Wayne Redekop
Mayor · seen 2003-12-08 to 2026-10-05 · served 2000–2003, 2003–2006, 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026
1,016substantive motions movedof 308 meetings the minutes record them at
101procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
2substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
3meetings recorded absentof 308 they were on the record for
8–3recorded 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 Fort Erie’s own minutes.
In their own words, via the Town
Married for over 48 years to Cathy Green-Redekop, who passed away in January 2025. Three adult daughters: Lindsay, Hilary and Kylie. Three grandchildren: Brody, Cullen and Lonnie. Qualified for and completed (with oldest daughter) the Boston Marathon, 2008 and 2009.
As published by Fort Erie.
How they voted, where it was recorded (11)
Council-in-Committee February 9, 2026
For · 4–3 · CarriedThat: Council directs the Town Solicitor to enter into negotiations for the sale of Parts 5 and 7 on the draft reference plan associated with 3823 Terrace Lane to 1322977 Ontario Inc.
Council-in-Committee December 1, 2025
Against · 1–6 · LostThat: The procedure, attached as Appendix 1, be amended to to reflect that when staff determine at the time of reviewing consent application that a boulevard tree cannot be planted, no fee for a boulevard tree be…
Council-in-Committee December 1, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat: The procedure, attached as Appendix 1, be amended to include language which ensures that when a fee is collected for a boulevard tree within an urban area, and staff determine that the tree cannot be planted…
Council-in-Committee December 1, 2025
Against · 4–3 · CarriedThat: The procedure, attached as Appendix 1, be amended to replace any reference to a two-year period with a five year period.
Council-in-Committee February 10, 2025
For · 5–1 · CarriedThat: Council approves the Town of Fort Erie Parks and Open Space Master Plan attached as Appendix 1, and further That: Council directs staff to consider the cost of implementation and maintenance of the Parks and Open…
Regular Council October 21, 2024
For · 6–0 · CarriedWhereas the Douglas Memorial Hospital was built primarily with funds left by the estate of William Douglas on his death in 1929; and Whereas the Douglas Memorial Hospital (“the Hospital”) opened for operation in 1931;
Regular Council June 24, 2024
For · 5–2 · CarriedThat: By-laws 69-2024 and 70-2024 are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Regular Council May 27, 2024
For · 4–2 · CarriedThat: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Consolidated 2021 Official Plan as detailed in Report PDS-31-2024 for the lands known as 436-440 Ridge Road North, and further That: Council approves the amendment…
Regular Council March 18, 2024
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat: Council receives Report PDS-10-2024 for information purposes, and further Regular Council Meeting Minutes - March 18, 2024 6 That: Council directs staff to prepare new Fence and Swimming Pool By-laws for Council…
Regular Council March 18, 2024
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat: By-laws 33-2024, as amended, is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the Corporate Seal.
Council-in-Budget Committee November 15, 2023
Against · 1–6 · LostThat : The 2024 Preliminary Capital Budget Project FETC24 be amended to $250,000 over three years. Yes (1) Councillor Noyes No (6) Mayor Redekop, Councillor McDermott, Councillor Dubanow, Councillor Flagg, Councillor…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (3)
Special Council in CommitteeMarch 6, 2023
Regular Council in CommitteeMay 16, 2022
Regular CouncilMarch 23, 2020
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 1,016)
That: Council receive Report PBBS-48-2026 regarding the Town of Fort Erie Zoning By-law Review; and further, That: Council endorse the preliminary directions identified through the technical review and Phase 1 consultation process to guide preparation of the draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law; and further, That: Staff be directed to continue preparation of the Town's new Comprehensive Zoning By-law
Council-in-Committee, October 5, 2026 · Carried
That: Council receives the memorandum regarding the David White Drain and Peter Storm Drain Petition for information purposes.
Council-in-Committee, October 5, 2026 · Carried
That: Council approve the Core Area Community Improvement Plan, attached as Appendix 1 to this report, and further That: Council approve the Brownfield Community Improvement Plan, attached as Appendix 2 to this report, and further That: Council direct Staff to prepare the necessary by-laws to adopt the Core Area Community Improvement Plan and Brownfield Community Improvement Plan.
Council-in-Committee, September 14, 2026 · Carried
That: Council receives Staff Report, Erie Beach Concept and associated studies, for information, and further That: Council directs staff to proceed with finalizing the design and construction drawings.
