Darren Flagg
Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-10-05 · served 2022–2026
183substantive motions movedof 139 meetings the minutes record them at
30procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
100substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
12meetings recorded absentof 139 they were on the record for
7–4recorded 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
Darren and his wife Janine have 5 children, Amanda, Kyla, Jordan, Caleigh and Megan as well as 3 grandchildren, Amelia, Jack and Madilyn. All of the children share their parent’s love of travel, sports, good food and adventure. His grandfather, Allan Benner served as a councillor in the 50’s and 60’s and he is proud to follow in his footsteps and represent Ward 3. Born in Wainfleet, Darren attended Humber College where he studied Funeral Services. At the age of 19 he moved to Fort Erie and started his career that spans nearly 40 years. Currently he is the managing Partner of Williams Funeral Service and Benner Funeral Services, the only 2 licensed Class A funeral establishments in our communities. Always an active member of the community, Darren has served as the President of the Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Erie Jaycees an organization he later served as the National President of. In addition he had led the Niagara Funeral Directors Association, sat on the cemetery board of the town of Fort Erie and participated as a speaker in the effort to save the Douglas Memorial Hospital. A hockey official for 40 years, his activities and involvement continue Provincially and Nationally as an Officiating Developer, coaching and mentoring officials at most levels of amateur hockey.
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
For · 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
Against · 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
Against · 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 (12)
Council-in-CommitteeSeptember 14, 2026
Regular CouncilApril 27, 2026
Regular CouncilOctober 20, 2025
Regular CouncilAugust 25, 2025
Regular CouncilApril 28, 2025
Regular CouncilNovember 18, 2024
Council-in-Budget CommitteeDecember 6, 2023
Regular CouncilNovember 27, 2023
Council-in-CommitteeNovember 6, 2023
Special CouncilFebruary 27, 2023
Regular CouncilFebruary 27, 2023
Regular Council-in-Budget CommitteeDecember 7, 2022
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 183)
That: By-laws 68-2026 to 81-2026, inclusive, are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Regular Council, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That: By-law 69-2026 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Regular Council, August 24, 2026 · Carried
That: The by-law package containing: 53-2026 To Amend Lot Maintenance By-law 92-2019, to Regulate Vegetative Growth on Vacant Lots and Vacant Structures; 54-2026 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended - 5289 Gilmore Road; 55-2026 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90 - 2277 Ridgemount Road; 56-2026 To Authorize the Execution of a Physician Recruitment Incentive Funding Agreement with Dr. Yasir Khan; an
Regular Council, July 20, 2026 · Carried
That: By-law 57-2026 To Amend User Fees and Charges By-law 102-2025 (Municipal Overnight Parking Fees – Erie Road and Cambridge Road) be given first and second reading.
Regular Council, July 20, 2026 · Carried
That: The by-law package containing: 53-2026 To Amend Lot Maintenance By-law 92-2019, to Regulate Vegetative Growth on Vacant Lots and Vacant Structures; Regular Council Meeting - July 20, 2026 9 54-2026 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended - 5289 Gilmore Road; 55-2026 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90 - 2277 Ridgemount Road; 56-2026 To Authorize the Execution of a Physician Recruitment Incentive
Regular Council, July 20, 2026 · Carried
That: Councillor McDermott be appointed to preside as Chair of the Council-in-Committee meeting of July 6, 2026, due to the absence of both the Mayor and the Acting Mayor; and further That: Councillor Noyes be appointed to preside as Chair of the Infrastructure Services Sub-Committee meeting, due to the absence of both the chair and vice-chair of the committee.
Council-in-Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That: Council receive the Six Mile Creek Flooding Project update as information, and that staff be directed to incorporate funding for the detailed design phase in the 2027 budget deliberations.
Council-in-Committee, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That: The by-law package containing: 43-2026 To Amend Swimming Pool By-law 149-2008 respecting Administrative Penalties and Enforcement Provisions; 44-2026 To Assume Ownership and Responsibility of the Stormwater Management System for The Oaks at Six Mile Creek Subdivision; 45-2026 To stop-up, close and convey to the Developer, Bright Avenue, Long Street, Eisley Street and Terry Drive, within Plan
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That: By-law 46-2026 To Amend User Fees and Charges By-law 102-2025 (Fort Erie Tennis Courts Fees) be amended to include Oakes Park.
Regular Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That: Council receives Report IS-07-2026 Recreation and Facilities Allocation Guidelines for information; and further That: Council support the proposed guidelines outlined in Appendix 1 to Report IS-07-2026.
