Sami Elhajjeh
Councillor · Ward 1 · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-08-19 · served 2022–2026
120substantive motions movedof 139 meetings the minutes record them at
81procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
317substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
16meetings recorded absentof 139 they were on the record for
90–15recorded 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 Clarington’s own minutes.
In their own words, via the Town
Sami Elhajjeh is serving his first term on Clarington Council. He graduated with an Undergraduate Degree in Health Science from Brock University and a Post Graduate Degree in Public Health from Ryerson University. He has worked in Environmental Public Health for over fifteen years with municipal government and with the Federal Government providing Public Health subject matter expertise to various First Nations/Indigenous communities. Before becoming a Councillor, Sami was involved with various initiatives throughout Clarington and served on volunteer boards. He currently lives in Ward 1 and enjoys being actively involved in his community and spending time with his young family. Councillor Elhajjeh is currently on the Active Transportation Committee, Heritage Committee and Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. Councillor Elhajjeh looks forward to working with his colleagues in making Clarington a better place to live, work, and play.
As published by Clarington.
How they voted, where it was recorded (105) — most recent 40 shown
Special Council Meeting August 19, 2026
Against · 3–4 · LostThat Report PDS-072-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect to Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan…
Special Council Meeting August 19, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the meeting adjourn at 7:58 p.m. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart
Special Council Meeting August 10, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat the complaint filed by Richard Bouma, pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, regarding the development charges applicable to 7902 Leskard Road be received;
Special Council Meeting August 10, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the Procedural By-law 2025-014, section 4.4.3 be suspended to add an Item to the Agenda for a Special Meeting without notice;
Special Council Meeting August 10, 2026
Against · 1–6 · LostThat Staff be directed to report to the first regular term of Council following the 2026 Municipal Election respecting options for delivering the North Bowmanville off-leash dog park identified in the Parks, Recreation…
Special Council Meeting August 10, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat Report PDS-066-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the Zoning By-law…
Special Council Meeting August 10, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat Report PDS-074-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft…
Planning and Development Committee June 15, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedWhereas the Bowmanville Creek/Bowmanville Valley trail system is an important recreational and active transportation corridor used by residents, families, walkers, runners, cyclists, people using mobility devices,…
Planning and Development Committee June 15, 2026
For · 5–1 · CarriedThat Report CAO-007-26, the Draft Municipal Wide Community Improvement Plan, be received; and That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the proposed Community…
Planning and Development Committee June 15, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat Report PDS-054-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment application;
Planning and Development Committee June 15, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat Report PDS-057-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment application;
General Government Committee June 1, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Staff be directed to proceed with the tender for the Clarington Operations Depot, Emergency and Fire Services Training Facility (CODEFS).
Planning and Development Committee May 11, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report PDS-040-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the privately…
General Government Committee May 4, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedWhereas United Against Hate Canada and the Montreal Chan Associations have launched a campaign calling on Parliament to establish a Canadian Chinese Heritage Month, recognising the cultural and historical contributions…
General Government Committee May 4, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report FSD-018-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the Procurement By-law 2024-052, a by-law to provide policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services, be…
General Government Committee April 13, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the delegation by Kirk Kemp, Algoma Orchards be received with thanks; That the request from Algoma Orchards to install an agricultural irrigation pipe beneath Concession Road 5, Orono, be approved subject to any…
Regular Council Meeting March 23, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat Report PDS-006-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; That staff be authorized to host a Public Information Centre in the Winter of 2026 regarding the draft Clarington…
Regular Council Meeting March 23, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedWhereas the alleged use of a racial slur by a senior leader within the Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) is deeply troubling and harmful, given the term’s history of dehumanization and systemic oppression against…
Regular Council Meeting March 23, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedWhereas Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee (CDAC) is committed to meaningful reconciliation and to ensuring that its practices reflect respect for the histories, rights, and presence of Indigenous Peoples;
Regular Council Meeting March 23, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedWhereas a thriving democracy requires public accountability, but also a climate which encourages good people to step up and support their community without fear of personal attacks and misinformation;
Planning and Development Committee March 9, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the delegation by Ron Hooper, Lisa Roy, and Tim Welsh, Durham Senior Citizens Lodge regarding, a request to Waive Fees for the Non-Profit Seniors Intensification Housing Project, be received with thanks;
