Bob Kwapis
Councillor · Ward 5 · seen 2016-10-24 to 2026-06-15 · served 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026
574substantive motions movedof 386 meetings the minutes record them at
238procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
380substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
22meetings recorded absentof 386 they were on the record for
204–1recorded 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
Bob was first elected in a bi-election in 2016 from a pool of seven other candidates. In the 2022 election, Bob was acclaimed, marking 2 ½ terms (10 years) of his service to our community and to the residents of Newmarket. As an elected Board Member at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM), Bob represents all 444 municipalities in Ontario. This provides him an opportunity to better understand policies and challenges faced by all Municipalities. These Board positions create him an opportunity to help shape Province-wide policies while representing Newmarket interests. Bob has always been a strong community leader. He is involved in many local charities but is mostly recognized by his involvement in Traffic Safety and for being a strong advocate for safety in our communities. Bob and his family have been members of the Newmarket Historical Society to better appreciate our rich Newmarket history. Bob is also a strong supporter of the local business community. He sits on the Board of the local BIA and is very involved with the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce. For over 30 years, Bob Kwapis focused on the Telecommunications industry in Canada and in North America. His expertise helped companies find efficiencies through implementation of new technologies, outsourcing, and through management realignment. Bob is an expert at helping companies drive smart revenues through building, coaching and leading management. This leadership experience is of great benefit to the Town Council position. Bob has been a VP of sales and marketing at TELUS Communications for over 11 years. He was a founding member for TELUS' expansion into Ontario. As an AVP, he later took on efficiency responsibilities to merge Canada-wide Enterprise Sales groups into one national sales teams. He also took leadership roles in various M&A initiatives. He managed P&L annual revenues of almost $700 mil. This experience is of great benefit, especially during the annual Town budget setting exercise. Prior to joining TELUS, Bob had a successful career at Bell Canada and Bell Nexxia. He held various senior sales and management positions focusing on revenue growth in the banking and financial sector. His ability of becoming a "C" level trusted advisor helped solve multiple business challenges impacting the Canadian banking industry.
As published by Newmarket.
How they voted, where it was recorded (205) — most recent 40 shown
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Heather Goodman regarding the Simon Wood Foundation be received.
Council March 2, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Sebastian Fuchs regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
Council March 2, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Frank Doyle regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat 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.
Council March 2, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the presentation regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law provided by the Manager of Regulatory Services be received;
For · 9–0 · Carried
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat 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.
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Frank Doyle regarding the Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Ted Doucette regarding the Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat 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
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat 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.
Council February 10, 2020
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the presentation regarding Short-Term Rentals provided by the Senior Planner - Community Planning and the Manager of Regulatory Services be received;
Council February 10, 2020
For · 7–1 · DeferredThat the report entitled Mobile Business Licence By-law dated February 3, 2020 be
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the Committee of the Whole Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of February 3, 2020 be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
For · 7–1 · Deferred
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the following individuals be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee: Felim James Greene Cindy Gorlewski
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat 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
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Ann Watson regarding Inn From the Cold be received.
Council January 20, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Brian North regarding the 2020 Run for Southlake be received.
Council January 20, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat he deputation provided by Gord McCallum regarding the Climate Emergency Declaration be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the Council Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of December 2, 2019 be approved.
Council January 20, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the Joint NEDAC and Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2019 be received.
Council January 20, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat 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
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Council November 11, 2019
For · 9–0 · Carried& Regional Councillor Vegh That the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of October 28, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
Council November 11, 2019
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-item 9.3.2.
