Terms of Service
- 2022-2026: Councillor (Ward 1)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 4,081 |
| Voted Yea | 3,246 (79.5%) |
| Voted Nay | 287 (7.0%) |
| Absent | 305 (7.5%) |
| Recused (conflict of interest) | 7 (0.2%) |
| Abstained | 0 (0.0%) |
| Other/Unrecorded | 236 (5.8%) |
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 | 3,046 |
| Voted Yea | 2,283 (88.8%) |
| Voted Nay | 287 (11.2%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 14.0%
- Contested Votes: 1,494
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 | 466 |
| Voted Yea | 366 (85.3%) |
| Voted Nay | 63 (14.7%) |
| Absent | 37 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 94.7%
- Meetings Attended: 232 of 245
- Meetings Missed: 13
- Trend: Stable -
Attendance by Year:
- 2023: 90.9% (70/77 meetings)
- 2024: 93.4% (71/76 meetings)
- 2025: 98.2% (54/55 meetings)
- 2026: 100.0% (28/28 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Skylar Franke (95.0%)
- Josh Morgan (94.7%)
- Anna Hopkins (93.5%)
Least aligned with:
- Susan Stevenson (84.1%)
- Paul Van Meerbergen (88.1%)
- Sam Trosow (89.4%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 2,165 | 1,817 | 145 | 90.6% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 1,092 | 769 | 71 | 76.9% |
| Community and Protective Services Committee | 266 | 228 | 14 | 91.0% |
| Budget Committee | 189 | 135 | 39 | 92.1% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 173 | 130 | 1 | 75.7% |
| Civic Works Committee | 102 | 81 | 9 | 88.2% |
| Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee | 94 | 86 | 8 | 100.0% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Hadleigh McAlister voted against the final outcome:
2026-08-25: (2.2) Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027 (Relates to Bill No. 301)
That the following part BE APPROVED: i) Council approval of the proposed Ark Aid location be required prior to the execution of any contract related to that location;
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (5 to 10)
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 following part b) BE APPROVED: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the updated Emergency Shelter Guidelines;
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (9 to 4)
2026-06-23: (2.7) Award of NRFP-2025-248: Municipal Land for Affordable Housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 6 (Relates to Bill No. 239)
That part c) BE APPROVED: c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the proponent to submit necessary Planning Act applications to support an increase in density from 71 units per hectar…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (8 to 6)
2026-03-23: Pollution Prevention and Control Plan Update Study - Notice of Completion
6th Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee
That the following part BE APPROVED: d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee with a proposed implementation…
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (2 to 4)
2026-03-03: (4.1) Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Councillors P. Cuddy and C. Rahman - Zoning By-law Amendment - Parking Changes
That part b) and c) of the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: b) amend section 4.19.6) h) I) as it applies to lands outside of Western University Near Campus Neighbourhood to allow a maximum drivew…
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: (4.4) 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)
2026-02-23: Restricted Acts of Council after Nomination Day and Voting Day
4th Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee
That the staff report dated February 23, 2026 to delegate certain authority, should Municipal Council’s actions be restricted after Nomination Day and/or Voting Day in 2026 BE REFERRED to the Civic Ad…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (3 to 2)
Committees Served
- Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee
- City Council
- Community and Protective Services Committee
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- Budget Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Civic Works Committee
Recent Meetings (237 total)
- 14th Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee - Mon Sep 14 2026
- 13th Meeting of Council - Tue Aug 25 2026
- 13th Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee - Wed Aug 12 2026
- 12th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon Aug 10 2026
- 12th Meeting of Council - Tue Jul 21 2026
- 12th Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee - Wed Jul 15 2026
- 11th Meeting of Council - Tue Jun 23 2026
- 10th Special Meeting of Council - Wed Jun 17 2026
- 8th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Jun 16 2026
- 11th Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee - Mon Jun 15 2026