Vancouver Council Watch
How does E Ball actually vote?
A look at how Councillor E Ball has voted across every council meeting the city has published — and what those votes are about.
Pushes back on Housing & rezoning and Budget & fees
Councillor E Ball most often votes against motions that still passed on Housing & rezoning, Budget & fees and By-laws & admin — 28× on housing & rezoning alone.
Housing & rezoning 28×Budget & fees 24×By-laws & admin 19×
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Elizabeth Ball
CouncillorNPAleft Oct 2018
on council since Nov 2014 · lives in Kerrisdale
On council in the records: 2016–2018 · 1,148 votes cast
What they care about
Elizabeth Ball: opposes densification and rezonings (28× 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
Housing & rezoningsteady
opposes densification and rezonings
28×
Budget & feessteady
pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes
24×
By-laws & adminsteady
challenges by-law and administrative motions
19×
"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 1,148 recorded votes, 90% were in favour and 9% in opposition. Their disagreements cluster around Housing & rezoning, Budget & fees and By-laws & admin (107 dissents total), while they've backed carried motions on 1135 occasions. They attended 0 of the 128 full council meetings in the records (0%).
2What they vote on
94
times against a motion that still passed
710
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 →
Housing & rezoning28×
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
Report Reference 1 - Regulating Short-Term Rentals in Vancouver
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 11, 2017
REZONING: Increasing Housing Choice and Character Retention Incentives in the Mount Pleasa…
Full motion text
REZONING: Increasing Housing Choice and Character Retention Incentives in the Mount Pleasant and Grandview-Woodland Communities – Proposed Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law
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 & fees24×
2018 Fee Increases for Rezoning, Development, Building, and Other Related Permits
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.
Unfinished Business 1a - 2018 Capital and Operating Budget (A.1(b))
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 (Amendment "M" part (iv))
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
By-laws & admin19×
1. Independent Election Task Force Report - Report Back
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
Voted Jun 28, 2017
REZONING: Increasing Housing Choice and Character Retention Incentives in the Mount Pleasa…
Full motion text
REZONING: Increasing Housing Choice and Character Retention Incentives in the Mount Pleasant and Grandview-Woodland Communities – Proposed Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law
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.
TEXT AMENDMENT: Introducing Character Home Retention Incentives and New Housing Choices in…
Full motion text
TEXT AMENDMENT: Introducing Character Home Retention Incentives and New Housing Choices in RS Zones (Single-family) – Proposed Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law - A through D
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.
Streets & transit2×
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
4. Seaside Greenway Completion - Phase 2 - Public Realm & Sidewalks - Point Grey Road, Alm…
Full motion text
4. Seaside Greenway Completion - Phase 2 - Public Realm & Sidewalks - Point Grey Road, Alma St to Tatlow Park
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 4, 2016
Environment1×
7. Zero Emissions Building Plan - amendment to the amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 13, 2016
What they've pushed through
Issues where they voted in favour of motions that carried — the work they backed into law.
Housing & rezoning333×
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.
3. REZONING: 2720 E 48TH AVE (6465 VIVIAN ST)
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 & admin252×
2. MISC TEXT AMENDMENTS: ZONING & ODP BY-LAWS; ARTIST STUDIO GUIDELINES
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.
5. Facilitating Growth in Vancouver's Innovation Economy- Railtown - Zoning and Developmen…
Full motion text
5. Facilitating Growth in Vancouver's Innovation Economy- Railtown - Zoning and Development By-law Amendments for I-4 (Historic Industrial) District - Referral
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 26, 2017
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 & fees91×
B5. Provincial Funding for Energy Retrofits of Buildings
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Administrative Report 7 - Funding Application to FCM’s Green Municipal Fund for the Fire…
Full motion text
Administrative Report 7 - Funding Application to FCM’s Green Municipal Fund for the Fire Hall #17 Net Zero Project
Grants & Funding: The city giving money to an organization, program, or community project.
Administrative Report 4 - Grant Funding to the Chinatown Society Heritage Buildings Associ…
Full motion text
Administrative Report 4 - Grant Funding to the Chinatown Society Heritage Buildings Association
Grants & Funding: The city giving money to an organization, program, or community project.
Environment19×
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.
Streets & transit12×
Administrative Report 2 - Parking Meter Program Changes & Parking-related Bylaw Changes - …
Full motion text
Administrative Report 2 - Parking Meter Program Changes & Parking-related Bylaw Changes - referral
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted Nov 15, 2016
B.6 New Action to Enhance Safety for Pedestrians and Cyclists
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 5, 2016
Bike Parking Retrofit Program for Existing Residential Developments
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 24, 2018
Public safety3×
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 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
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 90%In Opposition 9%Abstain 0%
3The fine print
Affiliation: NPA. 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.