Councillor Trudy Klassen: voting record
Recorded votes in the 2022–2026 council term, from the City of Prince George’s voting summaries and minutes (94 of 102 council meetings on file). Counts only.
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Counts
- Votes cast
- 1,759
- Voted against
- 156
- 9% of votes cast; lone opponent 69 times
- In the minority
- 167
- of 301 split votes they voted on
- Meetings missed
- 3 of 94
- absent for part of 11 more
Split votes where they voted against
161 votes, 72 as the lone opponent, 91 to 120 shown. Newest first.
Feb 3, 2025 · item E.6 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services, and Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: 2025 Loan Authorization, Equipement Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors' Options
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council AUTHORIZES Elector Response Form for Stormwater System Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9533, 2025 as attached to report dated January 27, 2025 titled “2025 Loan Authorization, Equipment Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors’ Options.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Feb 3, 2025 · item E.6 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services, and Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: 2025 Loan Authorization, Equipement Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors' Options
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of "Civic Centre BAS & Chiller Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9534, 2025".
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Feb 3, 2025 · item E.6 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services, and Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: 2025 Loan Authorization, Equipement Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors' Options
Carried 6-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron PolilloKlassen: AgainstThat Council AUTHORIZES subject to obtaining statutory approval from the Inspector of Municipalities for Civic Centre BAS & Chiller Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9534, 2025, an alternative approval process in accordance with section 86 of the Community Charter be used for the purpose of seeking approval of the electors in relation to Civic Centre BAS & Chiller Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9534, 2025.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
Feb 3, 2025 · item E.6 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services, and Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: 2025 Loan Authorization, Equipement Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors' Options
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council AUTHORIZES Elector Response Form for Civic Centre BAS & Chiller Renewal Loan Authorization Bylaw No. 9534, 2025 as attached to report dated January 27, 2025 titled “2025 Loan Authorization, Equipment Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors’ Options.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Feb 3, 2025 · item E.6 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services, and Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: 2025 Loan Authorization, Equipement Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors' Options
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council ESTABLISHES the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on May 20, 2025 for receiving Elector Response Forms for the alternative approval processes for Bylaws 9532, 9533, & 9534, 2025.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Feb 3, 2025 · item E.6 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services, and Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: 2025 Loan Authorization, Equipement Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors' Options
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council APPROVES the determination of the total number of electors of the area to which the three (3) alternative processes apply for Bylaw 9532, 9533, and 9534, 2025 as 56,291 electors, on the basis described in the report dated January 27, 2025 from the Director Finance and IT Services and Manager of Legislative Services titled “2025 Loan Authorization, Equipment Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors’ Options.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Feb 3, 2025 · item E.6 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services, and Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: 2025 Loan Authorization, Equipement Financing Bylaw and Approval of the Electors' Options
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS the Corporate Officer to report the results of the three (3) alternative approval processes for Bylaw 9532, 9533, and 9534, 2025 and if approval of the electors has been obtained, to return Bylaw 9532, 9533, and 9534, 2025 for Council's consideration of final reading and adoption.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Feb 3, 2025 · item H.1 · Grants and community support
Correspondence dated January 7, 2025 from Chris Gardner, President and CEO, Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA): Protecting Taxpayers from Overspending on Local Government Construction
Carried 5-3Against: Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron PolilloKlassen: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to prepare a report highlighting opportunities to improve the City of Prince George's procurement practices, with considerations given to the correspondence dated January 7, 2025 from the ICBA, as well as the emerging "social procurement" practices being adopted by some municipalities, and that the report include recommendations to ensure procurement policies remain open, competitive, transparent, and most importantly that are beneficial to the local economy.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Mayor Yu (minutes).
