved, as amended by the addendum; and That the following Notices of Motions be added to the agenda as Motions: 12.1 Councillor M.
General Committee Meeting January 13, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the following items be approved as part of the Consent Agenda: December 8, 2025 Youth Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes That the December 8, 2025 Youth Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes be adopted as presented.
General Committee Meeting January 13, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedWhereas on-farm diversified uses are recognized as an important means of supporting the long-term viability of agricultural operations and contributing to the local rural economy in Caledon;
General Committee Meeting January 13, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat Council defers Staff Report 2026-0002 regarding Use of Municipal Resources during the 2026 Regular Election Campaign Period to the January 27, 2026 Council meeting. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
General Committee Meeting January 13, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedWHEREAS the Town of Caledon has received feedback and delegations from the public requesting that further opportunity for community engagement and public consultation take place with respect to the development of…
General Committee Meeting January 13, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedWhereas the capital project to build generations park was advanced by Council in 2025; and Whereas significant time has passed since then largely attributing to issues with a specific vendor;
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 144)
2026-111 That the August 11, 2026 Special Town Council Agenda be amended to allow for the following late delegations under section 49.3 of the Procedure Bylaw: David Allen regarding agenda item 6.3 Staff Report 2026-0582: Proposed Amendments to By-law BL-2016-106, Delegated Authority By-law A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Special Town Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
That Staff Report 2026-0574, Establishing a Frivolous, Vexatious, or Unreasonable Requests or Complaints Corporate Policy, be
Special Town Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Referred
That the motion be amended to add an annual report by the end of each first quarter to Council into the policy. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Special Town Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
2026-093 That the July 28, 2026 Town Council Agenda be approved as amended by the balance of the addendum without items 16.3 to 16.5 respectively; and That the following Notices of Motion be added to the agenda as motions: Councillor L. Kiernan and Councillor C. Early - Reopening of Fairgrounds Access Gate at Autumn Drive Councillor M. Russo - Time-of-Day Left Turn Prohibition between Willow S
Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That the July 28, 2026 Town Council Agenda be approved as amended by the balance of the addendum to consider: Item 16.3 - Staff Report 2026-0574: Establishing a Frivolous, Vexatious, or Unreasonable Requests or Complaints Corporate Policy Item 16.4 - Staff Report 2026-0581: Proposed Physician Recruitment and Retention Incentive Eligibility Policy Item 16.5 - Staff Report 2026-0582: Proposed
Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Defeated
2026-097 That Town staff be directed to proceed in accordance with the recommended direction set out at the conclusion of the Discussion section of this report. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
2026-101 Whereas residents in the Eberly Woods area of Mayfield West Phase 2 have identified a need for nearby park amenities; and Whereas Town staff have advised that a Community Park is planned for Plan of Subdivision 43M-2187, Lot 37 and will be included in the 2027 budget request; and Whereas early staff-led consultation with local stakeholders could help determine community park needs and sup
Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Procedure By-law 2025-081 section 63.9 provides a motion regarding a matter beyond the jurisdiction of the Council shall not be in order except a matter, which, in the opinion of the majority of Council, has to do with the welfare of the citizens generally and the question of the opinion is to be decided without debate; and Whereas the Clerk determined a submitted notice of motion was rega
Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Defeated
2026-079 That staff be directed to implement time-of-day parking permissions on approximately 300 metres of Abbotside Way, between Learmont Avenue and Bonnieglen Farm Blvd, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, with the final limits to be determined in accordance with applicable Town Traffic By-law, Highway Traffic Act, and applicable industry best practices and traffic safety standards; and That th
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
2026-088 That By-law 2026-058 be read a first time and passed. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
