Mario Russo
Regional Councillor · Ward 4, 5 & 6 · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-08-11 · served 2022–2026
207substantive motions movedof 234 meetings the minutes record them at
40procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
204substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 234 they were on the record for
171–9recorded 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 Caledon’s own minutes.
In their own words, via the Town
Caledon does not publish a description of this member on its council pages, or this record has not found one.
How they voted, where it was recorded (180) — most recent 40 shown
Transition Committee July 8, 2026
For · 3–0 · CarriedThat Committee does now go into closed session pursuant to section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss: 12.1 Closed Session Verbal Update: Roads Winter Maintenance Procurement Update Pursuant…
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
Against · 3–5 · DefeatedThat the motion ‘Parking Pilot Program to be Extended to Include Mayfield West Phase 2’ be
General Committee Meeting July 7, 2026
Against · 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
For · 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
For · 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
For · 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…
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:
Transition Committee May 6, 2026
For · 3–0 · CarriedThat the May 6, 2026 Transition Committee agenda be approved. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Transition Committee May 6, 2026
For · 3–0 · CarriedThat Gayle Bursey, Strategic Advisor, or designate be appointed to the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives Transition Board. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Transition Committee April 8, 2026
For · 3–0 · Carried` That the April 8, 2026 Transition Committee agenda be approved. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
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
For · 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
Single Tier Transition Committee March 4, 2026
For · 3–0 · Carried` That the March 4, 2026 Single-Tier Transition Committee agenda be approved. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting February 24, 2026
For · 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
For · 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
For · 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:
Single Tier Transition Committee February 4, 2026
For · 3–0 · Carried` That the February 4, 2026 Single-Tier Transition Committee 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…
Single Tier Transition Committee January 14, 2026
For · 3–0 · CarriedThat the January 14, 2026 Single Tier Transition Committee agenda be approved, as amended to remove closed session justification section 239 2(d) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.
Single Tier Transition Committee January 14, 2026
For · 3–0 · CarriedThat Committee does now go into closed session pursuant to section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, to discuss: Closed Session Verbal Update - Transition of Services from the Region of Peel to the Town…
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;
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 207)
2026-113 That the Physician Recruitment and Retention Incentive Eligibility Policy, attached as Schedule A to Staff Report 2026-0592, be approved; and That a By-law to amend the Delegated Authority By-law 2016-106, as amended, being a By-law to delegate authority of approving, executing, and amending Return to Service Agreements for financial incentive programs aimed at attracting and retaining fa
Special Town Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
2026-098 Whereas Town of Caledon frontline staff workers are representatives of our Town and are exposed often times to some of our residents finest and not so finest moments; and Whereas it is paramount that every employee feels safe, valued and protected when performing their duties as a Town of Caledon employee; and Whereas frontline workers have shared to their superiors that at times they fee
Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
2026-105 That Council direct staff to proceed with the process for implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) by-law under the authority provided by Ontario Regulation 435/17 of the Municipal Act, 2001; and That Council approve a Municipal Accommodation Tax rate of 4% on the purchase price of short-term accommodation within the Town of Caledon; and That Council direct staff to develop t
Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council, on a single occasion by a vote of two-thirds, provided the suspension does not contravene the requirements of the Municipal Act or any other statute, proceed past the additional hour granted to continue any unfinished business in accordance with section 67.1 of the Procedure By-law. Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Page 25 of 27 A recorded vote was taken as follows
Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
2026-110 That Council directs staff to proceed with the Town’s Emerging Preferred Direction as shown on Schedule A of Staff Report 2026-0405 and continue further technical analysis and public consultation as part of the ongoing review of the Bolton West Secondary Plan. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting, July 28, 2026 · Carried
2026-080 That the By-law attached as Schedule A to Staff Report 2026-0353 be enacted to adopt the Official Plan Amendment to implement Provincial designations for Highway 413 and the Northwest GTA Transmission Corridor. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
2026-084 That the By-law attached as Schedule A to Staff Report 2026-0320 be enacted to adopt the Official Plan Amendment to update transportation network policies and mapping, which will be known as OPA 15 to the Future Caledon Official Plan and OPA 294 to the 1978 Official Plan. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
2026-085 That Council approve the establishment of a dedicated Physician Recruitment and Retention Reserve Fund and the amendment to the Reserve Funds By-law 2025-090 attached as Schedule A; and That Council approve the allocation of $200,000 from the 2026 one-time adopted operating budget to implement a physician recruitment and relocation program, with the funds to be transferred to the proposed
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the motion ‘Request for an Ontario Provincial Police Caledon Detachment Board’ be
Council Meeting, June 23, 2026 · Deferred
WHEREAS there are Several long-term policing infrastructure considerations associated with the significant growth and development planned throughout the Town of Caledon. AND WHERAS The existing Caledon O.P.P. Detachment continues to effectively support the community; however, it is essential that policing infrastructure planning remain aligned with the Town's long-term growth objectives. AND WHERE
Planning and Development Committee, June 16, 2026 · Carried
That the June 3, 2026 General Committee Workshop agenda be approved, as amended by the addendum.
