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Portrait of Stephanie Stretch

Stephanie Stretch

Councillor · Ward 10 · seen 2024-01-22 to 2026-09-28 · served 2022–2026

34substantive motions movedof 182 meetings the minutes record them at
0procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
44substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
4meetings recorded absentof 182 they were on the record for
18–9recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

In their own words, via the Town

Councillor Stephanie Stretch was appointed to Kitchener Council in 2024, representing Ward 10. She is currently serving her first term .

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How they voted, where it was recorded (27)

Special Council Meeting June 15, 2026
"That the Chief Financial Officer be delegated authority to submit an application for the Development Charge Reduction Program, in accordance with the outlined proposal in Financial Services Department report…
For · 10–1 · Carried
Council Meeting May 4, 2026
"That the commission and installation of a series of outdoor sculptures titled “Let’s Play!” by Pierre Poussin, as described in Development Services Department report DSD-2026-128 be approved;
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 4, 2026
"That the General Manager, Development Services be authorized to approve and execute 1-year lease extension agreements with Extend-a-Family Waterloo Region in accordance with the terms and conditions as discussed at…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting May 4, 2026
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 12.1.a Being a by law to assume certain lands within the City of Kitchener as public highway.
For · 7–4 · Carried
Council Meeting March 23, 2026
"WHEREAS the City of Kitchener is home to individuals whose achievements in arts, sports, entertainment, and other fields have earned international recognition;
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting December 15, 2025
"That pursuant to Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act, Heritage Permit Application HPA-2025-IV-024 be approved to permit the demolition of a shed, two additions, and belfry at the property municipally addressed as…
Against · 4–7 · Lost
Council Meeting December 15, 2025
“WHEREAS Staff retained N. Barry Lyons Consulting (NBLC) land economists to conduct an updated 2025 Residential Market Assessment (“report”) which analyzed the recent local market activity and conditions;
Against · 4–7 · Lost
Council Meeting June 23, 2025
"That having considered the proposed by-law and submissions made by the delegates, Council take no action on the city licensing of short-term rentals as regulation by several short-term rental platforms, such as AirBnB®…
For · 8–3 · Carried
Council Meeting May 5, 2025
"That City-initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/010/COK/MR, for the purpose of implementing a land use planning framework for 3 of the City’s Protected Major Transit Station Areas, including amendments to mapping…
Against · 8–3 · Carried
Council Meeting May 5, 2025
"That the Fireworks and Firecrackers By-law be amended to prohibit the sale of Fireworks within the city of Kitchener starting January 2026, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-2025-052;
Against · 8–3 · Carried
Council Meeting April 7, 2025
"That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute a conditional 3-year funding agreement to provide up to $300,000 of additional annual funding to THEMUSEUM, to align with THEMUSEUM’s next three fiscal…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Council Meeting March 3, 2025
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/012/K/ES for Imperial Oil Limited c/o LJM Developments requesting to add Policy 15.D.12.80 to Section 15.D.12 and to add Specific Policy Area 80 to Map 5 – Specific…
For · 3–8 · Lost
Council Meeting March 3, 2025
"WHEREAS Kitchener City Council strives to be accountable and transparent to the needs of the community; WHEREAS the City’s procedural by-law (Chapter 25 of the Municipal Code) deems the minutes to be the formal public…
For · 5–6 · Lost
Council Meeting February 10, 2025
"That, in order to avoid project cost escalations and delays in opening the Kitchener Indoor Recreation Complex, staff be directed to proceed with phase one of the two-phased construction of a new gymnasium at Schlegel…
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting December 16, 2024
“That the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA24/013/COK/EP for the purposes of updating Inclusionary Zoning policies within Protected Major Transit Station Areas be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan…
Against · 7–3 · Carried
Council Meeting December 16, 2024
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held to receive solicitor client advice with regards to the dispensing with the Biehn Drive and Sanitary Trunk Sewer Environmental Assessment as authorized by Sections 239 2…
For · 7–3 · Carried
Council Meeting December 16, 2024
"That the Biehn Drive and Trunk Sanitary Sewer Extension Class Environmental Assessment (EA) - Environmental Study Report (ESR), prepared by BT Engineering, dated November 2024, attached to Development Services…
For · 7–3 · Carried
Council Meeting December 16, 2024
"That Council receive the Queen Victoria Statue report; and, That staff be directed to take no further action associated with directions from Corporate Services Department COR-2022-253;
Against · 7–3 · Carried
Council Meeting December 16, 2024
“That staff be directed to proceed in accordance with Development Services department report DSD-2024-508.”
Against · 7–3 · Carried
Special Council Meeting October 28, 2024
"WHEREAS on October 5th, 2020 City of Kitchener Council approved the use of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) on municipal streets in accordance with O.Reg. 398/19 under the Highway Traffic Act.;
For · 8–2 · Carried
Council Meeting September 30, 2024
"WHEREAS one person dies every 2.5 hours from the toxic drug supply in Ontario; and, thus far in 2024 within Waterloo region, 98 residents are suspected to have died from drug poisoning, or one un-prevented death every…
For · 10–1 · Carried
Council Meeting September 30, 2024
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario intends the close the Consumption Treatment Services (CTS) Centre located in Kitchener when they introduce their Homeless and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs;
For · 11–0 · Carried
Council Meeting June 24, 2024
"Whereas the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada estimates 60,000 people suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Canada each year, and 9 out of 10 of those cardiac arrests result in death, and;
For · 4–3 · Carried
Council Meeting June 24, 2024
"WHEREAS Kitchener City Council has committed, through its Make It Kitchener 2.0 Strategy and 2023-2026 Strategic Plan, to a new arts and culture plan to provide public artists and organizations with the necessary…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Special Council Meeting May 13, 2024
"That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to enter into an agreement with THEMUSEUM of Ideas Transcending Objects (“THEMUSEUM”) to provide THEMUSEUM with up to $300,000 to support cash-flow requirements until…
For · 10–1 · Carried
Council Meeting April 29, 2024
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/002/J/BB for 1000190771 ONTARIO INC. for the properties municipally addressed as 135-161 Jackson Avenue and 136 Brentwood Avenue be adopted, in the form shown in…
Against · 6–3 · Carried
Special Council Meeting April 15, 2024
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA/24/001/V/CD for Vicner Inc. be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Report DSD-2024-132 as Attachment ‘A’, and accordingly forwarded to…
Against · 9–2 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (4)

