Niki Lundquist
Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-09-28 · served 2022–2026
306substantive motions movedof 174 meetings the minutes record them at
142procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
77substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
13meetings recorded absentof 174 they were on the record for
51–25recorded 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 Whitby’s own minutes.
In their own words, via the Town
Niki Lundquist is serving her first term as Councillor for Centre Ward (3). She is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and is a human rights and labour lawyer. Before her election to Council, she served as a Whitby trustee on the Durham District School Board, as well as Chair of Finance and Vice Chair of the Board.
As published by Whitby.
How they voted, where it was recorded (76) — most recent 40 shown
Special Council Meeting August 26, 2026
Against · 7–2 · CarriedThat Item 2 of the motion be amended by reducing the development charge discount associated with the Hotel and Conference Centre Attraction Program from 100% to 50%.
Special Council Meeting August 26, 2026
Against · 8–1 · Carried2. That Council approves a development charge discount program associated with the Hotel and Conference Centre Attraction Program of 50% discount of the Town of Whitby portion, for Enrolled Applicants who are able…
Special Council Meeting August 26, 2026
For · 5–4 · CarriedThat Item 3 of the main motion be amended as follows: 3. That Council approves a purpose-built rental program that reduces by up to 50% the Town of Whitby portion of development charges (inclusive of any DCRP reduction)…
Special Council Meeting August 26, 2026
Against · 8–1 · CarriedThat Item 3 of the main motion, as amended, be further amended to include the following: That eligible developments may extend payment of the Town's development charges for up to 11 payments over 10 years.
Special Council Meeting August 26, 2026
Against · 8–1 · Carried3. That Council approves a purpose-built rental program that reduces by up to 50% the Town of Whitby portion of development charges (inclusive of any DCRP reduction) for purpose-built rental projects that include…
Regular Council Meeting June 22, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas local councils are elected by residents to make planning decisions that reflect the needs and priorities of their communities;
Regular Council Meeting June 22, 2026
Against · 8–1 · CarriedWhereas the Town of Whitby has submitted an application for the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build’s Development Charge Reduction Program that commits the Town to a development charge reduction over the next three…
Committee of the Whole June 8, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the main motion be amended by striking the phrase 'roundabout with a pedestrian crossover at the intersection of Dryden Boulevard and Civic Centre Drive/Brookwood Boulevard…
Committee of the Whole June 8, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedWhereas the City of Toronto is currently studying the use of sound camera technology to address excessive vehicle noise; and, Whereas concerns regarding loud vehicle exhaust have been raised by Whitby residents.
Committee of the Whole June 8, 2026
Against · 1–7 · LostWhereas transparency and accountability are fundamental principles of democratic government and are essential to maintaining public trust in municipal institutions;
Regular Council Meeting May 25, 2026
For · 8–1 · CarriedThat Council approve Official Plan Amendment Number 151 to the Whitby Official Plan (File No. OPA-2025-W/03), as shown on Attachment #6, and that a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 151 be brought forward…
Regular Council Meeting May 25, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas the Town of Whitby has observed a notable increase in unauthorized and unregulated personal watercraft (PWC) rentals and operations in and around Whitby Harbour over the past year;
Regular Council Meeting May 25, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas the building permit review and approval process is sequential and time consuming regardless of the complexity of the application;
Regular Council Meeting May 25, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas concerns have been raised regarding traffic speeds and pedestrian safety on Hazelwood Drive, Garrard Road, and in the vicinity of Bellwood Public School.
Regular Council Meeting May 25, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas, through Staff Report CAO 14-26, Council approved the Hotel and Conference Centre Attraction Program to incentivize the timely development of one hotel and conference centre (Opportunity 1) and one stand-alone…
Committee of the Whole May 4, 2026
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat Item 2 of the main motion be amended to read as follows: 2. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 1784 (File No. Z-10-25), and that a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 1784 be brought forward…
Committee of the Whole April 13, 2026
For · 7–2 · CarriedThat Council approve the 2027 Council, Committee, and Public Meetings Schedule appended to this report as Attachment 1. Voters For Against Conflict Councillor Leahy X Councillor Lee X Councillor Mulcahy X Mayor Roy X…
Committee of the Whole April 13, 2026
Against · 0–9 · CarriedWhereas the Province of Ontario has introduced Bill 9, the Municipal Accountability Act, which would provide for the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario, upon receipt of a recommendation report from a local Integrity…
Committee of the Whole April 13, 2026
Against · 2–7 · LostThat the amendment to the main motion be further amended to read as follows: 2. That Council add one placeholder cycle in either July or August - Planning meeting, Committee of the Whole and Council.
