Council

The City of Burlington holds Council and Standing Committee meetings to discuss and make decisions on municipal matters. Watch our meetings to stay in the loop on current City activities.

Explore weekly Council Information Packages featuring City staff reports, memos and correspondence from governments, municipalities and local committees.

Meet Burlington’s Mayor and six ward councillors, find out who represents your neighbourhood and learn how City Council advocates for residents.

The public has the right to participate in the decision-making process by writing to Council or Committee, submitting a public petition, or making a public presentation, as outlined in the City of Burlington Procedure Bylaw.

Read and subscribe to the latest news from Burlington’s Mayor and ward councillors, including ward updates, community events, newsletters and local issues.

Learn about the Mayor’s additional powers under Ontario’s strong mayor legislation and view official mayoral decisions available to the public.

The City of Burlington relies on our residents to make sure we're representing the interests of the community. Speaking at a Standing Committee or Council meeting is a great way to keep us informed and accountable to your needs.

Standing committees provide a forum for public input, and they make recommendations to Council on issues within their areas of responsibility.