How does S Orr actually vote?
A look at how Councillor S 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
Councillor S Orr most often votes against motions that still passed on Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees — 26× on housing & rezoning alone.
Housing & rezoning 26×By-laws & admin 16×Budget & fees 9×
Sean Orr
What they care about
Sean Orr: opposes densification and rezonings (26× 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
26×
By-laws & adminsteady
challenges by-law and administrative motions
16×
Budget & feessteady
pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes
9×
Public safety
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.
1The story
In plain terms: across 683 recorded votes, 89% were in favour and 9% in opposition. Their disagreements cluster around Housing & rezoning, By-laws & admin and Budget & fees (67 dissents total), while they've backed carried motions on 575 occasions. They attended 18 of the 128 full council meetings in the records (14%).
2What they vote on
56
times against a motion that still passed
349
motions they helped carry (by issue)
14%
council attendance (18/128)
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 →
Housing & rezoning26×
3. CD-1 Rezoning: 1402-1462 Burrard Street, 1401-1451 Hornby Street and 900 Pacific 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.
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
By-laws & admin16×
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.).
R2. Report back - 897 Granville Street - Sign By-law 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 Sep 16, 2025
Motion 6. Advancing Recommendations and Remedies to Improve Operation and Application of V…
Full motion text
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
Budget & fees9×
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
Public safety3×
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
Environment2×
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
Streets & transit2×
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.
Housing & rezoning230×
RR2. 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.
RR1. CD-1 (776) Text Amendment: 118-150 Robson Street (Now 828 Cambie 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.
RR8. CD-1 (893) Text Amendment: 325-343 West 41st Avenue and 5696 Alberta Street - Adopted…
Full motion text
RR8. CD-1 (893) Text Amendment: 325-343 West 41st Avenue and 5696 Alberta Street - Adopted on Consent
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 & admin61×
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
Update to Street Utilities By-law No. 10361
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 8, 2025
A4. Developing a Vision Zero Road Safety Policy and Action Plan
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 9, 2025
Budget & fees35×
R3. Housing Accelerator Funding for the Development of Social Housing at 3122 SE Marine Dr…
Full motion text
R3. Housing Accelerator Funding for the Development of Social Housing at 3122 SE Marine Drive - Adopted on Consent
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
R2. 2025 Quarterly Capital Budget Adjustments and Closeouts - B and C 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 Jun 18, 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
Environment13×
R5. Contract Award for Supply of Tree Related Maintenance Services Pre-Qualification
Contract Award: The city formally hiring a company to do work or supply something, usually after a competitive bid process.
Voted Jul 23, 2025
Removing Obstacles Preventing Sustainable Food Systems in Vancouver
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Sep 17, 2025
R6. Coastal Flood Management Policy
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Public safety6×
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
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
Streets & transit4×
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
Presentation - VanStat Update on Roads and Sidewalks
Presentation: Someone (staff or an outside presenter) briefing council on a topic. Informational — typically no vote on money or policy.
R3. Contract Award for Supply and Delivery of Traffic Marking Materials
Contract Award: The city formally hiring a company to do work or supply something, usually after a competitive bid process.
Voted May 7, 2025
How they split all their votes
In Favour 89%In Opposition 9%Abstain 2%
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 2026-09-01 · Vancouver Council Watch — an independent look at how local leaders actually vote.