Committee of the Whole April 13, 2026
Against · 1–8 · CarriedThe amendment to the main motion was then before Committee as follows: 2. That Council add placeholder meetings in July and August for a partial council cycle each month - Planning meeting, Committee of the Whole…
Committee of the Whole April 13, 2026
For · 7–2 · CarriedThat Item 7.5.2, Request for the Federal Government to Notify Municipalities when High-Risk Offenders are Authorized for Unescorted Temporary Absences, be
Committee of the Whole March 23, 2026
For · 7–2 · CarriedWhereas Section 15.5 of the Procedure By-law currently provides a mechanism for addressing motions that are beyond the jurisdiction of the municipality;
Regular Council Meeting March 9, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas, on February 20, 2026, Council received a Legal Opinion regarding a Notice of Motion submitted by a Member of Council that sought to amend the Purchasing Policy to prohibit awarding supply and service contracts…
Special Council Meeting March 9, 2026
For · 6–3 · CarriedThat Council direct staff to reduce the hours of operation for the McKinney Centre to evenings and weekends only, beginning June 1, 2026;
Committee of the Whole February 23, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas the Community Services Department is undertaking a Recreation Pricing Strategy that will review program and facility fees to establish a fair and equitable framework which takes into account appropriate cost…
Committee of the Whole February 9, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas the Town of Whitby’s Responsible Pet Ownership By-law is intended to promote public safety, responsible pet ownership, and the humane treatment of animals;
Regular Council Meeting February 2, 2026
For · 7–2 · CarriedThat delegates are allowed to speak to any approved late motion as long as they are present at Council. Note: Mayor Roy indicated that, in accordance with the Procedure By-law, a mechanism already exists for receiving…
Regular Council Meeting February 2, 2026
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat Staff be directed to prepare a report and associated by-law for Council consideration requiring owners of multi-residential rental properties that do not have in-unit air conditioning to provide an air conditioned…
Committee of the Whole January 12, 2026
Against · 2–6 · LostThat the main motion be amended as follows: That the Clerk be directed to bring forward a by-law to amend the Procedure Bylaw to adopt the revisions as shown in Attachment 1 to Report CLK 02-26, save and except…
Regular Council Meeting December 15, 2025
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas the property municipally known as 42 Watersdown Crescent, Whitby has historically operated as a group home for youth managed by Frontenac Youth Services;
Regular Council Meeting December 15, 2025
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas the Town of Whitby owns and maintains six municipal cemeteries – Brooklin Pioneer, Groveside, Pioneer Baptist, Hemingway, South Myrtle, and Hubble – lands that serve as culturally, historically,…
Regular Council Meeting December 15, 2025
For · 9–0 · CarriedWhereas the Town of Whitby is facing a housing affordability crisis and has been one of the highest growth municipalities in Durham Region and southern Ontario;
Special Council Meeting November 27, 2025
Against · 3–6 · LostWhereas Council approved Council Resolution #102-25 that established a November 24, 2025 4:30 p.m. deadline for motions to amend the 2026 Proposed Budget;
Special Council Meeting November 27, 2025
Against · 2–7 · LostWhereas the Town of Whitby’s Capital Forecast in the 2026 Proposed Budget includes a Civic Centre/Dryden Roundabout Capital Project (Project ID 40295801), in the amount of $863,250, to start in 2029;
Special Council Meeting November 27, 2025
Against · 3–6 · LostWhereas a zero per cent increase or a decrease to the Town’s annual operating grant for the Whitby Public Library does not account for higher costs related to inflationary and contractual budget pressures;
Special Council Meeting November 27, 2025
Against · 3–6 · LostWhereas the 2026 Proposed Budget includes a $16,594 reduction to the Station Gallery’s annual operating grant from the Town;
Special Council Meeting November 27, 2025
Against · 3–6 · LostWhereas a zero per cent increase or a decrease to the Town’s annual operating grant for the Station Gallery does not account for higher costs related to inflationary and cost of living budget pressures;
Committee of the Whole November 24, 2025
Against · 3–6 · LostWhereas the Town of Whitby continues to face increasing pressures on municipal finances, including rising costs for capital works, procurement of goods and services, and operating expenditures;