Council November 11, 2019
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the Newmarket – Tay Power Distribution Ltd. Report of the President dated November 6, 2019 regarding the process for a director search for the board of directors of Newmarket – Tay Power Distribution (“NT Power”)…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (22)
Council - ElectronicMarch 30, 2026
Special Committee of the Whole - ElectronicMarch 23, 2026
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicMarch 23, 2026
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicJanuary 12, 2026
Council - ElectronicJune 2, 2025
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicOctober 21, 2024
Council - ElectronicNovember 20, 2023
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicNovember 13, 2023
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicSeptember 13, 2021
Special CouncilMarch 18, 2020
Emergency CouncilMarch 18, 2020
Council WorkshopDecember 16, 2019
Special Committee of the WholeDecember 2, 2019
CouncilDecember 2, 2019
Committee of the WholeNovember 25, 2019
Site Plan Review CommitteeMarch 4, 2019
Special Committee of the WholeJanuary 7, 2019
CouncilDecember 17, 2018
Council WorkshopDecember 6, 2018
Council WorkshopDecember 5, 2018
CouncilDecember 3, 2018
Special CouncilNovember 26, 2018
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 574)
That the presentation provided by Sepideh Majdi, Director of Engineering Services and Shane MacDonald, Manager, Capital Delivery - Infrastructure Renewal regarding Queen Street Bridge Award be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled Non-Competitive Waste Collection Agreement Extension dated June 15, 2026 be received; and, That Council approves a non-competitive extension of the current waste collection agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. (GFL) for an additional maximum period of up to 1 year and 9 months at a total maximum cost increase of $580,000 on the terms set out in this Report; and, That Coun
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Rob Wilson, Manager, Culture & Events regarding Town of Newmarket Special Events Achievements be received.
Council - Electronic, June 1, 2026 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of May 4, 2026 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
Council - Electronic, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That items 7.1 and 7.2 and items 7.6 to 7.8 be adopted on consent. See items 7.3 to 7.5 for motion.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of April 13, 2026 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
Council - Electronic, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 13, 2026 be received and the recommendations noted within items 9.2.1 to 9.2.8 and 9.2.10 to 9.2.22 be adopted. See item 9.2.9 for motion.
Council - Electronic, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Doug Selwood regarding 233 Muriel Street and 741 to 763 Gorham Street - Zoning By-law Amendment - Sunny Communities be received.
Council - Electronic, March 2, 2026 · Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh That the deputation provided by Scott Atherton regarding 233 Muriel Street and 741 to 763 Gorham Street Zoning By-law Amendment - Sunny Communities be received.
Council - Electronic, March 2, 2026 · Carried
Councillor Vegh 1. That the deputation provided by Scott Atherton 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 Rianna Ford and Cyrus Hambaz regarding Cannabis Storefronts be received.
Council - Electronic, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled Toys for Tickets dated February 2, 2026 be received; and, That Council approve Staff to move forward with implementing a Toys for Tickets program; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Council - Electronic, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-04 be enacted.
Council - Electronic, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That items 7.2, 7.5 and 7.6 be adopted on consent. See items 7.1, 7.3 and 7.4 for motion.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Lucas O'Neill, Complainant regarding 329 Park Avenue be received.
Council - Electronic, January 19, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled 329 Park Avenue- Development Charge Complaint dated January 19, 2026, be received; and, That Council dismiss the Development charge complaint filed by Lucas O’Neil; and, That Council authorize staff to defend the dismissal of the Development charge complaint at the Ontario land tribunal, if necessary; and, That Council authorize the Director of Finance to settle any appeal
Council - Electronic, January 19, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Jerisha Grant-Hall, Executive Director, Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) regarding Black History Month be received.
Council - Electronic, January 19, 2026 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole meeting minutes of December 1, 2025 be received and the recommendations noted within items 9.1.1 to 9.1.20 be adopted.
Council - Electronic, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled “Non-Competitive Approval for Increasing the Number of Users for the JDE System” dated December 1, 2025 be received; and, That Council authorize Staff to increase the approved contract amount with Service Express Canada Inc. in an amount of $223,162.36 excluding HST to cover the cost of additional licensing; and, That the Acting Director, IT Services, or designate and the
Council - Electronic, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-101 be enacted.
