By Gazette Staff
February 17th, 2026
BURLINGTON, ON
Mayor Meed Ward: Not a clapper.
The manner in which people conduct themselves at City Council meetings has, for the most part, been an issue for Mayor Meed Ward.
When there is a happy event, the awarding of a certificate and recognizing someone are exceptions as far as Meed Ward is concerned.
So when there was some clapping the Mayor said: “Our by law does not allow disruption, so I would ask you not to disrupt the speaking,.
Councillor Kearns: Very much a clapper.
Point of order said Councillor Kearns: “ I’m not aware of any ban on that in our procedure by law. Could you point to the section please? The public is here to respond to us. I’m not saying that clapping is ideal, but at least they’re getting their say in some fashion.
Mayor Mead Ward: The procedure by law, doesn’t allow unreasonable or offensive conduct, and this means conductive or statements that can be considered disruptive. That’s the best I can do without a recess to determine further.
Expect moderate applause to be permissible at some point in the near future.
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I’m sure there will lots of clapping when Queen Mayor is voted out in October!!
This mayor has lost her luster with many people I have been talking too in Burlington. She has taken on a confrontational approach too many times and I believe she needs to have her strong mayor powers removed. Time for a change next election.
I say we all band together and attend the next council meeting and clap every 10 minutes. Show the Mayor how silly her condemnation is
Ridiculous! There are far more important issues and concerns in this city.
Diane …….. You are soooooo right ! Let’s move on.