Terms of Service
- 2022-2026: Councillor (Ward 4)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 4,257 |
| Voted Yea | 3,001 (70.5%) |
| Voted Nay | 646 (15.2%) |
| Absent | 377 (8.9%) |
| Recused (conflict of interest) | 3 (0.1%) |
| Abstained | 0 (0.0%) |
| Other/Unrecorded | 230 (5.4%) |
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 | 2,979 |
| Voted Yea | 1,889 (74.5%) |
| Voted Nay | 646 (25.5%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 38.3%
- Contested Votes: 1,511
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 | 465 |
| Voted Yea | 331 (74.2%) |
| Voted Nay | 115 (25.8%) |
| Absent | 19 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 88.6%
- Meetings Attended: 218 of 246
- Meetings Missed: 28
- Trend: Stable -
Attendance by Year:
- 2023: 88.6% (70/79 meetings)
- 2024: 89.4% (59/66 meetings)
- 2025: 86.4% (38/44 meetings)
- 2026: 87.5% (42/48 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Paul Van Meerbergen (88.9%)
- Peter Cuddy (88.7%)
- Steve Lehman (88.4%)
Least aligned with:
- Sam Trosow (76.8%)
- Anna Hopkins (80.3%)
- Skylar Franke (81.1%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 2,192 | 1,559 | 444 | 91.4% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 1,081 | 717 | 110 | 76.5% |
| Planning and Environment Committee | 416 | 317 | 11 | 78.8% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 190 | 129 | 10 | 73.2% |
| Budget Committee | 189 | 137 | 45 | 96.3% |
| Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee | 96 | 64 | 19 | 86.5% |
| Community and Protective Services Committee | 93 | 78 | 7 | 91.4% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Susan Stevenson voted against the final outcome:
2026-09-21: Designation Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed Property at 33 Bromleigh Avenue
The 14th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee
That the staff report dated September 21, 2026 related to the Designation Under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act for the Heritage Listed Property at 33 Bromleigh Avenue BE REFERRED to the December …
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (4 to 1)
2026-09-09: 299-307 Sarnia Road - Z-26076
The 13th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (4 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: (2.2) Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027 (Relates to Bill No. 301)
That the motion to amend BE FURTHER AMENDED to add a new part iv) that reads as follows: iv) notwithstanding Council policy regarding the existing resting spaces on a main street of a BIA
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (14 to 1)
2026-08-25: (2.2) Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027 (Relates to Bill No. 301)
That the following part BE APPROVED: i) Council approval of the proposed Ark Aid location be required prior to the execution of any contract related to that location;
Voted Yea - Motion Failed (5 to 10)
2026-08-25: (2.2) Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027 (Relates to Bill No. 301)
That the following part BE APPROVED: iv) notwithstanding Council policy regarding the existing resting spaces on a main street of a BIA.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (14 to 1)
2026-08-25: (2.2) Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027 (Relates to Bill No. 301)
That the following parts BE APPROVED d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement the Proposed Winter Response for 2026-2027 subject to the following; iii) notwithstanding Council policy …
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (14 to 1)
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
- Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee
- City Council
- Planning and Environment Committee
- Audit Committee
- Community and Protective Services Committee
- Budget Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Community Protective Services Committee
Recent Meetings (227 total)
- 9th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Oct 6 2026
- 15th Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee - Mon Oct 5 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
- 13th Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee - Wed Aug 12 2026
- The 12th Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee - Tue Aug 11 2026
- 12th Meeting of Council - Tue Jul 21 2026
- 12th Meeting of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee - Wed Jul 15 2026