Regular Council Meeting November 10, 2025
For · 8–0 · CarriedWhereas Royal Canadian Legion Branches are organized as not-for-profit corporations, meaning that they are unable to issue tax receipts for donations through their fundraising efforts;
Regular Council Meeting November 10, 2025
Against · 5–3 · CarriedThat Council for the Town of Whitby direct staff to allocate the unspent salary line item for crossing guards in the 2025 budget to create a hiring bonus in order to incentivize applications for the remaining crossing…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (13)
Special Council MeetingNovember 5, 2025
Special Council MeetingOctober 6, 2025
Special Council MeetingJune 26, 2025
Committee of the WholeApril 14, 2025
Special Council MeetingMarch 24, 2025
Special Council MeetingJune 6, 2024
Committee of the WholeMay 6, 2024
Committee of the WholeDecember 4, 2023
Special Council MeetingMarch 23, 2023
Committee of the WholeMarch 6, 2023
Special Council MeetingMarch 6, 2023
Special Council MeetingFebruary 16, 2023
Special Council MeetingNovember 24, 2022
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 306)
That the Regular Council Minutes of June 22, 2026, and the Special Council Minutes of July 20, August 10, and August 26, 2026 be approved.
Regular Council Meeting, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That the motion regarding the Dryden Culvert Upgrade Costing be
Regular Council Meeting, September 28, 2026 · Referred
That Report FS 34-26 be received as information.
Regular Council Meeting, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That Report FS 35-26 on Building Permit Fees Annual Financial Report 2025 be received as information.
Regular Council Meeting, September 28, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the acquisition of the property municipally known as 188 Way Street, and legally described as Lot 1, Plan 638 being all of PIN 26572-0028 (LT) (the “Property”), in accordance with the Agreement of Purchase and Sale attached to and outlined in Staff Report FS 33-26; That Council approve the related Licence Agreement permitting the current owners to continue occupying the Proper
Regular Council Meeting, September 28, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the Town of Whitby continues to experience significant development and redevelopment, including development within and adjacent to established residential neighbourhoods; Whereas changing economic and market conditions may result in approved development projects being delayed for extended periods of time, including properties that have been cleared, demolished, excavated, fenced or otherwi
Committee of the Whole, September 21, 2026 · Carried
That Report FS 34-26 be received as information.
Committee of the Whole, September 21, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the acquisition of the property municipally known as 188 Way Street, and legally described as Lot 1, Plan 638 being all of PIN 26572-0028 (LT) (the “Property”), in accordance with the Agreement of Purchase and Sale attached to and outlined in Staff Report FS 33-26; That Council approve the related Licence Agreement permitting the current owners to continue occupying the Proper
Committee of the Whole, September 21, 2026 · Carried
That the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Whitby uphold the complaint, under Section 257.85 of the Education Act, from the Regional Municipality of Durham and determine that there was an error in the application of the Education Development Charges by-laws, that the Educational Development Charges were incorrectly determined; That the development of the property known municipally as 409 C
Special Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
1. That the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Whitby uphold the complaint, under Section 257.85 of the Education Act, from the Regional Municipality of Durham and determine that there was an error in the application of the Education Development Charges by- laws, that the Educational Development Charges were incorrectly determined; 2. That the development of the property known municipally a
Special Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
Whereas Chinese Canadians have played an essential role in shaping Canada’s economic growth, cultural life, and social fabric since the 1800s, including their contributions to major nation-building efforts such as the construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the development of communities across the country; and, Whereas this legacy exists alongside a history of exclusion and discriminatio
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That Council receive Report CAO-18-26 The IDEA Project, Journey to Inclusivity Status Update 2026 for information.
