How does S Kirby-Yung actually vote?
A look at how Councillor S Kirby-Yung has voted across every council meeting the city has published — and what those votes are about.
Pushes back on Budget & fees and Housing & rezoning
Councillor S Kirby-Yung most often votes against motions that still passed on Budget & fees, Housing & rezoning and By-laws & admin — 54× on budget & fees alone.
Budget & fees 54×Housing & rezoning 54×By-laws & admin 48×
Sarah Kirby-Yung
What they care about
Sarah Kirby-Yung: pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes (54× 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
Budget & feessteady
pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes
54×
Housing & rezoningsteady
opposes densification and rezonings
54×
By-laws & adminsteady
challenges by-law and administrative motions
48×
Public safetysteady
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.
1The story
In plain terms: across 5,279 recorded votes, 89% were in favour and 10% in opposition. Their disagreements cluster around Budget & fees, Housing & rezoning and By-laws & admin (285 dissents total), while they've backed carried motions on 4954 occasions. They attended 128 of the 128 full council meetings in the records (100%).
2What they vote on
255
times against a motion that still passed
2947
motions they helped carry (by issue)
100%
council attendance (128/128)
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 Motions, explained →
Budget & fees54×
2021 Capital and Operating Budget - Final A
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
2021 Engineering Fees
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
2. 2020 Capital and Operating Budget - remainder of A
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
Housing & rezoning54×
5. Increasing Affordable Housing Options through Character House Incentives in RS Zones - …
Full motion text
5. Increasing Affordable Housing Options through Character House Incentives in RS Zones - amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Oct 24, 2019
Rental Incentives Review Phase II Report Back - Amendment to Amendment Q
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
Rental Incentives Review Phase II Report Back - Add K
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
By-laws & admin48×
Rental Incentives Review Phase II Report Back - Amendment to Amendment Q
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
Rental Incentives Review Phase II Report Back - Add K
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
3. Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law to Increase Rental Housing in the C-2, …
Full motion text
3. Amendments to the Zoning and Development By-law to Increase Rental Housing in the C-2, C-2B, C-2C, and C-2C1 Commercial Districts
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted Jul 24, 2020
Public safety11×
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 - Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Environment9×
Report Reference 1 Resilient Vancouver Strategy
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 23, 2019
1. Climate Emergency Response - (Amendment to the amendment of I)
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 24, 2019
UB2. Appointment of Council Rep - Board of the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre
Appointment: Council appointing someone to a board, committee, or commission.
Voted Jun 9, 2021
Streets & transit6×
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) - Reconsidered
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
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) - 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 24, 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
What they've pushed through
Issues where they voted in favour of motions that carried — the work they backed into law.
Housing & rezoning1462×
6d. REZONING: 6808-6888 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 Jul 11, 2019
6c. REZONING: 930 West 49th Avenue and 6525 Fremlin 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 Jul 11, 2019
6a. REZONING: 749-815 West 49th 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 Jul 11, 2019
By-laws & admin674×
RR1 A City-wide Plan for Vancouver: Report Back on General Planning and Engagement Process
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
Voted Jul 16, 2019
RR1 A City-wide Plan for Vancouver: Report Back on General Planning and Engagement Process…
Full motion text
RR1 A City-wide Plan for Vancouver: Report Back on General Planning and Engagement Process - Amendment
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
Voted Jul 16, 2019
4. Amendments to the Procedure By-law No. 9756 - amendment to postponement motion
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Voted Jul 24, 2019
Budget & fees491×
1. Presentation - Small Business Assessment and Taxation Update
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
Voted Jul 10, 2019
UB 1 Adopt Report of the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services Meeting of Octobe…
Full motion text
UB 1 Adopt Report of the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services Meeting of October 2, 2019
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
7. Increasing the Empty Homes Tax to Five Percent and Improving Compliance (Member's Motio…
Full motion text
7. Increasing the Empty Homes Tax to Five Percent and Improving Compliance (Member's Motion B.3) - amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 27, 2022
Environment153×
15. City Support for the September 2019 Global General Strike for Climate - Motion as Amen…
Full motion text
15. City Support for the September 2019 Global General Strike for Climate - Motion as Amended
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Sep 11, 2019
15. City Support for the September 2019 Global General Strike for Climate Amendment to the…
Full motion text
15. City Support for the September 2019 Global General Strike for Climate Amendment to the Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Sep 11, 2019
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.
Streets & transit107×
Honouring Our Veterans and Those Who Serve With Free Year-Round Parking in the City of Van…
Full motion text
Honouring Our Veterans and Those Who Serve With Free Year-Round Parking in the City of Vancouver
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
2. Encouraging EV Charging at Gas Stations and Parking Lots - Climate Emergency Action Pla…
Full motion text
2. Encouraging EV Charging at Gas Stations and Parking Lots - Climate Emergency Action Plan
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 19, 2022
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
Public safety60×
Blinded by the Light: Improving Public Safety by Looking at Headlight Glare - Amendment to…
Full motion text
Blinded by the Light: Improving Public Safety by Looking at Headlight Glare - Amendment to B
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jan 21, 2026
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.
Voted Jan 29, 2019
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
How they split all their votes
In Favour 89%In Opposition 10%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 2026-09-01 · Vancouver Council Watch — an independent look at how local leaders actually vote.