Strong mayor powers were expanded to the Mayor of Barrie and 25 other large and fast-growing municipalities, on July 1, 2023. The designated municipalities are single- or lower-tier municipalities with a population over 100,000, or growing to 100,000 by 2031, that have submitted a housing pledge to the province.
The mayor is required to exercise these powers in writing and make them available to the public, subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Mayoral decisions and directions are listed below.
2025 Mayoral Directions
| Direction | Short Description |
|---|---|
| MDIR010-25 | Written direction to prepare an amendment to the City’s current Development Charges By-law to provide that development lands owned or leased from the municipality by a non-profit institution for institutional uses by the non-profit institution shall receive a 100% discount on the City’s Development Charges. Dated September 10, 2025. |
| MDIR009-25 | Written direction to staff to undertake additional direction related to motion 25-G-197 concerning Development Charges Deferrals and provision of 20% Affordable housing. Dated September 8, 2025. |
| MDIR009-25 | Written direction to staff re municipal development charges. Dated July 4, 2025. |
| MDIR008-25 | Written direction to staff to prepare a funding agreement to provide Georgian College with $7.5 million dollars over a period of 10 years, subject to conditions. Dated June 24, 2025. |
| MDIR007-25 | Written direction to staff that notice be given immediately to the Salem Landowner’s Group and property owners as defined under the Planning Act to advise of the intention to rezone the property of 264 Salem Road. Dated May 14, 2025. |
| MDIR006-25 | Written direction to staff to prepare a Development Charge Deferral program. Dated May 9, 2025. |
| MDIR005-25 | Written direction that staff, the Mayor and the Deputy Mayor discuss and prepare with the Township of Springwater a boundary adjustment agreement to allow for City of Barrie to assume lands from the Township of Springwater, in alignment with the shared principles outlined. Dated May 9, 2025. |
| MDIR004-25 | Written direction to staff to report to General Committee on the creation of a Conservation Trust. Dated April 22, 2025. |
| MDIR003-25 | Written direction to staff re preparation of a by-law for the rezoning of 131 Lockhart Rd. Dated April 9, 2025. |
| MDIR002-25 | Written direction to accept a voluntary contribution from Skyline, in lieu of using funds from the Reinvestment Reserve, to construct a flagpole up to 150 feet at the First Responders Campus by no later than July 1, 2025. Dated April 8, 2025. |
| MDIR001-25 | Written direction outlining the City's response to the tariffs in the amount of 10–25% being imposed by the United States on Canadian products starting on March 4, 2025. Dated March 4, 2025. |
2025 Mayoral Decisions
| Decision | Short Description |
|---|---|
| MD018-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated October 1, 2025. |
| MD017-25 | Written approval of by-law. Dated September 24, 2025. |
| MD016-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated September 17, 2025. |
| MD015-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated August 13, 2025. |
| MD014-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated July 23, 2025. |
| MD013-25 | Written decision re matters for City Council’s consideration as part of the Mayor’s 2026 Business Plan & Budget. Dated June 24, 2025. |
| MD012-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated June 18, 2025. |
| MD011-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated June 4, 2025. |
| MD010-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated May 14, 2025. |
| MD009-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated May 7, 2025. |
| MD008-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated April 30, 2025. |
| MD007-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated April 16, 2025. |
| MD006-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated April 9, 2025. |
| MD005-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated March 26, 2025. |
| MD004-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated March 5, 2025. |
| MD003-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated January 29, 2025. |
| MD002-25 | Written direction to establish an Executive Committee as a Committee of Council that will report to General Committee. Dated January 20, 2025. |
| MD001-25 | Written approval of by-laws. Dated January 15, 2025. |