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, as shown in Attachment 4 of Staff Report FS 04-26, between the Town of Whitby and Winash Commercial II Developments Limited o/a Fieldgate Developments or its associated company (“Winash”) for the Town’s disposition of land at the south-west corner of Baldwin Street and Winchester Road, legally described as Part of the North Half Lot 25, Concession 5 and Par
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That staff be directed to include a capital project for a signalized intersection at the intersection of Civic Centre Drive and Dryden Boulevard for the Mayor and Council’s consideration in the 2027 budget.
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That Report FS 26-26 be received as information.
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
Whereas the City of Toronto is currently studying the use of sound camera technology to address excessive vehicle noise; and, Whereas concerns regarding loud vehicle exhaust have been raised by Whitby residents. Now therefore be it resolved: That staff be directed to monitor and review the findings and outcomes of the City of Toronto’s study on sound camera technology and report back to Council on
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the settlement agreement from the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario for the 2011 expropriation of a portion of 5605 Baldwin Street South as outlined in Staff Report FS 06-26.
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a five (5)-year lease renewal agreement with the owners of 47 Pearl Street, for the lease of the adjacent Town-owned property having legal description PLAN H-500052 PT LOT 35 AND 36 RP 40R8150 PT PART 1, as outlined in Staff Report FS 25-26.
Regular Council Meeting, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve an Amendment to Zoning By-law 2585 (File Number: Z-05-26) for the removal of the Holding (H) Symbol, as outlined in Report PDP 38-26; and, That a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2585 be brought forward for Consideration by Council.
Committee of the Whole, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That the Agreement of Purchase and Sale, as shown in Attachment 4 of Staff Report FS 04-26, between the Town of Whitby and Winash Commercial II Developments Limited o/a Fieldgate Developments or its associated company (“Winash”) for the Town’s disposition of land at the south-west corner of Baldwin Street and Winchester Road, legally described as Part of the North Half Lot 25, Concession 5 and Par
Committee of the Whole, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That Report FS 26-26 be received as information.
Committee of the Whole, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the settlement agreement from the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario for the 2011 expropriation of a portion of 5605 Baldwin Street South as outlined in Staff Report FS 06-26.
Committee of the Whole, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter into a five (5)-year lease renewal agreement, with a retroactive commencement date of August 1, 2025 with Port Whitby Marine Centre for the lease of property municipally known as 1710 Charles Street as outlined in Staff Report FS 24-26.
Committee of the Whole, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a five (5)-year lease renewal agreement with the owners of 47 Pearl Street, for the lease of the adjacent Town-owned property having legal description PLAN H-500052 PT LOT 35 AND 36 RP 40R8150 PT PART 1, as outlined in Staff Report FS 25-26.
Committee of the Whole, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That the proposed Traffic Calming Policy as outlined in Attachment 1 to Report PDE 10-26 be
Committee of the Whole, June 8, 2026 · Referred
That Council rise from the closed portion of the meeting.
Special Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council ratify the renewal of the Collective Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Whitby and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 53 – Part Time, for the period of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028.
Special Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the Community Benefits Charge Strategy included as Attachment 1 of Report FS 01-26; That Council enact the Community Benefits Charge By-law included as Attachment 2 of Report FS 01-26, effective January 1, 2027; and, That Council approve the establishment of a new Community Benefits Charge Reserve Fund, and the associated reserve fund policy included in Attachment 4 of Report
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve entering a ten (10) year sponsorship agreement effective until 2036 with Longo’s for a Naming Rights Sponsorship to commence upon the opening of the Fieldgate Sports Complex for Arena 2, based on the sponsorship package and other terms and conditions identified in Report CAO 17-26.
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council authorize the appointment of Boghosian + Allen LLP as Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Whitby for the 2026–2030 Term of Council; That the Clerk be directed to bring forward a by-law confirming the appointment of Boghosian + Allen LLP as Integrity Commissioner; and, That the Clerk be authorized to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Boghosian + Allen LLP.
