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Portrait of Kelly Broome

Kelly Broome

Councillor · Ward 6 · seen 2016-08-29 to 2026-06-15 · served 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

462substantive motions movedof 459 meetings the minutes record them at
215procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
585substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
28meetings recorded absentof 459 they were on the record for
226–1recorded 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

First elected in 2014, Kelly Broome was elected to serve as Councillor for Ward 6 in Newmarket for a third- four year term, in 2022.

As published by Newmarket.

How they voted, where it was recorded (227) — 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 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
Council December 2, 2019
That Closed Session Report 2019-11, dated November 25th, 2019 entitled “Old Fire Hall – 140 Main Street – Request for Proposals for Adaptive Re-use” be received;
For · 8–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (28)

Newmarket Public Library BoardMay 20, 2026
Council - ElectronicNovember 18, 2024
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicNovember 11, 2024
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicSeptember 9, 2024
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicJune 17, 2024
Newmarket Public Library BoardDecember 20, 2023
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicNovember 13, 2023
Accessibility Advisory CommitteeNovember 8, 2023
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicOctober 23, 2023
Council - ElectronicOctober 10, 2023
Newmarket Public Library BoardJuly 27, 2023
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicJune 19, 2023
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicMay 30, 2022
Special Council - ElectronicMay 30, 2022
Central York Fire Services - Joint Council CommitteeMay 3, 2022
Central York Fire Services - Joint Council CommitteeMarch 1, 2022
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicOctober 4, 2021
Central York Fire Services - Joint Council CommitteeJuly 6, 2021
Council Workshop - ElectronicJune 28, 2021
Site Plan Review CommitteeOctober 5, 2020
Special CouncilJuly 18, 2019
Special CouncilJune 17, 2019
Council WorkshopApril 2, 2019
Special CouncilFebruary 7, 2019
Special CouncilJanuary 15, 2018
Committee of the WholeJanuary 15, 2018
Council WorkshopSeptember 18, 2017
Special Committee of the WholeDecember 12, 2016

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 462)

