Terms of Service
- 2018-2026: Councillor (Ward 14)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 9,350 |
| Voted Yea | 7,940 (84.9%) |
| Voted Nay | 587 (6.3%) |
| Absent | 541 (5.8%) |
| Recused (conflict of interest) | 16 (0.2%) |
| Abstained | 8 (0.1%) |
| Other/Unrecorded | 258 (2.8%) |
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 | 5,551 |
| Voted Yea | 4,355 (88.1%) |
| Voted Nay | 587 (11.9%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 17.6%
- Contested Votes: 2,422
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 | 901 |
| Voted Yea | 696 (83.3%) |
| Voted Nay | 140 (16.7%) |
| Absent | 65 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 93.7%
- Meetings Attended: 443 of 473
- Meetings Missed: 30
- Trend: Stable -
Attendance by Year:
- 2023: 86.7% (52/60 meetings)
- 2024: 95.2% (60/63 meetings)
- 2025: 96.3% (52/54 meetings)
- 2026: 93.5% (29/31 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Steve Lehman (96.3%)
- Shawn Lewis (95.9%)
- Peter Cuddy (95.4%)
Least aligned with:
- Sam Trosow (81.0%)
- David Ferreira (86.2%)
- Susan Stevenson (88.3%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 4,313 | 3,758 | 322 | 94.6% |
| Planning and Environment Committee | 2,304 | 2,126 | 48 | 94.4% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 1,994 | 1,416 | 148 | 78.4% |
| Community and Protective Services Committee | 430 | 404 | 4 | 94.9% |
| Budget Committee | 189 | 125 | 64 | 100.0% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 120 | 111 | 1 | 93.3% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Steve Hillier voted against the final outcome:
2026-09-22: (2.3) 725 Notre Dame Drive - Z-26073 (Relates to Bill No. 335)
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Wastell Homes relating to the property located at 725 Notre Dam…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (12 to 3)
2026-09-22: (3.7) 767 Fanshawe Park Road East and 679 Dunboyne Crescent - SPA-26030
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Nine Eyes Capital Partners Ltd / 767 Fanshawe LP relating to th…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 2)
2026-09-22: By-laws
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 335, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (12 to 3)
2026-09-22: By-laws
That Second Reading of Bill No. 335, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (12 to 3)
2026-09-22: By-laws
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 335, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (12 to 3)
2026-09-09: 767 Fanshawe Park Road East and 679 Dunboyne Crescent - SPA-26030
The 13th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Nine Eyes Capital Partners Ltd / 767 Fanshawe LP relating to th…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (3 to 1)
2026-08-25: (3.6) 1047-1055 Dearness Drive - OZ-26063 (Relates to Bill No. 305 and No. 324)
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of CSM Dev Corp. (c/o Siv-ik Planning & Design Inc.) relating to t…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 2)
2026-08-25: (4.1) Councillor S. Franke - Temporary Accommodation Commitments
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to review and report back to the Planning and Environment Committee to be held on September 9, 2026, related to the Temporary Accommodation Commitments for th…
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (13 to 2)
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 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 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: ii. remove any …
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (6 to 9)
Committees Served
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- Planning and Environment Committee
- City Council
- Community and Protective Services Committee
- Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee
- Budget Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Civic Works Committee
Recent Meetings (490 total)
- 9th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Oct 6 2026
- The 15th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Sep 29 2026
- 14th Meeting of Council - Tue Sep 22 2026
- The 14th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Mon Sep 21 2026
- The 13th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Wed Sep 9 2026
- 13th Meeting of Council - Tue Aug 25 2026
- The 12th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Aug 11 2026
- 12th Meeting of Council - Tue Jul 21 2026
- The 11th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Jul 14 2026
- 11th Meeting of Council - Tue Jun 23 2026