Vancouver Council Watch
How does C Boyle actually vote?
A look at how Councillor C Boyle has voted across every council meeting the city has published — and what those votes are about.
Pushes back on Budget & fees and By-laws & admin
Councillor C Boyle most often votes against motions that still passed on Budget & fees, By-laws & admin and Housing & rezoning — 55× on budget & fees alone.
Budget & fees 55×By-laws & admin 35×Housing & rezoning 31×
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Cherie Boyle
CouncillorIndependentleft Dec 2024
on council since Nov 2022 · lives in Hastings-Sunrise
On council in the records: 2018–2024 · 4,451 votes cast
What they care about
Cherie Boyle: pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes (55× against motions that still passed).
Their push-back has been steady across their time on council.
What they're for
No clear deviation above the council norm.
What they push back on
Budget & feessteady
pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes
55×
By-laws & adminsteady
challenges by-law and administrative motions
35×
Housing & rezoningsteady
opposes densification and rezonings
31×
Public safetysteady
disagrees with public-safety measures
17×
"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 4,451 recorded votes, 88% were in favour and 10% in opposition. Their disagreements cluster around Budget & fees, By-laws & admin and Housing & rezoning (271 dissents total), while they've backed carried motions on 4134 occasions. They attended 104 of the 128 full council meetings in the records (81%).
2What they vote on
253
times against a motion that still passed
2432
motions they helped carry (by issue)
81%
council attendance (104/128)
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 & fees55×
7. Increasing the Empty Homes Tax to Five Percent and Improving Compliance (Member's Motio…
Full motion text
7. Increasing the Empty Homes Tax to Five Percent and Improving Compliance (Member's Motion B.3) - amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 27, 2022
6. 2019 Property Taxation: Distribution of Property Tax Levy (amendment of A)
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
Voted Apr 29, 2019
6. 2019 Property Taxation: Distribution of Property Tax Levy (amendment to the amendment b…
Full motion text
6. 2019 Property Taxation: Distribution of Property Tax Levy (amendment to the amendment by Cllr Fominato)
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
Voted Apr 29, 2019
By-laws & admin35×
5. Strengthening the City of Vancouver's Ethical Purchasing Policy (Member's Motion B.4) -…
Full motion text
5. Strengthening the City of Vancouver's Ethical Purchasing Policy (Member's Motion B.4) - reconsidered
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jun 22, 2022
3. Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law to Increase Rental Housing in the C-2, …
Full motion text
3. Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law to Increase Rental Housing in the C-2, C-2B, C-2C, and C-2C1 Commercial Districts
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted Jul 24, 2020
1. The Code of Conduct for Council and Advisory Board (By-Law No.____)
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted Jan 20, 2021
Housing & rezoning31×
3. CD-1 Rezoning: 2086-2098 West 7th Avenue, and 2091 West 8th Avenue - amendment on secti…
Full motion text
3. CD-1 Rezoning: 2086-2098 West 7th Avenue, and 2091 West 8th Avenue - amendment on section a
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 Jul 26, 2022
3. Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law to Increase Rental Housing in the C-2, …
Full motion text
3. Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law to Increase Rental Housing in the C-2, C-2B, C-2C, and C-2C1 Commercial Districts
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted Jul 24, 2020
RR5. CD-1 Rezoning: 949 West 41st Avenue and 5469-5507 Willow Street (Oakridge Transit Cen…
Full motion text
RR5. CD-1 Rezoning: 949 West 41st Avenue and 5469-5507 Willow Street (Oakridge Transit Centre) - Referral
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 Jul 24, 2020
Public safety17×
11. Enabling the Requisitioning and Hiring of 100 New Police Officers and 100 Mental Healt…
Full motion text
11. Enabling the Requisitioning and Hiring of 100 New Police Officers and 100 Mental Health Nurses (Member's Motion B.5)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Nov 22, 2022
UB2-Collecting Fines and Exploring Ways to recover Costs Related to Public Safety in the C…
Full motion text
UB2-Collecting Fines and Exploring Ways to recover Costs Related to Public Safety in the City of Vancouver’s Entertainment District - ii.
