Terms of Service
- 2010-2014: Councillor (Ward 4)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 2,571 |
| Voted Yea | 2,348 (91.3%) |
| Voted Nay | 223 (8.7%) |
| Absent | 0 (0.0%) |
| Recused (conflict of interest) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Abstained | 0 (0.0%) |
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 | 2,268 |
| Voted Yea | 2,045 (90.2%) |
| Voted Nay | 223 (9.8%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 31.3%
- Contested Votes: 683
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 | 394 |
| Voted Yea | 322 (81.7%) |
| Voted Nay | 72 (18.3%) |
| Absent | 0 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 91.0%
- Meetings Attended: 161 of 177
- Meetings Missed: 16
- Trend: Stable -
Attendance by Year:
- 2011: 83.3% (10/12 meetings)
- 2012: 92.3% (48/52 meetings)
- 2013: 96.4% (53/55 meetings)
- 2014: 86.2% (50/58 meetings)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 2,061 | 1,912 | 149 | 100.0% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 311 | 242 | 69 | 100.0% |
| Civic Works Committee | 199 | 194 | 5 | 100.0% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Stephen Orser voted against the final outcome:
2014-11-25: Properties located
at 510 Central Avenue and 609 William Street (Z-8141)
Approve that a new part b) ii) J) BE ADDED to provide for all parking at the rear, with one driveway off of William Street and one driveway off of Central Avenue.
Voted Yea - Motion Failed
2014-11-25: 2015 Water and
Wastewater Rates
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Environmental and Engineering Services & City Engineer, and the Managing Director, Corporate Services & City Treasurer, Chief Financial Offi…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed
2014-10-14: Amendment to
Council Policy 28(2) - Council Members’ Expense Account and Mayor’s Expenses Policy 28(3)
That the following actions be taken with respect to amendments to Council Policies 28(2) and 28(3): a) the attached revised proposed by-law (Appendix “A”) BE INTRODUCED at the Municipa…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed
2014-10-14: Properties located at 51 and 99 Exeter Road
(OZ-8324)
That, on the recommendation of the Managing Director, Planning and City Planner, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Greenhills Shopping Centres Ltd. (Greenhills) r…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed
2014-09-02: Request for
Delegation Status re New Deal for an Expanded Fanshawe Downtown Campus
Motion Passed
Voted Nay - Motion Passed
2014-09-02: Request for
Delegation Status re New Deal for an Expanded Fanshawe Downtown Campus
Approve part b) of clause 25, as amended.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed
2014-09-02: Request for
Delegation Status re New Deal for an Expanded Fanshawe Downtown Campus
Motion Passed
Voted Nay - Motion Passed
2014-09-02: Request for
Delegation Status re New Deal for an Expanded Fanshawe Downtown Campus
Approve parts c), d) and e) of clause 25, as amended.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed
2014-09-02: Integrity
Commissioner
Approve that clause 14 BE REFERRED to the next term of Council Council for the consideration.
Voted Yea - Motion Failed
2014-09-02: Deputy City
Treasurer - Orchestra London Credit Guarantee
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Treasurer, the following actions be taken with respect to funding assistance for Orchestra London: a) the cash flow funding for the month…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed
Committees Served
Recent Meetings (112 total)
- Civic Works Committee - Mon Oct 6 2014
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Wed Aug 27 2014
- Civic Works Committee - Mon Aug 25 2014
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Mon Jul 28 2014
- Civic Works Committee - Mon Jul 21 2014
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Mon Jul 21 2014
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Mon Jun 23 2014
- Civic Works Committee - Mon Jun 16 2014
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Mon Jun 9 2014
- Civic Works Committee - Mon May 26 2014