Terms of Service
- 2022-2026: Councillor (Ward 13)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 3,219 |
| Voted Yea | 2,541 (78.9%) |
| Voted Nay | 378 (11.7%) |
| Absent | 300 (9.3%) |
Substantive Votes
Excludes procedural motions (minutes approval, adjournment, “be received”, etc.)
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Substantive Votes | 2,062 |
| Voted Yea | 1,523 (83.5%) |
| Voted Nay | 300 (16.5%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 28.3%
- Contested Votes: 1,302
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 | 331 |
| Voted Yea | 243 (75.2%) |
| Voted Nay | 80 (24.8%) |
| Absent | 8 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 97.4%
- Meetings Attended: 222 of 228
- Meetings Missed: 6
- Trend: Stable -
Attendance by Year:
- 2023: 98.7% (76/77 meetings)
- 2024: 98.6% (73/74 meetings)
- 2025: 92.7% (51/55 meetings)
- 2026: 100.0% (13/13 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Anna Hopkins (93.3%)
- Skylar Franke (92.8%)
- Hadleigh McAlister (92.0%)
Least aligned with:
- Susan Stevenson (78.5%)
- Paul Van Meerbergen (81.1%)
- Steve Hillier (85.2%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 1,733 | 1,450 | 223 | 96.5% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 765 | 499 | 74 | 74.9% |
| Community and Protective Services Committee | 402 | 355 | 31 | 96.0% |
| Budget Committee | 189 | 139 | 50 | 100.0% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 75 | 46 | 0 | 61.3% |
| Civic Works Committee | 55 | 52 | 0 | 94.5% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where David Ferreira voted against the final outcome:
2026-03-24: Mayoral Direction 2026-001: Creation of an Affordable Home Ownership Incentive Program - Report Back on Program Options
5th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
That part a) ii) BE APPROVED: ii) partial (or full) development charge rebate options for new residential development, including options that could be targeted by unit type and ability to meet HAF tim…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (10 to 4)
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 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: (4.4) Summary Update from Internal Audit
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part to read as follows: MNP BE DIRECTED to change the submission date for the Privacy Audit from December 9, 2026 to October 7, 2026 and the submission date fo…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (8 to 3)
2026-03-03: (4.4) Summary Update from Internal Audit
That item 6, clause 4.4, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (10 to 1)
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
- Corporate Services Committee
- City Council
- Planning and Environment Committee
- Budget Committee
- Civic Works Committee
- Community Protective Services Committee
Recent Meetings (226 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
- 6th Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee - Mon Mar 23 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