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, 151 to 161 shown. Newest first.
Apr 24, 2023 · item E.5 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Modification to Section 219 restrictive covenant registered as Land Title Office Document No. CA9074075 to allow for Development Permit Application No. DP100832
Carried 6-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunKlassen: AgainstThat Council POSTPONES consideration of agenda item E.5 regarding “Modification to Section 219 Restrictive Covenant Registered as Land Title Office Document No. CA9074075 to Allow for Development Permit Application No. DP100832" to the May 8, 2023 regular Council meeting and DIRECTS Administration to request from the Applicant the CB Richard Ellis Feasibility Study as referenced in their letter attached to the report dated April 5, 2023 from the Director of Planning and Development titled "Modification to Section 219 restrictive covenant registered as Land Title Office Document No. CA9074075 to allow for Development Permit Application No. DP100832.
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
- Against
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Apr 24, 2023 · item H.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Amendment No. CP100179 (Bylaw No. 9334) and Rezoning Application No. RZ100745 (Bylaw No. 9335) Bylaw: City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9334, 2022 Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9335, 2022
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunKlassen: AgainstThat Council GIVES THIRD READING of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9335, 2022.”
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 Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Apr 12, 2023 · item E.3 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Rezoning Application No. RZ100778 (Bylaw No. 9370)
Defeated 1-8Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunKlassen: AgainstThat Council GIVES THIRD READING of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9370, 2023."
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
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Apr 12, 2023 · item E.6 · Public safety
Report: Adam Davey, Director of Public Safety: Lower Patricia Encampment: Enhanced Security Options and Supporting the Province’s new “Homes for People” Action Plan to Close Encampments
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by adding the words “and utilizing RCMP enhancement funds to increase overtime of the RCMP for patrols in the Lower Patricia area.”
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 Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Mar 27, 2023 · item E.10 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Rezoning Application No. RZ100778 (Bylaw No. 9370) 9153 Twinberry Drive Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9370, 2023
Carried 5-4Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunKlassen: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING of "City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9370, 2023."
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- 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
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Dec 5, 2022 · item D.1 · Land use and housing
Notice of Motion: Councillor Kyle Sampson: Request for Provincial Ministry Meetings and Public Update Regarding Public Safety, Health and Addictions Crisis, and Housing Shortage
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS staff to organize a workshop to develop a strategic framework inclusive of current and potential initiatives the City and other community partners have undertaken/ identified to present to the following provincial representatives: The Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, The Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, The Ministry of Health, The Attorney General and the Minister Responsible for Housing, Northern Health, BC Housing, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
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
Dec 5, 2022 · item D.1 · Land use and housing
Notice of Motion: Councillor Kyle Sampson: Request for Provincial Ministry Meetings and Public Update Regarding Public Safety, Health and Addictions Crisis, and Housing Shortage
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: Againstrepresentatives from: The Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction, The Ministry of Mental Health & Addictions, The Ministry of Health, The Attorney General and the Minister Responsible for Housing, Northern Health, BC Housing, The Ministry of Municipal Affairs come to the City to Prince George to engage in meetings with Council for an opportunity for the Ministries to inform Council, City staff, and the public of what steps and initiatives the Provincial Government is and will be taking to address the crisis our community is facing with respect to homelessness and the encampments, as well as with our severe addictions and mental health crisis; and for the City to further emphasize the increasing challenges our community is experiencing; and, that information surrounding the Provincial Governments plans to address prolific offenders, including how the recently developed independent BC Prolific Offenders Report will be used to support policing and law enforcement in our community, as well as the impacts the report will have on the provincial court system and how charges
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
Dec 5, 2022 · item D.1 · Land use and housing
Notice of Motion: Councillor Kyle Sampson: Request for Provincial Ministry Meetings and Public Update Regarding Public Safety, Health and Addictions Crisis, and Housing Shortage
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to develop a meeting format with input from Council and Ministry Staff that would allow for fulsome discussion, information gathering, potential site visits, as well as for participation from our locally elected provincial, federal, first nations, regional district representatives, and relevant City staff personnel.
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
Dec 5, 2022 · item D.1 · Land use and housing
Notice of Motion: Councillor Kyle Sampson: Request for Provincial Ministry Meetings and Public Update Regarding Public Safety, Health and Addictions Crisis, and Housing Shortage
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council REFERS the report dated October 7, 2022 from Councillor Sampson titled “Request for Provincial Ministry Meetings and Public Update Regarding Public Safety, Health and Addictions Crisis, and Housing Shorts” to the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs for review and comment.
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
Dec 5, 2022 · item D.9 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100192 (Bylaw No. 9341) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100746 (Bylaw No. 9342) 145 Brunswick Street Bylaw: City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9341, 2022
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunKlassen: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST READING of “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9341, 2022”.
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 Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
Dec 5, 2022 · item D.9 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Amendment Application No. CP100192 (Bylaw No. 9341) and Rezoning Amendment Application No. RZ100746 (Bylaw No. 9342) 145 Brunswick Street
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Trudy KlassenKlassen: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST AND SECOND READING to “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9342, 2022.
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 Bennett (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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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