Council-in-Committee, September 14, 2026 · Carried
That: Council amend the name to "Burdett T. Sisler - Bowen Road Park".
Council-in-Committee, September 14, 2026 · Carried
That: Council extends Draft Plan approval for the 272 Ridge Road South Draft Plan of Condominium for 2 years, until September 26, 2028, and the Owners be so advised, and further That: Council directs that the conditions of approval for the 272 Ridge Road South Draft Plan of Vacant Land Condominium be amended as detailed in Appendix 3, and further That: Council determines in accordance with Section
Council-in-Committee, September 14, 2026 · Carried
That : Council receive the Memorandum regarding the Amendments to the Traffic By-law respecting the installation of an All-Way Stop at Michener Road and Point Abino Road, for information purposes.
Council-in-Committee, September 14, 2026 · Carried
That: Council defer consideration of Report PBBS-38-2026 regarding the Draft Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to the August 24, 2026 Council meeting.
Council-in-Committee, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That: the recommendation contained in Report PBBS-39-2026 be amended by reducing the extension period for the Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium for 3303 Dominion Road from three (3) years to two (2) years.
Council-in-Committee, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That: Council approves the proposed name “Earl Plato Park” for the neighbourhood park located at 3440 Thunder Bay Road; and further That: Staff review the terms and requirements of the Park Naming Policy in 2027; and further That: Council direct Staff to submit the necessary by-law.
Council-in-Committee, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That: Council approves entering into a revised Business Banking Agreement with TD Commercial Banking for a two (2) year term, with an option to renew for two additional one (1) year terms; and further That: Council directs that the agreement be based on the revised proposal as submitted by TD Commercial Banking; and further That: Staff be directed to prepare the necessary By-law.
Council-in-Committee, August 10, 2026 · Carried
t: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Official Plan as detailed in Reports PBBS-07-2026 and PBBS-29-2026 for land located at 4991 Abino Hills Road; and further That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended, as detailed in Report PBBS-07-2026 and PBBS-29-2026 for land located at 4991 Abino Hills Road; and further That: Council directs staff to submit
Council-in-Committee, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That: Council receives Report IS-06-2026 for information purposes; and further That: Council accepts the Asset Management Plan implementation roadmap and directs that the costs of phased implementation be included in future budget deliberations.
Council-in-Committee, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That: Staff be directed to develop a comprehensive policy respecting the urbanization of roads.
Council-in-Committee, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That: Council directs staff to identify and confirm shovel-ready projects from the Town's Development Charges ( DC ) Background Study and approved C apital P lan that align with all D evelopment Charge Reduction Program (D CRP ) eligibility criteria ; and further That: Council direct staff to p repare an d submit an application to the Province by the June 19, 2026 deadline; and further That: for t
Council-in-Committee, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Official Plan as detailed in Reports PBBS-07-2026 and PBBS-29-2026 for land located at 4991 Abino Hills Road; and further That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended, as detailed in Report PBBS-07-2026 and PBBS- 29-2026 for land located at 4991 Abino Hills Road; and further That: Council directs staff to sub
Council-in-Committee, June 8, 2026 · Carried
Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2026 6 That: Staff be directed to develop a comprehensive policy respecting the urbanization of roads.
Council-in-Committee, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That: Council directs staff to identify and confirm shovel-ready projects from the Town's Development Charges (DC) Background Study and approved Capital Plan that align with all Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) eligibility criteria; and further Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - June 8, 2026 7 That: Council direct staff to prepare and submit an application to the Province by the Jun
Council-in-Committee, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That: Council receives Report regarding development, building, planning and by-law statistical reporting for information purposes, and further That: Council directs staff to forward a copy of Report to Regional Niagara Planning and Development Services, the District School Board of Niagara and the Niagara Catholic District School Board .
Council-in-Committee, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That : Council amends the 2026 Capital Budget to increase Colony Road Watermain Replacement capital project (COLO24) by $6,125,264 (including non-rebatable HST) with $1,551,814 from the Water Refurbishing Reserve and $4,573,450 from the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program - Health And Safety Water Stream grant.
Council-in-Committee, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That: Council proclaims May 14, 2026 as "Students Against Impaired Driving Day (SAID)".
Council-in-Committee, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That: The proposed amendment to Report PBBS-12-2026 be
Council-in-Committee, April 13, 2026 · Deferred
That: Report PBBS-12-2026 be
Council-in-Committee, April 13, 2026 · Deferred
That: Council extends draft plan approval for the 0-19829 Walden Avenue Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium for two years, until March 12, 2028, and the Owner and Regional Municipality of Niagara be so advised.
