Terms of Service
- 2014-2026: Councillor (Ward 9)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 9,667 |
| Voted Yea | 8,371 (86.6%) |
| Voted Nay | 715 (7.4%) |
| Absent | 581 (6.0%) |
Substantive Votes
Excludes procedural motions (minutes approval, adjournment, “be received”, etc.)
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Substantive Votes | 6,995 |
| Voted Yea | 5,917 (90.9%) |
| Voted Nay | 594 (9.1%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 12.9%
- Contested Votes: 4,943
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)
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Budget Votes | 1,100 |
| Voted Yea | 927 (84.5%) |
| Voted Nay | 170 (15.5%) |
| Absent | 3 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 96.7%
- Meetings Attended: 707 of 731
- 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: 92.3% (12/13 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Skylar Franke (94.6%)
- Hadleigh McAlister (93.6%)
- Josh Morgan (93.6%)
Least aligned with:
- Susan Stevenson (81.1%)
- Paul Van Meerbergen (85.9%)
- Peter Cuddy (88.1%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 4,277 | 3,793 | 400 | 98.0% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 2,717 | 2,046 | 208 | 83.0% |
| Planning and Environment Committee | 1,830 | 1,773 | 39 | 99.0% |
| Civic Works Committee | 318 | 313 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Budget Committee | 189 | 138 | 49 | 98.9% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 174 | 169 | 2 | 98.3% |
| Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee | 83 | 76 | 5 | 97.6% |
| Community and Protective Services Committee | 79 | 63 | 7 | 88.6% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Anna Hopkins voted against the final outcome:
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)
2026-03-03: (3.5) 550 Ridout Street North & 82-90 Kent Street - OZ-25152 (Relates to Bill No. 105 and 123)
That item 10, clause 3.5, as amended, BE APPROVED. At 2:56 PM, Chair Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, places Councillor H. McAlister in the Chair. At 3:00 PM, Chair Deputy Mayor S. Lewis resumes the Chair.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 4)
2026-03-03: (4.1) Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Councillors P. Cuddy and C. Rahman - Zoning By-law Amendment - Parking Changes
That the motion BE AMENDED by adding a new part e) and f) to read as follows: e) to map the relative availability of on-street parking in different parts of the city and evaluate on street parking cap…
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (4 to 10)
2026-03-03: (4.1) Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Councillors P. Cuddy and C. Rahman - Zoning By-law Amendment - Parking Changes
That parts b) and c), as amended, BE APPROVED. At 4:19 PM, Chair Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, places Councillor C. Rahman in the Chair. At 4:24 PM, Chair Deputy Mayor S. Lewis resumes the Chair.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 3)
2026-03-03: (4.1) Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Councillors P. Cuddy and C. Rahman - Zoning By-law Amendment - Parking Changes
That parts a) and d), as amended, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 3)
2026-03-03: (2.4) Residential Rental Unit Licensing (RRUL) License Display
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the findings of Civic Administration regarding the advisability of amending the Residential Rental Unit Licensing …
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (7 to 6)
2026-03-03: (4.1) Request for Reimbursement for Private Property Cleaning and Graffiti Removal Services
That the communication dated February 5, 2026, from K. Morrison, Old East Village Business Improvement Area, with respect to a Request for Reimbursement for Private Property Cleaning and Graffiti Remo…
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (5 to 8)
2026-03-03: (4.1) Request for Reimbursement for Private Property Cleaning and Graffiti Removal Services
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to immediately reimburse the Old East Village BIA in the amount of $14,152.33 from the Community Investment Reserve Fund for previously expended costs related…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (10 to 3)
2026-03-03: By-laws
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 105 and 123, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (8 to 3)
Committees Served
- Community and Protective Services Committee
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- City Council
- Budget Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Civic Works Committee
- Planning and Environment Committee
- Audit Committee
Recent Meetings (654 total)
- 7th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon May 4 2026
- 6th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon Apr 13 2026
- 5th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Mar 24 2026
- 5th Special Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Fri Mar 13 2026
- 4th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon Mar 9 2026
- 4th Council Meeting - Tue Mar 3 2026
- 4th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Feb 24 2026
- 3rd Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Tue Feb 17 2026
- 3rd Council Meeting - Tue Feb 10 2026
- 3rd Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Feb 3 2026