Terms of Service
- 2018-2026: Councillor (Ward 14)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 7,975 |
| Voted Yea | 6,855 (86.0%) |
| Voted Nay | 489 (6.1%) |
| Absent | 631 (7.9%) |
Substantive Votes
Excludes procedural motions (minutes approval, adjournment, “be received”, etc.)
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Substantive Votes | 4,485 |
| Voted Yea | 3,580 (89.4%) |
| Voted Nay | 426 (10.6%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 15.2%
- Contested Votes: 2,095
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 | 684 |
| Voted Yea | 521 (81.4%) |
| Voted Nay | 119 (18.6%) |
| Absent | 44 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 93.5%
- Meetings Attended: 431 of 461
- 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: 89.5% (17/19 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Steve Lehman (96.4%)
- Shawn Lewis (96.3%)
- Peter Cuddy (95.4%)
Least aligned with:
- Sam Trosow (81.4%)
- David Ferreira (85.6%)
- Susan Stevenson (88.3%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 3,793 | 3,364 | 259 | 95.5% |
| Planning and Environment Committee | 1,847 | 1,736 | 38 | 96.0% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 1,767 | 1,268 | 127 | 78.9% |
| 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:
2026-06-16: Request for Province-Wide Deposit-Return for Non-Alcoholic Beverage Containers - Councillors S. Franke and H. McAlister
8th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
That the Mayor and Councillor A. Hopkins BE REQUESTED to advocate, through the Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for a province-wide deposit-return progra…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (10 to 1)
2026-06-02: (3.3) 1103 & 1111 Westdel Bourne - OZ-25072
That the application of Westdell Development Corporation (c/o MHBC Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture) relating to the property located at 1103 & 1111 Westdel Bourne BE REFERRED to a futu…
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (7 to 7)
2026-05-12: (2.6) Findings and Next Steps for Provincial Electric Kick-Scooter Pilot (Relates to Bill No.’s 192 and 196)
That part b) BE APPROVED: b) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 6, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 12, 2026 to est…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 4)
2026-05-12: By-laws
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 195 and 196 BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (12 to 2)
2026-05-12: By-laws
That Second Reading of Bill No. 195 and 196 BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 3)
2026-05-12: By-laws
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 195 BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (12 to 2)
2026-05-12: By-laws
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 196 BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 3)
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)
Committees Served
- City Council
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- Planning and Environment Committee
- Community and Protective Services Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Budget Committee
- Civic Works Committee
Recent Meetings (478 total)
- 10th Special Meeting of Council - Wed Jun 17 2026
- 8th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Jun 16 2026
- 9th Meeting of Council - Tue Jun 2 2026
- 7th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Thu May 28 2026
- The 8th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Tue May 26 2026
- 8th Meeting of Council - Tue May 12 2026
- 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
- 6th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Apr 21 2026
- 5th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Mar 24 2026