Vancouver Council Watch
How does A Reimer actually vote?
A look at how Councillor A Reimer has voted across every council meeting the city has published — and what those votes are about.
Rarely dissents
Councillor A Reimer has voted against a passing motion only 8 times — they almost always side with the majority.
Rarely registers a dissent
AR
Andrea Reimer
CouncillorVision Vancouverleft Oct 2018
on council since Nov 2014 · lives in Little Mountain
On council in the records: 2016–2018 · 1,441 votes cast
What they care about
Andrea Reimer: pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes (3× against motions that still passed) · backs streets and transit changes (votes yes 96% vs the council's 82.5%).
This push-back is relatively recent in their tenure.
What they're for
Streets & transit
backs streets and transit changes
96% yes
Environment
backs environment and climate actions
100% yes
Budget & fees
backs budget increases and fee changes
94% yes
What they push back on
Budget & fees
pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes
3×
"Push back on" counts no-votes on motions that still carried; "% yes" compares their in-favour rate to the council-wide average on that issue. Full vote-by-vote record below.
1The story
In plain terms: across 1,441 recorded votes, 94% were in favour and 6% in opposition. Councillor A Reimer has voted against a passing motion only 8 times — they almost always side with the majority. They attended 0 of the 128 full council meetings in the records (0%).
2What they vote on
8
times against a motion that still passed
945
motions they helped carry (by issue)
0%
council attendance (0/128)
Where they push back
Issues where they voted against a motion that was still carried — their most consistent disagreements. Each motion links to the City's published agenda. Don't know what a motion type means? See Motions, explained →
Budget & fees3×
Unfinished Business 1a - 2018 Capital and Operating Budget (Vote on C2)
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
Unfinished Business 1a - 2018 Capital and Operating Budget (Vote on C1)
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
Unfinished Business 1 - 2018 Capital and Operating Budget (A.iv (a))
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
Housing & rezoning2×
7. Upgrading, Reviewing and Revising the Granville Entertainment District - Amendment to t…
Full motion text
7. Upgrading, Reviewing and Revising the Granville Entertainment District - Amendment to the Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Feb 21, 2018
Unfinished Business 1 - TEXT AMENDMENT - 1101 West Waterfront Road (1199 West Cordova Stre…
Full motion text
Unfinished Business 1 - TEXT AMENDMENT - 1101 West Waterfront Road (1199 West Cordova Street)
Text Amendment: A small edit to an existing city bylaw or document — often procedural, but sometimes it changes a rule in a meaningful way. The detail is in the wording.
Voted Jun 13, 2017
What they've pushed through
Issues where they voted in favour of motions that carried — the work they backed into law.
Housing & rezoning447×
UB2 - Rezoning: 5050-5080 Joyce Street
CD-1 Rezoning: A request to change the zoning rules for specific properties so they can be built taller or denser than current rules allow. If approved, new buildings at those addresses become legal.
Voted Dec 14, 2016
6. REZONING: 1495 W 8TH AVE (MASONIC CENTRE)
CD-1 Rezoning: A request to change the zoning rules for specific properties so they can be built taller or denser than current rules allow. If approved, new buildings at those addresses become legal.
4. REZONING: 575 DRAKE ST (COVENANT HOUSE)
CD-1 Rezoning: A request to change the zoning rules for specific properties so they can be built taller or denser than current rules allow. If approved, new buildings at those addresses become legal.
By-laws & admin319×
13. Update Special Events Policy
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Dec 14, 2016
Administrative 3 - Approval of BIA Renewals, Expansion and Proposed Creekside BIA (Referra…
Full motion text
Administrative 3 - Approval of BIA Renewals, Expansion and Proposed Creekside BIA (Referral)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Policy Report1 - CD-1 Rezoning: 61-95 West Hastings Street
CD-1 Rezoning: A request to change the zoning rules for specific properties so they can be built taller or denser than current rules allow. If approved, new buildings at those addresses become legal.
Budget & fees126×
Unfinished Business 1g- 2017 Engineering Fees
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBC…
Full motion text
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) and Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) Membership Fees 2018 to 2019
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Administrative Report 4 - 2017 Capital Budget Adjustments and 2016 Q4 Closeouts
Capital Budget / Expenditure: Money set aside for big long-term projects — roads, buildings, infrastructure — spread over several years rather than spent in one year.
Streets & transit25×
4. West End Residential Parking Strategy
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Feb 8, 2017
5. City Sponsorship of Mass Participation Cycling Events
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 12, 2017
Administrative Report 2 - Application for Payment-in-Lieu of Parking at 137 Keefer Street …
Full motion text
Administrative Report 2 - Application for Payment-in-Lieu of Parking at 137 Keefer Street (referral)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Environment24×
Administrative Report 4 - Zero Emissions Buildings - Initial Catalyst Tools - Grant to Off…
Full motion text
Administrative Report 4 - Zero Emissions Buildings - Initial Catalyst Tools - Grant to Offer Discounted BCIT Passive House Trades Training Course
Grants & Funding: The city giving money to an organization, program, or community project.
Fast-Tracking City-Led Zero-Emission Building Demonstration Projects
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
RR2. Zero Emissions Building Plan - Referral Motion
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Public safety4×
12. Final 2019-2022 Capital Plan & Plebiscite Questions - Motion Aii (excluding Police)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 25, 2018
Additional Requirements to the City of Vancouver Medical-Marijuana Related Businesses Lice…
Full motion text
Additional Requirements to the City of Vancouver Medical-Marijuana Related Businesses Licensing Process to Deter Organized Crime
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
12. Final 2019-2022 Capital Plan & Plebiscite Questions - Motion Ai (re: Police)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 25, 2018
How they split all their votes
In Favour 94%In Opposition 6%Abstain 0%
3The fine print
Affiliation: Vision Vancouver. Party affiliation is sourced from Wikipedia's council roster; the City of Vancouver's own pages are deliberately party-neutral. Councillors are elected at-large (Vancouver has no wards).
How we calculated this
We pulled every council vote the City of Vancouver has published (over 80,000 records) and counted this member's. 'Dissent' means they voted In Opposition to a motion that was still carried — i.e. they went against the final outcome. Attendance is measured against full Council meetings (not committee meetings). Issue categories are assigned by matching keywords in the official agenda text (e.g. 'rezoning', 'housing', 'budget') — a transparent, auditable rule set, not AI. This is our own tally of public records.