Councillor Cori Ramsay: 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
- 1,763
- Voted against
- 60
- 3% of votes cast; lone opponent 8 times
- In the minority
- 50
- of 296 split votes they voted on
- Meetings missed
- 5 of 94
- absent for part of 6 more
Split votes where they voted against
65 votes, 8 as the lone opponent, 31 to 60 shown. Newest first.
Jun 9, 2025 · item D.2 · Other
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen and Councillor Brian Skakun: Reinstating Public Notice Advertising in the Prince George Citizen
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Cori RamsayRamsay: AgainstThat the Council of the City of Prince George directs the Chief Administrative Officer publish a transparency report by Q3 2026, detailing advertising expenditures by platform (e.g., Citizen, Meta, city website) and public notice reach (e.g., print vs. digital metrics), to be shared on the City’s website and in the 2026 Annual Report.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
May 5, 2025 · item D.3 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Andy Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: Library Skylight Renewal – Budget Amendment
Defeated 2-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottRamsay: AgainstThat Council POSTPONES consideration of the main motion to the May 26, 2025 Regular Council Meeting and DIRECTS Administration to return at that meeting a comprehensive report containing the following information for Project #3457: Library Skylight Renewal: • A line-by-line breakdown of the $250,000 budget increase, specifying cost drivers (e.g., material costs, labor, contractor fees). • A line-by-line breakdown of the original $875,000 project budget, detailing all cost components to enable thorough analysis and establish a standard for future budget transparency. • Supporting evidence justifying the $250,000 increase, including vendor quotes, market data, cost escalation reports, or other relevant documentation. • A detailed explanation of how the project aligns with council’s strategic priorities and delivers measurable value to Prince George taxpayers.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
May 5, 2025 · item D.4 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services: Procurement Options in Response to U.S. Tariffs
Defeated 3-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottRamsay: AgainstThat Council SELECTS OPTION 3 in the report dated April 15, 2025 from the Director of Finance and IT Services titled “Procurement Options in Response to U.S. Tariffs” to continue to operate as normal.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Apr 23, 2025 · item D.2 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100697 Location: 7822 Sabyam Road
Carried 5-3Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Susan ScottRamsay: AgainstThat Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100697 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described Lot 14, District Lot 2424, Cariboo District, Plan 9563, Except Parcel A (Plan 21061) as follows: a. Vary Section 9.5.6 1. by increasing the maximum total combined gross floor area of accessory buildings on a site from 90.0 m2 to 238.0 m2, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100697; and a. Vary Section 9.5.6 2. by increasing the maximum height of accessory development from 7.0 m to 7.4 m, as shown on Exhibit “B” to VP100697.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Absent
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Apr 16, 2025 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025
Defeated 4-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottRamsay: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council on consequences and options regarding a Multi-Nodal Growth Strategy that includes: • Revising the OCP to incorporate a multi-nodal growth approach that distributes population and amenity investments across Prince George’s key suburban nodes, including the Hart, College Heights, Blackburn, and others. • Identifying and supporting the development of town centers in each node with mixed-use zoning, medium-density housing, improved public infrastructure, and reliable transit connections.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
Apr 16, 2025 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025
Carried 7-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Cori RamsayRamsay: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council outlining the implications and options for shifting the identity of our community from a winter city to a year-round destination in policy section 10.0 in the “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No 9525, 2025.”.
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
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
The minutes record this as “Carried”, with Yu opposed. The minutes are the official record; this vote is left out of the counts.
Apr 16, 2025 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Cori RamsayRamsay: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council outlining the consequences and options of removing Moore’s Meadow in its entirety, including the city- owned property current zoned AF: Agriculture and Forestry at the north end of the meadow. from the Urban Containment Boundary on Schedule 1: Growth Management in the “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Apr 16, 2025 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025
Carried 5-4Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottRamsay: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council on consequences and options regarding the incorporation of strategic flexibility for development outside the Urban Containment Boundary which includes: • Creating policy and evaluation criteria for strategic exceptions to the UCB, where developments offer public benefit or economic value (e.g., major employers, affordable housing, neighbourhood stabilization). • Requiring a Comprehensive Neighbourhood Plan for any such proposals, ensuring coordination with infrastructure, environment, and transportation planning. • Identifying and mapping “Potential Future Urban Reserve Areas” to allow flexible growth scenarios beyond the current planning horizon (e.g., post-2040), without immediate servicing obligations.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
Apr 16, 2025 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025
Carried 6-3Against: Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori RamsayRamsay: AgainstTo ensure that the Prince George Airport Authority’s role is more formally recognized and that the development around the airport reflects both the City's vision for growth and the operational needs of the airport, which is vital for the region’s future development, that Council DIRECTS Administration to incorporate the following in the City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025: 1. The Prince George Airport (YXS) is a member of the National Airports System (NAS), is regulated under federal laws and governed by the Prince George Airport Authority (PGAA). The transfer agreement and ground lease signed between Transport Canada and the PGAA grant the Authority the responsibility for operation, management and development of YXS. With respect to land development, PGAA approves a Land Use Plan and Master Plan for land included in the OCP's airport land use designation. 2. Airport expansion and aircraft and airport associated facilities are to be confined primarily to the airport land use designation. Non-airport related uses are to be discouraged in this area. 3. Planning in and around the airport should occur in partnership between the City and the Prince George Airport Authority. 4. OCP implementation through municipal plans and by-laws (as defined in 19.1.4 ) for the airport land use designation will be done in partnership with the PGAA. 5. The City recognizes the importance of the Aeronautics Act and should endeavor to advise land use applicants of the Airport Master Plan recommendations.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Apr 16, 2025 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025
