How does Pete Fry actually vote?
A look at how Pete Fry has voted across every council meeting the city has published — and what those votes are about.
Pushes back on By-laws & admin and Housing & rezoning
✓ Voting in line with their campaign — consistently backing Housing & rezoning, Environment motions
Pete Fry most often votes against motions that still passed on By-laws & admin, Housing & rezoning and Budget & fees — 45× on by-laws & admin alone.
Pete Fry (Councillor, Green Party) has been on council since Nov 2022. They ran on climate action, protecting green space, and community-controlled housing. Their voting record is broadly consistent with their platform. Across 5661 votes, they've sided with the majority 90% of the time. Their disagreements concentrate on By-laws & admin, Housing & rezoning and Budget & fees (264 dissents total). They've pushed through 5271 carried motions, mostly on Other and Housing & rezoning.
Pete Fry
What they care about
Pete Fry: challenges by-law and administrative motions (45× 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
By-laws & adminsteady
challenges by-law and administrative motions
45×
Housing & rezoningsteady
opposes densification and rezonings
43×
Budget & feessteady
pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes
34×
Environmentsteady
resists environment and climate actions
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
242 of 292 motions in favour (82.9%) · 14 times against a motion that still passed
242
in favour
17
against
18
absent
Recent votes (most recent first)
1In plain terms
In plain terms: across 5,661 recorded votes, 90% were in favour and 8% in opposition. Their disagreements cluster around By-laws & admin, Housing & rezoning and Budget & fees (264 dissents total), while they've backed carried motions on 5271 occasions. They attended 134 of the 134 full council meetings in the records (100%).
2What they vote on
238
times against a motion that still passed
3080
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 →
By-laws & admin45×
RR 1 Report Back on Budget Related Motions - amendment
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
3. Establishment of Council Advisory Bodies, the Associated Terms of Reference and Diversi…
Full motion text
3. Establishment of Council Advisory Bodies, the Associated Terms of Reference and Diversity on Advisory Bodies Policy (amendment to the amendment moved by Cllr De Genova)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 5, 2019
8. Emergency Interim Zoning Policy for Broadway Corridor to UBC - Motion as amended
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 6, 2019
4. CD-1 Rezoning: 1405 Main Street and 1510 Quebec 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 10, 2026
1. City of Vancouver Official Development Plan - Refer item 1 to reconvening date on March…
Full motion text
1. City of Vancouver Official Development Plan - Refer item 1 to reconvening date on March 11, 2026
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
UB 2 - Rezoning: 815-825 Commercial Drive & 1680 Adanac 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.
RR 1 Report Back on Budget Related Motions - amendment
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
2. Improving the Effectiveness of the Empty Homes Tax - Cllr Kirby-Yung's amendment to the…
Full motion text
2. Improving the Effectiveness of the Empty Homes Tax - Cllr Kirby-Yung's amendment to the amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Feb 27, 2019
2. Improving the Effectiveness of the Empty Homes Tax - Vote on E
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 5, 2019
Environment11×
A.6 UBCM Resolution: Decreasing Food Waste, Increasing Food Security
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jun 28, 2023
A Climate Justice Charter for Vancouver - Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Feb 15, 2023
A2. Ensuring Healthier Climate-Smart Homes - Final Motion
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 31, 2023
R4. Appointment of Council Member to the Vancouver Police Board
Appointment: Council appointing someone to a board, committee, or commission.
11. Enabling the Requisitioning and Hiring of 100 New Police Officers and 100 Mental Healt…
Full motion text
11. Enabling the Requisitioning and Hiring of 100 New Police Officers and 100 Mental Health Nurses (Member's Motion B.5)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Nov 22, 2022
11. Implementing Body-Worn Cameras (BWC) for the Vancouver Police Department (VPD)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Dec 7, 2022
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
RECONSIDERED - 9. Amendments to the Street and Traffic By-law No. 2849 to Allow Electric K…
Full motion text
RECONSIDERED - 9. Amendments to the Street and Traffic By-law No. 2849 to Allow Electric Kick Scooters on Protected Bike Lanes and Minor Streets - 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 Jun 23, 2021
A2. Advancing Bus Rapid Transit and Priority RapidBus Upgrade Projects in Vancouver to Sup…
Full motion text
A2. Advancing Bus Rapid Transit and Priority RapidBus Upgrade Projects in Vancouver to Support Complete Communities, Livability and Growth - D
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Oct 4, 2023
What they've pushed through
Issues where they voted in favour of motions that carried — the work they backed into law.
Housing & rezoning1496×
Declaring Support for an Eastside Arts District - Amend B
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 3, 2020
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.
B11 - Public Amenities and Equity in DCL-Waiver and Rental Re-Zoning Hot-Zones
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
By-laws & admin698×
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
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.
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.
Budget & fees550×
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
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.
Environment165×
Original Low Carbon Rezoning Condition for Occupancy of Children’s and \tWomen’s Hospi…
Full motion text
Original Low Carbon Rezoning Condition for Occupancy of Children’s and \tWomen’s Hospital
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 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.
1. False Creek Water Quality Improvement Initiative: Mobile Pump-out Service and Update
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Feb 13, 2019
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
Miscellaneous Amendments - Parking By-law, Protection of Trees By-law and Zoning and Devel…
Full motion text
Miscellaneous Amendments - Parking By-law, Protection of Trees By-law and Zoning and Development Policies and Guidelines
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 18, 2018
Canada Place Tour Bus Zone Fees
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 14, 2019
UB2 - Collecting Fines and Exploring Ways to Recover Costs Related to Public Safety in the…
Full motion text
UB2 - Collecting Fines and Exploring Ways to Recover Costs Related to Public Safety in the City of Vancouver’s Entertainment District - Amendment to the amendment by Cllr Carr
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Feb 27, 2019
B.3 Deterring and Preventing Money Laundering and the Business of Organized Crime in the C…
Full motion text
B.3 Deterring and Preventing Money Laundering and the Business of Organized Crime in the City of Vancouver - referral motion
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
How they split all their votes
In Favour 90%In Opposition 8%Abstain 2%
3The fine print
Affiliation: Green Party. 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.