Willie Woo
Regional Councillor · Ward 3 and 4 · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-08-19 · served 2022–2026
169substantive motions movedof 139 meetings the minutes record them at
62procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
214substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
6meetings recorded absentof 139 they were on the record for
87–21recorded 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
In his fourth term on Clarington Council, Willie Woo represents Wards 3 and 4 as Regional Councillor. He also serves on the Durham Regional Council and the Durham Regional Police Services Board. Additionally, Willie is involved with the Newcastle Community Hall Board, Marigold Hospice Care Board, and the Jury Lands Foundation Board. Raised in Newcastle by immigrant parents from China, he began his public service career in 2006 as the Ward 3 Local Councillor and was subsequently elected Regional Councillor in 2010 and 2014. After a brief retirement during the 2018-2022 term, he has returned to Clarington Council with a continued commitment to enhancing the quality of life for residents in the municipality.
As published by Clarington.
How they voted, where it was recorded (108) — 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
For · 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
Against · 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 (6)
Special General Government CommitteeNovember 19, 2024
General Government CommitteeJune 3, 2024
General Government CommitteeApril 8, 2024
Planning and Development CommitteeNovember 13, 2023
Planning and Development CommitteeOctober 23, 2023
General Government CommitteeMarch 20, 2023
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 169)
That all Items listed in Section 7, be approved.
Special Council Meeting, August 19, 2026 · Carried
That 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; That Richard Bouma be credited in the amount of $42,269.00 towards the Municipality of Clarington portion of development charges payable in connection with Building Permit BLDG-2026-0312; That the above-mentioned cred
Special Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That 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; and That the Procedural By-law 2025-014, section 9.12.38 be suspended to reconsider a previous decision of Council related to the Guildwood Dog Park without notice. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Coun
Special Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-202-26 be divided and the following paragraphs be considered separately. 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 and Culture Master Plan; For greater certainty, this Motion does not amend the B
Special Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That Report CAO-008-26, Recommendation to Adopt an Updated Community Improvement Plan (CIP), be received; That Council adopt Official Plan Amendment COPA2026-0007, as included in Attachment 2, to designate a municipality-wide Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA); That Council enact the By-law, as included in Attachment 3, to adopt the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Municipality of C
Special Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-206-26 be amended by replacing: That Council request the Province of Ontario to explore the establishment of a grant and/or loan program to assist businesses with financing accessibility improvements required to support compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); With the following: That Council advocate to the Association of Munic
Special Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That Report CAO-008-26, Recommendation to Adopt an Updated Community Improvement Plan (CIP), be received; That Council adopt Official Plan Amendment COPA2026-0007, as included in Attachment 2, to designate a municipality-wide Community Improvement Project Area (CIPA); That Council enact the By-law, as included in Attachment 3, to adopt the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Municipality of C
Special Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the recommendations contained in Confidential Report LGS-032-26 - CODEFS - Postponement of Tender - Alternative Locations, be approved.
Special Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That Report PDS-070-26 and any related communication items, be
Special Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Referred
That the foregoing Resolution #C-202-26 be divided and the following paragraphs be considered separately: 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 and Culture Master Plan; For greater certainty, this Motion does not amend the B
Special Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Special Council Meeting Minutes August 10, 2026 That the foregoing Resolution #C-206-26 be amended by replacing: That staff monitor the uptake and effectiveness of the Community Improvement Plan programs through 2028 and report back as part of a future budget submission, if required; With the following: That staff monitor the uptake and effectiveness of the Community Improvement Plan programs thro
Special Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Highway 401, Highway 407, Highway 418, and Highway 115/35 are high-volume provincial highways that experience significant traffic volumes, including commercial motor vehicle traffic, and collisions on these highways create elevated risks for emergency responders and the travelling public; Whereas fire services are often among the first emergency responders to arrive at motor vehicle collis
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 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 Report CAO-006-26 – CODEFS – Postponement of Tender, a matter that deals with advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Highway 401, Highway 407, Highway 418, and Highway 115/35 are high- volume provincial highways that experience significant traffic volumes, including commercial motor vehicle traffic, and collisions on these highways create elevated risks for emergency responders and the travelling public; June 22, 2026 Council Minutes Whereas fire services are often among the first emergency responders to
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 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 Item 9.1.1 of the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 11, 2026, a matter that deals with the following: a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Resolution C-156-25 –Speed Humps in Tyrone adopted at the June 23, 2025, Council meeting be amended in part.
