Terms of Service
- 2022-2026: Councillor (Ward 6)
Voting Record
All Votes
| Statistic | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Votes | 4,076 |
| Voted Yea | 2,969 (72.8%) |
| Voted Nay | 661 (16.2%) |
| Absent | 258 (6.3%) |
| Recused (conflict of interest) | 9 (0.2%) |
| Abstained | 16 (0.4%) |
| Other/Unrecorded | 163 (4.0%) |
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 | 3,046 |
| Voted Yea | 2,032 (75.5%) |
| Voted Nay | 661 (24.5%) |
Dissent on Contested Votes
Only counts non-unanimous votes where the councillor participated
- Dissent Rate: 45.7%
- Contested Votes: 1,542
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 | 361 (79.3%) |
| Voted Nay | 94 (20.7%) |
| Absent | 10 |
Attendance
- Attendance Rate: 96.3%
- Meetings Attended: 236 of 245
- Meetings Missed: 9
- Trend: Stable -
Attendance by Year:
- 2023: 94.8% (73/77 meetings)
- 2024: 93.2% (69/74 meetings)
- 2025: 100.0% (55/55 meetings)
- 2026: 100.0% (30/30 meetings)
Voting Alignment
Most aligned with:
- Anna Hopkins (92.4%)
- David Ferreira (91.8%)
- Skylar Franke (89.9%)
Least aligned with:
- Susan Stevenson (76.8%)
- Paul Van Meerbergen (78.1%)
- Steve Hillier (81.0%)
Committee Activity Breakdown
| Committee | Votes | Yea | Nay | Participation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council | 2,192 | 1,572 | 433 | 91.5% |
| Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee | 1,030 | 687 | 133 | 79.6% |
| Community and Protective Services Committee | 387 | 340 | 37 | 97.4% |
| Budget Committee | 189 | 141 | 44 | 97.9% |
| Civic Works Committee | 157 | 140 | 11 | 96.2% |
| Corporate Services Committee | 121 | 89 | 3 | 76.0% |
Notable Dissenting Votes
Recent split votes where Sam Trosow voted against the final outcome:
2026-09-22: London Transit Commission (LTC) Governance Changes - Councillor S. Franke
That the following actions BE TAKEN with respect to the LTC Governance Review: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare and bring forward a by-law to amend By-law A.-6377-206 to a future …
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (14 to 1)
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: (3.6) 350-356 Windermere Road - Z-26014 (Relates to Bill No. 338)
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of Distinctive Homes London Ltd. relating to the property located …
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (14 to 1)
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)
2026-09-22: By-laws
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 338, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (14 to 1)
2026-09-22: By-laws
That Second Reading of Bill No. 338, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (14 to 1)
2026-09-22: By-laws
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No. 338, BE APPROVED.
Voted Nay - Motion Passed (14 to 1)
Committees Served
- Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee
- Community and Protective Services Committee
- City Council
- Budget Committee
- Planning and Environment Committee
- Civic Works Committee
- Corporate Services Committee
- Audit Committee
Recent Meetings (243 total)
- 9th Meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee - Tue Oct 6 2026
- 14th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon Sep 28 2026
- 14th Meeting of Council - Tue Sep 22 2026
- 13th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Tue Sep 8 2026
- 13th Meeting of Council - Tue Aug 25 2026
- 12th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon Aug 10 2026
- 12th Meeting of Council - Tue Jul 21 2026
- 11th Meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee - Mon Jul 13 2026
- 11th Meeting of Council - Tue Jun 23 2026
- 10th Special Meeting of Council - Wed Jun 17 2026