How does Sean Orr actually vote?
A look at how Sean Orr 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
⚡ Contradicts their campaign platform — ran on protecting tenants from demolition-driven evictions (demovictions), increasing a..., but votes against Housing & rezoning motions
Sean Orr most often votes against motions that still passed on Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees — 39× on housing & rezoning alone.
Sean Orr (Councillor, Independent) has been on council since Nov 2022. They ran on protecting tenants from demolition-driven evictions (demovictions), increasing affordable housing, and addressing 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 By-laws & admin and Budget & fees. They've pushed through 719 carried motions, mostly on Housing & rezoning and Other.
Sean Orr
What they care about
Sean Orr: opposes densification and rezonings (39× 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
39×
By-laws & adminsteady
challenges by-law and administrative motions
20×
pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes
9×
Environmentsteady
resists environment and climate actions
4×
"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
243 of 292 motions in favour (83.2%) · 27 times against a motion that still passed
243
in favour
31
against
6
absent
Recent votes (most recent first)
1In plain terms
In plain terms: across 922 recorded votes, 84% were in favour and 13% in opposition. Their disagreements cluster around Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees (116 dissents total), while they've backed carried motions on 719 occasions. They attended 24 of the 134 full council meetings in the records (18%).
2What they vote on
105
times against a motion that still passed
442
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 →
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
CD-1 Rezoning: 4911-5255 Heather Street, 637-657 West 37th Avenue, and620-689 West 35th Av…
Full motion text
CD-1 Rezoning: 4911-5255 Heather Street, 637-657 West 37th Avenue, and620-689 West 35th Avenue (Heather Lands) - Motion
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 Mar 5, 2026
CD-1 (363) Text Amendment: 1055-1085 Canada Place and 1001-1045 West Waterfront Road
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 & admin20×
R3. 320 Union Street - Single Room Accommodation (SRA) By-law Demolition Permit - Motion
By-law: A formal city rule. Adopting or amending a by-law creates or changes a binding regulation (parking, noise, development standards, etc.).
Report 3. 3.\tAmendments to Impounding and Vehicles for Hire By-laws
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 20, 2026
Motion 14. Policy Framework for Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Facilities
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 15, 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
2026 Fee Increases for Rezoning, Development, Building, and Other Related Applications and…
Full motion text
2026 Fee Increases for Rezoning, Development, Building, and Other Related Applications and Permits
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 25, 2025
2026 Engineering Fees - Final Motion C
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Nov 25, 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 12. Energy Sovereignty and Grid Resilience - Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 15, 2026
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
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
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
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.
1. CD-1 Rezoning: 2268-2294 West 3rd Avenue and 1902-1912 Vine 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.
R6. Issues Report: Proposed Land Use Change for Former Molson Brewery
Exceptional Industr…
Full motion text
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.
Item 3.\tCD-1 (893) Text Amendment: 325-343 West 41st Avenue and 5696 Alberta 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.
Voted Feb 26, 2026
By-laws & admin78×
Motion4. Walking the Talk: Aligning City Staff's and Council's Remote Work Policy
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Feb 25, 2026
1. A By-law to amend the Street Vending By-law No. 10868 Regarding the 2026 Granville
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 11, 2026
R6. Coastal Flood Management Policy
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
R9. Funding Application to Local Government Development Approvals Program
Grants & Funding: The city giving money to an organization, program, or community project.
R5. 2025 Property Tax Exemptions
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
Motion 8. Reconciling Provincial Housing Funding with Mandated Housing Targets - Amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Apr 22, 2026
Environment19×
R6. Coastal Flood Management Policy
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
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 4. Sustainable School Food Funding
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 7, 2025
Motion 1. Creating a Low Income Transit Pass to Increase Efficiency, Ridership, and Equity
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jun 3, 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
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
Motion 1. 1.\tCarrying on Joe Fortes’ Legacy: Universal Access to Basic Swimming Lessons…
Full motion text
Motion 1. 1.\tCarrying on Joe Fortes’ Legacy: Universal Access to Basic Swimming Lessons and Expansion of Aquatic Infrastructure as Core Public Safety Policy - Motion as amended
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 20, 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 4. Improve Public Safety for Everyone in Vancouver Through Safer Intersections
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Dec 10, 2025
How they split all their votes
In Favour 84%In Opposition 13%Abstain 3%
3The fine print
Affiliation: Independent. 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.