Terms of Service
- 2014-2026: Councillor (Ward 9)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 13,235 |
| Voted Yea | 11,610 (87.7%) |
| Voted Nay | 970 (7.3%) |
| Absent | 180 (1.4%) |
| Recused (conflict of interest) | 16 (0.1%) |
| Abstained | 16 (0.1%) |
| Other/Unrecorded | 443 (3.3%) |
Recused = declared a pecuniary interest and stepped out of the vote, an ethical/legal requirement - not the same as being absent.
Substantive Votes
Excludes procedural motions (minutes approval, adjournment, “be received”, etc.)
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Substantive Votes | 8,894 |
| Voted Yea | 7,369 (88.4%) |
| Voted Nay | 970 (11.6%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 26.4%
- Contested Votes: 3,447
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 | 1,246 |
| Voted Yea | 1,072 (86.3%) |
| Voted Nay | 170 (13.7%) |
| Absent | 4 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 96.8%
- Meetings Attended: 721 of 745
- 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: 96.3% (26/27 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Skylar Franke (94.8%)
- David Ferreira (94.3%)
- Josh Morgan (93.7%)
Least aligned with:
- Susan Stevenson (80.1%)
- Paul Van Meerbergen (86.0%)
- Peter Cuddy (88.1%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 6,716 | 6,001 | 618 | 98.6% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 2,913 | 2,206 | 219 | 83.2% |
| Planning and Environment Committee | 2,629 | 2,518 | 62 | 98.1% |
| Civic Works Committee | 318 | 313 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 271 | 260 | 3 | 97.0% |
| Budget Committee | 189 | 138 | 49 | 98.9% |
| Community and Protective Services Committee | 116 | 98 | 9 | 92.2% |
| Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee | 83 | 76 | 5 | 97.6% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Anna Hopkins voted against the final outcome:
2026-08-25: (2.3) Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework - Emergency Shelter Guidelines 2011 vs. 2026 Comparative Analysis
That pursuant to section 13.6 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Council decision with respect to the amendment to the Emergency Shelter Guidelines motion, part d) i), BE RECONSIDERED to provide for…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 2)
2026-08-25: (2.3) Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework - Emergency Shelter Guidelines 2011 vs. 2026 Comparative Analysis
That the following part BE APPROVED: d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to amend the Emergency Shelter Guidelines, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A”, to: i. remove any p…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (9 to 6)
2026-08-25: (2.3) Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework - Emergency Shelter Guidelines 2011 vs. 2026 Comparative Analysis
That the staff report dated August 10, 2026, related to the Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework - Emergency Shelter Guidelines 2011 vs. 2026 Comparative Analysis BE REFERRED …
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (7 to 8)
2026-08-25: (2.3) Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework - Emergency Shelter Guidelines 2011 vs. 2026 Comparative Analysis
That the remainder of the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 2)
2026-08-25: (2.3) Amendment to the Council Procedure By-law - Striking Committee (Relates to Bill No. 302)
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated August 12, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the August 25, 2026 meeting of Municipal Cou…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (10 to 3)
2026-08-25: (2.3) Amendment to the Council Procedure By-law - Striking Committee (Relates to Bill No. 302)
That the staff report dated August 12, 2026 related to amending the Council Procedure By-law A-61, by removing the requirement for the appointment of a Striking Committee for initial citizen appointme…
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (3 to 10)
2026-08-25: By-laws
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 302, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 2)
2026-08-25: By-laws
That Second Reading of Bill No. 302, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 2)
2026-08-25: By-laws
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 302, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 2)
2026-08-25: By-laws
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 306, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (8 to 5)
Committees Served
- Community and Protective Services Committee
- City Council
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- Budget Committee
- Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee
- Civic Works Committee
- Planning and Environment Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Audit Committee
Recent Meetings (668 total)
- 13th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Tue Sep 8 2026
- 13th Meeting of Council - Tue Aug 25 2026
- 12th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon Aug 10 2026
- 12th Meeting of Council - Tue Jul 21 2026
- 11th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon Jul 13 2026
- 11th Meeting of Council - Tue Jun 23 2026
- 10th Special Meeting of Council - Wed Jun 17 2026
- 10th Special Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Tue Jun 16 2026
- 8th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Jun 16 2026
- 9th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon Jun 8 2026