Planning and Development Committee March 9, 2026
Against · 1–6 · LostThat Report PDS-006-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; That staff be authorized to host a Public Information Centre in the Winter of 2026 regarding the draft Clarington…
Regular Council Meeting February 23, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat Report PDS-002-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Clarington Official Plan Amendment 131 and Durham Region Official Plan Amendment 2, attached to Report PDS-002-26, for…
Regular Council Meeting February 23, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedWhereas locally elected trustees provide essential community representation; And whereas all communities rely on trustees to reflect local priorities, ensure accountability, and advocate for students;
General Government Committee February 2, 2026
For · 6–0 · CarriedWhereas Durham Region’s diverse communities — including but not limited to Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, Palestinian, Indigenous, Black, and 2SLGBTQIA+ populations — have experienced a rise in hate motivated crimes…
Regular Council Meeting January 26, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report PDS-002-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Clarington Official Plan Amendment 131 and Durham Region Official Plan Amendment 2, attached to Report PDS-002-26, for…
Planning and Development Committee January 19, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report PDS-007-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft…
Planning and Development Committee January 19, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedThat Report PDS-002-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Clarington Official Plan Amendment 131 and Durham Region Official Plan Amendment 2, attached to Report PDS-002-26, for…
Planning and Development Committee January 19, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedWhereas significant municipal financial resources, staff time, Council attention, and extensive volunteer effort from the Jury Lands Foundation have been committed over the past ten years toward preserving, advancing…
General Government Committee January 12, 2026
Against · 5–2 · CarriedThat Report PDS-063-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Staff be directed to utilize the remaining available funding for Whistle Cessation Implementation at Bennett Road…
Regular Council Meeting September 22, 2025
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat the delegation by David Moss, St. Paul's United Church/St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Regarding Winter Warming Centre Extension of Hours, be
Regular Council Meeting September 22, 2025
For · 6–0 · CarriedWhereas Doug MacCheyne has made significant contributions to the Clarington community, particularly through his leadership on the Bowmanville Legion’s Clarington Honours our Veterans Committee;
General Government Committee September 8, 2025
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat the delegation by David Moss, St. Paul's United Church/St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Regarding Winter Warming Centre Extension of Hours, be
General Government Committee September 8, 2025
For · 6–0 · CarriedThat Report CAO-015-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council endorse the five-year action plan for short-term recommendations in the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan;
Regular Council Meeting June 23, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedWhereas Clarington has provided access to Durham Region Social Services for winter warming programming at the former tourism building on Liberty Street in Bowmanville;
Regular Council Meeting June 23, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the minutes from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee meeting dated June 12, 2025, be received for information, with the exception of Item 8, which shall be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality…
Regular Council Meeting June 23, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedWhereas the issues of road and pedestrian safety have been an ongoing concern of the residents of the Municipality of Clarington and the Hamlet of Tyrone is no exception;
Planning and Development Committee June 16, 2025
For · 3–3 · LostThat Report PDS-031-25 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the Official Plan application submitted by Modo Bowmanville Urban Towns Ltd. and Modo Bowmanville Towns Ltd.
Regular Council Meeting May 26, 2025
For · 5–0 · CarriedThat Report PDS-021-25 and any related communication items be received; That any comments received be considered during preparation of the recommended Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan and Urban Design…
Planning and Development Committee May 12, 2025
For · 5–1 · CarriedThat Report PDS-024-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Staff be authorized to continue finalizing the Clarington Waterfront Strategy as outlined in this report;
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (16)
Planning and Development CommitteeDecember 8, 2025
Planning and Development CommitteeApril 14, 2025
Planning and Development CommitteeJanuary 20, 2025
Special General Government CommitteeNovember 19, 2024
General Government CommitteeMay 6, 2024
Joint CommitteesJune 19, 2023
Planning and Development CommitteeJune 5, 2023
General Government CommitteeMay 29, 2023
Joint CommitteesMay 8, 2023
Special General Government CommitteeApril 27, 2023
General Government CommitteeApril 17, 2023
General Government CommitteeMarch 20, 2023
Joint CommitteesFebruary 27, 2023
Special Council MeetingFebruary 27, 2023
Joint CommitteesFebruary 6, 2023
Special Council MeetingFebruary 3, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 120)
That the minutes from the General Government Committee meeting dated June 1, 2026, be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That Report PDS-061-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the objection to designate 38 Centre Street, Bowmanville under the Ontario Heritage Act (Attachment 1 to PDS-061-26) be received; That Council affirms its intention to designate 38 Second Street, Bowmanville under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act based on its identified cultural heritage value or in
Planning and Development Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 10.1, Report PDS-065-26 - Potential Land Acquisition, at this time.