Council-in-Committee, June 8, 2026 · Carried
McDermott That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Consolidated 2021 Official Plan, as detailed in Report PBBS-25-2026 for land located at 240 Jarvis Street; and further, That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended, as detailed in Report PBBS-25-2026 for land located at 240 Jarvis Street; and further,
Regular Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
McDermott That: The by-law package containing: 37-2026 To Amend Traffic By-law 2000-89, as amended (Speed Limits – Point Abino Road and Holloway Bay Road); 38-2026 To Appoint Caleb Storring as Deputy Chief Building Official for the Town of Fort Erie and to Repeal By-law 71-2020; 39-2026 To Appoint Luciano Chieca as Chief Building Official for the Town of Fort Erie and to Repeal By-laws 81-2014 and
Regular Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That: By-law 40-2026 To Authorize Applications for the Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes Levied for the Years 2024, 2025 and 2026 is given first and second reading.
Regular Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Consolidated 2021 Official Plan, as detailed in Report PBBS-25-2026 for land located at 240 Jarvis Street; and further, That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-law 129- 90, as amended, as detailed in Report PBBS-25-2026 for land located at 240 Jarvis Street; and further,
Regular Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That: The by-law package containing: 37-2026 To Amend Traffic By-law 2000-89, as amended (Speed Limits – Point Abino Road and Holloway Bay Road); 38-2026 To Appoint Caleb Storring as Deputy Chief Building Official for the Town of Fort Erie and to Repeal By-law 71-2020; 39-2026 To Appoint Luciano Chieca as Chief Building Official for the Town of Fort Erie and to Repeal By-laws 81-2014 and 2016-093;
Regular Council, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That: By-law 36-2026 To Confirm the Actions of Council at its Special Council Meeting held May 20, 2026 is given first and second reading.
Special Council, May 20, 2026 · Carried
That: Council approves the consent agenda as recommended.
Council-in-Committee, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That: Report PBBS-19-2026 Proposed Lot Maintenance By-law be received; and further That: Staff be directed to prepare the necessary by-law.
Council-in-Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
2026 marks the celebration of International Volunteer Year, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to recognize the power of civic participation and renew Canada’s culture of volunteering; and Whereas Ignite Volunteerism is a year-long national effort to elevate the role of civic participation, rebuild volunteer infrastructure, and celebrate volunteer stories across communities; and Whereas National V
Regular Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That: By-laws 19-2026, 20-2026, as amended, 21-2026 and 23-2026, are given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Regular Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
Whereas 2026 marks the celebration of International Volunteer Year, a once-in-a-generation opportunity to recognize the power of civic participation and renew Canada’s culture of volunteering; and Whereas Ignite Volunteerism is a year-long national effort to elevate the role of civic participation, rebuild volunteer infrastructure, and celebrate volunteer stories across communities; and Regular Co
Regular Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That: Council receives Report No. PBBS-09-2026 regarding proposed updates to the Town’s Snow Removal regulations; and further That: Council direct staff to prepare a new Snow Removal By-law to replace By-law No. 17-09, incorporating modernized compliance standards, defined timelines, and enhanced enforcement provisions as outlined in this report, and further That: Council direct staff to review th
Regular Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That: The by-law package containing: 13-2026 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended - 1405 Englewood Avenue; 14-2026 To Establish Authority for Cheque and Electronic Funds Transfer Signing; 15-2026 To Authorize the Entry into a Brownfields Rehabilitation Grant Agreement with Nakatomi Developments Inc. 16-2026 To Authorize the Entry into and Execution of an Agreement with His Majesty the King in
Regular Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That: By-law 12-2026 To Deem Lots 123, 124, and 125 on Registered Plan 545 not to be Lots on a Registered Plan of Subdivision - 196 Elmwood Avenue is given first and second reading.
Regular Council, February 23, 2026 · Carried
That: Council approves the amendment to the Town’s Zoning By-law 129-90 as detailed in Report PBBS-04-2026 for land known as 1405 Englewood Avenue, and further That: Council directs staff to submit the necessary by-law.
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That: The by-law package containing: 1-2026 To Assume Ownership and Responsibility for the Primary Services for the Bayridge Crossing Subdivision, Phase 3, Registered Plan 59M-363; 2-2026 To Assume Ownership and Responsibility for the Secondary Services for the Bayridge Crossing Subdivision, Phase 3, Registered Plan 59M-363; 3-2026 To Provide for Interim Taxes for the Year 2026; 4-2026 To Authoriz
Regular Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That: The by-law package containing: 97-2025 To Assume Primary Services within Plan 59M-519 (Harbourtown Subdivision) 800460 Ontario Limited (Fred Costabile) 98-2025 To Assume Ownership and Responsibility for the Primary Services for the Ridgeway Shores Subdivision, Registered Plan 59M-304, (Ridgeway Shores Golf Club Limited) 99-2025 To Assume Secondary Services in the Ridgeway Shores Subdivision
Regular Council, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That: By-law 95-2025: To Amend By-law 121-2024 to Extend the Time for Interim Control Respecting the Lake Erie Waterfront Residential Area is given first and second reading.