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
Whereas during the summer of 2025, seasonal speed cushions were installed at the location identified in Resolution C-156-25; and Whereas concerns were identified by area residents that the placement of the seasonal speed cushions affected vehicular access to private driveways; Now therefore be it resolved that Council amend Resolution C-156-25 by removing: That seasonal speed humps be installed ne
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Resolution C-156-25 –Speed Humps in Tyrone adopted at the June 23, 2025, Council meeting be amended in part. (Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote)
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
Whereas during the summer of 2025, seasonal speed cushions were installed at the location identified in Resolution C-156-25; and Whereas concerns were identified by area residents that the placement of the seasonal speed cushions affected vehicular access to private driveways; May 25, 2026 Council Minutes Now therefore be it resolved that Council amend Resolution C-156-25 by removing: 1. That seas
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the Presentation by Shaun Collier, Durham Regional Police Services Board, regarding an Update on Policing and Police Governance in Durham Region, be received with thanks.
General Government Committee, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That the Presentation by Yi Luo, Joseph Costigan, and Theresa Tran, Metrolinx, regarding the Bowmanville Extension - Clarington Update, be received with abundant thanks.
General Government Committee, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 8.1 - Chinese Hertiage Month, at this time.
General Government Committee, May 4, 2026 · Carried
Whereas 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 of the Chinese community; and Whereas a similar initiative in 2024 resulted in Ontario officially recognising February as Chinese Heritage Month through Bill 183, Chinese Heritage M
General Government Committee, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That Report FSD-021-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Staff be directed to provide a one-year extension to the demolition credit for Nash Developments Limited; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-021-26, be advised of Council’s decision.
General Government Committee, May 4, 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 a matter that deals with: a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality of local board; and a matter that deals with advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, inc
General Government Committee, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That the recommendations contained in Confidential Report LGS-026-26 - Confidential Legal Proceeding, be approved.
General Government Committee, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 8.1 - Chinese Heritage Month, at this time.
General Government Committee, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That the Delegation by Jim McEwen, regarding the Proposed Firefighting Training Facility and Environmental Concerns, be received with thanks.
Regular Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That all items listed in Section 8, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
Regular Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-050 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on April 27, 2026, be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That 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 requirements deemed appropriate by Staff; That the Deputy CAO/Solicitor is delegated with the responsibility to prepare and execute a Road Crossing Agreement between Algoma Orchards a
General Government Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That By-law Number 2026-016, to appoint Brad Lamport as Director of Emergency and Fire Services/Fire Chief, be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-012 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on February 23, 2026, be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, February 23, 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 a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
Planning and Development Committee, February 9, 2026 · Carried
That the Presentation by Jonathan Hack, Sierra Planning and Management regarding the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Review and Update, be received with thanks.
General Government Committee, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That Resolution #C-022-26, be rescinded.
Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That By-law Number 2026-009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on January 26, 2026, be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That Staff be directed, prior to the January 26, 2026 Council meeting, to report back on: 1. Any information related to incidents that CN can report; 2. The continued negotiations with CN regarding the length of the fence; 3. The legal liability response from CN; and 4. The negotiations with Compass, Rice Group and Kaitlin to support monetarily.
General Government Committee, January 12, 2026 · Carried
That all items listed in Section 6, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
Planning and Development Committee, December 8, 2025 · Carried
That Report PDS-064-25, Private Waste Pick Up for Multi-Residential Building at 22 Church Street, Bowmanville, and any related communication items, be received; That the delegation by Michael Fry, D.G. Biddle and Associates Limited and Anthony Camposeo, Trademark Homes, regarding a Request for Permission to Vary from Development Standards to Allow for Private Waste Collection, be received; That th
Regular Council Meeting, November 17, 2025 · Referred
In the record
133meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 3 and 4seatRegional Councillor
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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