Terms of Service
- 2018-2026: Councillor (Ward 14)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 7,872 |
| Voted Yea | 6,764 (85.9%) |
| Voted Nay | 480 (6.1%) |
| Absent | 628 (8.0%) |
Substantive Votes
Excludes procedural motions (minutes approval, adjournment, “be received”, etc.)
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Substantive Votes | 4,439 |
| Voted Yea | 3,541 (89.4%) |
| Voted Nay | 421 (10.6%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 15.0%
- Contested Votes: 2,067
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 | 683 |
| Voted Yea | 520 (81.4%) |
| Voted Nay | 119 (18.6%) |
| Absent | 44 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 93.4%
- Meetings Attended: 425 of 455
- Meetings Missed: 30
- Trend: Declining v
Attendance by Year:
- 2023: 86.7% (52/60 meetings)
- 2024: 95.2% (60/63 meetings)
- 2025: 96.3% (52/54 meetings)
- 2026: 84.6% (11/13 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Shawn Lewis (96.4%)
- Steve Lehman (96.4%)
- Peter Cuddy (95.3%)
Least aligned with:
- Sam Trosow (81.0%)
- David Ferreira (85.2%)
- Anna Hopkins (88.2%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 3,731 | 3,312 | 252 | 95.5% |
| Planning and Environment Committee | 1,835 | 1,724 | 38 | 96.0% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 1,738 | 1,241 | 125 | 78.6% |
| Community and Protective Services Committee | 328 | 314 | 1 | 96.0% |
| Budget Committee | 189 | 125 | 64 | 100.0% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 51 | 48 | 0 | 94.1% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Steve Hillier voted against the final outcome:
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)
2026-02-18: 550 Ridout Street North & 82-90 Kent Street - OZ-25152
4th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Ridout and Kent Block Inc. relating to the property loca…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (3 to 1)
2026-02-10: (2.2) Good Neighbour Agreements
ii) that Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review existing housing stability contracts to assess alignment with current operational needs, including transitions from emergency and highly supportive …
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (7 to 8)
2026-02-10: (2.2) Good Neighbour Agreements
i) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide a one-year contract renewal for the procurement framework with an option to renew for one-year;
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (7 to 8)
2026-02-10: (3.4) 767 Fanshawe Park Road East and 679 Dunboyne Crescent - Z-25151 (Relates to Bill No. 82)
vii) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to hold a public participation meeting with respect to the site plan process.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (8 to 7)
2026-02-10: (2.4) Mayoral Direction 2026-001: Creation of an Affordable Home Ownership Incentive Program
That part b) of the motion BE AMENDED by deleting the words “the term of the loan is extended from five years to ten years” and substituting “and be further revised to a loan term of five years,” it b…
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (7 to 8)
2026-02-10: By-laws
That Introduction and First Reading of Revised Bill No. 82, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 2)
2026-02-10: By-laws
That Second Reading of Revised Bill No. 82, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 2)
2026-02-10: By-laws
That Third Reading and Enactment of Revised Bill No. 82, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 2)
2026-01-27: 767 Fanshawe Park Road East and 679 Dunboyne Crescent - Z-25151
3rd Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee
Notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Northbound Development Corporation relating to the prope…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (3 to 1)
Committees Served
- Planning and Environment Committee
- Community and Protective Services Committee
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- City Council
- Corporate Services Committee
- Budget Committee
- Civic Works Committee
Recent Meetings (471 total)
- The 7th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Tue May 5 2026
- 7th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon May 4 2026
- 5th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Mar 24 2026
- 5th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Mar 10 2026
- 4th Council Meeting - Tue Mar 3 2026
- 4th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Feb 24 2026
- 4th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Wed Feb 18 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 Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Jan 27 2026