Council-in-Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That: The date March 12, 2028 be amended to December 12, 2027.
Council-in-Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That: Council receives Report No. PBBS-17-2026 for information purposes; and further That: Council directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law.
Council-in-Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That: Report PBBS-18-2026 Amendments to the Tree By-law be received; and further That: Staff be directed to prepare the necessary By-law;
Council-in-Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Canada is one of the oldest and most stable democracies in the world; and Whereas Ontario is the most populous province in Canada; and Whereas one of the hallmarks of a democracy is the right to elect its leaders by popular vote; and Whereas another hallmark of democracy is rule by the majority as exercised through elected representatives; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has introduced legisla
Council-in-Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That: Council receives Report No. PBBS-17-2026 for information purposes; and further Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - April 13, 2026 8 That: Council directs staff to prepare the necessary by-law.
Council-in-Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Canada is one of the oldest and most stable democracies in the world; and Whereas Ontario is the most populous province in Canada; and Whereas one of the hallmarks of a democracy is the right to elect its leaders by popular vote; and Whereas another hallmark of democracy is rule by the majority as exercised through elected representatives; and Whereas the Province of Ontario has introduced
Council-in-Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That: Council directs staff to prepare a report for Council's consideration of a historical marker program administered by the Town based on recommendations from the MCHAC.
Council-in-Committee, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That: This matter be
Council-in-Committee, February 9, 2026 · Deferred
That: Council receives the memorandum regarding Overview of Actions to Address Local Health Care .
Council-in-Committee, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That: Council receives for information purposes Report CBC-04-2026 regarding the 2026 Fort Erie Public Library Board Budget request as set out in Appendix 1 to be incorporated into the consolidated General Levy Operating Budget for adoption.
Council-in-Budget Committee, January 28, 2026 · Carried
PART 1 That: 2026 Supplementary Base Budget items, subject of previous reports or resolutions, be excluded. PART 2 That: The following 2026 Supplementary one-time items, subject of previous reports or resolutions, be adopted: 2.1 $500,000 for a Coal Docks grant funded by the General Levy Rate Stabilization (GLRS) Reserve. PART 3 That: 2026 Supplementary Base Budget new funding requests be excluded
Council-in-Budget Committee, January 28, 2026 · Carried
That: Council receives the November 21, 2025 Land Committee meeting minutes attached as Appendix 1
Council-in-Committee, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That: The response to enquiry be received
Council-in-Committee, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That: The 2026 Capital Budget of $23,795,300 be approved as presented in Appendix 1 to Report CBC-01-2026, and further That: The projects identified in the 2026 Capital Budget be permitted to proceed immediately upon deemed adoption in accordance with the process outlined in Report CS-08-2025.
Council-in-Budget Committee, November 19, 2025 · Carried
That: Council receives the memorandum titled “Status Update – Fort Erie Tennis Club Operating Agreement”, dated November 3, 2025 for information; and further That: Council defers consideration of Report IS-13-2025 Fort Erie Tennis Club Operating Agreement to the next available Council meeting to allow additional time for review and finalization of the operating agreement.
Council-in-Committee, November 3, 2025 · Carried
That: Council approves the designation of 162 Battery Street as outlined in this report, for architectural, historical and contextual attributes and reasons, under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; pursuant to the recommendation of the Museum and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee, and further That: Council directs staff to prepare a Designation By-law and provide Notice of Intention to Desig
Council-in-Committee, October 6, 2025 · Lost
In the record
305meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
7conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
6,195votes in 2022Mayor, incumbent
Regular Council July 20, 2026
with respect to Item 7.3, Closed Session Litigation Matters, specifically the MSCOA House litigation matter, as he is one of the named defendants in the action
Regular Council March 23, 2026
regarding the appointment of Brad Brunton as he and the Mayor have a business relationship
Regular Council September 22, 2025
with respect to Item 18.3 as his law office is located within the notification area and the estate of his former law partner is involved with the property owner
Regular Council August 25, 2025
with respect to Item 12.1 as his law office is located within the notification area and the estate of his former law partner is involved with the property owner
Regular Council July 21, 2025
with respect to Item 12.1 as his law office is located within the notification area and the estate of his former law partner is involved with the property owner
Regular Council July 24, 2023
with Item 11.3.2 as the minutes include bingo allocation to the Ridgeway Lions Club, of which he is a member
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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