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Portrait of Dennis Keenan

Dennis Keenan

Regional Councillor · Ward 3 & 4 · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-09-23 · served 2022–2026

164substantive motions movedof 227 meetings the minutes record them at
24procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
125substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
8meetings recorded absentof 227 they were on the record for
25–1recorded 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 Brampton’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (26)

City Council April 8, 2026
1. That the report prepared by Jessica Yadav, Policy Planner III, Integrated City Planning to the Council Meeting of April 8, 2026, re: Development of a City- Wide Childcare Centre Land Use Study, be received; 2.
For · 9–2 · Carried
City Council March 11, 2026
That the delegation from Rizwan Mohammad, Senior Government Affairs and Public Policy Officer, The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), to the Council Meeting of March 11, 2026, re: Item 16.2 - Quebec’s Bill 21…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council February 25, 2026
Whereas U.S. trade aggression, fuelled by tariffs, continues to disrupt jobs, production and investment across the North American automotive supply chain, including in Canada;
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting January 19, 2026
That the following departmental presentations to the Special Council Meeting of January 19, 20, 27, and February 6, 2026, re: 2026 Proposed Budget, be received: e. Planning, Building and Growth Management f.
For · 10–1 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting January 19, 2026
1. That the City of Brampton Council endorse a 2026 net property tax levy impact of 0% on the Tax Bill for City business. 2.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council December 10, 2025
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, be approved as amended, as follows: To vary the order to deal with Item 7.2 before Item 7.1.
For · 9–1 · Carried
City Council December 10, 2025
That Council hereby approves the following items and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect of the recommendations as…
For · 8–2 · Carried
City Council November 19, 2025
Whereas sepsis is a life-threatening response to infection with significant morbidity and mortality. And whereas, Canadian researchers, in response to recent sepsis related deaths throughout Ontario highlighted the need…
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council September 24, 2025
That Council hereby approves the following items and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect of the recommendations as…
For · 9–1 · Carried
City Council September 24, 2025
1. That the report from Steve Ganesh, Commissioner, Planning, Building & Growth Management and Nash Damer, Treasurer, to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, re: Development Charges By-law Amendment to Support…
For · 9–1 · Carried
City Council September 24, 2025
1. That the report from Anthony Obtinario, Manager, Downtown Revitalization to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, re: Recommendation Report for Downtown Revitalization Projects: Budget Amendment for…
For · 9–1 · Carried
City Council September 24, 2025
1. That the report from Steve Ganesh to the City Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, re: Sunfield Homes Affordable Housing Projects (RM 38/2025), be received; and 2.
For · 7–3 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting January 13, 2025
Whereas the City of Brampton provides a wide range of essential services that are critical to our quality of life; Whereas Community Hubs are versatile, future-proof public centres that embody a "walk-to-one-stop-shop"…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting January 13, 2025
1. That the 2025 Capital Budget be amended to include a new project in the amount of $170,000, to design the relocation of active transportation bike lanes from the road to the boulevard on Howden Boulevard between…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council September 11, 2024
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of September 11, 2024 be amended: To vary the order such that Item 6. 1 (i) be dealt with as the first proclamation; and To add: 16.2.
For · 10–1 · Carried
City Council April 17, 2024
That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of April 17, 2024, be received; and That a letter be sent to Brampton MPs and MPPs on behalf of Council in support of completion of…
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting September 29, 2023
That the following delegation re. Item 5.2 – Planning and Development Committee Recommendation PDC130-2023 – Plan of Subdivision and Application to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law – Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd.
Against · 3–7 · Lost
City Council June 14, 2023
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of June 14, 2023 be approved as amended to add: 6.2. Announcement from Mayor re. Visiting Delegation from Karamjit Singh Sandhu, the Mayor of Amritsar, India ; 7.2.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council June 14, 2023
Whereas Cricket has emerged as Canada's Fastest Growing Sport and has surfaced as Canada's highest-viewed sport; Whereas the City of Brampton is a growing hub for Cricket users, partnerships, facilities and events;
For · 9–1 · Carried
City Council May 17, 2023
1. That the report from Nash Damer, Treasurer, Finance to the Council Meeting of May 17, 2023, re: Municipal Finances Audit – Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) , be received; and 2.
For · 9–2 · Carried
City Council April 5, 2023
That the correspondence from Theodore Walker Robinson, re. Anti-LGBTQ Bill Passed by Parliament in Uganda, to the Council Meeting of April 5, 2023, be received;
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting March 9, 2023
1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Budget Committee Meeting of February 27 and 28, 2023 and March 6, 2023, to the Special Council Meeting of March 9, 2023, be received; and, 2.
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting March 2, 2023
1. That the report from Melinda Yogendran, Policy Planner, Integrated City Building, Planning, Building & Growth Management, dated February 27, 2023, re: Recommendation Report - Municipal Housing Pledge (Bill 23),…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council December 14, 2022
That the following appointments be made for the 2022-2026 Term of Council: a. Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 Member): City Councillor Power b.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting November 16, 2022
1. That the following City Councillors be appointed as the three (3) additional Regional Councillors to the Region of Peel Council for the 2022-2026 Term of Council: a) City Councillor Santos; b) City Councillor Keenan;
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council - Special Meeting November 16, 2022
That the following by-law before Council at its Special Meeting of November 16, 2022, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed…
For · 11–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (8)