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the revised Customer Service Policy (MS 420) attached to this report; and, That Council endorse the Customer Service Commitments, attached as Appendix 1 to the Customer Service Policy, which guides consistent, equitable, and innovative customer service delivery to our residents, our community members, our partners, and our colleagues.
Regular Council Meeting, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That Item 2 of the main motion be amended to read as follows: 2. That the review include consideration of enforcement implications, utilization rates, best practices from comparable municipalities and consultation with the BIA and local businesses to achieve consensus on possible solutions.
Committee of the Whole, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve entering a ten (10) year sponsorship agreement effective until 2036 with Longo’s for a Naming Rights Sponsorship to commence upon the opening of the Fieldgate Sports Complex for Arena 2, based on the sponsorship package and other terms and conditions identified in Report CAO 17-26.
Committee of the Whole, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the revised Customer Service Policy (MS 420) attached to this report; and, That Council endorse the Customer Service Commitments, attached as Appendix 1 to the Customer Service Policy, which guides consistent, equitable, and innovative customer service delivery to our residents, our community members, our partners, and our colleagues.
Committee of the Whole, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That consideration of the motion regarding reviewing the possibility of speed humps on Blackfriar Avenue be
Committee of the Whole, May 11, 2026 · Referred
That Council adopt the Final Recommended Updated Brooklin Heritage Conservation District Plan and Werden’s Plan Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan as shown on Attachments #3 and #4 respectively, with the following exceptions: That the minimum tree size requiring protection and/or Heritage Permit approval within the Heritage Conservation Districts be amended to reflect a more appropr
Regular Council Meeting, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the extension of the Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision SW-2017-05 for an additional 3 years, to June 17, 2029.
Regular Council Meeting, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That the Downtown Whitby Business Improvement Area Board of Management’s proposed 2026 Beautification Report and the 2025 Annual Report, (Attachment 2 of Report FS 18-26), be received as information; and, That the Downtown Whitby Business Improvement Area Board of Management’s proposed 2026 Budget, (as outlined in Attachment 1 of Report FS 18-26), inclusive of a $220,500 special tax levy for busin
Regular Council Meeting, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That Policy F 390 Reserve and Reserve Fund Policy be updated to reflect the recommendation for changes to investment and interest allocation as outlined in Staff Report FS 15-26; That the Treasurer be authorized to transfer shortfalls or higher actual assessment growth revenues, calculated based on the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s returned assessment roll, from and to (respectively)
Regular Council Meeting, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That Council approve the final design for the Community, Animal and Enforcement Building (CAEB), attached to this report as Attachment 1; That the current construction cost estimate, as outlined in Table 1 of Staff Report CMS 04-26, be approved; and, Staff be authorized to issue the tender documents to the pre-qualified general contractors for bid submissions.
Regular Council Meeting, April 20, 2026 · Carried
In the record
161meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
8conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 3seatCouncillor
2,492votes in 2022Local Councillor
Regular Council Meeting February 2, 2026
regarding Item 10.8, Legislative Changes to the OMERS Act (Bill 68), noting her employment with Unifor, which represents members of the OMERS pension fund
Committee of the Whole January 12, 2026
regarding Item 6.5.1, Legislative Changes to the OMERS Act (Bill 68), noting her employment with Unifor, which represents members of the OMERS pension fund
Regular Council Meeting June 24, 2024
regarding Item 8.1, PDP 25-24, noting that her property was listed on the Municipal Heritage Register
Committee of the Whole June 3, 2024
regarding Item 5.4.2, PDP 25-24, noting that she her property was listed on the Municipal Heritage Register
Regular Council Meeting March 18, 2024
regarding Item 8.5, PDP 07-24, noting that her mother resides at 300 High Street
Committee of the Whole February 26, 2024
regarding Item 5.4.4, PDP 07-24, noting that her mother resides at 300 High Street
Regular Council Meeting January 30, 2023
regarding Item 9.1, Appointment to the Durham Transit Advisory Committee due to the mandate of the committee to deal with operational issues which may impact collective bargaining, noting that she is…
Committee of the Whole January 16, 2023
regarding Item 6.1, Appointment to the Durham Transit Advisory Committee due to the mandate of the committee to deal with operational issues which may impact collective bargaining, noting that she…
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