Jan 22, 2025 · item C.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Fiscal Services
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Kyle SampsonKlassen: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the Contingency line item on page 133 of the 2025 – 2029 Operational Financial Plan by reducing it by $95,000.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Dec 16, 2024 · item E.4 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Civic Core District Concept Plan Options
Carried 6-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunKlassen: AgainstThat Council IDENTIFIES Conceptual Design Option 2 as attached to the report dated November 28, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development titled “Civic Core District Concept Plan Options” as the preferred option and DIRECTS Administration to procure consultant services to prepare detailed site design, servicing feasibility studies (i.e.: Sanitary sewer, water, and storm), parking and pedestrian analysis and renderings; and incorporates the following considerations into the site design: • Swap location of the proposed hotel and residential building, and incorporate the possibility of mixed commercial/residential/hotel on both sites, and possibility of further sale of airspace of the PAC; • Include a partitioned auditorium with seating of a range of approximately 1400 seats and a multi- purpose use seating system for the Performing Arts Centre; and that the building possibly include a rehearsal/blackbox space; • Include the arts groups (e.g.: Studio 2880) in the layout of the site plan; • Consider the future land use of the Prince George Playhouse property; and • Maintain open-ended seating for the Arena with further exploration to help determine the best facility to meet our communities needs.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Oct 21, 2024 · item E.1 · Council and governance
Report: Councillors Frizzell, Klassen, and Sampson: Notice of Motion - Amalgamation of Motions for Psychiatric Care Facility
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee to advocate for provincial legislation based on expert consultation that would enable involuntary admittance to specialized, compassionate care facilities. The intent is to provide care for those who are at risk for causing extreme harm to themselves or the broader community, and cannot self-identify the medically-recognized need for treatment and admission into a specialized care facility.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Oct 21, 2024 · item E.3 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Eric Depeanu, Director of Administrative Services: Bi-Annual Town Hall Proposal
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat That Council APPROVES the following three staff recommendations in the report titled, “Bi-annual town hall proposal” from the Director of Administrative Services dated September 23, 2024: 1. That the town hall or open house style event held each fall as part of the budget engagement process be considered to meet one of the two engagements requested by the July 22, 2024, Council resolution. 2. That each spring a public in-person session be held with the topic and format of the event to be determined by staff depending on the issue or project of significance at that time. 3. That the communications division budget be increased by $25,000 to allow for the appropriate funding for any of the engagement options.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Sep 25, 2024 · item E.2 · Roads, transit and utilities
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Stormwater Infrastructure Fund Public Engagement Results
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council APPROVES Option 4 to “create a utility fee based on the actual measurement of the hard surface area in a sampling of all types of residential properties” as described in the report dated September 9, 2024 from the Director of Planning and Development, titled “Stormwater Infrastructure Fund Public Engagement Results”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Sep 25, 2024 · item E.4 · Public safety
Administrative Services: One Year Report on the Implementation of Defensive Force Options – Bylaw Services
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedReport on the Implementation of Defensive Force Options – Bylaw Services”. That Council DIRECTS Administration to return an update report to Council regarding Bylaw Services implementation of defensive force if there is an
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
The minutes record this as “Carried”, with Yu, Bennett, Klassen, Sampson opposed. The minutes are the official record; this vote is left out of the counts.
Sep 9, 2024 · item E.8 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000095 Location: 7973 Rochester Crescent
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council DENIES Temporary Use Permit No. TU000095 for the property legally described as Lot 57, District Lot 2013, Cariboo District, Plan 23118.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Aug 19, 2024 · item E.3 · Other
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 9482, 2024
Carried 6-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunKlassen: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Building Bylaw No. 9482, 2024”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Absent
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Aug 19, 2024 · item E.12 · Land use and housing
Report: Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: Consequential and Housekeeping Bylaw Amendments
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 8618, 2014, Amendment Bylaw No. 9484, 2024”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Jul 22, 2024 · item E.7 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100668 Location: 129 McDermid Drive
Defeated 1-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottKlassen: AgainstThat Council DENIES Development Variance Permit No. VP100668 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described Lot 72, District Lot 1427, Cariboo District, Plan 16288 (PID: 011-847-611) as follows: a. Vary Section 10.2.5. 7. by decreasing the minimum exterior side yard setback for the principal development from 3.0 m to 0.0 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100668.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Jun 24, 2024 · item E.5 · Other
Report: Eric Depenau, Director of Administrative Services: Follow Up to the Town Hall held May 28, 2024
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstUpdate." That Council DIRECTS Administration to develop a plan for bi-annual Town Hall events to take place to be led by Council on major topics/issues within the community, in a bid to improve two-way communication and hear feedback from residents, and that staff will bring back a report to Council outlining this plan for consideration and approval by end of October 2024.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Jun 24, 2024 · item E.7 · Land use and housing
Report: Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: Land-Use Bylaw Process Changes
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunKlassen: AgainstThat Council RECEIVES FOR INFORMATION the report dated June 5, 2024 from the Manager of Legislative Services, titled "Land-Use Bylaw Process Changes".