Special Council MeetingNovember 10, 2025
Council MeetingNovember 10, 2025
Special Council MeetingDecember 2, 2024
Community and Infrastructure Services CommitteeDecember 2, 2024

Substantive motions moved (all 34)

"That with respect to the Notice of Objection dated July 30, 2026, concerning the Notice of Intention to Designate that was approved at the June 29, 2026, Council meeting, for the property municipally addressed as 265 Weber Street East under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, staff be directed to take no further action on the proposed designation and to allow the applicable 120-day statutory per
Council Meeting, September 28, 2026 · Carried
“That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to negotiate the sale of the Subject Property set out in the Development Services report DSD-2026-353, which is surplus to the City, based on the terms and conditions discussed at the September 14, 2026, in-camera meeting of Council; and further, That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to effect
Special Council Meeting, September 14, 2026 · Carried
"That staff be authorized to proceed with negotiations as outlined in Report CSD-2026-324 and in accordance with the direction provided by Council at its in-camera meeting held August 10, 2026; and, further, That, subject to successful negotiations that the General Manager, Infrastructure Services Department, be authorized to execute necessary documentation, in a form satisfactory to the City Soli
Special Council Meeting, August 10, 2026 · Carried
"WHEREAS localized traffic impacts are being experienced along Victoria Street North at Ahrens Street West during train arrival and departure times at the existing Kitchener Go/VIA station; WHEREAS Region of Waterloo staff have acknowledged that the Region is responsible for sidewalk snow clearing along the Regional and Metrolinx properties on Victoria Street; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that staff b
Special Council Meeting, April 20, 2026 · Carried
"WHEREAS improved local and inter-regional transit provides an overall net benefit for Kitchener residents; WHEREAS Progress toward dedicated GO rail service on the Kitchener Line is underway following a 2025 agreement in principle with CN, alongside recent service enhancements, including 18 new weekend trips and the first ever weekend service to Kitchener; WHEREAS construction of the Kitchener Ce
Special Council Meeting, April 20, 2026 · Carried
"That the following motion be
Council Meeting, April 13, 2026 · Deferred
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider to matters, one security of property and position/procedure to be applied to negotiations matter and one position/procedure to be applied to negotiations and solicitor client privilege matter as authorized by Sections 239 (2) (a) (f) and (k) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respect
Special Council Meeting, March 2, 2026 · Carried
“WHEREAS the City of Kitchener’s cold water ice making pilot at Sportsworld Arena demonstrated measurable environmental and financial benefits, including a reduction in energy usage, CO2 emissions and operational costs, and; WHEREAS these environmental, financial and operating improvements were achieved while maintaining a good quality of ice and a positive user experience, and; WHEREAS the City h
Council Meeting, March 2, 2026 · Carried
"Further to the discussions at the in camera meeting of Council held on May 5, 2025, the Chief Administrative Officer is hereby directed to take into account the revised terms and conditions discussed at the in camera meeting of February 2, 2026 when exercising the authority granted by Council through its resolution of May 5, 2025 (Item 12.3.a in the minutes of that meeting)."
Council Meeting, February 2, 2026 · Carried
It was resolved: "That the CCEC rodenticide sub-committee be disbanded; and, that the CCEC continue to monitor the progress of the city’s potential pilot project of alternative pest management."
Climate Change and Environment Committee, January 15, 2026 · Carried
"That staff be directed to bring forward a by-law at the December 15, 2025 meeting of Council pursuant to subsection 34(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the permanent closure of the unnamed laneway legally described as Part Lane, Plan 82, designated as Parts 4 and 5 on Reference Plan 58R-22262, Kitchener; and, That the property legally described Part Lots 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29, Plan 82 and Part L
Council Meeting, December 15, 2025 · Carried
"That pursuant to Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Heritage Permit Applications HPA-2025-V-015 and HPA-2025-V-016 be approved to permit the demolition of the existing buildings located a 11 Roy Street and 68 Queen Street North, subject to the following conditions That prior to final approval of HPA-2025-V-015 and HPA-2025-V-016, a Documentation and Salvage Plan be prepared by a qualifie
Council Meeting, August 25, 2025 · Carried
"That the by-laws be given third reading, namely: 7.1.a To confirm all actions and proceedings of the Council for August 11, 2025. (By-law 2025-085)
Special Council Meeting, August 11, 2025 · Carried
it was resolved: "That Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA25/001/K/EW for 924-944 King Street West for 1000100206 Ontario Inc. and 1000187534 Ontario Inc. c/o Dez Capital Corporation be APPROVED in the form shown in the ‘Proposed By-law’, and ‘Map No. 1’ attached to Development Services Department report, DSD-2025-035, as Attachments ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ and further That Council adopt the Urban Desig
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee, June 16, 2025 · Carried
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider two personal matter about an identifiable individuals, including municipal employees, a matter of solicitor client privilege; and a matter involving information supplied in confidence by a third party & instructions for negotiations as authorized by Sections 239 (2) (b) (f) (i
Special Council Meeting, May 26, 2025 · Carried