Planning and Development Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Report CAO-007-26, the Draft Municipal Wide Community Improvement Plan, be received; and That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the proposed Community Improvement Plan and corresponding Clarington Official Plan Amendment and continue undertaking the process including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and That
Planning and Development Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
That Report PDS-061-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the objection to designate 38 Centre Street, Bowmanville under the Ontario Heritage Act (Attachment 1 to PDS-061-26) be received; Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 15, 2026 That Council affirms its intention to designate 38 Second Street, Bowmanville under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage
Planning and Development Committee, June 15, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the prevalence of ticks, including those known to carry Lyme disease, and other Vector borne diseases have increased across many parts of Ontario; (Lyme disease is now the most common vector-borne disease in the province. In 2025 alone, there were 2,930 reported cases in Ontario, a sharp rise from the 1,865 cases in 2024); Whereas residents have expressed growing concerns about public heal
General Government Committee, June 1, 2026 · Carried
That in accordance with Section 7.16.5 of the Procedural By-law, a New Business Item, regarding Reform of the Ontario Land Tribunal to Strengthen Municipal Decision-Making Authority , be added to the Agenda.
General Government Committee, June 1, 2026 · Carried
Whereas municipal councils are elected by residents to make decisions affecting their communities; Whereas the Province has empowered municipalities to make decisions on planning matters that are in keeping with provincial policy and legislation; Whereas a 2024 performance audit by the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario found that approximately 90% of development proposals appealed to the On
General Government Committee, June 1, 2026 · Carried
Whereas municipal councils are elected by residents to make decisions affecting their communities; Whereas the Province has empowered municipalities to make decisions on planning matters that are in keeping with provincial policy and legislation; General Government Committee Minutes June 1, 2026 Whereas a 2024 performance audit by the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario found that approximate
General Government Committee, June 1, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting dated May 11, 2026, be approved with the exception of items 5.3, 6.1, and 9.1.1.
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Report FSD-023-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the proposal received from LBMS Group Inc, being the highest scoring proponent meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2026-2 be awarded the contract for the provision of Contract Administration and Construction Inspection Services for Darlington Boulevard Reconstruction, contingent on the
General Government Committee, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That Report LGS-025-26 and any related delegations or communication items be received; That Council authorizes entering into a lease agreement with Darlington Soccer Club for office space at the Bowmanville Community Complex, in a form and with content approved by the Deputy CAO/Solicitor and substantially consistent with the information contained in Report LGS-025-26; That the Deputy CAO/Solicito
General Government Committee, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That the Delegation of Dennis Beaulieu, regarding the Bowmanville Tennis Club 80th Anniversary, be received with thanks.
General Government Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That Report PDS-025-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the Clerk issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the following properties as a cultural heritage resource as individual designations under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, substantially in accordance with the Statements of Significance and Lists of Character Defining Features for each property outli
Regular Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Referred
That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of items 6.2, 6.4, 6.8, 6.9 be approved, in accordance with the Agenda. Item 6.7 was subsequently amended - see Item.