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Feb 27, 2019
6. Supporting Community-Led Public Safety in Mount Pleasant - Section B
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 21, 2021
Streets & transit11×
RR5. CD-1 Rezoning: 949 West 41st Avenue and 5469-5507 Willow Street (Oakridge Transit Cen…
Full motion text
RR5. CD-1 Rezoning: 949 West 41st Avenue and 5469-5507 Willow Street (Oakridge Transit Centre) - Referral
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 Jul 24, 2020
7. Prioritizing Commercial Drive as a Pedestrian-First High Street - Section A(g)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 27, 2021
RECONSIDERED - 9. Amendments to the Street and Traffic By-law No. 2849 to Allow Electric K…
Full motion text
RECONSIDERED - 9. Amendments to the Street and Traffic By-law No. 2849 to Allow Electric Kick Scooters on Protected Bike Lanes and Minor Streets - amendment
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted Jun 23, 2021
Environment7×
1. Climate Emergency Response - (Amendment to the amendment of I)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 24, 2019
R3. Vancouver's Next Climate Plans - Amended language in A
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 23, 2024
R3. Vancouver's Next Climate Plans - Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 23, 2024
What they've pushed through
Issues where they voted in favour of motions that carried — the work they backed into law.
Housing & rezoning1138×
9. Exploring Amendments to Short-Term Rental Policy and an Affordable Rental Housing Fund …
Full motion text
9. Exploring Amendments to Short-Term Rental Policy and an Affordable Rental Housing Fund at the City of Vancouver
Rental Incentive: A payment or tax break to a developer in exchange for building or keeping affordable rental units.
Voted Jul 10, 2019
6d. REZONING: 6808-6888 Ash 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 Jul 11, 2019
6b. REZONING: 1008 West 47th Avenue and 6335-6363 Oak 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 Jul 11, 2019
By-laws & admin567×
9. Exploring Amendments to Short-Term Rental Policy and an Affordable Rental Housing Fund …
Full motion text
9. Exploring Amendments to Short-Term Rental Policy and an Affordable Rental Housing Fund at the City of Vancouver
Rental Incentive: A payment or tax break to a developer in exchange for building or keeping affordable rental units.
Voted Jul 10, 2019
4. Water Works By-law Amendment to Residential Metering
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted Jul 10, 2019
RR1 A City-wide Plan for Vancouver: Report Back on General Planning and Engagement Process
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
Voted Jul 16, 2019
Budget & fees456×
1. Presentation - Small Business Assessment and Taxation Update
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
Voted Jul 10, 2019
Quarterly Capital Budget Adjustments and 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.
A4 - 2020 Interest Rate Property Tax Arrears
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
Environment139×
15. City Support for the September 2019 Global General Strike for Climate Amendment to the…
Full motion text
15. City Support for the September 2019 Global General Strike for Climate Amendment to the Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Sep 11, 2019
R1d Non-Market Housing Climate Resilient Retrofit Grant
Grants & Funding: The city giving money to an organization, program, or community project.
R1b Climate Emergency – By-law Updates Applicable to Existing Detached Homes (B)
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Streets & transit90×
2. Encouraging EV Charging at Gas Stations and Parking Lots - Climate Emergency Action Pla…
Full motion text
2. Encouraging EV Charging at Gas Stations and Parking Lots - Climate Emergency Action Plan
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 19, 2022
1. TEXT AMENDMENTS: Regulation Redesign - Amendments to Zoning & Development and Parking B…
Full motion text
1. TEXT AMENDMENTS: Regulation Redesign - Amendments to Zoning & Development and Parking By-laws
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 25, 2020
RR5. CD-1 Rezoning: 949 West 41st Avenue and 5469-5507 Willow Street (Oakridge Transit Cen…
Full motion text
RR5. CD-1 Rezoning: 949 West 41st Avenue and 5469-5507 Willow Street (Oakridge Transit Centre) - Amendment to the Referral
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 Jul 23, 2020
Public safety42×
14. Sustaining Public Safety as a Core Service in the City of Vancouver (B.9) - amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Oct 15, 2020
Prioritizing Vancouver Firefighters and Police First Responders for COVID Vaccines
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
5. Deterring & Preventing Money Laundering & Organized Crime - Referred
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jan 16, 2019
How they split all their votes
In Favour 88%In Opposition 10%Abstain 2%
3The fine print
Affiliation: Independent. 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.