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Jun 12, 2024 · item E.4 · Roads, transit and utilities
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Snow and Ice Control Policy
Carried 5-4Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunKlassen: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council outlining the budget impact if the City were to cease clearing driveways as described in the Snow and Ice Control Policy.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Jun 12, 2024 · item E.6 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Eric Depenau, Director of Administrative Services: Addition to Reserve Application – Lheidli T’enneh First Nation
Defeated 1-8Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunKlassen: AgainstThat Council POSTPONES consideration of the motion to the August 19, 2024 regular Council meeting or earlier following a meeting between the City of Prince George and the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation to discuss intent and goals in relation to the current and future “Addition to Reserve Applications”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
May 27, 2024 · item H.1 · Grants and community support
Correspondence from Dr. Annie Booth requesting funding for Inspiring Women Among Us 2024
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Kyle SampsonKlassen: AgainstThat Council APPROVES a financial contribution of $7500 to the 2024 Inspiring Women Among Us event to be paid from Council Contingency.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
May 27, 2024 · item H.1 · Grants and community support
Correspondence from Dr. Annie Booth requesting funding for Inspiring Women Among Us 2024
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to provide information on the City of Prince George grant streams and sponsorship opportunities and on opportunities to obtain a letter of support for 3rd party grant funding applications.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Apr 22, 2024 · item E.1 · Public safety
Report: Councillors Sampson, Ramsaym and Bennett: Notice of Motion: Community Safety Town Hall: Continued
Carried 6-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunKlassen: AgainstB. That Council DIRECTS Administration to coordinate the Town Hall, with a budget of up to $20,000.00 from the Council Contingency Fund for use towards venue, A/V, display materials, advertising/mailouts, a facilitator, and any other directly related expenses.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Apr 22, 2024 · item E.1 · Public safety
Report: Councillors Sampson, Ramsaym and Bennett: Notice of Motion: Community Safety Town Hall: Continued
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: Against2. A. That Council COMMITS to participating in and DIRECTS Administration to coordinate a facilitated follow up workshop with Council and City Administration for the purpose of strategizing and identifying clear action items based on the information and data provided and gathered through the Town
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Apr 22, 2024 · item E.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: A. Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & Building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction Continued
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: Against2. APPROVES Phase 1a increasing the budget for Project # 3108 – AQC- Mechanical/Building Envelope Upgrade by $1,300,000 with a funding source of MFA Debt Proceeds, as described in the report to Council dated April 9, 2024 titled Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Apr 22, 2024 · item E.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: A. Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & Building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction Continued
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: Against3. APPROVES Phase 1b increasing the budget for Project # 3108 – AQC- Mechanical/Building Envelope Upgrade by $1,850,000 with a funding source of MFA Debt Proceeds, as described in the report to Council dated April 9, 2024 titled Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Apr 22, 2024 · item E.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: A. Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & Building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction Continued
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: Against4. APPROVES Phase 2 increasing the budget for Project # 3108 – AQC- Mechanical/Building Envelope Upgrade by $7,900,000 with a funding source of MFA Regular Meeting of Council – April 22, 2024 8 Debt Proceedsu, as described in the report to Council dated April 9, 2024 titled Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Apr 22, 2024 · item E.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: A. Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & Building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction Continued
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: Against5. APPROVES Phase 3 increasing the budget for Project # 3108 – AQC- Mechanical/Building Envelope Upgrade by $4,500,000 with a funding source of MFA Debt Proceeds, as described in the report to Council dated April 9, 2024 titled Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical & building Envelope Upgrades: Financial Plan Amendment and Council Direction.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Attendance
Marked absent on every recorded vote of 3 of 94 meetings, and on some votes of 11 more. The minutes give arrival and departure times.
- August 17, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 27 votesMinutes
- July 20, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 15 of 20 votesMinutes
- July 6, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 12 of 17 votesMinutes
- March 23, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 24 votesMinutes
- February 2, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 20 of 21 votesMinutes
- November 3, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 34 votesMinutes
- October 20, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 23 votesMinutes
- September 3, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 9 of 24 votesMinutes
- June 23, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 5 of 20 votesMinutes
- October 7, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 27 votesMinutes
- May 6, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- June 26, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- May 31, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 22 votesMinutes
- February 27, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
How this is counted
- Each row is one vote as the City of Prince George published it in its council voting summary for the meeting: the item, the resolution text, each member’s mark (Yes, No, Absent or another mark as printed), the decision and the count. We copy the marks and do not infer anything the City did not record.
- The adopted minutes are the official record. We read them too: they add the mover and seconder, and we compare the decision and the members the minutes name as opposed with the summary. Where the two differ, the vote is shown with a note and left out of every count. Unanimous votes appear in the minutes as “Carried Unanimously”, without names.
- Only council meetings are covered (regular, budget, special and inaugural meetings), not committees or closed meetings. Procedural votes (adopting the agenda or minutes) count like any other vote.
- Split vote: at least one member voted against. In the minority: on a split vote, the member voted on the side that did not prevail (a tie defeats a motion, so on a tie those who voted for it are counted here). Lone opponent: the only member who voted against.
- Absent: the summary marks the member absent for that vote. That includes leaving the room for one item, for example after declaring a conflict of interest; the minutes say why. A meeting counts as missed when the member is marked absent on every recorded vote of it, and as partly attended when absent for some of them (arriving late or leaving early). Under the Community Charter a member present who does not vote is counted as voting for the motion.
- Topics are our own keyword grouping of the item titles, for filtering only.
- A few meetings have adopted minutes but no published voting summary; they are listed with their minutes and not counted, since the minutes name only the members opposed.
- These are counts only. Read the resolution and the minutes for the context of any vote.
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