Pushes back on Budget & fees and Housing & rezoning
Kennedy Stewart most often votes against motions that still passed on Budget & fees, Housing & rezoning and By-laws & admin — 27× on budget & fees alone.
Kennedy Stewart (Mayor, Forward Together) has been on council since Nov 2018. Their voting record is broadly consistent with their platform. Across 3058 votes, they've sided with the majority 90% of the time. Their disagreements concentrate on Budget & fees, Housing & rezoning and By-laws & admin (112 dissents total). They've pushed through 2969 carried motions, mostly on Other and Housing & rezoning.
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Kennedy Stewart
MayorForward Togetherleft Nov 2022
On council in the records: 2018–2022 · 3,058 votes cast
What they care about
Kennedy Stewart: pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes (27× against motions that still passed) · backs public-safety measures (votes yes 88% vs the council's 77.8%).
Most of this has held steady over time.
What they're for
backs public-safety measures
88% yes
What they push back on
pushes back on budgets, fees and taxes
27×
opposes densification and rezonings
16×
By-laws & adminsteady
challenges by-law and administrative motions
14×
pushes back on streets and transit changes
5×
"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 3,058 recorded votes, 90% were in favour and 9% in opposition. Their disagreements cluster around Budget & fees, Housing & rezoning and By-laws & admin (112 dissents total), while they've backed carried motions on 2969 occasions. They attended 61 of the 134 full council meetings in the records (46%).
2What they vote on
103
times against a motion that still passed
1769
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 →
6. 2019 Property Taxation: Distribution of Property Tax Levy (amendment of B-E)
Property Taxation: Setting or adjusting property tax rates — the amount homeowners and businesses pay based on their property's assessed value.
Voted Apr 29, 2019
2. 2021-2025 Budget Outlook
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 8, 2020
R1f - 2020 Capital and Operating Budget
Operating Budget: The city's annual spending plan — how much money goes to each department and service for the coming year.
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 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
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.
8. Making Home: Housing For All Of Us (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 Jan 26, 2022
By-laws & admin14×
Report 4 - Report Back - Fireworks Ban - A & B
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 - 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.
RR 1 Report Back on Budget Related Motions
Report Back: Staff presenting findings or progress on something. Usually no money or new policy is attached — it's information, not a decision.
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 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
7. Prioritizing Commercial Drive as a Pedestrian-First High Street - amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted May 27, 2021
RR 2 - West End Parking Management Strategy and Participatory Budgeting Process
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 - Section B
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Jul 21, 2021
12. Prioritizing Public safety (Member’s Motion B6) - amendment
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 30, 2022
12. Prioritizing Public safety (Member’s Motion B6) - C first section
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 30, 2022
What they've pushed through
Issues where they voted in favour of motions that carried — the work they backed into law.
Declaring Support for an Eastside Arts District
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 3, 2020
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
RR3 - CD-1 Rezoning: 2776 Semlin Drive and 2025 East 12th Avenue - 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.
By-laws & admin404×
1. Enhanced Enforcement of By-law No. 12661, �A By-law to declare a State of Emergency i…
Full motion text
1. Enhanced Enforcement of By-law No. 12661, �A By-law to declare a State of Emergency in Vancouver�
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 23, 2020
15b. Administrative Motions - Approval of Form of Development – 3510 Fraser Street
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 31, 2020
6. Amendments to Building and Electrical By-laws to adopt revisions to the BC Building Cod…
Full motion text
6. Amendments to Building and Electrical By-laws to adopt revisions to the BC Building Code and Electrical Safety Regulations and miscellaneous change - 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.).
Voted Mar 31, 2020
PRESENTATION 1 - 2020 Property Taxation - Targeted Land Assessment Averaging - Amendment
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
A5. 2020 Tax Levies for Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
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.
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
Expanding Parking Options at EasyPark Lots and Parkades to Help Drivers Get Home Safe, Sup…
Full motion text
Expanding Parking Options at EasyPark Lots and Parkades to Help Drivers Get Home Safe, Support the Night Economy
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
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
Moving Forward with the West End Parking Management Strategy and Participatory Budgeting P…
Full motion text
Moving Forward with the West End Parking Management Strategy and Participatory Budgeting Process - Change Lettering
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Mar 12, 2019
1. Enhanced Enforcement of By-law No. 12661, �A By-law to declare a State of Emergency i…
Full motion text
1. Enhanced Enforcement of By-law No. 12661, �A By-law to declare a State of Emergency in Vancouver�
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 23, 2020
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.
UB2-Collecting Fines and Exploring Ways to recover Costs Related to Public Safety in the C…
Full motion text
UB2-Collecting Fines and Exploring Ways to recover Costs Related to Public Safety in the City of Vancouver’s Entertainment District - Further that
Other motion: A council motion that doesn't fit a standard category. The agenda text has the detail.
Voted Feb 27, 2019
How they split all their votes
In Favour 90%In Opposition 9%Abstain 0%
3The fine print
Affiliation: Forward Together. Independent (2018–2020); Forward Together (2020–2022). 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.