General Government Committee, March 2, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Government of Ontario, under Premier Doug Ford, has restructured the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), reducing the maximum non-repayable grant portion to 25 per cent and shifting the remaining support to repayable loans; And whereas this represents a significant departure from the previous model, in which approximately 85 per cent of OSAP funding was delivered through grants
General Government Committee, March 2, 2026 · Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing matters that deal with advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
General Government Committee, March 2, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Government of Ontario, under Premier Doug Ford, has restructured the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), reducing the maximum non- repayable grant portion to 25 per cent and shifting the remaining support to repayable loans; And whereas this represents a significant departure from the previous model, in which approximately 85 per cent of OSAP funding was delivered through grants
General Government Committee, March 2, 2026 · Carried
That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of Item 6.1, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
Planning and Development Committee, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That Report PDS-002-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Clarington Official Plan Amendment 131 and Durham Region Official Plan Amendment 2, attached to Report PDS-002-26, for the Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan be finalized and forwarded to Council for approval with the following amendments: Changing the road classification of the east-west collector to a k
Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That Resolution #C-020-26, be rescinded.
Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
Whereas efficient regional transit service is essential to the economic vitality, employment access, and quality of life of residents in the Municipality of Clarington; and Whereas GO Transit’s previous express train services along the Lakeshore East line—particularly those serving various Durham region stations including Oshawa Station—significantly reduced travel times for commuters travelling t
General Government Committee, January 12, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation by Marcus Brennan, Vice Chair, Energy From Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC), regarding the 2025 EFW-WMAC Annual Update and Report, be received with thanks.
Regular Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed in Section 8, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
Regular Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That By-law Number 2025-069, be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
That the Presentation of Nilo Honarbakhsh and Patricia Hines, regarding Anti-Hate Initiatives the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Division is Leading, be received with thanks.
General Government Committee, November 3, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed in Section 6, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
General Government Committee, November 3, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed in Section 8, with the exception of item 8.12, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
Regular Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Carried
That By-law Number 2025-059, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on October 27, 2025, be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, October 27, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed in Section 6, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
Planning and Development Committee, October 20, 2025 · Carried
That Report LGS-030-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the resignation of Michael Kamstra, from the Accessibility Advisory Committee, Rochelle Thomas and Dione Valentine from the Anti-Black Racism Advisory, Jennifer Bheemsingh and Dory Strikwerda from the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee, and Rochelle Thomas from the Diversity Advisory Committee, be r
General Government Committee, September 8, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed in Section 7, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda, with the exception of Item 8.6.
Regular Council Meeting, June 23, 2025 · Carried
That the Delegation of John Fahey , Board Member, Duram Regional Police Service Board, Regarding Enhancing Community Safety , be received with thanks.
General Government Committee, June 2, 2025 · Carried
That the Delegation of Stephan Horn and Jordan Nesbitt, Durham Senior Pro Hockey Team, Regarding Request for Ice Time, be received with thanks; and That Staff report back with a memo on this matter.
General Government Committee, June 2, 2025 · Carried
That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of items 6.3 and 6.4, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
General Government Committee, June 2, 2025 · Carried
That Confidential Resolution CGG-005-25, be approved.
General Government Committee, June 2, 2025 · Carried
That Report PDS-021-25 and any related communication items be received; That any comments received be considered during preparation of the recommended Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan and Urban Design Sustainability Guidelines; That Staff report back to Council with a Recommendation Report, including the Official Plan Amendment for the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondar
Regular Council Meeting, May 26, 2025 · Carried
That Staff investigate relocating the bike repair stand sign, currently located within the West Beach Road Conservation Area, or placing a new sign, along the Waterfront Trail where it is more visible to trail users.
Regular Council Meeting, May 26, 2025 · Carried
That Staff be directed to report back on the considerations and costs, to provide winter maintenance and snow clearing from the section of the Bowmanville Trail from Baseline Road South to the Waterfront Trail, and to have it maintained during the winter, commencing with the 2025/2026 winter season.
Regular Council Meeting, May 26, 2025 · Carried
That Report CAO-008-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the Deputy CAO/Solicitor be granted authority to sign a lease of the former Tourism Office located at 181 Liberty Street South to The Regional Municipality of Durham, for the purposes of continuing its use as a Winter Warming Centre from November to April for the 2025-26 season, for a nominal rent; That S
General Government Committee, April 7, 2025 · Carried
In the record
123meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 1seatCouncillor
2,800votes in 2022Local Councillor
What this does not measure
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- 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.
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