General Committee Meeting - Workshop, June 3, 2026 · Carried
That staff be directed to proceed with proposed Option 2, regarding recreation membership costs for Canadian Veterans, effective July 1, 2026. General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Page 6 of 11 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
General Committee Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That the 2025 Year-end Operating Budget Variance Report be received; and That the 2025 net operating surplus available of $5,529,034 be transferred to the following reserves: a) $179,819 to the Firefighter Post-Retirement Benefits Reserve b) $2,139,686 to the Tax Stabilization Reserve c) $3,209,529 to the Tax Funded Contingency Reserve A recorded vote was taken as follows:
General Committee Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That Council endorse consideration of an internally led policy review and a consultant- supported asset valuation on a retainer-based model for the remainder of 2026 to scope a Town-wide sponsorship and naming rights program; and that the 2026 consulting fees be absorbed within the existing Business Attraction and Investment Division approved budget, with any further financial requirements
General Committee Meeting, June 2, 2026 · Referred
2026-068 That the May 26, 2026 Town Council Agenda be approved as amended by the addendum and to include the following: That notice of motion agenda item 17.1 Councillor D. Sheen and Councillor C. Early - Motion to Increase Seating for Seniors be considered as a motion at this Council meeting A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried
That the May 6, 2026 General Committee Workshop agenda be approved, as presented.
General Committee Meeting - Workshop, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That the May 6, 2026 Transition Committee agenda be approved. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Transition Committee, May 6, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Caught Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to working with community partners to raise awareness of and combat human trafficking and child abuse; Whereas the Caught Foundation proactively delivers educational sessions and connects individuals to appropriate support resources; Whereas high school students across the Town of Caledon would benefit significantly from the educa
General Committee Meeting, May 5, 2026 · Carried
That the following clauses be added to the main motion prior to the last clause: 4. Perimeter Monitoring Coverage: Requiring the installation of a sufficient number of vibration-monitoring devices around the entire perimeter of the property on which blasting or industrial activity occurs, such that exceedances of the 2.0 mm/s PPV limit cannot go undetected due to gaps in monitoring coverage. The n
Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried
That the April 7, 2026, General Committee Agenda be approved, as amended by the addendum; and That Tamara Limebeer be added to the agenda as a late delegation regarding agenda Item 10.2 March 23, 2026 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes; and That the agenda be reordered as follows: That Staff Report 2026-0218: ARGO Micro-Transit Pilot be dealt with immediately following Ed Hazell’s
General Committee Meeting, April 7, 2026 · Carried
General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Page 12 of 14 That Council approve the New AVL Tracking System for Municipal Fleet for an estimated one-time capital cost of $180,000 (plus applicable taxes); and That Council approve the single source procurement of the AVL Tracking System to Dican Inc for a three-year contract with two one-year option years; and That Council approve the re
General Committee Meeting, April 7, 2026 · Carried
2026-036 That $5,000 from the Caledon Council Community Golf Tournament 2025 funds be disbursed as the Doug and Doreen Beffort Legacy Scholarship Awards; and Town Council Meeting Minutes Monday, March 30, 2026 Page 9 of 35 That the five listed recipients listed in Staff Report 2026-0063: Doug and Doreen Beffort Family Legacy Scholarship be awarded $1000 each; and That staff review the criteria for
Council Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried
2026-037 That the negotiated key terms and conditions of the Letter of Offer and Lease as set out in this Staff Report be supported; and That this single source contract be approved in accordance with the Purchasing By-law 2019-24 as a non-standard procurement greater than $500,000.01; and That staff be directed to finalize the Letter of Offer, the Lease, register applicable documentation, and ent
Council Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That in light of having a record year in proceeds raised in 2025 at the CCCGT, multiple recipients be selected as the Primary Grant recipients for the 2026 CCCGT; That the selected Primary Grant recipients for the 2026 CCCGT receive $50 000 for the Caledon Agricultural Society $50 000 for Caledon Community Services $25 000 for the Caledon Elementary Academy $25 000 for Renewed Hope Grant Town Coun
Council Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried
2026-040 That all discussed nominees be selected as the Primary Grant recipient for the 2026 CCCGT; That the selected Primary Grant recipient for the 2026 CCCGT receive $175,000 of the net funds raised from the 2026 CCCGT; That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the CCCGT 2026 primary recipient grant agreement as it relates to the primary grant recipient’s grant application and the fundi
