The Oakville Record
Portrait of Scott Xie

Scott Xie

Councillor · Ward 7 · seen 2022-11-21 to 2026-09-28 · served 2022–2026

115substantive motions movedof 184 meetings the minutes record them at
13procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
96substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
16meetings recorded absentof 184 they were on the record for
8–1recorded 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 Oakville’s own minutes.

In their own words, via the Town

Councillor Scott Xie was elected Town Councillor for Ward 7 in 2022. Councillor Xie is an active and devoted community leader. After years of experience in strategic management and professional development as well as participation in public school council as an executive member, he was a recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Community Service Award for his contribution to the community. Councillor Xie is a steadfast supporter for community outreach and youth leadership, which inspired him to co-found the Chinese Canadian Association for Civic Engagement, promoting awareness and participation in local civic activities. In addition, as the co-founder of Oak Medical Education Foundation (OMEF), he has been taking action to support the medical community in Oakville and is widely recognized for his leadership and service. As a strong advocate for inclusivity, he has been fostering extensive connections and creating cross-cultural programming amongst newcomers within the community. Councillor Xie has more than 25 years of professional experience in executive education and global learning and education. He has demonstrated expertise in educational program design and professional development in both academia and the corporate world. In the past, Councillor Xie was a member of the President's International Council and took several leadership positions for executive education at the University of Toronto. He played a key role in international partnership initiatives and collaborations, business development, and program management in Asia. He obtained his Doctor of Business Administration degree from Henley Business School at University of Reading, UK in collaboration with Rotman School of Management at University of Toronto. Councillor Xie is also an entrepreneur who has cofounded an Ed-Tech venture as well as a few educational consulting companies in the GTA. Councillor Xie, along with his wife Kera and their two daughters, has been a proud resident in north Oakville since 2014.

As published by Oakville.

How they voted, where it was recorded (9)

Council August 11, 2025
That this item be referred to staff to adjust what was previously approved.
For · 7–7 · Lost
Council September 16, 2024
That the general prohibition be lifted, in a limited fashion to allow identified sports (to be determined) on only specific types of roads and at certain times of day (to be determined) at the participants own risk…
Against · 8–6 · Carried
Planning and Development Council January 22, 2024
1. In support of the Housing Accelerator Fund Application, as advised by Minister Fraser with due regard for heritage conservation and infrastructure capacity and servicing: Planning and Development Council Minutes…
For · 11–4 · Carried
Council September 18, 2023
That the continued implementation of the Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Program be considered as part of the 2024 Budget and prioritized along with other known budget pressures.
For · 4–10 · Lost
Planning and Development Council June 12, 2023
That this item be referred back to staff to seek additional research from other jurisdictions, identify options for definitions that recognize the difference between warehouses and distribution centres in terms…
For · 12–3 · Carried
Special Planning and Development Council May 19, 2023
That the information in item 4.1 from the May 15, 2023 Planning and Development Council meeting be received. For (7): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Grant, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor…
For · 7–6 · Carried
Planning and Development Council May 15, 2023
Planning and Development Council Minutes May 15, 2023 That this item be
For · 9–6 · Carried
Council February 27, 2023
That $45,000 be added to increase the annual Councillor community outreach and professional development as discussed at the budget committee meeting.
For · 7–8 · Lost
Council February 27, 2023
The Mayor called the vote on the main motion to approve the recommendations of the Budget Committee meetings of January 17, 2023, January 24, 2023, January 26, 2023, February 14, 2023, February 16, 2023 and…
For · 8–7 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (16)

Community Spirit Awards CommitteeMay 28, 2026
Planning and Development CouncilMay 19, 2026
Planning and Development CouncilMay 4, 2026
Planning and Development CouncilMarch 2, 2026
CouncilFebruary 23, 2026
Special CouncilDecember 11, 2025
Special CouncilJuly 29, 2024
CouncilJuly 9, 2024
Planning and Development CouncilJuly 8, 2024
Committee of the Whole - WorkshopJune 11, 2024
Planning and Development CouncilJune 10, 2024
CouncilMay 27, 2024
Committee of the Whole - WorkshopMay 27, 2024
Planning and Development CouncilApril 8, 2024
Planning and Development CouncilMarch 4, 2024
CouncilDecember 18, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 115)

