Terms of Service
- 2022-2026: Councillor (Ward 6)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 3,600 |
| Voted Yea | 2,614 (72.6%) |
| Voted Nay | 589 (16.4%) |
| Absent | 397 (11.0%) |
Substantive Votes
Excludes procedural motions (minutes approval, adjournment, “be received”, etc.)
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Substantive Votes | 2,303 |
| Voted Yea | 1,642 (80.5%) |
| Voted Nay | 398 (19.5%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 46.0%
- Contested Votes: 1,373
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 | 382 |
| Voted Yea | 288 (77.2%) |
| Voted Nay | 85 (22.8%) |
| Absent | 9 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 96.1%
- Meetings Attended: 219 of 228
- Meetings Missed: 9
- Trend: Stable -
Attendance by Year:
- 2023: 94.8% (73/77 meetings)
- 2024: 93.2% (69/74 meetings)
- 2025: 100.0% (55/55 meetings)
- 2026: 100.0% (13/13 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Anna Hopkins (92.9%)
- David Ferreira (91.2%)
- Skylar Franke (90.4%)
Least aligned with:
- Susan Stevenson (77.1%)
- Paul Van Meerbergen (78.1%)
- Steve Hillier (81.0%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 1,934 | 1,383 | 373 | 90.8% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 945 | 650 | 124 | 81.9% |
| Community and Protective Services Committee | 345 | 300 | 35 | 97.1% |
| Budget Committee | 189 | 141 | 44 | 97.9% |
| Civic Works Committee | 113 | 98 | 10 | 95.6% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 74 | 42 | 3 | 60.8% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Sam Trosow voted against the final outcome:
2026-04-21: Housing Accelerator Fund – 2026 Mid-Year Update
6th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
That part a) BE APPROVED and reads as follows: That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to current initiatives …
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (9 to 4)
2026-04-13: Tolpuddle Co-operative Inc. Capital and Operational Transition Plan
6th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee
That part e) of the motion BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (4 to 1)
2026-03-24: Draft Economic Development Strategy (2026-2030) and Implementation Plan
5th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the City of London Draft Economic Development Strategy (2026-2030) and Implementation Plan, as appended to the staff report dated March 24, 2026 as App…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (12 to 2)
2026-03-24: Mayoral Direction 2026-001: Creation of an Affordable Home Ownership Incentive Program - Report Back on Program Options
5th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
That part a) ii) BE APPROVED: ii) partial (or full) development charge rebate options for new residential development, including options that could be targeted by unit type and ability to meet HAF tim…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (10 to 4)
2026-03-09: (ADDED) Request to Update Municipal Compliance By-law - Amendment to Section 4.7 and Creation of a Public Rental Licence Lookup Tool
4th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee
That pursuant to section 33.8 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Committee BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 6:00 PM.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (3 to 1)
2026-03-03: Integrity Commissioner Report on Code of Conduct Complaints 2025-04-A, B & C
That the Integrity Commissioner Report on Code of Conduct Complaints 2025-04-A, B & C, dated February 24, 2026, BE RECEIVED; it being noted Municipal Council heard a verbal presentation from Meghan A…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (14 to 1)
2026-03-03: (3.5) 550 Ridout Street North & 82-90 Kent Street - OZ-25152 (Relates to Bill No. 105 and 123)
That item 10, clause 3.5, as amended, BE APPROVED. At 2:56 PM, Chair Deputy Mayor S. Lewis, places Councillor H. McAlister in the Chair. At 3:00 PM, Chair Deputy Mayor S. Lewis resumes the Chair.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 4)
2026-03-03: (2.4) Residential Rental Unit Licensing (RRUL) License Display
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the findings of Civic Administration regarding the advisability of amending the Residential Rental Unit Licensing …
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (7 to 6)
2026-03-03: (2.4) Residential Rental Unit Licensing (RRUL) License Display
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 (12 to 1)
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)
Committees Served
- Community and Protective Services Committee
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- City Council
- Budget Committee
- Planning and Environment Committee
- Civic Works Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Audit Committee
Recent Meetings (225 total)
- 7th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon May 4 2026
- 6th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon Apr 13 2026
- 5th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Mar 24 2026
- 5th Special Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Fri Mar 13 2026
- 4th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon Mar 9 2026
- 4th Council Meeting - Tue Mar 3 2026
- 4th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Feb 24 2026
- 3rd Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Tue Feb 17 2026
- 3rd Council Meeting - Tue Feb 10 2026
- 3rd Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Feb 3 2026