Terms of Service
- 2010-2014: Councillor (Ward 10)
- 2018-2026: Councillor (Ward 10)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 9,937 |
| Voted Yea | 7,707 (77.6%) |
| Voted Nay | 1,069 (10.8%) |
| Absent | 639 (6.4%) |
| Recused (conflict of interest) | 74 (0.7%) |
| Abstained | 23 (0.2%) |
| Other/Unrecorded | 425 (4.3%) |
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 | 7,515 |
| Voted Yea | 5,525 (83.8%) |
| Voted Nay | 1,069 (16.2%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 33.1%
- Contested Votes: 2,918
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 | 1,278 |
| Voted Yea | 955 (78.5%) |
| Voted Nay | 261 (21.5%) |
| Absent | 39 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 95.3%
- Meetings Attended: 572 of 600
- Meetings Missed: 28
- Trend: Stable -
Attendance by Year:
- 2023: 98.3% (57/58 meetings)
- 2024: 98.4% (62/63 meetings)
- 2025: 96.4% (53/55 meetings)
- 2026: 96.4% (27/28 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Steve Lehman (92.3%)
- Peter Cuddy (92.2%)
- Steve Hillier (92.1%)
Least aligned with:
- Sam Trosow (78.1%)
- David Ferreira (83.0%)
- Skylar Franke (84.9%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 6,398 | 5,193 | 697 | 92.1% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 2,453 | 1,612 | 241 | 75.5% |
| Civic Works Committee | 533 | 463 | 35 | 93.4% |
| Budget Committee | 189 | 118 | 68 | 98.4% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 187 | 168 | 9 | 94.7% |
| Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee | 177 | 153 | 19 | 97.2% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Paul Van Meerbergen 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 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 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: ii. remove any …
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (6 to 9)
2026-08-25: (2.3) Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework - Emergency Shelter Guidelines 2011 vs. 2026 Comparative Analysis
That Council convenes In Closed session for the purpose of considering the following: A matter that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose with r…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (9 to 6)
2026-07-21: (2.2) Canada Public Transit Fund - Baseline Funding – Contribution Agreement (Relates to Bill No. 268)
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken:
a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 15, 2026 as Appendix …
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (12 to 3)
2026-07-21: (4.5) By-law Enforcement Administrative Fees
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review the application of the administrative fee and any cost recovery associated with PW-15, Yard and Lot Maintenance by-law initial work order when it is…
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (7 to 8)
2026-07-21: By-laws
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 268 BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (10 to 2)
2026-07-21: By-laws
That Second Reading of Bill No. 268 BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (10 to 2)
2026-07-21: By-laws
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 268 BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (10 to 2)
2026-06-16: Downtown Reimagined: City of London Downtown Plan
8th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
That the staff report dated June 16, 2026, entitled “Downtown Reimagined: City of London Downtown Plan”, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to allow the C…
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (3 to 11)
Committees Served
- Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee
- City Council
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- Planning and Environment Committee
- Budget Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Civic Works Committee
- Community and Protective Services Committee
Recent Meetings (530 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 Council - Tue Jul 21 2026
- 12th Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee - Wed Jul 15 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
- 9th Meeting of Council - Tue Jun 2 2026
- 7th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Thu May 28 2026