Terms of Service
- 2022-2026: Councillor (Ward 4)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 3,940 |
| Voted Yea | 2,821 (71.6%) |
| Voted Nay | 609 (15.5%) |
| Absent | 510 (12.9%) |
Substantive Votes
Excludes procedural motions (minutes approval, adjournment, “be received”, etc.)
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Substantive Votes | 2,365 |
| Voted Yea | 1,626 (81.2%) |
| Voted Nay | 376 (18.8%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 37.8%
- Contested Votes: 1,417
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 | 384 |
| Voted Yea | 288 (77.0%) |
| Voted Nay | 86 (23.0%) |
| Absent | 10 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 88.9%
- Meetings Attended: 209 of 235
- Meetings Missed: 26
- Trend: Stable -
Attendance by Year:
- 2023: 88.6% (70/79 meetings)
- 2024: 89.4% (59/66 meetings)
- 2025: 86.4% (38/44 meetings)
- 2026: 89.2% (33/37 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Paul Van Meerbergen (89.2%)
- Peter Cuddy (88.6%)
- Jerry Pribil (88.2%)
Least aligned with:
- Sam Trosow (76.9%)
- David Ferreira (78.0%)
- Anna Hopkins (80.5%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 2,062 | 1,452 | 421 | 90.8% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 1,017 | 703 | 101 | 79.1% |
| Planning and Environment Committee | 311 | 265 | 8 | 87.8% |
| Budget Committee | 189 | 137 | 45 | 96.3% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 184 | 126 | 8 | 72.8% |
| Community and Protective Services Committee | 92 | 78 | 7 | 92.4% |
| Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee | 85 | 60 | 19 | 92.9% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Susan Stevenson voted against the final outcome:
2026-07-15: Canada Public Transit Fund - Baseline Funding – Contribution Agreement
12th Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 15, 2026 as Appendix “A”…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (4 to 1)
2026-06-23: (2.1) London’s Newcomer Strategy: Choose London – Innovative, Vibrant and Global (2024-2028) and the Welcoming Francophone Community Initiative
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated June 8, 2026, with respect to the London Newcomer Strategy: Choose London – Innovative, Vibrant and Global (2024-28), BE RECEIVE…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 1)
2026-06-23: (2.2) City of London Tree Nursery Feasibility
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated June 8, 2026, related to the City of Londo…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 1)
2026-06-23: (2.4) Request to Submit an Application for New Affordable Housing Funding Through Build Canada Homes
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit an application to Build Canada Homes to secure capital funds to sup…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 1)
2026-06-23: (2.6) 122 Base Line Tenant Transition Plan Update Q2
That, on recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated June 8, 2026, with respect to the 122 Base Line Road Tenant Transition Plan Update Q2, BE RECEI…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 1)
2026-06-23: (2.7) Award of NRFP-2025-248: Municipal Land for Affordable Housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 6 (Relates to Bill No. 239)
That part c) BE APPROVED: c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to work with the proponent to submit necessary Planning Act applications to support an increase in density from 71 units per hectar…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (8 to 6)
2026-06-23: (2.7) Award of NRFP-2025-248: Municipal Land for Affordable Housing at 1958 Duluth Crescent, Block 6 (Relates to Bill No. 239)
That the balance of the motion BE APPROVED: That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated …
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 1)
2026-06-23: (4.1) The Centre of Opportunity: London’s Economic Development Strategy (2026–2030) and Implementation Plan
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the report dated June 16, 2026, with regard to “The Centre of Opportunity: London’s Economic Development…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 1)
2026-06-23: (4.2) Downtown Reimagined: City of London Downtown Plan
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to London’s Downtown Plan: a) the above-noted staff report and Appen…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (12 to 1)
2026-06-23: (2.3) Federation of Canadian Municipalities: Green Municipal Fund Agreement for Enhancing London’s Resilience Through Climate Adaptation Planning (Relates to Bill No. 241)
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Muni…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 1)
Committees Served
- Corporate Services Committee
- Planning and Environment Committee
- City Council
- Audit Committee
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- Community and Protective Services Committee
- Budget Committee
- Community Protective Services Committee
Recent Meetings (218 total)
- 12th Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee - Wed Jul 15 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
- 3rd Meeting of the Audit Committee - Wed Jun 17 2026
- 8th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Jun 16 2026
- 11th Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee - Mon Jun 15 2026
- The 9th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Jun 9 2026
- 7th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Thu May 28 2026