Special Council, December 1, 2025 · Carried
McDermott That: Council receives for information purposes, Report PBBS-75-2025 regarding a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands located at 3331 Dominion Road, Fort Erie.
Regular Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
McDermott That Council direct staff to prepare and submit a formal response to the Province opposing the proposed changes under ERO 025-1099, which mandate a standardized structure and content for municipal Official Plans; and That: Council direct staff to emphasize that these changes would eliminate secondary and site-specific plans, remove development standards from Official Plans, and severely
Regular Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That : The by-law package containing: 91-2025 To Designate 451 Niagara Boulevard as Being of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest; 92-2025 To Exempt a Certain Block in Plan 59M-519 from Part Lot Control, 374 Basset Avenue, Block 67 (Harbourtown Subdivision) 800460 Ontario Limited; and 93-2025 To Remove Part Lot Control from Beachwalk Crescent and Loganberry Court, Part of Lots 32, 33, 34, 36, 37 an
Regular Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That: Council receives for information purposes, Report PBBS-75-2025 regarding a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands located at 3331 Dominion Road, Fort Erie.
Regular Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That Council direct staff to prepare and submit a formal response to the Province opposing the proposed changes under ERO 025-1099, which mandate a standardized structure and content for municipal Official Plans; and That: Council direct staff to emphasize that these changes would eliminate secondary and site-specific plans, remove development standards from Official Plans, and severely restrict F
Regular Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That: Council direct staff to consolidate the Town’s existing Core Area CIPs into a single, Town-wide CIP, and That: Council direct staff to amend the heritage incentive programs to reduce barriers for applicants, and That: Council direct staff to incorporate Crystal Beach Community Improvement Plan incentives into the existing Core Area CIP’s to fulfill the requirements of the Crystal Beach Secon
Council-in-Committee, November 3, 2025 · Carried
That: Council direct staff to consolidate the Town’s existing Core Area CIPs into a single, Town-wide CIP, and That: Council direct staff to amend the heritage incentive programs to reduce barriers for applicants, and Council-in-Committee Meeting Minutes - November 3, 2025 4 That: Council direct staff to incorporate Crystal Beach Community Improvement Plan incentives into the existing Core Area CI
Council-in-Committee, November 3, 2025 · Carried
That: Council direct staff to prepare and present a draft 2026 Budget with the municipal tax levy guidance of no more than 3.5 percent increase; and That: Staff be directed to present only alternative scenarios where a strong business case and supporting rationale are provided and not exceeding a 4.25 percent increase.
Council-in-Committee, October 6, 2025 · Carried
That: Council approves the cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes and penalties in the amount of $13,119.23 as per Appendix 1 to Report CS-09-2025 in accordance with Section 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, and further That: Council directs Staff to submit the necessary by-law.
Council-in-Committee, October 6, 2025 · Carried
That: by-laws: 84-2025 To Enact an Amendment to the Official Plan Adopted by By-law 150-06 for the Town of Fort Erie Planning Area Amendment 87 0-8227 Hibbard Street, 2599664 Ontario Ltd. (Mark Spadafora); 85-2025 To Amend Zoning By-law 129-90, as amended 0-8227 Hibbard Street, 2599664 Ontario Ltd. (Mark Spadafora); and are given first and second reading.
Regular Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
That: By-law 87-2025 is given third and final reading to be signed by the Mayor and Clerk under the corporate seal.
Regular Council, September 22, 2025 · Carried
That: Council receives, for information purposes, Report PDS-56-2025 regarding a proposed combined Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for the lands located at 0-8227 Hibbard Street.
Regular Council, July 21, 2025 · Carried
In the record
127meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
14conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 3seatCouncillor
979votes in 2022Local Councillor
Council-in-Committee August 10, 2026
regarding item PBBS-1-12-2026 as the property owner is a previous business partner to the Councillor
Regular Council July 20, 2026
regarding item PBBS-1-12-2026 as the property owner is a previous business partner to the Councillor
Council-in-Committee April 13, 2026
regarding item PBBS-12-2026 as the property owner is a previous business partner to the Councillor
Regular Council February 23, 2026
regarding this item as he was previously a business partner with the applicant
Council-in-Committee December 1, 2025
regarding Closed Session item 12.2 as his daughter is employed by the Town
Special Council September 9, 2024
regarding By-law 92-2024, as the By-law directly affects the Councillor and his spouse
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