Planning and Development CommitteeMay 11, 2026
City CouncilOctober 29, 2025
Brampton Community Safety Advisory CommitteeJune 19, 2025
Brampton Community Safety Advisory CommitteeDecember 12, 2024
Planning and Development CommitteeMay 27, 2024
Planning and Development CommitteeApril 8, 2024
Planning and Development CommitteeMarch 18, 2024
Planning and Development CommitteeDecember 4, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 164)

That the Agenda for the Council Meeting of September 23, 2026 , be approved as amended, as follows: To vary the order of items to deal with Item 6.2 before 6.1. To add: 6.4 Announcement re: Recognition for Receiving the David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility Council Sponsor: City Councillor Power 6.5 Announcement from Councillor Brar re: Brampton Rising Stars 6.6 Announcement from Co
City Council, September 23, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of September 9, 2026, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto: By-law 157-2026 - To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on September 9, 2026.
City Council, September 9, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 138-2026 and 139-2026, before Council at its Special Meeting of August 31, 2026, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
City Council - Special Meeting, August 31, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, to the Council Meeting of August 12, 2026, be adopted as published and circulated.
City Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 134-2026 to 136-2026 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of August 12, 2026 be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
City Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of August 12, 2026, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto: By-law 137-2026 - To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on August 12, 2026.
City Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of June 24, 2026 , to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, be adopted as published and circulated.
City Council, July 8, 2026 · Carried
1. That the following delegation re: Item 10.2.2 - Staff Update Regarding Committee of Council Delegations (RM 37/2026) , to the Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, be
City Council, July 8, 2026 · Referred
That the Agenda for the Council Meeting of June 24, 2026 , be approved as amended, as follows: To add: 6.6 Announcement re: Member of Zonta 6.7 Announcement re: Brampton Rising Stars 16.3 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Palleschi re: Expansion of Highway 410 To defer to the July 8, 2026, meeting of Council: 6.7 Announcement re: Brampton Rising Stars 15.2 Notice of Motion re:
City Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from Rajan Sandhu, Senior Vice-President Strategy and Engagement and Dr. Vicki Mowat, Dean, Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies, Sheridan College , to the Council Meeting of June 24, 2026, re: Item 19.10, Project Update and Funding Request - Ward 4 , be received.
City Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
1. That the report prepared by Fernanda Duarte Peixoto Soares, Project Manager, Active Transportation to the Council Meeting of June 24, 2026, re: Budget Amendment – Charolais Boulevard and Howden Boulevard Cycling Facilities - Wards 3, 4, 7 and 8 be received; 2. That Council approve the establishment of a new project activity #263130 titled 263130-002 Charolais Boulevard and Howden Boulevard in t
City Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
1. That the Summary of Recommendations from the Committee of Council Meeting of June 17, 2026 , to the Council Meeting of June 24, 2026, be received; and, 2. That Recommendations CW202 -2026 to CW 247- 2026 be approved as outlined in the subject minutes.
City Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
1. That the following persons be appointed to the Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee for the term effective November 15, 2026 and ending on November 14, 2030, or until a successor is appointed: Manpreet Singh Brar Manisha Gupta Caroline Lynch Taariq Mahazudin Prashant Malik Hardik Mankad Nancy Mukhija 2. That the following appointments to the Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee
City Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
1. That Council delegate authority to the Chief Administrative Officer to execute on behalf of the City a contribution agreement with The Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (Sheridan) on terms and conditions as directed by Council and otherwise satisfactory to the Chief Administrative Officer and in a form approved by the City Solicitor or designate. 2. That Council app
City Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
1. That the following persons be appointed to the Brampton Election Compliance Audit Committee for the term effective November 15, 2026 and ending on November 14, 2030, or until a successor is appointed: i. Manpreet Singh Brar ii. Manisha Gupta iii. Caroline Lynch iv. Taariq Mahazudin v. Prashant Malik vi. Hardik Mankad vii. Nancy Mukhija 2. That the following appointments to the Brampton Election
City Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
That the Agenda for the Council Meeting of June 10, 2026, be approved as amended, as follows: To add: 16.2 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Keenan re Peel Village Golf Course Rates 16.3 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Vicente re: Peel Council on Aging. 7.2 Delegation re: Seniors Month To withdraw: 19.3 Canada - Ontario Development Charge Reduction Program
City Council, June 10, 2026 · Carried
1. That prime-time and non-prime-time rates for seniors be decreased to 2025 rate levels ; and 2. That the rates for non-residents be increased by the same amount.
City Council, June 10, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of May 27, 2026, be approved as amended, as follows: To add: 16.4. Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos re: Brampton Mobility Plan 14.3 Correspondence from Councillor Santos re: Charolais Boulevard Bike Lanes 6.6 Announcement Item at the request of Councillor Toor re: Brampton Citizen Award 6.7 Announcement: Ride for Raja, Council Spo
City Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
the City’s Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) was adopted by Council in 2019; And Whereas the Province of Ontario enacted Bill 60, Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024, requiring removal of bike lanes from certain roadways; And Whereas a survey was conducted to get feedback from residents of wards 3 & 4 with an emphasis on residents who reside adjacent to Charolais Boulevard; And Whe
City Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the City’s Active Transportation Master Plan (ATMP) was adopted by Council in 2019; And Whereas the Province of Ontario enacted Bill 60, Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024, requiring removal of bike lanes from certain roadways; And Whereas a survey was conducted to get feedback from residents of wards 3 & 4 with an emphasis on residents who reside adjacent to Charolais Boulevard;
City Council, May 27, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 72-2026 to 82-2026 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of May 6, 2026 be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
City Council, May 6, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 8, 2026 , to the Council Meeting of April 22, 2026, be adopted as published and circulated.
City Council, April 22, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of March 11, 2026, to the Council Meeting of April 8, 2026, be adopted as published and circulated.
City Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 47-2026 to 56-2026 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 8, 2026 be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
City Council, April 8, 2026 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of February 25, 2026 , to the Council Meeting of March 11, 2026, be adopted as published and circulated.
City Council, March 11, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 43-2026 to 45-2026 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of March 11, 2026 be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto. The by-laws were passed as follows: By-law 43-2026 - To accept and assume works in Registered Plan 43M-1981 - Green Valley Development Inc.- Ward 10 (Planning Refer
City Council, March 11, 2026 · Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of March 11, 2026, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto: By-law 46-2026 -To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on March 11, 2026.
City Council, March 11, 2026 · Carried
That By-laws 43-2026 to 45-2026 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of March 11, 2026 be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
City Council, March 11, 2026 · Carried
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of February 25, 2026 be approved as amended, as follows: To add: 6.3 Announcement - Ramadan Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Brar 16.3 Discussion Item at the request of Mayor Brown re: March 2026 Meeting Date. To vary the order to deal with Item 15.1 as the first item of business following the proclamations.
City Council, February 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council hereby approves the following items and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect of the recommendations as contained therein: 8.1, 10.2.3, 10.3.1, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 14.1, 14.2, 16.1 8.1 That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of February 4, 2026, be rec
City Council, February 4, 2026 · Referred
That the name Lonsdale Blackett or Sgt. Lonsdale Blackett be
City Council, February 4, 2026 · Referred
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of January 21, 2026, be approved as amended, as follows: To add: 16.2 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Toor re: Council Meeting Procedures. 19.8 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Keenan re: An Identifiable Individual Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Personal matters about an
City Council, January 21, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation by Louroz Mercader, Executive Director, Downtown Brampton BIA, to the Special Council Meeting of January 19, 20, 27, and February 6, 2026, re: Downtown Brampton BIA 2026 Budget Request, be received.
City Council - Special Meeting, January 19, 2026 · Carried
1. That the report from Robert Higgs, Director, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, re: Amendments to Administrative Penalty System Penalties , be received; 2. That the by-law to amend By-law 233-2013 be enacted; and, 3. That the by-law to amend By-law 218-2019 be enacted.
City Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of December 10, 2025, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto: By-law 215-2025 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on December 10, 2025.
City Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
1. That the report from Robert Higgs, Director, Enforcement and By-law Services, Legislative Services, to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, re: Amendments to Administrative Penalty System Penalties, be received; and 2. That the by-law to amend By-law 233-2013 be enacted; and, 3. That the by-law to amend By-law 218-2019 be enacted.
City Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of November 19, 2025, be approved as amended, as follows: To add: 19.5 Discussion Item – Commercial Acquisition Matter Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations
City Council, November 19, 2025 · Carried
That Council hereby approves the following items and that the various Officials of the Corporation are hereby authorized and directed to take such action as may be necessary to give effect of the recommendations as contained therein: 8.1, 10.4.1, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 16.1, 19.1, 19.2 8.1 That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of November 19, 2025, be received.
City Council, November 19, 2025 · Referred
That the presentation from Carolyn Crozier, Strategic Leader, Office of the Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management, and Amit Gupta, Senior Manager, Revenue, Corporate Support Services, to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, re: Development Charge Incentives for Residential Development be received.
City Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
1. That the report from Carolyn Crozier, Strategic Leader, Office of the Commissioner, Planning, Building and Growth Management and Amit Gupta, Senior Manager, Revenue, Corporate Support Services to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, re: DC Incentives for Residential Development be received.
City Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried

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219meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
3conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 3 & 4seatRegional Councillor
4,912votes in 2022Local and Regional Councillor
City Council July 8, 2026
with respect to Item 19.4 ( Litigation Update – Recreation Centre) out of an abundance of caution in relation to a former family business
Committee of Council September 3, 2025
with respect to Item 8.3.1 (Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Santos, re: Amendment to the Mobile Licensing By-law) as his family owns a restaurant in Brampton
City Council April 19, 2023
with respect to Item 19.4 (Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (e), (f)…

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