Terms of Service
- 2018-2026: Councillor (Ward 8)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 7,860 |
| Voted Yea | 6,764 (86.1%) |
| Voted Nay | 418 (5.3%) |
| Absent | 678 (8.6%) |
Substantive Votes
Excludes procedural motions (minutes approval, adjournment, “be received”, etc.)
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Substantive Votes | 4,568 |
| Voted Yea | 3,679 (90.5%) |
| Voted Nay | 385 (9.5%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 10.0%
- Contested Votes: 2,230
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 | 721 |
| Voted Yea | 587 (84.0%) |
| Voted Nay | 112 (16.0%) |
| Absent | 22 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 96.4%
- Meetings Attended: 404 of 419
- 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: 95.7% (22/23 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Shawn Lewis (97.1%)
- Josh Morgan (96.6%)
- Steve Hillier (96.5%)
Least aligned with:
- Sam Trosow (83.8%)
- David Ferreira (87.2%)
- Susan Stevenson (88.0%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 4,003 | 3,656 | 219 | 96.8% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 1,995 | 1,456 | 114 | 78.7% |
| Planning and Environment Committee | 1,562 | 1,414 | 26 | 92.2% |
| 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:
2026-06-23: (4.1) Councillor C. Rahman - Third-Party Appeal Mechanism
That the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: That Municipal Council endorse the following actions with respect to third-party appeal mechanism during the Ontario Land Tribunal process: a) the Mayor …
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (7 to 6)
2026-06-09: 1837 Churchill Avenue - Z-26048
The 9th 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 Al-Taqwa Academy (c/o Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.) relating to …
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (2 to 3)
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)
2026-05-05: 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)
Committees Served
- Planning and Environment Committee
- City Council
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- Budget Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Civic Works Committee
Recent Meetings (412 total)
- 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
- 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