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Portrait of Rod Power

Rod Power

City Councillor · Ward 7 & 8 · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-09-23 · served 2022–2026

70substantive motions movedof 216 meetings the minutes record them at
28procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
113substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
5meetings recorded absentof 216 they were on the record for
26–0recorded 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 October 29, 2025
Whereas the City of Brampton provided land in 1984 to American Motors Corporation; and Whereas the City of Brampton has consistently been supportive of the expansion of Stellantis and it’d predecessor corporations;
For · 9–0 · 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 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 (5)

Brampton Community Safety Advisory CommitteeOctober 23, 2025
Citizen Appointments CommitteeMay 6, 2024
Governance and Council Operations CommitteeFebruary 5, 2024
Brampton Community Safety Advisory CommitteeFebruary 1, 2024
City Council - Special MeetingSeptember 29, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 70)

That the agenda for the Council Meeting of August 12, 2026, be approved, as amended, as follows: To add: 16.6 Discussion Item at the Request of Councillor Brar re: Memorial Tree To refer to staff: 19.4 Digital Gateway Signage Partnership Opportunity To vary the order of items to deal with Delegation Items 7.1 and 7.2 prior to the proclamations.
City Council, August 12, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from Aranyam for Independent Living, re: Item 16.3 - Leasing 9916 The Gore Rd for Autism Centre, to the Council Meeting of August 12, 2026, be
City Council, August 12, 2026 · Referred
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of July 8, 2026, be approved, as amended, as follows: To add: 6.1 c) Proclamation: Caribbean Heritage Month – July 2026 6.5 Announcement re: Brampton Summer Artist Market Council Sponsor: Regional Councillor Keenan 16.2 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Councillor Brar, re: Mount Pleasant Parking 16.3 Discussion Item at the request of Regional Counc
City Council, July 8, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation from David Laing, Chair, BikeBrampton, to the Council Meeting of June 24, 2026, 2025, re: Item 10.6.1 - Budget Amendment: Charolais Boulevard and Howden Boulevard Cycling Facilities (Wards 3, 4, 7 and 8), be received.
City Council, June 24, 2026 · Carried
1. That the delegation from Muneeza Sheikh, Integrity Commissioner, to the Council Meeting of May 6, 2026, re: Previous IC Report, be received; and 2. That the report prepared by Genevieve Scharback, City Clerk, Legislative Services, to the Council Meeting of May 6, 2026, re: Previous IC Report, be received.
City Council, May 6, 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: 7.1, 8.1, 10.4.1, 12.1, 16.1, 19.1, 19.2 7.1 That the presentation prepared by Shannon Brooks-Gupta, Manager, Policy Planning, Integrated City Planning, Planning, Bui
City Council, April 22, 2026 · Referred
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, 10.1.1, 10.1.2, 10.3.1, 10.6.1, 11.1, 12.2, 14.1, 14.2, 16.1, 19.1, 19.2, 19.6 8.1 That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting
City Council, April 8, 2026 · Referred
That the delegation from Peter Enns, Supervisor, SHW Pumps and Engine Components Inc., to the Council Meeting of April 8, 2026, re: Business Climate Action Program Results, be received.
City Council, April 8, 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, 10.1.1, 12.1, 12.2,12.4, 14.1, 16.1, 19.1,19.2,19.3,19.4,19.6,19.7 8.1 That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of February
City Council, February 25, 2026 · Referred
That the delegation from Sylvia Roberts, Brampton Resident, to the Council Meeting of February 4, 2026, re: Item 10.4.1 - Staff Report re: Adoption of New Comprehensive Zoning By-law, be received.
City Council, February 4, 2026 · Carried
That the following delegation to the Special Council Meeting of January 19, 20, 27, and February 6, 2026, re: 2026 Proposed Budget, be received: Jaipaul Massey-Singh, CEO, Brampton Board of Trade, re: Budget 2026 Response from the Business Community
City Council - Special Meeting, January 19, 2026 · Carried
That the following delegation to the Special Council Meeting of January 19, 20, 27, and February 6, 2026, re: 2026 Proposed Budget, be received: Sunny Ahmad, Brampton Resident, re: Removal of Bike Lanes at Howden Boulevard and Dixie Road/Williams Parkway Area
City Council - Special Meeting, January 19, 2026 · Carried
That the following delegation to the Special Council Meeting of January 19, 20, 27, and February 6, 2026, re: 2026 Proposed Budget, be received: Dayle Laing, BikeBrampton, re: Brampton Vision in relation to Bike Lane Infrastructure
City Council - Special Meeting, January 19, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Province of Ontario enacted Bill 60, Reducing Gridlock, Saving You Time Act, 2024, requiring removal of bike lanes from certain roadways; Whereas protected bicycle lanes on Howden Boulevard were installed on-street as part of Brampton's Active Transportation Network; Whereas public consultation showed 70 per cent support (842 of 1,209 respondents) for Option 1A; and as referenced by Mi
City Council - Special Meeting, January 19, 2026 · Carried
That the following delegations to the Council Meeting of December 10, 2025, re: Balmoral Inc. c/o Gagnon Walker Domes Ltd., 507 Balmoral Drive, Ward 7, File: OZS-20205-0013, be received. 1. Kyle Hulme, Chief Operating Officer, Lankin Investments 2. Tanya Burkart, Brampton Resident
City Council, December 10, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of October 29, 2025, be approved as amended, as follows: To Add: 7.2.5 Delegation from Omar Khamissa, Chief Operating Officer, and Basmah Ramadan, Student Advocacy Officer, National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
City Council, October 29, 2025 · Carried
Whereas the City of Brampton provided land in 1984 to American Motors Corporation; and Whereas the City of Brampton has consistently been supportive of the expansion of Stellantis and it’d predecessor corporations; and Whereas the City of Brampton has launched ‘Buy Chrysler’ programs and otherwise supported Stellantis in endeavours; Now therefore be it resolved that the Acting City Solicitor be di
