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Portrait of Jane Twinney

Jane Twinney

Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2013-01-14 to 2026-06-15 · served 2010–2014, 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

521substantive motions movedof 549 meetings the minutes record them at
170procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
447substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
67meetings recorded absentof 549 they were on the record for
226–0recorded 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 Newmarket’s own minutes.

In their own words, via the Town

Jane Twinney was first elected to Council in 2010 and has proudly served the community for over a decade. Throughout her time on Council, she has contributed to a number of committees and boards that support the growth, safety, and well being of the community. Jane has served as Chair of Central York Fire Services, a joint Council committee, and has also been a member of several important committees including the Accessibility Committee, Environmental Committee, and the Newmarket Public Library Board. She currently serves on the Audit Committee and Smart Commute Central York. Jane is deeply committed to the community and believes in being present and engaged. She regularly participates in many local fundraising initiatives and community events that support organizations making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. These include efforts supporting Southlake Regional Health Centre, Inn From the Cold, and many other local causes that strengthen and support the community. Outside of her public service, Jane is an avid traveler and works professionally as a Luxury Destination Expert, helping others explore the world through thoughtfully designed travel experiences. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her dogs and working in her garden.

As published by Newmarket.

How they voted, where it was recorded (226) — most recent 40 shown

Council March 2, 2020
That the additions to the agenda be approved.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
That the deputation provided by Heather Goodman regarding the Simon Wood Foundation be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
That the deputation provided by Sebastian Fuchs regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
That the deputation provided by Frank Doyle regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
That the Council Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2020 be approved.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2020 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-item 9.1.8.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
That the presentation regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law provided by the Manager of Regulatory Services be received;
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
That By-laws 2020-07, 2020-08, 2020-09, 2020-12 and 2020-13 be enacted.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the additions to the agenda be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the deputation provided by Lt. Col (Ret'd) Ferguson A. Mobbs be received; and, That Council direct Staff to draft a motion to be placed on the February 24, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting agenda.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the deputation provided by Frank Doyle regarding the Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the deputation provided by Ted Doucette regarding the Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the Council Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2020 be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2020 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of January 29, 2020 be received.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2020 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-item 9.3.1, 9.3.4 and 9.3.5.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the presentation regarding Short-Term Rentals provided by the Senior Planner - Community Planning and the Manager of Regulatory Services be received;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the report entitled Mobile Business Licence By-law dated February 3, 2020 be
For · 7–1 · Deferred
Council February 10, 2020
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of February 3, 2020 be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That By-law 2020-10 be enacted.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That By-laws 2020-07, 2020-08 and 2020-09 be
For · 7–1 · Deferred
Council February 10, 2020
That the following individuals be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee: Felim James Greene Cindy Gorlewski
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. (the “Corporation”) Report of the President dated January 30, 2020 regarding the election of a director to the board of directors of Envi Networks Ltd.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the additions and corrections to the agenda be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the deputation provided by Ann Watson regarding Inn From the Cold be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the deputation provided by Brian North regarding the 2020 Run for Southlake be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That he deputation provided by Gord McCallum regarding the Climate Emergency Declaration be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the Council Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2019 be approved.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the Council Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of December 2, 2019 be approved.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the Joint NEDAC and Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2019 be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2019 be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That By-laws 2020-01, 2020-02, 2020-03, 2020-04 and 2020-05 be enacted.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
That the additions and corrections to the agenda be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
That the presentations regarding Newmarket Celebrates the Arts - Grant Recipient Recognition and the Ontario Building Partnership Award be received.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
& Regional Councillor Vegh That the Council Meeting Minutes of November 11, 2019 be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
That the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of November 11, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of November 25, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-item 9.2.2.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of November 25, 2019 be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
That Closed Session Report 2019-09, dated November 25th, 2019 entitled “Labour Relations” be received; and, That the confidential direction provided to staff in Closed Session Report 2019-09 be approved.
For · 7–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (67) — most recent 40 shown

Council - ElectronicJanuary 19, 2026
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicJanuary 12, 2026
Special Committee of the Whole - ElectronicSeptember 15, 2025
Audit CommitteeJune 12, 2025
Council Workshop - ElectronicApril 14, 2025
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicApril 7, 2025
Council - ElectronicMarch 24, 2025
Council Workshop - ElectronicMarch 3, 2025
Council - ElectronicNovember 18, 2024
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicNovember 11, 2024
Council Workshop - ElectronicJune 4, 2024
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicApril 8, 2024
Audit CommitteeNovember 2, 2023
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicOctober 23, 2023
Council - ElectronicSeptember 18, 2023
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicMay 8, 2023
Council - ElectronicApril 24, 2023
Council - ElectronicDecember 12, 2022
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicSeptember 12, 2022
Special Council - ElectronicJuly 11, 2022
Council Workshop - ElectronicFebruary 14, 2022
Special Council - ElectronicFebruary 14, 2022
Council - ElectronicFebruary 7, 2022
Council - ElectronicDecember 13, 2021
Council Workshop - ElectronicOctober 19, 2021
Special Committee of the Whole - ElectronicOctober 18, 2021
Council Workshop - ElectronicAugust 24, 2021
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicAugust 23, 2021
Council Workshop - ElectronicMarch 8, 2021
Site Plan Review CommitteeOctober 5, 2020
Special Committee of the Whole - ElectronicSeptember 29, 2020
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicAugust 24, 2020
Council - ElectronicJune 29, 2020
Council Workshop - ElectronicJune 29, 2020
CouncilOctober 21, 2019
Appointment CommitteeSeptember 3, 2019
Committee of the WholeAugust 26, 2019
CouncilApril 15, 2019
Council WorkshopMarch 25, 2019
Council WorkshopJune 25, 2018

