Pushes back on Housing & rezoning and By-laws & admin
Melissa De Genova most often votes against motions that still passed on Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees — 124× on housing & rezoning alone.
Melissa De Genova (Councillor, NPA) has been on council since Nov 2018. Their voting record is broadly consistent with their platform. Across 4608 votes, they've sided with the majority 84% of the time. Their disagreements concentrate on Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees (561 dissents total). They've pushed through 4050 carried motions, mostly on Other and Housing & rezoning.
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Melissa De Genova
CouncillorNPAleft Oct 2022
on council since Nov 2018 · lives in Grenville-McDougall
On council in the records: 2016–2022 · 4,608 votes cast
What they care about
Melissa De Genova: opposes densification and rezonings (124× 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
124×
By-laws & adminsteady
challenges by-law and administrative motions
85×
pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes
77×
pushes back on streets and transit changes
16×
"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 4,608 recorded votes, 84% were in favour and 14% in opposition. Their disagreements cluster around Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees (561 dissents total), while they've backed carried motions on 4050 occasions. They attended 61 of the 134 full council meetings in the records (46%).
2What they vote on
509
times against a motion that still passed
2401
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 →
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
Unfinished Business 2 - REZONING: 1037 West King Edward 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 Jun 28, 2016
4. Heritage Amenity Bank and Transfer of Density Update
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Oct 5, 2016
By-laws & admin85×
Unfinished Business 1e - 2017 Annual Review of Sewer Rates and Environmental Updates Unde…
Full motion text
Unfinished Business 1e - 2017 Annual Review of Sewer Rates and Environmental Updates Under the Sewer and Watercourse 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
R2. 2020 Property Taxation: Rating By-laws and Averaging Resolutions
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
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.
Unfinished Business 1g- 2017 Engineering Fees
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
R2. 2020 Property Taxation: Rating By-laws and Averaging Resolutions
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
4. Updates to the Payment-in-Lieu Parking Program
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jan 17, 2018
RR5. CD-1 Rezoning: 949 West 41st Avenue and 5469-5507 Willow Street (Oakridge Transit Cen…
Full motion text
RR5. CD-1 Rezoning: 949 West 41st Avenue and 5469-5507 Willow Street (Oakridge Transit Centre) - Amendment to the Referral
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 Jul 23, 2020
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
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 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.).
R1c Annual Carbon Pollution Limits for Existing Large Commercial and Multifamily Buildings
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
6. Supporting Community-Led Public Safety in Mount Pleasant - amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 21, 2021
14. Sustaining Public Safety as a Core Service in the City of Vancouver (B.9) - amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Oct 15, 2020
6. Supporting Community-Led Public Safety in Mount Pleasant - D
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 21, 2021
What they've pushed through
Issues where they voted in favour of motions that carried — the work they backed into law.
Policy Report 8 - CD-1 Rezoning: 2720 East 48th Avenue (6465 Vivian 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.
Policy Report 7 - CD-1 Rezoning: 1495 West 8th 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.
Policy Report 5 - CD-1 Text Amendment: 1462 Granville Street (formerly 1410 Granville Stre…
Full motion text
Policy Report 5 - CD-1 Text Amendment: 1462 Granville Street (formerly 1410 Granville 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.
By-laws & admin683×
Motion on Notice B.5 - Update Special Events Policy
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Policy Report 8 - CD-1 Rezoning: 2720 East 48th Avenue (6465 Vivian 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.
Policy Report 7 - CD-1 Rezoning: 1495 West 8th 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.
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 H
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 D
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
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.
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
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.
R7 - 1672 West 1st Avenue: Amendment to Parking By-law - 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.).
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.
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.
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 84%In Opposition 14%Abstain 2%
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.