2026-089 That By-law 2026-062 be read a first time and passed. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the June 16, 2026 Audit Committee agenda be approved. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Audit Committee, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That the Town of Caledon appoint the audit firm of KPMG LLP (KPMG) to provide external audit services for the Town commencing with the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 for a period of five years; and That the Treasurer be authorized to extend the agreement for two (2) separate one (1) year periods. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Audit Committee, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That the memorandum regarding the update on Security Officers Report be
General Committee Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Referred
WHEREAS the Ontario Ombudsman has issued guidance to municipalities respecting codes of conduct and integrity commissioners, including the report Inside Job, which emphasizes the importance of transparent, independent and publicly credible processes for the selection and oversight of municipal integrity commissioners; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Ombudsman's Codes of Conduct and Integrity Commissioners
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Defeated
2026-074 That By-laws 2026-042 to 2026-053 be read a first time and passed. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
2026-059 That no further notice is required to be provided on the proposed Official Plan Amendment; and That the By-law attached as Schedule ‘C’ to Staff Report 2026-0135 be enacted to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 292 to amend the 1978 Town of Caledon Official Plan to amend the Snell’s Hollow Phase 2 Secondary Plan. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
2026-066 That By-law 2026-030 to BL 2026-033, BL 2026-034, as amended, and BL 2026-035 to BL 2026-040 be read a first time and passed. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Bill 100, the Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, would give the Province an ongoing role in appointing “strong regional chairs,” including in Peel, and in determining regional council composition and voting rules; and Whereas the Town of Caledon is a rapidly growing municipality with unique rural, agricultural, and environmental characteristics that require locally informed planning, go
Planning and Development Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
2026-038 That the Town of Caledon intends to address the Closed Meeting Investigation Report 2025-02 attached as Schedule A to Staff Report 2026-0179, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 section 239.2(12), by: a) requiring all members of Council to attend a comprehensive education and training session presented by a reputable and qualified resource on open and closed meetings under the Muni
Council Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried
2026-039 That the Treasurer be authorized to issue a secondary grant to the following organizations in the amounts as listed in Schedule B to Staff Report 2026-0062 as amended to include the following organizations: • Stage Academy Theatre Association $5,000.00 • Caledon Meals on Wheels in the amount specified in Schedule B Town Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 30, 2026 Page 13 of 35 A record
Council Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried
2026-047 WHEREAS locally elected school board trustees provide essential community representation and ensure accountability within Ontario’s education system; AND WHEREAS the Town of Caledon relies on dedicated trustee representation to reflect local priorities and advocate for the success of students across our diverse rural and urban communities; AND WHEREAS recent provincial supervision of the
Council Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That Consideration of Staff Report 2026-0063: Doug and Doreen Beffort Family Legacy Scholarship be
Golf Tournament Committee, March 9, 2026 · Carried
2026-029 Whereas the Town of Caledon and this Council is committed to openness, transparency, and accountability in its decision making; And Whereas staff have confirmed that all staff reports already undergo a multi stage internal review by senior management before reaching Council or Committees; And Whereas best practices in municipal governance encourage clear, visible attribution of senior sta
Council Meeting, February 24, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Honourable Sam Oosterhoff, Minister of Energy and Mines, introduced Council and staff to the Save on Energy XLerate Program at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference on January 20, 2026; and Whereas the XLerate Program was launched by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) in November 2025 and represents a newly available opportunity for municipalities; a
General Committee Meeting, February 3, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Town of Caledon has recently updated its Facility and Park Assets Naming Policy to guide the naming of municipal assets and partnerships; and Whereas municipalities across Canada are increasingly utilizing structured corporate sponsorship programs to help fund capital projects and support ongoing operational costs; and Whereas the Canadian Sponsorship Landscape Study indicates that app
