Pushes back on Housing & rezoning and Budget & fees
George Affleck most often votes against motions that still passed on Housing & rezoning, Budget & fees and By-laws & admin — 43× on housing & rezoning alone.
George Affleck (Councillor, NPA) has been on council since Nov 2014. Their voting record is broadly consistent with their platform. Across 1472 votes, they've sided with the majority 87% of the time. Their disagreements concentrate on Housing & rezoning, Budget & fees and By-laws & admin (190 dissents total). They've pushed through 1393 carried motions, mostly on Other and Housing & rezoning.
GA
George Affleck
CouncillorNPAleft Oct 2018
on council since Nov 2014 · lives in Little Mountain
On council in the records: 2016–2018 · 1,472 votes cast
What they care about
George Affleck: opposes densification and rezonings (43× 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
43×
pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes
41×
By-laws & adminsteady
challenges by-law and administrative motions
33×
pushes back on streets and transit changes
5×
"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 1,472 recorded votes, 87% were in favour and 13% in opposition. Their disagreements cluster around Housing & rezoning, Budget & fees and By-laws & admin (190 dissents total), while they've backed carried motions on 1393 occasions. They attended 0 of the 134 full council meetings in the records (0%).
2What they vote on
170
times against a motion that still passed
861
motions they helped carry (by issue)
0%
council attendance (0/134)
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 →
Motion on Notice B.3 - Measures to Expedite Affordable Housing
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Nov 15, 2016
Policy Report 6: CD-1 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 Nov 15, 2016
6. Housing Vancouver Strategy (2018-2027) & 3-Year Action Plan (2018-2020) - J
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Nov 29, 2017
Unfinished Business 1a - 2017 Capital and Operating Budget - Vote on G3
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
Unfinished Business 1a - 2017 Capital and Operating Budget - Vote on F1
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
Unfinished Business 1a - 2017 Capital and Operating Budget - Vote on E
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
By-laws & admin33×
Unfinished Business 1c - 2017 Annual Review of Water Rates Under the Waterworks By-law
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Policy Report 6: CD-1 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 Nov 15, 2016
A1. Amendment to the Vehicles for Hire By-law No. 6066 - Private Impoundment Towing Rate a…
Full motion text
A1. Amendment to the Vehicles for Hire By-law No. 6066 - Private Impoundment Towing Rate and Release Fee
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
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
14. Parking By-law Updates to Achieve Transportation 2040 Actions - 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 Jul 25, 2018
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
Unfinished Business 1f - 2017 Solid Waste Utility Fees (SWU) and By-law Changes
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Unfinished Business 1e - 2018 Solid Waste Utility (SWU) Fees & By-law Changes
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
What they've pushed through
Issues where they voted in favour of motions that carried — the work they backed into law.
Item 3 - Updates to Green Buildings Policy for Rezonings - Referred
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 Nov 16, 2016
Policy Report 9 - Facilitating Growth in Vancouver's Innovation Economy - Railtown - Zonin…
Full motion text
Policy Report 9 - Facilitating Growth in Vancouver's Innovation Economy - Railtown - Zoning and Development By-law amendments for I-
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
4. REZONING: 1001-1015 Denman 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.
By-laws & admin298×
Item 3 - Updates to Green Buildings Policy for Rezonings - Referred
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 Nov 16, 2016
3. PARQ’s Annual Report Back to Council on the “Responsible Gaming Agreement†and
â…
Full motion text
3. PARQ’s Annual Report Back to Council on the “Responsible Gaming Agreement†and
“Inner-City Local Employment and Procurement Agreement†for the Vancouver
Urban Resort at 39 Smithe Street
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
Voted Nov 30, 2016
Policy Report 9 - Facilitating Growth in Vancouver's Innovation Economy - Railtown - Zonin…
Full motion text
Policy Report 9 - Facilitating Growth in Vancouver's Innovation Economy - Railtown - Zoning and Development By-law amendments for I-
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Administrative Report 2 - Funding Application for Community Energy Project
Grants & Funding: The city giving money to an organization, program, or community project.
Unfinished Business 1a - 2017 Capital and Operating Budget - Vote on G2
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
Unfinished Business 1a - 2017 Capital and Operating Budget - Vote on B
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
Motion on Notice B.1 - Culture: Fourth Pillar of Sustainability - referral
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
5. Low-Carbon Energy Systems Policy and NEU Connectivity Requirements
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Nov 15, 2017
2.a - Zero Waste 2040
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 16, 2018
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.
1. TEXT AMENDMENT: Miscellaneous Amendments - Zoning and Development By law, Various CD-1…
Full motion text
1. TEXT AMENDMENT: Miscellaneous Amendments - Zoning and Development By law, Various CD-1 By-laws, and Noise Control, Parking and Sign 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 Jul 17, 2018
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
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
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.
How they split all their votes
In Favour 87%In Opposition 13%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.