That the deputation provided by Melanie Anbinder, Southlake Health Foundation regarding Nature's Emporium Run for Southlake 2026 Municipal Challenge be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2026 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
Council - Electronic, June 1, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 2026-17 to 2026-21 be enacted.
Council - Electronic, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled Follow‑Up: Rushbrook Drive and Seneca Court All‑Way Stop Review dated be received; and, That All-way Stop Control Policy Amendments proposed in Appendix 1 be adopted; and, That subject to approval of All-Way Stop Control Policy Amendments, Traffic By-law Amendments proposed in Appendix 2 be adopted; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to g
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That the correspondence provided by Alicia Reynolds regarding Follow-Up: Rushbrook and Seneca Court All-Way Stop Review be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Tracy Munusami, Chief Executive Officer, Newmarket Public Library regarding 2025 Newmarket Library Community Report be received.
Council - Electronic, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-14 be enacted.
Council - Electronic, April 20, 2026 · Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh That By-law 2026-15 be enacted.
Council - Electronic, April 20, 2026 · Carried
Councillor Vegh 1. That By-law 2026-15 be enacted.
Council - Electronic, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Ingrid Legros, Principal Armitage Village Public School regarding Savage Road and Nelson Circle All-Way Stop Review be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That items 7.3 and 7.6 to 7.11 be adopted on consent. See items 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, and 7.5 for motion.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled The Newmarket Community Safety Camera Program: Implementation, Outcomes, and Closure dated April 13, 2026 be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled 2025 Status Update to the 2025-2029 Multi-year Accessibility Plan dated April 13, 2026 be received; and, That the 2025 Status Update be approved (Attachment 1); and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the Accessibility Advisory Committee's endorsement of the 2025 Annual Accessibility Status Update to the 2025-2029 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled Savage Road and Nelson Circle All-Way Stop Review dated April 13, 2026 be received; and, That an All-Way Stop Control not be implemented at this intersection; and, That No Stopping signs be installed on both sides of Savage Road, within 9 metres south of the existing school crossing location; and, That Council direct staff to include the intersection of Savage Road and Nel
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Waters regarding St. John's Ambulance Life-saving Certificate be received.
Council - Electronic, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That the correction to the agenda be approved.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That the report titled Rushbrook Drive and Seneca Court All-way Stop Review dated March 23, 2026 be
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, March 23, 2026 · Referred
That the report entitled Ballard Crescent Parking Review dated March 23, 2026 be received; and, That the Parking Amendments proposed in Appendix 1 be adopted; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That item 9.1 and all sub-items associated be adopted on consent.
Council - Electronic, March 2, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled Recommendation Report – Shining Hill Secondary Plan dated February 23, 2026, be received; and, That the Shining Hill Secondary Plan and Schedules, found as Attachment 1 and 2 of this report, be approved; and, That the amending by-law for the implementing Official Plan Amendment be brought forward to a future Council meeting for approval; and, That Staff be authorized and d
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Catherine Chown, Manager, Events and Community Partnerships, Southlake Health Foundation regarding Nature's Emporium Run for Southlake be received.
Council - Electronic, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That items 10.1.1 to 10.1.7 be adopted on consent.
Council - Electronic, January 19, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2025-103 be enacted.
Special Council - Electronic, December 15, 2025 · Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh Whereas, Residents living in the are Savage Road have submitted a formal request to the Ward 6 Councillor regarding concerns over traffic flow and safety at the intersection of Savage Road and Nelson Circle: (Armitage Village Public School). Whereas, the Town of Newmarket’s process for considering stop sign requests requires a study of the intersection, consultation with
Council - Electronic, December 8, 2025 · Carried
Councillor Vegh Whereas, Residents living in the are Savage Road have submitted a formal request to the Ward 6 Councillor regarding concerns over traffic flow and safety at the intersection of Savage Road and Nelson Circle: (Armitage Village Public School). Whereas, the Town of Newmarket’s process for considering stop sign requests requires a study of the intersection, consultation with affected h
Council - Electronic, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That the additions to the agenda be approved.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Lincoln Lo, Partner and Allyssa Hrynyk, Associate, Malone Givens Parson Ltd regarding Shining Hill Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment: PLN-OPZS-2024-001 be received; and, That the deputation provided by David Ross, Adrian Beltrame, Mark Sampson be received; and, That the correspondence provided by David Ross, Anthony Schneider, and Toshi Okada be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled Green Development Standards dated November 10, 2025 be
Council - Electronic, November 17, 2025 · Deferred
That the additions to the agenda be approved.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Evan Wiseman, Senior Climate Change Policy Manager, The Atmospheric Fund regarding Green Development Standards be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Russ Coles regarding Environmental Initiatives be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, November 10, 2025 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of October 20, 2025 be received and the recommendations noted within items 9.1.1 to 9.1.16 be adopted.
Council - Electronic, October 27, 2025 · Carried
That By-law 2025-91 be enacted.
Council - Electronic, October 27, 2025 · Carried
residents of Ballard Crescent have raised concerns about parking along the curve near Keefer Parkette, creating line-of-sight and safety issues for drivers and pedestrians; and, Whereas a petition has been submitted requesting that the curved section of roadway adjacent to 44 Ballard Crescent be designated as a No Parking area; and, Therefore be it resolved: That Staff be directed to review parkin
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, October 20, 2025 · Carried
Whereas residents of Ballard Crescent have raised concerns about parking along the curve near Keefer Parkette, creating line-of-sight and safety issues for drivers and pedestrians; and, Whereas a petition has been submitted requesting that the curved section of roadway adjacent to 44 Ballard Crescent be designated as a No Parking area; and, Therefore be it resolved: 1. That Staff be directed to re
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, October 20, 2025 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting minutes of September 15, 2025 be received and the recommendations noted within items 9.1 and 9.2 inclusive of all sub-items be adopted.
Council - Electronic, October 6, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Ian McDougall, Chief Administrative Officer and Andrea Tang, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding 2026 Preliminary Draft Budget be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, September 29, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled 2026 Preliminary Draft Budget dated September 29, 2025 be received; and, That subject to any further direction, Staff be authorized to provide Council and the public with details of the Preliminary Draft 2026 Capital and Rate-Supported Operating Budgets on October 20, 2025 and the Tax-Supported Operating Budget on November 10, 2025; and, That Staff be authorized and direct
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, September 29, 2025 · Carried
That items 7.2 and 7.5 to 7.7 be adopted on consent. See items 7.1, 7.3, and 7.4 for motion.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, September 8, 2025 · Carried

In the record

431meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
9conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 6seatCouncillor
1,726votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Council - Electronic June 23, 2025
in items 9.1.5 - Residential Winter Windrow Opening Service - Presentation and item 9.1.18 - Residential Winter Windrow Opening Service
Committee of the Whole - Electronic June 16, 2025
in items 5.4 - Residential Winter Windrow Opening Service - Presentation and item 8.1 - Residential Winter Windrow Opening Service
Council December 2, 2019
related to Closed Session item 15.2: Leslie Valley Service Agreement
Special Committee of the Whole August 10, 2015
in Item 8 of the Special Committee of the Whole Agenda of August 10, 2015 (Item 8 of the Special Committee of the Whole Minutes of August 10, 2015) as she is a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity…
Council June 22, 2015
with respect to items 15 and 16 of the Committee of the Whole Minutes of June 15, 2015, being the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of June 1, 2015 and Item 1 of the Site Plan Review Committee…
Committee of the Whole June 15, 2015
with respect to items 10 and 11 of the agenda, being the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of June 1, 2015 and Item 1 of the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of June 1, 2015 regarding…
Site Plan Review Committee June 1, 2015
regarding the application for the Regional Municipality of York File No
Site Plan Review Committee March 30, 2015
regarding the application for the Regional Municipality of York File No
Committee of the Whole February 23, 2015
with respect to Item 15 of the agenda being correspondence from Ms

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