"That Councillor S. Davey be appointed to the Enova Power Corp. board effective June 1, 2025 for a term not exceeding 1-year, as outlined in Corporate Services Department report COR-2025-138; and, That Councillor P. Singh & Councillor D. Chapman be appointed to the Enova Energy Corporation board effective June 1, 2025 for a term not exceeding 1-year; and further, That nomination term of the Enova
Special Council Meeting, May 12, 2025 · Carried
"That an exemption to Chapter 450 (Noise) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code be granted to the Songscape Music Festival that will donate proceeds to Grand River Hospital and the Awesome Music Project on Friday June 20, 2025 and Saturday June 21, 2025, held at the Kitchener Auditorium in the parking lot(s) (Lot F & G) located at 400 East Ave from 5pm – 11pm; and, A further noise exemption will
Council Meeting, April 7, 2025 · Carried
"That the 2025 Council and Committee Calendar be amended to change the April 28, 2025 Council meeting to May 5, 2025."
Council Meeting, April 7, 2025 · Carried
“That staff be directed to proceed as per the direction received in the in-camera session earlier this this date related to Communications Response - Emergency Services.”
Special Council Meeting, February 24, 2025 · Carried
"That staff be directed to provide additional information at the February 10, 2025 Special Council meeting, on whether staff would be able to expedite a previously requested follow up report, discussed at the June 24, 2024 Council meeting, which would include a review of other "Renoviction" By-laws that have already been approved thus far, and whether the report could be brought forward for consid
Council Meeting, January 20, 2025 · Carried
“That the proceedings and the recorded pecuniary interests and conflicts taken in the meeting of the Committee of the Whole held this date, as attached hereto and forming part of these minutes are hereby adopted and confirmed."
Council Meeting, November 18, 2024 · Carried
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider a labour relations matter, matter related to security of property and a solicitor / client privilege matter as authorized by Sections 239 (a) (d) and (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
Special Council Meeting, October 28, 2024 · Carried
"That leave be given the Mover and Seconder to introduce the following by-laws, namely: 11.1.a Being a by law to provide for the widening of part of West Oak Trail as a public highway in the City of Kitchener. 11.1.b To further amend By-law No. 2019-113, being a by-law to regulate traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener. 11.1.c Being a by-
Council Meeting, October 21, 2024 · Carried
“That the Chief Administrative Officer, or their designate, be authorized to negotiate and approve the acquisition of the Subject Property as set out in In Camera Report No. DSD-2024-356 based on the terms and conditions discussed at the August 12, 2024 in-camera meeting of Council; and further, That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the necessary documentation to effect th
Special Council Meeting, August 12, 2024 · Carried
"That staff be directed to report back at the August 2024 meeting cycle with a revised Lodging House By-law to address the enhanced enforcement and inspection provisions; and, That staff be directed to report back on the staffing requirements related to the revised by-law be brought forward at the same time; and further, That the proposed Short-term rental provisions be
Council Meeting, June 24, 2024 · Deferred
"That the following motion be
Council Meeting, June 24, 2024 · Deferred
it was resolved: "That delegated authority to approve and execute agreements required under section 4.1 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, be granted to the Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer or designate, with said agreements being to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, as outlined in Financial Services Department report FIN-2024-279."
Council Meeting, June 24, 2024 · Carried
"That an in-camera meeting of City Council be held immediately following the special council meeting this date to consider a solicitor / client privilege matter as authorized by Section 239 (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001, respectively."
Special Council Meeting, June 17, 2024 · Carried
"That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA24/002/J/BB for 1000190771 ONTARIO INC. for the properties municipally addressed as 135-161 Jackson Avenue and 136 Brentwood Avenue be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department Report DSD-2024-061 as Attachment ‘A’, and as amended at the Council meeting on April 29, 2024, and accordingly forwar
Council Meeting, April 29, 2024 · Carried
it was resolved: "That effective immediately Aminka Belvitt, Jennifer Birnstihl and Grant Eveleigh be appointed to the Downtown Advisory Committee for the term ending November 14, 2024."
Council Meeting, April 8, 2024 · Carried
"That the delegation request related to the parking user rates for the Bramm Street Parking lot be
Council Meeting, March 18, 2024 · Deferred
“That pursuant to Section 25.4.11 of Chapter 25 (Council Procedure) of the Municipal Code, the Council proceedings this date shall be allowed to continue beyond 11:00 p.m. to conclude matters as listed on the agenda.”
Council Meeting, March 18, 2024 · Carried
"That City Initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA23/016/K/JZ, for the purpose of implementing a land use planning framework for seven of the City’s Protected Major Transit Station Areas, including amendments to the Urban Structure, Land Use, Specific Policy Areas, and Cultural Heritage Resources mapping and text amendments, be adopted, in the form shown in the Official Plan Amendment attached to De
Council Meeting, March 18, 2024 · Carried
That the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment OPA23/015/K/TD for the purposes of introducing Inclusionary Zoning within Protected Major Transit Station Areas be adopted, in the form shown in the Revised Official Plan Amendment attached to Development Services Department report DSD-2024-111 as Attachment ‘A’ as amended and accordingly forwarded to the Region of Waterloo for approval; and, That th
Council Meeting, March 18, 2024 · Deferred