City Council, October 29, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Regular Meeting of October 15, 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 177-2025 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Regular Meeting held on October 15, 2025.
City Council, October 15, 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: 10.2.1, 10.6.1, 12.1, 12.2, 16.1, 19.1 10.2.1 1. That the report titled: 2026 Council and Committee Meeting Schedule, to the Council Meeting of September 24, 2025, be
City Council, September 24, 2025 · Carried
That the delegation from Raj Khanuja, Founder, National Dental Care Day, to the Council Meeting of September 10, 2025, re: Update on National Dental Care Day, be received.
City Council, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That the delegation from Yingguo Ai, Brampton Resident, to the Council Meeting of September 10, 2025, re: Items 10.2.1 and 10.2.2 - Automated Speed Enforcement - Traffic Safety Update, be received.
City Council, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That By-laws 131-2025 to 141-2025 and 143-2025 to 151-2025 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of September 10, 2025, 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, September 10, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the Special Council Meeting of August 11, 2025 be approved as published and circulated.
City Council - Special Meeting, August 11, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Special Meeting of August 11, 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 130-2025 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its special meeting held on August 11, 2025.
City Council - Special Meeting, August 11, 2025 · Carried
That the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of June 11, 2025, to the Council Meeting of June 25, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated.
City Council, June 25, 2025 · Carried
That staff be requested to report on a fourth option of converting sidewalks into multi-use pathways and to immediately remove the curbs on Howden Boulevard from Dixie Road to Williams Parkway and return that portion of Howden Boulevard to a four-lane road. A recorded vote was requested and the motion
City Council, June 25, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
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: 9.1, 13.1, 13.2, 17.1, 20.1, 20.2 9.1 That the staff update re: Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of June 11, 2025, be received. 13.1 1. That the M
City Council, June 11, 2025 · Referred
That the delegation from Owolabi Williams, Boys Lead Network, to the Council Meeting of May 14, 2025, re: International Boys Day, be received.
City Council, May 14, 2025 · Carried
That the delegation from Karan Devgan, Arpandeep Singh, Shikha Sharma, Harman Sohal, to the Council Meeting of May 14, 2025, re: Brampton Food Truck Owners, be received.
City Council, May 14, 2025 · Carried
That By-laws 81-2025 to 94-2025 inclusive, before Council at its Regular Meeting of May 14, 2025, 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 14, 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, 8.2, 10.4.1, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 13.1, 14.1, 14.2, 16.1, 19.1, and 19.2. 8.1. That the staff update re. Government Relations Matters, to the Council Meeting of Mar
City Council, March 26, 2025 · Tabled
That the agenda for the Special Council Meeting of March 19, 2025 be approved as published and circulated.
City Council - Special Meeting, March 19, 2025 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 5, 2025, to the Council Meeting of February 26, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated.
City Council, February 26, 2025 · Carried
1. That the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 13, 14, 16, and 20, 2025, to the Council Meeting of February 5, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated; and, 2. That the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of January 22, 2025, to the Council Meeting of February 5, 2025, be adopted as published and circulated.
City Council, February 5, 2025 · Carried
1. That the report from Kelly Zore, Manager, Executive Operations and Special Projects, be received; and 2. That the Commissioner of Community Services be directed to negotiate and execute the agreement and other documents for the new Lease Agreement with the Honey Badgers LP as substantially set out in this report, on terms and conditions acceptable to the Commissioner of Community Services and i
City Council, February 5, 2025 · Carried
That the following departmental presentations to the Special Council Meeting of January 13, 14, 16, and 20, 2025, re: 2025 Proposed Budget, be received: a. Transit b. Community Services c. Public Works and Engineering
City Council - Special Meeting, January 13, 2025 · Carried
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" policy, bringing together health, social, cultural, recreational, and other resources in one location to meet the diverse needs of the community; Whereas the key to supporting exist
City Council - Special Meeting, January 13, 2025 · Carried
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 North Park Drive and Central Park Drive, with the funding source to be determined by the Treasurer; 2. That staff report back regarding any implications related to safety of vulnerable
City Council - Special Meeting, January 13, 2025 · Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Special Meeting of January 13, 14, 16, and 20, 2025 be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto: By-law 1-2025 – To amend User Fee By-law 193-2024 – Schedule I – Stormwater Charges
City Council - Special Meeting, January 13, 2025 · Carried
That the agenda for the Council Meeting of November 20, 2024 be approved as amended, as follows: To add: 16.2 Bike Lanes on Royal West Drive and Elbern Markell Drive. 19.3. Labour Relations Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Labour relations or employee negotiations 19.4 Labour Relations Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act
City Council, November 20, 2024 · Carried

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