That the minutes of the Workshop Meeting dated June 22, 2026, be approved.
Council, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-104 be passed, authorizing Capital Works to be funded in years beyond the term of Council.
Council, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-103 be passed, authorizing the raising of $60,390,100 for various capital projects through the issuance and sale of debentures.
Council, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That a five (5) year excavation moratorium be imposed on work which requires a cut or excavation in or any activity that negatively impacts the integrity, use and function of a municipal right of way, including bridges, which have been newly constructed, reconstructed, restored, maintained, and/or repaired.
Council, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Workshop Meeting dated June 22, 2026, be approved. Council Minutes - July 6, 2026
Council, July 6, 2026 · Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed with the exception of 2026-092.
Council, June 22, 2026 · Carried
That Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by East and West Inc., File No.: Z.1215.06, be approved; That By-law 2026-077, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2009-189, be passed; That the notice of Council’s decision reflect that Council has fully considered all of the written and oral submissions relating to these matters and that those comments have been appropriately addressed; and, That in a
Planning and Development Council, June 1, 2026 · Carried
That the Official Plan Amendment application, submitted by GSP Group on behalf of Infrastructure Ontario (File No.: OPA 1213.01), be approved; That By-law 2026-080, to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 340 to the North Oakville East Secondary Plan, be passed; That the notice of Council’s decision reflects that Council has fully considered all of the written and oral submissions relating to these m
Planning and Development Council, June 1, 2026 · Carried
1. That the Official Plan Amendment application, submitted by GSP Group on behalf of Infrastructure Ontario (File No.: OPA 1213.01), be approved; Planning and Development Council Minutes June 1, 2026 2. That By-law 2026-080, to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 340 to the North Oakville East Secondary Plan, be passed; 3. That the notice of Council’s decision reflects that Council has fully conside
Planning and Development Council, June 1, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council, March 30, 2026, be approved.
Council, April 27, 2026 · Carried
That the Director of Planning and Development be authorized to grant draft plan approval to the Draft Plan of Subdivision (24T-25002.1323) submitted by Argo Lions Valley, prepared by R-PE Surveying Ltd., dated March 3, 2026, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix ‘H’; That By-law 2026-046, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2009-189, be passed; That, in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Pl
Planning and Development Council, April 20, 2026 · Carried
1. That the Director of Planning and Development be authorized to grant draft plan approval to the Draft Plan of Subdivision (24T- 25002.1323) submitted by Argo Lions Valley, prepared by R-PE Surveying Ltd., dated March 3, 2026, subject to the conditions contained in Appendix ‘H’; 2. That By-law 2026-046, an amendment to Zoning By-law 2009-189, be passed; 3. That, in accordance with Section 34(17)
Planning and Development Council, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Council, February 23, 2026, be approved.
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That Council endorse the creation, mandate, and composition of the Global Economic, Cultural, and Tourism Engagement Committee.
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That Council endorse the creation, mandate, and composition of the Global Economic, Cultural, and Tourism Engagement Committee. For (11): Mayor Burton, Councillor Adams, Councillor Chisholm, Councillor Gittings, Councillor Grant, Councillor Knoll, Councillor Lishchyna, Councillor Longo, Councillor McNeice, Councillor Nanda, and Councillor Xie Against (4): Councillor Duddeck, Councillor Elgar, Coun
Council, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That comments from the public with respect to the draft Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment to implement the findings of the North Oakville East Commercial Study (File No. 42.15.73) be received. That staff consider comments as provided by Council: Clarify how interim uses will not remain on site long-term, including consideration of a timeline Clarify mapping and information received from publi
Planning and Development Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
1. That comments from the public with respect to the draft Town- initiated Official Plan Amendment to implement the findings of the North Oakville East Commercial Study (File No. 42.15.73) be received. 2. That staff consider comments as provided by Council: o Clarify how interim uses will not remain on site long-term, including consideration of a timeline o Clarify mapping and information received
Planning and Development Council, March 23, 2026 · Carried
That the Public Meeting Report, prepared by the Planning and Development Department, dated February 3, 2026, be received; That comments from the public with respect to the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Burnhamthorpe/Oakville Holdings Inc., File Nos. OPA.1220.03 and Z.1220.03, be received; That staff consider comments as provided by Council and the pu
Planning and Development Council, February 17, 2026 · Carried
1. That the Public Meeting Report, prepared by the Planning and Development Department, dated February 3, 2026, be received; 2. That comments from the public with respect to the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Burnhamthorpe/Oakville Holdings Inc., File Nos. OPA.1220.03 and Z.1220.03, be received; 3. That staff consider comments as provided by Council a
