Terms of Service
- 2018-2026: Councillor (Ward 8)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 7,611 |
| Voted Yea | 6,555 (86.1%) |
| Voted Nay | 413 (5.4%) |
| Absent | 643 (8.4%) |
Substantive Votes
Excludes procedural motions (minutes approval, adjournment, “be received”, etc.)
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Substantive Votes | 4,460 |
| Voted Yea | 3,580 (90.4%) |
| Voted Nay | 380 (9.6%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 10.1%
- Contested Votes: 2,174
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 | 719 |
| Voted Yea | 585 (83.9%) |
| Voted Nay | 112 (16.1%) |
| Absent | 22 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 96.3%
- Meetings Attended: 394 of 409
- Meetings Missed: 15
- Trend: Stable -
Attendance by Year:
- 2023: 96.7% (58/60 meetings)
- 2024: 90.5% (57/63 meetings)
- 2025: 96.3% (52/54 meetings)
- 2026: 92.3% (12/13 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Shawn Lewis (97.2%)
- Josh Morgan (96.5%)
- Steve Hillier (96.4%)
Least aligned with:
- Sam Trosow (83.5%)
- David Ferreira (86.6%)
- Susan Stevenson (88.7%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 3,882 | 3,572 | 215 | 97.6% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 1,966 | 1,430 | 113 | 78.5% |
| Planning and Environment Committee | 1,463 | 1,315 | 26 | 91.7% |
| Budget Committee | 189 | 130 | 58 | 99.5% |
| Civic Works Committee | 111 | 108 | 1 | 98.2% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Steve Lehman voted against the final outcome:
2026-05-05: 945 Bluegrass Drive - OZ-26019
The 7th 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 Bluegrass Long Term Care Centre – Division of “Meadow Park” (Lo…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (3 to 2)
2026-03-03: (ADDED) Councillor E. Peloza – Personal Update
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part that reads as follows: it being further noted that Councillor E. Peloza will no longer remain appointed to the Community and Protective Services Committee.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (14 to 1)
2026-03-03: (4.1) Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, Councillors P. Cuddy and C. Rahman - Zoning By-law Amendment - Parking Changes
That the motion BE AMENDED by adding a new part e) and f) to read as follows: e) to map the relative availability of on-street parking in different parts of the city and evaluate on street parking cap…
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (4 to 10)
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)
2026-02-10: (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: (2.3) System Area Update: Supports for Those Living Unsheltered: Basic Needs and Pathway Options
That, the staff report dated January 26, 2026 with respect to the System Area Update: Supports for Those Living Unsheltered: Basic Needs and Pathway Options, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Com…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (8 to 7)
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)
2026-02-03: Mayoral Direction 2026-001: Creation of an Affordable Home Ownership Incentive Program
3rd Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
That Mayoral Directive 2026-001: Creation of an Affordable Home Ownership Incentive Program BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for a report back on the fo…
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (7 to 7)
Committees Served
- Planning and Environment Committee
- City Council
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- Budget Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Civic Works Committee
Recent Meetings (401 total)
- The 7th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Tue May 5 2026
- The 6th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Apr 14 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 Council Meeting - Tue Feb 10 2026
- 3rd Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Feb 3 2026
- 3rd Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Jan 27 2026
- 2nd Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Jan 13 2026