Pushes back on Housing & rezoning and By-laws & admin
Colleen Hardwick most often votes against motions that still passed on Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees — 169× on housing & rezoning alone.
Colleen Hardwick (Councillor, NPA) has been on council since Nov 2018. Their voting record is broadly consistent with their platform. Across 3276 votes, they've sided with the majority 74% of the time. Their disagreements concentrate on Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees (510 dissents total). They've pushed through 2488 carried motions, mostly on Other and Housing & rezoning.
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Colleen Hardwick
CouncillorNPAleft Oct 2022
On council in the records: 2018–2022 · 3,276 votes cast
What they care about
Colleen Hardwick: opposes densification and rezonings (169× 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
opposes densification and rezonings
169×
By-laws & adminsteady
challenges by-law and administrative motions
100×
pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes
92×
resists environment and climate actions
9×
"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.
LYLast 12 months
What they've been voting on recently
0 of 0 motions in favour (0%) · 0 times against a motion that still passed
Recent votes (most recent first)
1In plain terms
In plain terms: across 3,276 recorded votes, 74% were in favour and 18% in opposition. Their disagreements cluster around Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees (510 dissents total), while they've backed carried motions on 2488 occasions. They attended 61 of the 134 full council meetings in the records (46%).
2What they vote on
462
times against a motion that still passed
1329
motions they helped carry (by issue)
46%
council attendance (61/134)
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 Council glossary →
RR7. Amendments to the False Creek Area Development Plan for Area 10B
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
RR6. CD-1 Rezoning: 4989-5049 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.
RR5. CD-1 Rezoning: 105-125 West 49th Avenue
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 & admin100×
P1. Report Back on Review of Fairness and Effectiveness of the Empty Homes Tax - Addition …
Full motion text
P1. Report Back on Review of Fairness and Effectiveness of the Empty Homes Tax - Addition of "F"
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
RR10. Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law to Increase Rental Housing in the C-…
Full motion text
RR10. 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.).
RR 1 Report Back on Budget Related Motions - amendment to the amendment
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
P1. Report Back on Review of Fairness and Effectiveness of the Empty Homes Tax - Addition …
Full motion text
P1. Report Back on Review of Fairness and Effectiveness of the Empty Homes Tax - Addition of "F"
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
RR 1 Report Back on Budget Related Motions - amendment to the amendment
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
2019 Capital and Operating Budget - S
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
Voted Dec 18, 2018
5. Climate Emergency Parking Program - Amendment to the Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Oct 6, 2021
1. Climate Emergency Response (Referral to April 29 at 6pm)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 24, 2019
1. Climate Emergency Response - Cllr Swanson's addition to C
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 24, 2019
Motion B3 - Standing Up to the Rise in Anti-Asian Racism & Hate Crimes
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
6. Supporting Community-Led Public Safety in Mount Pleasant - Amendment A
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 21, 2021
R2. Vancouver Police Board 2022 Budget Increase - Amendment to the Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Free Parking and Other Measures to Address Public Safety and the Revitalization of Chinato…
Full motion text
Free Parking and Other Measures to Address Public Safety and the Revitalization of Chinatown (Previously Motion B6) - Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 13, 2022
7. Prioritizing Commercial Drive as a Pedestrian-First High Street - reconsidered
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 27, 2021
5. Climate Emergency Parking Program - Amendment to the Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Oct 6, 2021
What they've pushed through
Issues where they voted in favour of motions that carried — the work they backed into law.
Declaring Support for an Eastside Arts District
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 3, 2020
Declaring Support for an Eastside Arts District - Amend B
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 3, 2020
RR4 - CD-1 Rezoning: 445 Kingsway and 2935 St. George Street - Adopted on Consent
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 & admin305×
1. Enhanced Enforcement of By-law No. 12661, �A By-law to declare a State of Emergency i…
Full motion text
1. Enhanced Enforcement of By-law No. 12661, �A By-law to declare a State of Emergency in Vancouver�
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted Mar 23, 2020
15b. Administrative Motions - Approval of Form of Development – 3510 Fraser Street
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 31, 2020
6. Amendments to Building and Electrical By-laws to adopt revisions to the BC Building Cod…
Full motion text
6. Amendments to Building and Electrical By-laws to adopt revisions to the BC Building Code and Electrical Safety Regulations and miscellaneous change - Adopted on Consent
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted Mar 31, 2020
R6 - Funding Application to Green Infrastructure - Environmental Quality Program - Hastin…
Full motion text
R6 - Funding Application to Green Infrastructure - Environmental Quality Program - Hastings Sunrise Sewer Renewal and Green Infrastructure Project - Adopted on Consent
Grants & Funding: The city giving money to an organization, program, or community project.
PRESENTATION 1 - 2020 Property Taxation - Targeted Land Assessment Averaging - Amendment t…
Full motion text
PRESENTATION 1 - 2020 Property Taxation - Targeted Land Assessment Averaging - Amendment to the Amendment
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
P1. Report Back on Review of Fairness and Effectiveness of the Empty Homes Tax - A, C, D, …
Full motion text
P1. Report Back on Review of Fairness and Effectiveness of the Empty Homes Tax - A, C, D, E
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
Climate Emergency Requirements for New Housing 3-Storeys and Under - Amend D
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 29, 2020
A1. Guidelines for the Administration of Variances for Zero Emission Buildings in RS, RT a…
Full motion text
A1. Guidelines for the Administration of Variances for Zero Emission Buildings in RS, RT and RA Districts and Guidelines for the Administration of
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
2. Zero Emissions Buildings: Extend BCIT Grant Program for Passive House Tradesperson Trai…
Full motion text
2. Zero Emissions Buildings: Extend BCIT Grant Program for Passive House Tradesperson Training Course
Grants & Funding: The city giving money to an organization, program, or community project.
Voted Feb 13, 2019
Moving Forward with the West End Parking Management Strategy and Participatory Budgeting P…
Full motion text
Moving Forward with the West End Parking Management Strategy and Participatory Budgeting Process - Final Motion A to C
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 12, 2019
P.8 - Miscellaneous Amendments: Parking By-law and Guidelines
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 11, 2019
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
1. Enhanced Enforcement of By-law No. 12661, �A By-law to declare a State of Emergency i…
Full motion text
1. Enhanced Enforcement of By-law No. 12661, �A By-law to declare a State of Emergency in Vancouver�
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted Mar 23, 2020
Motion B.7 - Collecting Fines & and Exploring Ways to Recover Costs Related to Public Safe…
Full motion text
Motion B.7 - Collecting Fines & and Exploring Ways to Recover Costs Related to Public Safety in the City of Vancouver’s Entertainment District (Referral)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
UB2 - Collecting Fines and Exploring Ways to Recover Costs Related to Public Safety in the…
Full motion text
UB2 - Collecting Fines and Exploring Ways to Recover Costs Related to Public Safety in the City of Vancouver’s Entertainment District - Amendment moved by Cllr Fry
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Feb 27, 2019
How they split all their votes
In Favour 74%In Opposition 18%Abstain 8%
3The fine print
Affiliation: NPA. NPA (2018–2021); Independent (2021–2022). 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.