Terms of Service
- 2018-2026: Councillor (Ward 14)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 9,260 |
| Voted Yea | 7,856 (84.8%) |
| Voted Nay | 581 (6.3%) |
| Absent | 541 (5.8%) |
| Recused (conflict of interest) | 16 (0.2%) |
| Abstained | 8 (0.1%) |
| Other/Unrecorded | 258 (2.8%) |
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 | 5,517 |
| Voted Yea | 4,327 (88.2%) |
| Voted Nay | 581 (11.8%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 17.5%
- Contested Votes: 2,408
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 | 898 |
| Voted Yea | 693 (83.2%) |
| Voted Nay | 140 (16.8%) |
| Absent | 65 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 93.6%
- Meetings Attended: 439 of 469
- Meetings Missed: 30
- Trend: Stable -
Attendance by Year:
- 2023: 86.7% (52/60 meetings)
- 2024: 95.2% (60/63 meetings)
- 2025: 96.3% (52/54 meetings)
- 2026: 92.6% (25/27 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Steve Lehman (96.3%)
- Shawn Lewis (95.9%)
- Peter Cuddy (95.4%)
Least aligned with:
- Sam Trosow (80.9%)
- David Ferreira (86.2%)
- Susan Stevenson (88.3%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 4,286 | 3,737 | 316 | 94.6% |
| Planning and Environment Committee | 2,250 | 2,072 | 48 | 94.2% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 1,985 | 1,407 | 148 | 78.3% |
| Community and Protective Services Committee | 430 | 404 | 4 | 94.9% |
| Budget Committee | 189 | 125 | 64 | 100.0% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 120 | 111 | 1 | 93.3% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Steve Hillier voted against the final outcome:
2026-09-09: 767 Fanshawe Park Road East and 679 Dunboyne Crescent - SPA-26030
The 13th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Nine Eyes Capital Partners Ltd / 767 Fanshawe LP relating to th…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (3 to 1)
2026-08-25: (3.6) 1047-1055 Dearness Drive - OZ-26063 (Relates to Bill No. 305 and No. 324)
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of CSM Dev Corp. (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc.) relating to t…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 2)
2026-08-25: (4.1) Councillor S. Franke - Temporary Accommodation Commitments
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back to the Planning and Environment Committee to be held on September 9, 2026, related to the Temporary Accommodation Commitments for th…
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 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 pursuant to section 11.10 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Council BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 6:00 PM.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 4)
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)
2026-08-25: (2.1) School Crossing Guard Program Review
That part b) of the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: b) the collection and analysis of traffic data at existing crossing guard locations BE COMPLETED, (including accidents, reported near-accident…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (12 to 1)
2026-08-25: By-laws
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 305 and 324, BE APPROVED. At 7:36 PM, Councillor D. Ferreira leaves the meeting.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (9 to 2)
2026-08-25: By-laws
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 305 and 324, BE APPROVED. At 7:37 PM, Councillor H. McAlister enters the meeting.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (10 to 2)
Committees Served
- Planning and Environment Committee
- City Council
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- Community and Protective Services Committee
- Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee
- Budget Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Civic Works Committee
Recent Meetings (486 total)
- The 13th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Wed Sep 9 2026
- 13th Meeting of Council - Tue Aug 25 2026
- The 12th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Aug 11 2026
- 12th Meeting of Council - Tue Jul 21 2026
- The 11th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Jul 14 2026
- 11th Meeting of Council - Tue Jun 23 2026
- The 10th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Mon Jun 22 2026
- 10th Special Meeting of Council - Wed Jun 17 2026
- 8th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Jun 16 2026
- The 9th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Jun 9 2026