How does Lucy Maloney actually vote?
A look at how Lucy Maloney has voted across every council meeting the city has published — and what those votes are about.
Pushes back on Housing & rezoning and By-laws & admin
✓ Voting in line with their campaign — consistently backing Housing & rezoning, Public safety motions
Lucy Maloney most often votes against motions that still passed on Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees — 32× on housing & rezoning alone.
Lucy Maloney (Councillor, OneCity) has been on council since Apr 2025. They ran on Vancouver city councillor (2025–present), elected in the April 2025 by-election. A lawyer and safe streets advocate born in Melbourne, Maloney focuses on housing stability and pedestrian safety after her own family's housing insecurity.. Their voting record is broadly consistent with their platform. Across 956 votes, they've sided with the majority 87% of the time. Their disagreements concentrate on Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees (104 dissents total). They've pushed through 781 carried motions, mostly on Housing & rezoning and Other.
Lucy Maloney
What they care about
Lucy Maloney: opposes densification and rezonings (32× against motions that still passed).
Most of this has held steady over time.
What they're for
No clear deviation above the council norm.
What they push back on
Housing & rezoningsteady
opposes densification and rezonings
32×
By-laws & adminsteady
challenges by-law and administrative motions
17×
pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes
7×
disagrees with public-safety measures
3×
"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
262 of 292 motions in favour (89.7%) · 21 times against a motion that still passed
262
in favour
24
against
0
absent
Recent votes (most recent first)
1In plain terms
In plain terms: across 956 recorded votes, 87% were in favour and 12% in opposition. Their disagreements cluster around Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees (104 dissents total), while they've backed carried motions on 781 occasions. They attended 24 of the 134 full council meetings in the records (18%).
2What they vote on
97
times against a motion that still passed
492
motions they helped carry (by issue)
18%
council attendance (24/134)
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 →
R6. Issues Report: Proposed Land Use Change for Former Molson Brewery
Exceptional Industr…
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R6. Issues Report: Proposed Land Use Change for Former Molson Brewery
Exceptional Industrial Site
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
3. CD-1 (454) Text Amendment: 215 West 1st 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 Feb 26, 2026
A5. Unlocking the Creative and Economic Potential of Vancouver's Railtown District - Amend…
Full motion text
A5. Unlocking the Creative and Economic Potential of Vancouver's Railtown District - Amended Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 9, 2025
By-laws & admin17×
Motion 6. Advancing Recommendations and Remedies to Improve Operation and Application of V…
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Motion 6. Advancing Recommendations and Remedies to Improve Operation and Application of Vancouver's Code of Conduct 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.).
Voted Oct 8, 2025
R2. Amendments to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy By-law No. 11451
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted Dec 9, 2025
R1. Report Back on Supporting Development Viability and Unlocking New Housing Supply
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
Voted Dec 10, 2025
Motion 1. Increasing Funding for Vital Community Libraries - amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 21, 2025
Motion 1. Zero Means Zero: Advancing a Zero Percent Property Tax Increase for 2026
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
Voted Oct 8, 2025
Proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budget - final K as amended
Capital Budget / Expenditure: Money set aside for big long-term projects — roads, buildings, infrastructure — spread over several years rather than spent in one year.
Voted Nov 25, 2025
Motion2. Strengthening Public Safety Infrastructure
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Feb 25, 2026
1. Public Safety Plebiscite
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Aug 14, 2026
R2. 2025 Budget Adjustments - Vancouver Police and Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Nov 5, 2025
Motion 2. Urgent Investment in Vancouver's Arts and Culture Infrastructure: Strengthening …
Full motion text
Motion 2. Urgent Investment in Vancouver's Arts and Culture Infrastructure: Strengthening Vancouver's Cultural Sustainability and Economic Impact
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 23, 2025
Motion 2. Urgent Investment in Vancouver's Arts and Culture Infrastructure: Strengthening …
Full motion text
Motion 2. Urgent Investment in Vancouver's Arts and Culture Infrastructure: Strengthening Vancouver's Cultural Sustainability and Economic Impact - amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 23, 2025
Motion 4. Encouraging Compact Community-Serving Options to Boost Zero Waste
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 6, 2026
Beyond Arterials: Creating More Housing Options on Low-Traffic Streets - Referral (reconsi…
Full motion text
Beyond Arterials: Creating More Housing Options on Low-Traffic Streets - Referral (reconsidered later in meeting)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Sep 17, 2025
Motion 1. Safe Streets for Trick or Treats: Creating Safe Pedestrian Areas to Make Hallowe…
Full motion text
Motion 1. Safe Streets for Trick or Treats: Creating Safe Pedestrian Areas to Make Halloween a Little Less Scary
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Oct 29, 2025
What they've pushed through
Issues where they voted in favour of motions that carried — the work they backed into law.
5. CD-1 Rezoning: 8080 Yukon 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 Feb 5, 2026
3. CD-1 Rezoning: 4967-5017 Main 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 Feb 5, 2026
1. CD-1 Rezoning: 10 East 11th 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.
Voted Feb 5, 2026
By-laws & admin81×
Motion4. Walking the Talk: Aligning City Staff's and Council's Remote Work Policy - Amendm…
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Motion4. Walking the Talk: Aligning City Staff's and Council's Remote Work Policy - Amendment to B and C
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Feb 25, 2026
Report 6. Social Policy Lease Extension and Grant Approvals
Grants & Funding: The city giving money to an organization, program, or community project.
Voted Apr 22, 2026
R6. Development Approval Procedure By-law: Amendments to include Consultation Requirements…
Full motion text
R6. Development Approval Procedure By-law: Amendments to include Consultation Requirements for Inclusionary Zoning and Density Bonus Provisions
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted May 5, 2026
Annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Union of British Columbia Municipaliti…
Full motion text
Annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), and Lower Mainland Local Government Association (LMLGA) Membership Fees for 2026 to 2027
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
2026 Property Tax: Development Potential Relief and Land Assessment Averaging
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
R9. Funding Application to Local Government Development Approvals Program
Grants & Funding: The city giving money to an organization, program, or community project.
Environment21×
Motion 9. Evaluating Vancouver's Waste Collection System's Potential to Adapt as Our City …
Full motion text
Motion 9. Evaluating Vancouver's Waste Collection System's Potential to Adapt as Our City Grows
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 6, 2026
R1. Update on the Youth Safety and Violence Prevention Strategy 2023-2026 and Building Saf…
Full motion text
R1. Update on the Youth Safety and Violence Prevention Strategy 2023-2026 and Building Safer Communities Program Sustainability Plan
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 7, 2025
Motion 2. Reducing Home Demolition Waste in Vancouver
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 21, 2025
Endorsement of City Application for UBCM Grant for Next Generation 911
Grants & Funding: The city giving money to an organization, program, or community project.
R2. 2025 Budget Adjustments - Vancouver Police and Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Nov 5, 2025
Blinded by the Light: Improving Public Safety by Looking at Headlight Glare - Final Motion
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jan 21, 2026
Beyond Arterials: Creating More Housing Options on Low-Traffic Streets - Referral Motion (…
Full motion text
Beyond Arterials: Creating More Housing Options on Low-Traffic Streets - Referral Motion (after vote to reconsider)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Sep 17, 2025
NEW BUSINESS 2 - Urgent Pedestrian Safety Action at West 16th Avenue and Willow Street
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Motion 2. Investigating Traffic & Safety Mitigations & Solutions at Vancouver Firehalls
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 15, 2026
How they split all their votes
In Favour 87%In Opposition 12%Abstain 2%
3The fine print
Affiliation: OneCity. 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.