Planning and Development Council, February 17, 2026 · Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Council, January 26, 2026 · Carried
That the minutes of the Budget Committee dated, October 21, 2025, be approved. That the minutes of the Budget Committee dated, November 11, 2025, be approved. That the minutes of the Budget Committee dated, November 13, 2025, be approved.
Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
That staff be directed to undertake a road safety review along North Service Road between Dorval Drive and Nottinghill Gate, including considerations for pedestrian and cyclist safety, and report back to Council with findings and recommendations.
Council, November 24, 2025 · Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the Legal report “OLT appeals Argo Neyagawa Corporation (OLT-24-000968) and Neyagawa Urban Core Official Plan Amendments (OLT-25-000339)” dated November 4, 2025 be approved, and That staff be authorized to attempt to settle the appeals in accordance with the policy direction provided in OPAs 326 and 45 for the Neyagawa Urban Core to the satisfaction of t
Planning and Development Council, November 17, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the Regular Session of Planning and Development Session of Council, October 20, 2025, be approved.
Planning and Development Council, November 3, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) regarding the quarterly update be received.
Council, October 27, 2025 · Carried
Council Minutes - October 27, 2025 That the presentation from Rob Lister, President and CEO of Oakville Enterprises Corporation (OEC) regarding the quarterly update be received.
Council, October 27, 2025 · Carried
That the rates and fees established in the rates and fees schedule, attached as Appendix A to the October 14, 2025 report from the Finance Department, be reviewed for implementation on January 1, 2026. That By-law 2025-166, a by-law to provide for the establishment of fees to be charged in the processing of applications made in respect of planning and development matters, subject to Supplemental N
Budget Committee, October 21, 2025 · Carried
1. That the rates and fees established in the rates and fees schedule, attached as Appendix A to the October 14, 2025 report from the Finance Department, be reviewed for implementation on January 1, 2026. Budget Committee Minutes October 21, 2025 2. That By-law 2025-166, a by-law to provide for the establishment of fees to be charged in the processing of applications made in respect of planning an
Budget Committee, October 21, 2025 · Carried
That the by-law noted above be passed.
Special Council, October 14, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee dated September 11, 2025, be approved.
Council, September 29, 2025 · Carried
That the Minutes of the Regular Session of the Planning and Development Session of Council dated May 20, 2025, be approved.
Planning and Development Council, June 16, 2025 · Carried
That the by-laws noted above be passed.
Council, May 26, 2025 · Carried
That this meeting proceed into Committee of the Whole session.
Planning and Development Council, April 22, 2025 · Carried
That the confidential direction provided in the Legal report “OLT APPEAL ARGO TRAFALGAR CORPORATION)” dated March 11, 2025 be approved, and That staff be authorized to attempt to settle the appeal in accordance with the Legal report to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Town Solicitor.
Planning and Development Council, March 17, 2025 · Carried
That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Argo Lions Valley Ltd. (File No.: 24T-25002/1323 and Z.1323.01), be received. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: Review the provision of parking Understanding what could be developed on the future development blocks Review of snow storage
Planning and Development Council, March 17, 2025 · Carried
1. That the confidential direction provided in the Legal report “OLT APPEAL ARGO TRAFALGAR CORPORATION)” dated March 11, 2025 be approved, and 2. That staff be authorized to attempt to settle the appeal in accordance with the Legal report to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Town Solicitor. Planning and Development Council Minutes March 17, 2025
Planning and Development Council, March 17, 2025 · Carried
1. That comments from the public with respect to the proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Argo Lions Valley Ltd. (File No.: 24T-25002/1323 and Z.1323.01), be received. 2. That staff consider such comments as may be provided by Council: o Review the provision of parking o Understanding what could be developed on the future development blocks o Review of snow storage
Planning and Development Council, March 17, 2025 · Carried
That the by-laws noted above, be passed.
Planning and Development Council, March 3, 2025 · Carried
That the report and recommendations of the Committee of the Whole be approved.
Planning and Development Council, February 3, 2025 · Carried
That the minutes of the regular session of Council dated December 16, 2024, be approved. That the minutes of the Special Session of Council dated December 19, 2024, be approved.
Council, January 27, 2025 · Carried

In the record

168meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
0conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 7seatCouncillor
820votes in 2022Local Councillor

What this does not measure

Something wrong here?

If anything on this page is wrong, say so and it will be corrected and the correction recorded. Everything here is read from Oakville’s own published documents — where those documents and this page disagree, the documents are right. How this record is made.

Elsewhere on this site

The rest of council

This councillor on the town's own site →