General Committee Meeting, February 3, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Council previously directed staff to improve the Town’s public-facing website; and Whereas at the trade show held during the recent Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, AI-powered search technologies were demonstrated that enable residents to find municipal information and services through natural language queries; and Whereas municipalities including Kitchener and Kawart
General Committee Meeting, February 3, 2026 · Carried
2025-136 That By-law 2025-124 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Caledon at its Council Meeting held on the 16th day of December 2025, be read a first time and passed. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That Staff Report 2025-0476 regarding red light cameras within the Town of Caledon, prepared in response to Council direction from May 20, 2025, be approved as follows: 1. Red light cameras shall not be installed at any of the 13 signalized intersections under the jurisdiction of the Town of Caledon at this time ; 2. Staff be directed to continue reviewing collision and traffic data on an annual b
Planning and Development Committee, December 9, 2025 · Carried
2025-123 That the 2026 OPP Budget be approved and submitted to the Region of Peel. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting, November 25, 2025 · Carried
Whereas the proposed 2026 budget includes $85,616 for a Peel Regional Service Download – Employment Survey (2026-061); and Whereas the rationale provided in the budget is unclear—with the only explanation being that the “survey occurs every two years – annualization not reflected in business case”; and Whereas there are no staff reports or additional documentation included to explain the purpose,
General Committee - Budget, November 24, 2025 · Defeated
That funds in the amount of $140,000 to be allocated from Tax Levy to the installation of a shade structure at Snell Park in Ward 2. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
General Committee - Budget, November 24, 2025 · Carried
That the 2025 Statutory Financial Statements External Audit Planning Letter for the year ending December 31, 2025, prepared by Millard LLP Chartered Professional Accountants, be approved. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Audit Committee, November 19, 2025 · Carried
That the November 18, 2025, General Committee- Budget Agenda be approved, as amended by the addendum, and to include delegations from: Linda Pim regarding agenda item 9.1.1 2026 Budget Brad Hains regarding agenda item 9.1.1 2026 Budget Alan Axworthy regarding agenda item 9.1.1 2026 Budget Debbe Crandall regarding agenda item 9.1.1 2026 Budget Marty Harrison regarding agenda item 9.1.1 20
General Committee - Budget, November 18, 2025 · Carried
That the November 18, 2025, General Committee Meeting - Budget agenda be reordered as follows: 8.1 Proposed 2026 Budget Amendment Re: Adding a Bench Program 8.24 Proposed 2026 Budget Amendment Re: Installation of 4 Benches in James Walker Park 8.11 Proposed 2026 Budget Amendment Re: Adding a Shade Structure and Permanent Park Benches at Lina Marino Park 8.2 Proposed 2026 Budget Amendment R
General Committee - Budget, November 18, 2025 · Carried
Whereas shade structures are basic park amenities that the Town of Caledon is adding to all park classifications as part of standard service levels; and Whereas Lina Marino Park in Valleywood currently lacks a shade structure and does not meet current park service levels; and Whereas Lina Marino Park is heavily utilized during the summer months by the South Caledon Soccer Association, with park us
General Committee - Budget, November 18, 2025 · Carried
Whereas the Caledon Public Library Board is tasked with preparing budget estimates for Council under Section 24 of the Public Libraries Act; and Whereas the Library Board has approved a budget that is informed by community need and includes the funds required to maintain service levels and respond to Caledon's growth as per the recommendations of the Library's Comprehensive Growth Plan; and Wherea
General Committee - Budget, November 18, 2025 · Carried
Whereas the proposed 2026 budget includes service level change request 2026-042 to create two full-time Corporate Security Officer positions at a cost of $155,541, plus capital project 26-224 for a security vehicle at $72,000; and Whereas Council has not had the opportunity to evaluate alternative approaches to enhanced security services, including contracted security services; and Whereas a compr
General Committee - Budget, November 18, 2025 · Defeated
Whereas the proposed 2026 budget includes $24,000,000 in capital spending for Project 25-160 (Provincial Offences Court Expansion), as part of a total project cost of $33,512,571; and Whereas these courts handle traffic tickets, by-law violations, and other provincial offences, and the Province transferred responsibility for operating and paying for these courts to local governments, including Cal
General Committee - Budget, November 18, 2025 · Deferred
That Council defer Staff Report 2025-0491: Recommendation Report – Proposed Official Plan Amendment – Bolton Secondary Plan – File POPA 2025-003, Wards 5 and 6 to the November 25, 2025 Town Council meeting. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Planning and Development Committee, November 11, 2025 · Carried
In the record
226meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 2seatCouncillor
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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.
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