Terms of Service
- 2014-2022: Councillor (Ward 4)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 10,525 |
| Voted Yea | 9,460 (89.9%) |
| Voted Nay | 594 (5.6%) |
| Absent | 134 (1.3%) |
| Recused (conflict of interest) | 74 (0.7%) |
| Abstained | 3 (0.0%) |
| Other/Unrecorded | 260 (2.5%) |
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 | 7,578 |
| Voted Yea | 6,615 (91.8%) |
| Voted Nay | 594 (8.2%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 24.7%
- Contested Votes: 2,075
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 | 908 |
| Voted Yea | 799 (90.2%) |
| Voted Nay | 87 (9.8%) |
| Absent | 2 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 97.5%
- Meetings Attended: 622 of 638
- Meetings Missed: 16
- Trend: Stable -
Attendance by Year:
- 2019: 95.5% (84/88 meetings)
- 2020: 96.5% (83/86 meetings)
- 2021: 98.5% (64/65 meetings)
- 2022: 100.0% (55/55 meetings)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 4,690 | 4,273 | 362 | 98.8% |
| Planning and Environment Committee | 2,446 | 2,293 | 65 | 96.4% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 1,905 | 1,472 | 137 | 84.5% |
| Civic Works Committee | 625 | 617 | 7 | 99.8% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 618 | 577 | 19 | 96.4% |
| Community and Protective Services Committee | 241 | 228 | 4 | 96.3% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Jesse Helmer voted against the final outcome:
2022-10-17: (3.2) 4452 Wellington Road South (OZ-9497) (Relates to Bill No.’s 367 and 378)
That consideration of Item 3 (3.2) BE REFERRED back to the Planning and Environment Committee in order to facilitate an additional public participation meeting; it being noted that a broader circulati…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (8 to 7)
2022-09-27: (ADDED) Harris Park Erosion Control Structure Replacement (RFP22-097)
That no action BE TAKEN with respect to the communication from AM. Valastro, with respect to Item #5 (2.5) of the 12th Report of the Civic Works Committee.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 3)
2022-09-06: (4.2) 1067, 1069 and 1071 Wellington Road (OZ-9263 / Z-9264) (Relates to Bill No’s. 342 and 354)
That the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Century Centre Development Inc., relating to the properties located at 1067, 1069 and 1071 Wellington Road: a) the proposed, a…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (10 to 5)
2022-09-06: (3.2) Adult Entertainment Body-Rub Parlour - Relocation Request (from 802 Exeter Road to 232 Dundas Street)
The following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated August 23, 2022, related to an application made under the Business Licensing By-law L.-131-16 to substitute an existing Adult Ente…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (14 to 1)
2022-09-06: By-laws
That Introduction and First Reading of the Bill No.’s 342 and 354, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 4)
2022-09-06: By-laws
That Second Reading of the Bill No.’s 342 and 354, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 4)
2022-09-06: By-laws
That Third Reading and Enactment of the Bill No.’s 342 and 354, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 4)
2022-08-23: Adult Entertainment Body-Rub Parlour - Relocation Request (from 802 Exeter Road to 232 Dundas Street)
The 10th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee
Motion to approve part b) of the clause.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (4 to 1)
2022-08-02: (3.10) 1067, 1069 and 1071 Wellington Road (OZ-9263 / Z-9264)
That, the following actions be taken with respect to the application by Century Centre Developments Inc., relating to the properties located at 1067-1071 Wellington Road: a) the application BE REFERR…
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (2 to 12)
2022-07-05: (3.5) 84-86 St. George Street and 175-197 Ann Street (OZ-9127) (Relates to Bill No.’s 284 and 301)
That Item 13, clause 3.5, BE AMENDED to include the following at the end of the clause: “it being noted that the Municipal Council approves this application for the following reasons: - consistent wit…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (11 to 2)
Committees Served
- City Council
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- Community and Protective Services Committee
- Civic Works Committee
- Planning and Environment Committee
- Audit Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Budget Committee
Recent Meetings (580 total)
- 15th Meeting of City Council - Tue Nov 8 2022
- 15th Special Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Mon Nov 7 2022
- The 12th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Tue Nov 1 2022
- The 14th Meeting of the Civic Works Committee - Tue Nov 1 2022
- 14th Meeting of City Council - Mon Oct 17 2022
- 14th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Oct 11 2022
- 17th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Wed Oct 5 2022
- The 11th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Tue Oct 4 2022
- The 13th Meeting of the Civic Works Committee - Tue Oct 4 2022
- 16th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Mon Oct 3 2022