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 521)

That the addition to the agenda be approved.
Special Committee of the Whole - Electronic, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-26 be enacted.
Council - Electronic, June 1, 2026 · Carried
That the addition to the agenda be approved.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Mark Larkin, LARKplan regarding 160 Bayview Parkway - Zoning By-law Amendment - Madison Greenhouse Event Centre be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Raj Chitran regarding 160 Bayview Parkway - Zoning By-law Amendment - Madison Greenhouse Event Centre be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Mark Agnoletto, Director Public Works Services regarding Road Safety Initiatives Fund - Community Safety Zone Improvements be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled Artificial Turf Sports Field at Huron Heights Secondary School, dated May 4, 2026, be received; and, That Staff be authorized to explore opportunities for the development of an artificial turf sports field at Huron Heights Secondary School; and, That Staff seek alternative funding sources, such as infrastructure grants, Warriors Football Booster Club, sponsorship and partn
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That Council reinstate servicing allocation to the developments as outlined in Attachment 1 regarding 600 Stonehaven Avenue to this staff report; and, That Council commit servicing allocation to the development located at 600 Stonehaven Avenue contained in this staff report; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Council - Electronic, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Nikki Alber, Young Scholars Educational Services regarding Combatting Antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Michael Green regarding combatting antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Aviva Grosh, Jewish Families Connected regarding Combatting Antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Rebecca Meadows be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Martine Goldstein regarding Combatting Antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Jennifer Steinman regarding Combatting Antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Richard Robertson, Director of Research and Advocacy, B'nai Brith Canada be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
the Town of Newmarket is a diverse and inclusive community where residents of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds should feel safe, respected and protected; and Whereas there has been a documented rise in antisemitic incidents including specific recent multiple attacks on synagogues in York Region, in addition to the spread of hate-motivated acts and inciting violence in the province of Ontario
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the Correspondence provided by Ilya Gilin regarding Combatting Antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence provided by Lynn Sutton regarding Combatting Antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence provided by Lesley Schnaid regarding Combatting Antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence provided by Dr. Deron Brown regarding Combatting Antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence provided by Mary regarding Combatting Antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the Correspondence provided by May Tal regarding Combatting Antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence provided by Howard Sutton regarding Combatting Antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence provided by Francine Sharpe regarding Combatting Antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence provided by Elaine Pepe regarding Combatting Antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence provided by Mirey Bahar regarding Combatting Antisemitism be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Town of Newmarket is a diverse and inclusive community where residents of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds should feel safe, respected and protected; and Whereas there has been a documented rise in antisemitic incidents including specific recent multiple attacks on synagogues in York Region, in addition to the spread of hate-motivated acts and inciting violence in the province of
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Rocky Morra regarding 233 Muriel Street and 741 to 763 Gorham Street Zoning By-law Amendment - Sunny Communities be received.
Council - Electronic, March 2, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Jack Inouye, York Curling Club regarding 233 Muriel Street and 741 to 763 Gorham Street Zoning By-law Amendment - Sunny Communities be received.
Council - Electronic, March 2, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Morgan Sage, York Region Food Council regarding the York Region Food Charter be received; and, That the Town of Newmarket endorse the York Region Food Charter.
Council - Electronic, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That the confidential presentation be received; and, That staff be authorized and directed to proceed with the confidential direction given.
Council - Electronic, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That items 7.2, and 7.4 to 7.12 be adopted on consent. See items 7.1 and 7.3 for motion.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That Staff be directed to review Licensing regulations pertaining to Rooming Houses, Group Homes, and Vacant Buildings and present options to Council by Q4 of 2026.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That the Special Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of November 10, 2025 (Residential Parking Study; Housing Needs Assessment and Inclusionary Zoning) be received and the recommendations noted in item 9.1 inclusive of all sub-items be adopted; and, That the Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes of November 10, 2025 be received and the recommendations noted within items 9.2.1 to 9.2.6 and 9.2.
Council - Electronic, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Walter Bauer regarding Environmental Initiatives be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That items 7.1 to 7.7, 7.9 and 7.10 be adopted on consent. See item 7.8 for motion.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled 2025 Council Environmental Scan dated November 10, 2025 be received; and, That Staff be directed to report to Council an updated Council Environmental Scan in Q2 of 2027; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That the confidential presentation be received.
Council - Electronic, October 27, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Andrea Tang, Director Financial Services and Treasurer and Anita Gibson, Supervisor, Financial Reporting and Analysis regarding the 2026 Preliminary Draft Capital and Rate-Supported Operating Budgets
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, October 20, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled 2026 Draft Capital and Rate-Supported Operating Budgets dated October 20, 2025 be received; and, That the proposed list of Capital Projects be included in the Capital Program for 2026, subject to changes that may be made by Council during the year; and, That subject to any additional direction from Committee, the proposed Capital and Rate-Supported Operating Budgets be inc
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, October 20, 2025 · Carried

In the record

482meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
3conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 3seatCouncillor
Council - Electronic May 10, 2021
regarding Item 4.1: Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 1015, 1025, 1029 Davis Drive and 22 Hamilton Drive
Council - Electronic October 13, 2020
regarding sub-item 9.4.7: Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 181 Beechwood Crescent and the corresponding By-law 2020-55
Committee of the Whole - Electronic October 5, 2020
regarding Item 6.4: Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 181 Beechwood Crescent

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