Pushes back on Housing & rezoning and By-laws & admin
Janae Ross most often votes against motions that still passed on Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees — 171× on housing & rezoning alone.
Janae Ross (Councillor, Vision Vancouver) has been on council since Nov 2018. Their voting record is broadly consistent with their platform. Across 3586 votes, they've sided with the majority 81% of the time. Their disagreements concentrate on Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees (468 dissents total). They've pushed through 3075 carried motions, mostly on Other and Housing & rezoning.
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Janae Ross
CouncillorVision Vancouverleft Oct 2022
On council in the records: 2018–2022 · 3,586 votes cast
What they care about
Janae Ross: opposes densification and rezonings (171× against motions that still passed) · backs environment and climate actions (votes yes 95% vs the council's 86.1%).
Their push-back has been steady across their time on council.
What they're for
backs environment and climate actions
95% yes
What they push back on
opposes densification and rezonings
171×
By-laws & adminsteady
challenges by-law and administrative motions
84×
pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes
60×
disagrees with public-safety measures
11×
"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 3,586 recorded votes, 81% were in favour and 17% in opposition. Their disagreements cluster around Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees (468 dissents total), while they've backed carried motions on 3075 occasions. They attended 61 of the 134 full council meetings in the records (46%).
2What they vote on
430
times against a motion that still passed
1705
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 →
3. TEXT AMENDMENT: 650 West 41st Avenue
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 May 28, 2020
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.
Voted May 28, 2020
REZONING: 2542-2570 Garden Drive and 2309-2369 East 10th Avenue - Amended Motion
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 & admin84×
P1. Report Back on Review of Fairness and Effectiveness of the Empty Homes Tax - Vote on B
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
Policy Report 4 - CD-1 (582) Text Amendment: 1768 Cook 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.
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.
R2. 2020 Property Taxation: Distribution of Property Tax Levy
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 - Vote on B
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.
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 - i.
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
12. Prioritizing Public safety (Member’s Motion B6) - C first section
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 30, 2022
7. Including Pedestrians in Vancouver's Snow Protocol and Response
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Feb 12, 2020
7. Prioritizing Commercial Drive as a Pedestrian-First High Street - Section A(h)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 27, 2021
7. Prioritizing Commercial Drive as a Pedestrian-First High Street - Section C
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 27, 2021
1. Climate Emergency Response (Cllr De
Genova's addition to the end - AND FURTHER THAT)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 24, 2019
6. Accountability for Climate Change - Amendment to Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jun 27, 2019
1. Climate Emergency Response (Cllr De
Genova's addition of THAT and FURTHER THAT)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 24, 2019
What they've pushed through
Issues where they voted in favour of motions that carried — the work they backed into law.
RR1 - CD-1 Rezoning: 631-635 Commercial Drive - 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.
15a. Administrative Motions - Approval of Form of Development – 3338 Sawmill Crescent
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 31, 2020
A2. Approval of Form of Development – 3737 Rupert Street
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
By-laws & admin416×
15a. Administrative Motions - Approval of Form of Development – 3338 Sawmill Crescent
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 31, 2020
14. By-laws
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
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.
5. Limiting 2021 Property Tax Rate to No More Than 5% - amendment to the referral
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
Voted Mar 11, 2020
7. Annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Union of British Columbia Municipal…
Full motion text
7. Annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) and Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) Membership Fees for 2020 to 2021 - Adopted on Consent
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 31, 2020
R1. 2019 Property Tax Exemptions - Adopted on Consent
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
Climate Emergency Requirements for New Housing 3-Storeys and Under - A to C
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 29, 2020
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
Policy Report 13 Interim 2019 Solid Waste Utility (SWU) Fees Adjustment 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.).
Voted Apr 23, 2019
B6. Declaration to Urge the Government of Canada to Provide Urgent Funding to Assure the V…
Full motion text
B6. Declaration to Urge the Government of Canada to Provide Urgent Funding to Assure the Viability of Public Transit During the COVID-19 Pandemic and
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
1b. Referral Report - Regulation Redesign - Amendments to Zoning & Development and Parking…
Full motion text
1b. Referral Report - Regulation Redesign - Amendments to Zoning & Development and Parking By-laws
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
Voted May 27, 2020
1. Rapid Transit From Arbutus Street to UBC
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jan 30, 2019
Motion B3 - Standing Up to the Rise in Anti-Asian Racism, All Racism & Hate Crimes - Refer…
Full motion text
Motion B3 - Standing Up to the Rise in Anti-Asian Racism, All Racism & Hate Crimes - Referral
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Deterring and Preventing Money Laundering and the Business of Organized Crime in the City …
Full motion text
Deterring and Preventing Money Laundering and the Business of Organized Crime in the City of Vancouver - Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
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.
How they split all their votes
In Favour 81%In Opposition 17%Abstain 1%
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.