Terms of Service
- 2022-2026: Councillor (Ward 6)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 4,035 |
| Voted Yea | 2,940 (72.9%) |
| Voted Nay | 650 (16.1%) |
| Absent | 257 (6.4%) |
| Recused (conflict of interest) | 9 (0.2%) |
| Abstained | 16 (0.4%) |
| Other/Unrecorded | 163 (4.0%) |
Recused = declared a pecuniary interest and stepped out of the vote, an ethical/legal requirement - not the same as being absent.
Substantive Votes
Excludes procedural motions (minutes approval, adjournment, “be received”, etc.)
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Substantive Votes | 3,023 |
| Voted Yea | 2,021 (75.7%) |
| Voted Nay | 650 (24.3%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 45.4%
- Contested Votes: 1,530
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 | 463 |
| Voted Yea | 359 (79.2%) |
| Voted Nay | 94 (20.8%) |
| Absent | 10 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 96.3%
- Meetings Attended: 233 of 242
- 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% (27/27 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Anna Hopkins (92.5%)
- David Ferreira (91.9%)
- Skylar Franke (90.0%)
Least aligned with:
- Susan Stevenson (76.8%)
- Paul Van Meerbergen (78.1%)
- Steve Hillier (80.9%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 2,165 | 1,557 | 422 | 91.4% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 1,021 | 678 | 133 | 79.4% |
| Community and Protective Services Committee | 382 | 335 | 37 | 97.4% |
| Budget Committee | 189 | 141 | 44 | 97.9% |
| Civic Works Committee | 157 | 140 | 11 | 96.2% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 121 | 89 | 3 | 76.0% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Sam Trosow voted against the final outcome:
2026-08-25: (2.2) Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027 (Relates to Bill No. 301)
That the following part BE APPROVED: iii) all proposed locations be subject to fire and by-law compliance review and sign-off by the appropriate City officials prior to the execution of any related …
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (10 to 5)
2026-08-25: (2.3) Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework - Emergency Shelter Guidelines 2011 vs. 2026 Comparative Analysis
That the following part BE APPROVED: d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to amend the Emergency Shelter Guidelines, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A”, to: i. remove any p…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (9 to 6)
2026-08-25: (2.3) Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework - Emergency Shelter Guidelines 2011 vs. 2026 Comparative Analysis
That the staff report dated August 10, 2026, related to the Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework - Emergency Shelter Guidelines 2011 vs. 2026 Comparative Analysis BE REFERRED …
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (7 to 8)
2026-08-25: (2.3) Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework - Emergency Shelter Guidelines 2011 vs. 2026 Comparative Analysis
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 (11 to 4)
2026-08-25: (2.3) Housing Stability Services Procurement and Delivery Framework - Emergency Shelter Guidelines 2011 vs. 2026 Comparative Analysis
That the following part b) BE APPROVED: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the updated Emergency Shelter Guidelines;
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (9 to 4)
2026-08-25: (2.3) Amendment to the Council Procedure By-law - Striking Committee (Relates to Bill No. 302)
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated August 12, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the August 25, 2026 meeting of Municipal Cou…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (10 to 3)
2026-08-25: (2.3) Amendment to the Council Procedure By-law - Striking Committee (Relates to Bill No. 302)
That the staff report dated August 12, 2026 related to amending the Council Procedure By-law A-61, by removing the requirement for the appointment of a Striking Committee for initial citizen appointme…
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (3 to 10)
2026-08-25: By-laws
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 306, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (8 to 5)
2026-08-25: By-laws
That the motion to refer BE AMENDED to bring forward Bill No. 306 to the October 14th, 2026 meeting of Municipal Council.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (7 to 6)
2026-07-21: (2.5) Designation Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed Property at 471 Nightingale Avenue
That notwithstanding the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the staff report dated July 14, 2026, related to the Designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the He…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 4)
Committees Served
- Community and Protective Services Committee
- City Council
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- Budget Committee
- Planning and Environment Committee
- Civic Works Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Audit Committee
Recent Meetings (240 total)
- 13th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Tue Sep 8 2026
- 13th Meeting of Council - Tue Aug 25 2026
- 12th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon Aug 10 2026
- 12th Meeting of Council - Tue Jul 21 2026
- 11th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon Jul 13 2026
- 11th Meeting of Council - Tue Jun 23 2026
- 10th Special Meeting of Council - Wed Jun 17 2026
- 10th Special Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Tue Jun 16 2026
- 8th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Jun 16 2026
- 9th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon Jun 8 2026