In the record

178meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
16conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 10seatCouncillor
Council Meeting April 13, 2026
in regards to the Rental Renoviction Licensing By-law, COR-2026-045, on the agenda this date, due to owning property and renting out units and did not participate in any voting or discussion on this…
Finance and Corporate Services Committee March 30, 2026
with respect to the Rental Renoviction Licensing By-law, COR-2026-045, listed as item 8.4 on the agenda this date, due to owning property and renting out units and did not participate in any voting…
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee December 15, 2025
with respect to projects proposed within 1500 metres of rapid transit in the City of Kitchener as outlined in Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan, DSD-2025-371 on…
Council Meeting December 15, 2025
with Missing Middle and Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Update, DSD-2025-494, due to residing within the 1500m radius program eligibility requirements, and she did not participate…
Special Council Meeting December 11, 2025
with the 2026 Kitchener Public Library Board budget, outlined in the budget package this date, as her spouse works for the Kitchener Public Library, and she did not participate in any voting…
Finance and Corporate Services Committee November 24, 2025
with the 2026 Kitchener Public Library Board budget, outlined in the budget package this date, as her spouse works for the Kitchener Public Library, and she did not participate in any voting…
Council Meeting June 23, 2025
with regards to Evictions due to Renovations, DSD-2025-248, on the agenda this date, due to ownership of rental properties, and did not participate in any voting or discussion on the matter
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee June 16, 2025
with regards to item 5.1
Special Council Meeting December 16, 2024
with Council Member Appointments to Boards and Committees, COR-2024-526, specifically related to the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee as her partner is recommended for appointment and accordingly…
Special Council Meeting December 12, 2024
with the Kitchener Public Library portion of the 2025 Budget as noted in the Budget Materials, as her partner is employed by the Kitchener Public Library (KPL), and accordingly she did not…
Finance and Corporate Services Committee November 18, 2024
with Item 3.1
Council Meeting November 18, 2024
with regards to item 8.1 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/019/T/ES, 60 Trussler Road, 1000160668 Ontario Corp
Council Meeting October 21, 2024
with regards to Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA24/019/T/ES, 60 Trussler Road, 1000160668 Ontario Corp
Planning and Strategic Initiatives Committee October 7, 2024
with Item 6.2
Council Meeting August 26, 2024
related to Proposed Update to the Heritage Grant Program 2024, DSD-2024-332, listed as item 7.1
Council Meeting January 22, 2024
with respect to item 8.2

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