Terms of Service
- 2021-2022: Councillor (Ward 6)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 1,071 |
| Voted Yea | 812 (75.8%) |
| Voted Nay | 28 (2.6%) |
| Absent | 4 (0.4%) |
| Recused (conflict of interest) | 2 (0.2%) |
| Abstained | 10 (0.9%) |
| Other/Unrecorded | 215 (20.1%) |
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 | 735 |
| Voted Yea | 479 (94.5%) |
| Voted Nay | 28 (5.5%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 9.4%
- Contested Votes: 170
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 | 99 |
| Voted Yea | 91 (91.9%) |
| Voted Nay | 8 (8.1%) |
| Absent | 0 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 100.0%
- Meetings Attended: 58 of 58
- Meetings Missed: 0
- Trend: Stable -
Attendance by Year:
- 2021: 100.0% (8/8 meetings)
- 2022: 100.0% (50/50 meetings)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 470 | 454 | 14 | 99.6% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 393 | 160 | 6 | 42.2% |
| Community and Protective Services Committee | 103 | 100 | 3 | 100.0% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 79 | 72 | 5 | 97.5% |
| Planning and Environment Committee | 26 | 26 | 0 | 100.0% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Mariam Hamou voted against the final outcome:
2022-10-17: (3.1) Adult Live Entertainment Parlour - 2010 Dundas Street - Deletion of Location
That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 4, 2022, with respect to the Adult Live Entertainment Parlour located at 2010 Dundas Street – Deletion of Location: …
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (9 to 6)
2022-10-17: (5.2) Councillor M. Van Holst - Zoning Amendment to Permit a Pilot of Temporary Mobile Shelters
That the communications from Councillor M. van Holst, as well as the proposed amendment to the clause BE REFERRED to the ongoing ReThink Zoning process, in order to consider the use of temporary mobil…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (12 to 3)
2022-10-04: Adult Live Entertainment Parlour - 2010 Dundas Street - Deletion of Location
The 11th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee
That the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report, dated October 4, 2022, with respect to the Adult Live Entertainment Parlour located at 2010 Dundas Street – Deletion of Location: …
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (5 to 1)
2022-08-02: (4.3) Water for Dogs at Pottersburg Dog Park
That the following actions be taken with respect to the installation of a water supply for dogs at the Pottersburg Dog Park: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back, in advance of the 2…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (12 to 2)
2022-08-02: (4.5) Councillor M. van Holst - Neighbourhood Decision Making Business Case
That item 13, clause 4.5 be amended by adding the following new part b): b) that staff BE DIRECTED to include in the 2023 annual budget deliberations, a business case for expanding the neighbourho…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (8 to 6)
2022-05-30: Consideration of Appointment to the Ecological Community Advisory Committee (Requires up to 2 Members)
THAT notwithstanding the Terms of Reference for the Ecological Community Advisory Committee, Patricia Almost, Eric Dusenge, and Girish Sankar BE APPOINTED to the Ecological Community Advisory Committe…
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (2 to 4)
2022-03-22: (4.1) Development Charge Area Rating Policy Review – Recommended Approach
Motion to approve part c): c) The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to continue a review and analysis of area rating where servicing needs to be extended in order to accommodate anticipated developm…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (8 to 5)
2022-02-28: Election Sign By-law Update
That section 3.4 of the proposed by-law BE AMENDED to change 96 hours to 72 hours.
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (3 to 3)
2022-01-31: Considerations and Viability to Implement a Vacant Home Tax in London
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the consideration to implement a vacant home tax in London: a) The staff report…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (4 to 2)
2022-01-31: Application - Issuance of Proclamation - Parental Alienation Awareness Day
That based on the application dated January 10, 2022 from Just Another Parent, April 25, 2022 BE RECEIVED and NO ACTION be taken.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (4 to 1)
Committees Served
- City Council
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- Community and Protective Services Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Planning and Environment Committee
Recent Meetings (71 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
- 14th Meeting of the Corporate Services Committee - Mon Oct 31 2022
- 14th Meeting of City Council - Mon Oct 17 2022
- 14th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Oct 11 2022
- The 11th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Tue Oct 4 2022
- 13th Meeting of the Corporate Services Committee - Mon Oct 3 2022
- 13th Meeting of City Council - Tue Sep 27 2022
- 13th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Sep 20 2022