Council Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried
2026-041 Whereas Jamaica experienced a devasting Hurricane late 2025 that killed over 45 people and made thousands homeless, Whereas Retired Captain Kevin Junor delegated to Town Council seeking a collaborated Town of Caledon and Public support and relief strategy for those impacted by the 2025 Jamaica Hurricane Whereas the CCCGT 2025 was fortunate enough to bring in a record amount of proceeds fr
Council Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried
2026-050 Whereas on June 18th, 2025, a contractor working on a fence at 108 Valleyview Court, Caledon, accidently damaged a gas line creating an emergency response from several agencies. Whereas the homeowner had hired a professional and was unaware of obligations (one being required locates), nonetheless the emergency responses elicited fines being conveyed in excess of $7000; Whereas one of the
Council Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried
2026-053 That By-law 2026-028 read a first time and passed. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That Schedule A, as amended, to Staff Report 2026-0043, an amending By-law to the Procedure By-law 2025-081 for enacting earlier start times to Council and Committee meetings effective at the beginning of the next term of Council, be approved. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Governance Review Committee, March 9, 2026 · Carried
That the financials attached as Schedule A to Staff Report 2026-0009 be approved. That the full $75,000 awarded to the Caledon Seniors Centre (CSC) as the primary recipient of the 2025 CCCGT, be used by the Town to complete the Audio Video Systems project at the Caledon Senior’s Centre, for the CSC. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Legal Officer be authorized to enter into an
Golf Tournament Committee, March 9, 2026 · Carried
That 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 · Carried
That committee defers consideration of Staff Report 2026-0062: Primary and Secondary Grant Recipients to the March 24, 2026 Council Meeting. Golf Tournament Committee Meeting Minutes Monday, March 9, 2026 Page 4 of 4 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Golf Tournament Committee, March 9, 2026 · Carried
That the March 4, 2026 General Committee Workshop agenda be approved, as presented.
General Committee Meeting - Workshop, March 4, 2026 · Carried
That the March 3, 2026, General Committee Agenda be approved, as amended by the addendum; and That Amanda Corbett be added to the agenda as a late delegate regarding agenda item 9.1 OPP Quarterly Report; and That the agenda be reordered as follows: General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Page 2 of 11 1. Delegations from Joanna Valeriani and Amanda Corbett appear immediately after
General Committee Meeting, March 3, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the following changes to Contract Enhancements, as requested by the Caledon OPP and outlined in staff report 2026-0144: 1. The existing OMAP (Offender Management Apprehension Program) enhancement position be realigned to support a Fraud Investigator role within the Caledon Major Crime Unit. 2. The current CSCU(Community Street Crime Unit) Sergeant enhancement position be conve
General Committee Meeting, March 3, 2026 · Carried
That Schedule C to staff report 2026-0088 be amended as follows: 1. Remove section 4.2 in it’s entirety 2. Amend the public lands definition to be the same as the current sign BL- 2017-54 3. Amend section 5.6 to amend the word “three (3)” to “one (1)” General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Page 7 of 11 A recorded vote was taken as follows:
General Committee Meeting, March 3, 2026 · Carried
General Committee Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Page 8 of 11 That the budget and funding sources for Capital Project 20-149, Spine Highway Interchange, be amended as outlined in Table 1 of the Financial Implications section. That and Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Legal Officer be given the authority to negotiate and enter into agreements with the Province and Region of Peel
General Committee Meeting, March 3, 2026 · Carried
That Consideration of Staff Report 2026-0043: Previously
General Committee Meeting, February 3, 2026 · Referred
2026-003 That staff be directed to proceed in accordance with Option 1 of Staff Report 2026-0057. A recorded vote was taken as follows:
Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
2026-008 WHEREAS 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 the new Site Alteration By-law; and WHEREAS Town of Caledon staff have satisfied that procedural and legislative requirements for public consultation, with respect to bringing fo
Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried
In the record
234meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 4, 5 & 6seatRegional Councillor
3,365votes in 2022Local and Regional Councillor
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.
Something wrong here?
If anything on this page is wrong, say so and it will be corrected and the correction recorded. Everything here is read from Caledon’s own published documents — where those documents and this page disagree, the documents are right. How this record is made.