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  • 2014-2026: Councillor (Ward 9)

Voting Record

All Votes

StatisticCount
Total Votes9,841
Voted Yea8,536 (86.7%)
Voted Nay723 (7.3%)
Absent582 (5.9%)

Substantive Votes

Excludes procedural motions (minutes approval, adjournment, “be received”, etc.)

StatisticCount
Substantive Votes7,078
Voted Yea5,995 (90.9%)
Voted Nay599 (9.1%)

Dissent on Contested Votes

Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated

  • Dissent Rate: 12.9%
  • Contested Votes: 5,019

Dissent = voting against the final outcome (e.g., voting “nay” on a motion that passed)

Budget Votes

Votes on budget-related items (budget committee meetings, tax, levy, fiscal, appropriation, expenditure)

StatisticCount
Budget Votes1,103
Voted Yea930 (84.5%)
Voted Nay170 (15.5%)
Absent3

Attendance

  • Attendance Rate: 96.8%
  • Meetings Attended: 717 of 741
  • Meetings Missed: 24
  • Trend: Stable -

Attendance by Year:

  • 2023: 91.7% (55/60 meetings)
  • 2024: 98.4% (60/61 meetings)
  • 2025: 96.4% (53/55 meetings)
  • 2026: 95.7% (22/23 meetings)

Voting Alignment

Most aligned with:

  • Skylar Franke (94.7%)
  • Hadleigh McAlister (93.9%)
  • David Ferreira (93.7%)

Least aligned with:

  • Susan Stevenson (80.5%)
  • Paul Van Meerbergen (86.1%)
  • Steve Hillier (88.4%)

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Committee Activity Breakdown

CommitteeVotesYeaNayParticipation
Council4,3983,90940598.1%
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee2,7462,07320983.1%
Planning and Environment Committee1,8301,7733999.0%
Civic Works Committee3183135100.0%
Budget Committee1891384998.9%
Corporate Services Committee174169298.3%
Community and Protective Services Committee10385991.3%
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee8376597.6%

Notable Dissenting Votes

Recent split votes where Anna Hopkins voted against the final outcome:

2026-07-13: City of London Special Constable Program

11th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee on the feasibility of establishing a City of London Special Constable Program, with the repo…

Voted Nay - Motion Passed (4 to 2)

2026-06-23: (3.6) 1057-1061 Richmond Street - Z-26051 (Relates to Bill No. 259)

11th Meeting of Council

That, pursuant to section 10.5 of the Council Procedure By-law, “shall the ruling of the Chair BE SUSTAINED?”

Voted Yea - Motion Failed (5 to 8)

2026-06-23: (3.6) 1057-1061 Richmond Street - Z-26051 (Relates to Bill No. 259)

11th Meeting of Council

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1001436158 Ontario Inc. (Royal Premier Homes) relating to the p…

Voted Nay - Motion Passed (10 to 3)

2026-06-23: By-laws

11th Meeting of Council

That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 259 BE APPROVED.

Voted Nay - Motion Passed (8 to 3)

2026-06-23: By-laws

11th Meeting of Council

That Second Reading of Bill No. 259 BE APPROVED.

Voted Nay - Motion Passed (8 to 3)

2026-06-23: By-laws

11th Meeting of Council

That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 259 BE APPROVED.

Voted Nay - Motion Passed (8 to 3)

2026-06-17: Build Communities Strong Fund Provincial and Territorial Stream: Development Charge Reduction Program

10th Special Meeting of Council

That, pursuant to section 2.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, the speaking-once provision contained in section 9.7 of the Council Procedure By-law BE SUSPENDED for the Council meeting held on June 17…

Voted Yea - Motion Failed (9 to 4)

2026-05-12: (3.3) 945 Bluegrass Drive - OZ-26019 (Relates to Bill No. 194 and 210)

8th Meeting of Council

That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Bluegrass Long Term Care Centre – Division of “Meadow Park” (Lo…

Voted Yea - Motion Failed (5 to 10)

2026-03-09: Short Term Accommodation Licensing and Penalties

4th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part that reads as follows: Notwithstanding the adoption of this motion, the Community and Protective Services Committee may at a future time request a staff re…

Voted Nay - Motion Passed (3 to 2)

2026-03-09: (ADDED) Community Housing Financial Challenges

4th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee

That, pursuant to section 32.5 of the Council Procedure By-law, “shall the ruling of the Chair BE SUSTAINED?”

Voted Yea - Motion Failed (2 to 3)

Committees Served

Recent Meetings (664 total)