Council - Electronic, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Andrea Tang, Director of Financial Services and Treasurer and Anita Gibson, Supervisor, Financial Reporting & Analysis regarding 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets dated December 1, 2025 be received; and, That the 2026 Draft Operating Budget with expenditures of $ 181, 863 ,226 be approved, which is comprised of the following components: $113,987,049 for Town purposes; and, $23,746,540 for the Water Rate Group; and, $27,778,957 for the Wastewater Rate Group; and, $10,332,758 for the Stormwater
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 (Bill 60) and Proposed Ontario Regulation 163/24, dated December 1, 2025, be received; and, That the report entitled Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 (Bill 60) and Proposed Ontario Regulation 163/24, dated December 1, 2025, be submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and, That Staff be authorized and d
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, December 1, 2025 · Carried
1. That the report entitled 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budgets dated December 1, 2025 be received; and, 2. That the 2026 Draft Operating Budget with expenditures of $181,863,226 be approved, which is comprised of the following components: a. $113,987,049 for Town purposes; and, b. $23,746,540 for the Water Rate Group; and, c. $27,778,957 for the Wastewater Rate Group; and, d. $10,332,758 for
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That items 4.1 to 4.7 be adopted on consent.
Council Workshop, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting minutes of October 1, 2025 be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, November 10, 2025 · Carried
special events in the downtown parking areas (P3 and P4) be prohibited, subject to special exceptions that could be considered with consultation with the Main Street Business Improvement Area Board of Management, and Council approval.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management request that Council direct staff to review traffic and pedestrian safety at Park Avenue and Main Street and Timothy Street and Main Street.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, November 10, 2025 · Carried
The special events in the downtown parking areas (P3 and P4) be prohibited, subject to special exceptions that could be considered with consultation with the Main Street Business Improvement Area Board of Management, and Council approval.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled Downtown Recycling Collection Options for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Locations dated October 20, 2025, be received; and, That Staff be authorized to proceed with an Interim Recycling Collection Service for businesses along Main Street South until the Downtown Waste Management Strategy (DWMS) is implemented; and, That Staff be authorized to determine whether i
Council - Electronic, October 27, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Amanda Romano, Waste Program Coordinator regarding Downtown Recycling Options for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Locations be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, October 20, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled Zoning By-law Amendment – 546 Water Street dated October 20, 2025, be received; and, That the Zoning By-law Amendment application be approved; and, That Staff be directed to bring forward the By-law, including the necessary Holding provision, to Council for approval; and, That Council commit servicing allocation (12 persons) to the development; and, That Groundswell Urban
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, October 20, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled Downtown Recycling Collection Options for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Locations dated October 20, 2025, be received; and, That Staff be authorized to proceed with an Interim Recycling Collection Service for businesses along Main Street South until the Downtown Waste Management Strategy (DWMS) is implemented; and, That Staff be authorized to determine whether i
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, October 20, 2025 · Carried
That the confidential direction to Staff be approved; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Council - Electronic, September 15, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Kaitlin McKay, Senior Planner - Development and Peterson Rissis, Junior Planner regarding Detached Additional Residential Units Update be received.
Special Committee of the Whole - Electronic, September 15, 2025 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Sandra Fuller regarding Removal of 127 Joseph Street from the Non-Designated Heritage List be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, September 8, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled Semi-annual Update for 2025 to the Outstanding Matters List dated September 8, 2025 be received; and, That Council adopt the Outstanding Matters List (Attachment 1); and, That Staff remove item 9 "Residential Winter Windrow Opening Service" from the Outstanding Matters List (Attachment 1); and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, September 8, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled De-listing of 127 Joseph Street from the Municipal Register of Listed Heritage Properties dated September 8, 2025 be received; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to remove 127 Joseph Street from the Municipal Register of Listed Heritage Properties; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, September 8, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Brad Rogers, Principal, Groundswell Urban Planning and Andrew Fagan, Chief Executive Officer, Community Living Central York regarding Zoning By-law Amendment - 546 Water Street - Community Living Central York be received.
Council - Electronic, June 23, 2025 · Carried
That staff be directed to investigate establishing a Community Safety Zone and/or other traffic safety measures at the intersection and surrounding area of Doug Duncan Drive and Timothy Street and in the area of the Riverwalk Commons water feature.
Council - Electronic, June 23, 2025 · Carried
In the record
364meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
3conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 5seatCouncillor
Special Council - Electronic June 8, 2020
related to items 5.3.1 & 5.3.2 - Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 176 Parkview Crescent Staff Report and accompanying By-law
Council November 11, 2019
related to sub-item 9.3.2: Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 178 Parkview Crescent and By-law 2019-71
Committee of the Whole November 4, 2019
related to Item 5.1 Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 178 Parkview Crescent
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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