Terms of Service
- 2010-2014: Councillor (Ward 14)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 2,772 |
| Voted Yea | 2,605 (94.0%) |
| Voted Nay | 167 (6.0%) |
| 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 | 2,555 |
| Voted Yea | 2,388 (93.5%) |
| Voted Nay | 167 (6.5%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 20.4%
- Contested Votes: 721
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 | 364 |
| Voted Yea | 323 (88.7%) |
| Voted Nay | 41 (11.3%) |
| Absent | 0 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 89.5%
- Meetings Attended: 212 of 237
- Meetings Missed: 25
- Trend: Declining v
Attendance by Year:
- 2011: 100.0% (13/13 meetings)
- 2012: 93.8% (76/81 meetings)
- 2013: 88.8% (71/80 meetings)
- 2014: 82.5% (52/63 meetings)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 1,823 | 1,705 | 118 | 100.0% |
| Planning and Environment Committee | 613 | 603 | 10 | 100.0% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 282 | 246 | 36 | 100.0% |
| Civic Works Committee | 54 | 51 | 3 | 100.0% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Sandy White voted against the final outcome:
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
2014-09-29: Appointments to the
Striking Committee and Appointment Process
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
Motion Passed
Voted Nay - Motion Passed
2014-09-29: Appointments to the
Striking Committee and Appointment Process
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
Motion Passed
Voted Nay - Motion Passed
2014-09-23: Property located at
2118 Richmond Street (OZ-7890)
Planning and Environment Committee
Motion Failed
Voted Yea - Motion Failed
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: 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: Installation of
Sidewalks on Shavian Blvd.
Approve that pursuant section 13.6 of the Council Procedure By-law that the proposed amendment to part a) of clause 22 BE RECONSIDERED to provide all Members of Council an opportunity to vote on t…
Voted Yea - Motion Failed
2014-09-02: BY-LAWS
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 430.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed
2014-09-02: BY-LAWS
Approve Second Reading of Bill No.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed
2014-09-02: BY-LAWS
Approve Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 430.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed
Committees Served
- Planning and Environment Committee
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- City Council
- Civic Works Committee
- Budget Committee
Recent Meetings (164 total)
- Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Nov 18 2014
- Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Nov 4 2014
- Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Oct 14 2014
- Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Oct 7 2014
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Mon Sep 29 2014
- Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Sep 23 2014
- Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Sep 9 2014
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Mon Jul 28 2014
- Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Jul 22 2014
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Mon Jun 23 2014