How does Lisa Dominato actually vote?
A look at how Lisa Dominato 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
⚡ Contradicts their campaign platform — ran on expanding healthcare access, increasing housing near transit, and fighting homel..., but votes against Housing & rezoning motions
Lisa Dominato most often votes against motions that still passed on Budget & fees, By-laws & admin and Housing & rezoning — 44× on budget & fees alone.
Lisa Dominato (Councillor, ABC Vancouver) has been on council since Nov 2022. They ran on expanding healthcare access, increasing housing near transit, and fighting homelessness. But their record tells a different story — they've voted against Housing & rezoning motions that still passed, directly contradicting their campaign platform. Their remaining disagreements cluster around Budget & fees and By-laws & admin. They've pushed through 5325 carried motions, mostly on Other and Housing & rezoning.
Lisa Dominato
What they care about
Lisa Dominato: pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes (44× against motions that still passed) · backs public-safety measures (votes yes 87% vs the council's 77.8%).
Their push-back has been steady across their time on council.
What they're for
backs public-safety measures
87% yes
backs streets and transit changes
91% yes
What they push back on
Budget & feessteady
pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes
44×
By-laws & adminsteady
challenges by-law and administrative motions
24×
Housing & rezoningsteady
opposes densification and rezonings
22×
Public safetysteady
disagrees with public-safety measures
7×
"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
260 of 292 motions in favour (89.0%) · 0 times against a motion that still passed
260
in favour
29
against
2
absent
Recent votes (most recent first)
1In plain terms
In plain terms: across 5,547 recorded votes, 91% were in favour and 8% in opposition. Their disagreements cluster around Budget & fees, By-laws & admin and Housing & rezoning (162 dissents total), while they've backed carried motions on 5325 occasions. They attended 134 of the 134 full council meetings in the records (100%).
2What they vote on
150
times against a motion that still passed
3152
motions they helped carry (by issue)
100%
council attendance (134/134)
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 →
6. Report Back on Review of Effectiveness of the Empty Homes Tax - motion as amended
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 27, 2019
R1f - 2020 Capital and Operating Budget - Referral Amendment
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
2. 2020 Capital and Operating Budget - remainder of B
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
Voted Dec 17, 2019
By-laws & admin24×
Administrative Report 3 - 2019 Downtown Eastside Capital Grant Program Allocation (Reconsi…
Full motion text
Administrative Report 3 - 2019 Downtown Eastside Capital Grant Program Allocation (Reconsideration)
Grants & Funding: The city giving money to an organization, program, or community project.
Voted May 28, 2019
2. Amendments to the Procedure By-law No. 9756 -motion as amended
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted Oct 23, 2019
2. Amendments to the Procedure By-law No. 9756 - vote reconsidered
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted Oct 23, 2019
Exploring New Forms of Hospitality and Housing Tenure to Support Purpose Built Rental - Ad…
Full motion text
Exploring New Forms of Hospitality and Housing Tenure to Support Purpose Built Rental - Add G
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jun 25, 2019
Simplified and Expanded Zoning and Development Regulations for Passive House Projects
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
A2. Housing is Healthcare - Amendment 2
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Feb 7, 2024
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.
R2. Vancouver Police Board 2022 Budget Increase - C to E
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
R2. Vancouver Police Board 2022 Budget Increase - Amended Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
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.
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
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.
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. Contract Award for the Provision of Parking Meter Equipment
Contract Award: The city formally hiring a company to do work or supply something, usually after a competitive bid process.
Voted Jul 21, 2021
3. Preserving Bus Ridership During COVID and Beyond (Member’s Motion B.1) - final vote o…
Full motion text
3. Preserving Bus Ridership During COVID and Beyond (Member’s Motion B.1) - final vote on C
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 14, 2021
What they've pushed through
Issues where they voted in favour of motions that carried — the work they backed into law.
Housing & rezoning1570×
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
A3. Approval of Form of Development – 8599 Oak Street
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
RR4. CD-1 Text Amendment: 650 West 41st Avenue (Oakridge Centre)
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.
By-laws & admin714×
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
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
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
Budget & fees515×
PRESENTATION 1 - 2020 Property Taxation - Targeted Land Assessment Averaging - Amendment
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
PRESENTATION 1 - 2020 Property Taxation - Targeted Land Assessment Averaging - Severed
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
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
Environment164×
Climate Emergency Requirements for New Housing 3-Storeys and Under - D
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 29, 2020
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
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.
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
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 - Change Lettering
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 12, 2019
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
2018 City of Vancouver Costs for Vancouver Police Department DNA Analysis and Services
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
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 91%In Opposition 8%Abstain 1%
3The fine print
Affiliation: ABC 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.
City of Vancouver open data — Council Voting Records · as of 2026-10-21 · Vancouver Promise Tracker — an independent look at how local leaders actually vote.