Defeated 4-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottRamsay: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council outlining the implications and options for amending the Official Community Plan to include the development of a "Provincial Ring Road", in Future Land Use in support of the Prince George’s vital role as the gateway to the northern economy and in collaboration with the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Apr 16, 2025 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025
Defeated 4-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle SampsonRamsay: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report outlining implications and options for amending Section 10.0 'Arts, Culture and Heritage' of the Official Community Plan to include: a. Adding bold, aspirational wording to inspire a thriving cultural vision, per Strategic Plan 2023- 2026 (p. 1); something like: Prince George aspires to be a vibrant cultural beacon in northern Canada, building on its legacy of hosting major events and its lively cultural life, where creativity and heritage shape a dynamic future, nurture human thriving, and draw visitors from afar, reflecting the city’s rich and diverse community, including the foundational presence of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation. b. Addressing the need for larger cultural event venues which allow for self-catering options to support our various cultures, under 10.1.2; c. Developing a Cultural Plan that includes our heritage, agriculture, horsemanship, First Nation and immigrant heritage to guide arts growth; and that the report recommend integration into Section 10.0 for community pride.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
The minutes record this as “Defeated”, with Bennett, Frizzell, Polillo, Sampson, Scott opposed. The minutes are the official record; this vote is left out of the counts.
Apr 16, 2025 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025
Defeated 4-4Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunRamsay: AgainstCouncillor Frizzell declared a pecuniary conflict of interest as he is an instructor at both the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern British Columbia, and is a Board Member at the Collect of New Caledonia, and exited Council Chambers at 8:34 p.m. That Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report outlining implications and options for amending the Official Community Plan to include reference to local post-secondary institutions.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Absent
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Apr 9, 2025 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Cori RamsayRamsay: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council outlining the consequences and options by removing the Future Development (yellow) from Schedule 1: Growth Management in the “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No.9525, 2025” along Tyner Boulevard and the escarpment with exception to the small portion of Endowment Lands for the purpose of building student housing by University of Northern British Columbia.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Apr 9, 2025 · item B.1 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9526, 2025
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Cori RamsayRamsay: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to report back addressing the consequences and options of amending Schedule 1: Growth Management in the “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025”, incorporating the Urban Containment Boundaries outlined as “Urban Area” in Schedule B-4: Growth Management in the “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Mar 24, 2025 · item G.2 · Roads, transit and utilities
Correspondence from Tamara Goyer, President, and Judy Radysh, Co-President, Quesnel-Hixon Road Restoration Association: Request for a Letter in Support of the Rebuilding of the Quesnel-Hixon Alternate Route to/from Quesnel and Prince George
Carried 6-3Against: Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunRamsay: AgainstThat Council REFERS the correspondence from the Quesnel-Hixon Road Restoration Association regarding the rebuilding of the Quesnel-Hixon alternate route to/from Quesnel and Prince George to the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Feb 24, 2025 · item E.8 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottRamsay: AgainstThat Council: 1. POSTPONES consideration of “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025” to a Council meeting following additional public consultation conducted by Administration regarding the proposed bylaw; and 2. DIRECTS the City to conduct the consultation as outlined below: a. Airport Authority; b. Connecting the OCP with the Capital Plan; c. Developers with projects already being discussed with staff; d. Large land holders e. Chamber of Commerce; f. CNC; g. UNBC; h. Northern Health; i. Other Business Groups; j. Industry; k. Seniors Groups; l. SD57; m. RDFFG; n. Aboriginal Housing; o. BC Transit; p. PG Rodeo; q. BCNE; r. MOTI; s. BC Transit; t. Ginter’s Green; u. Ring Road; v. Community Forest; w. Wildfire Mitigation; x. Value per Acre calculation to help inform the OCP; y. Any other organization identified through the process.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Feb 24, 2025 · item E.8 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025
Defeated 4-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottRamsay: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by changing the word “a” to “the May 5, 2025 Regular” immediately before “Council meeting”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Feb 3, 2025 · item E.2 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025
Defeated 3-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottRamsay: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedThat Council POSTPONES consideration of agenda items E.2 and E.3 to a regular council meeting in March 2025.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
The minutes record this as “Carried Unanimously”, with no one named as opposed. The minutes are the official record; this vote is left out of the counts.
Feb 3, 2025 · item E.5 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000098 7714 Hart Highway
Carried 5-3Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Susan ScottRamsay: AgainstThat Council APPROVES a one-year Temporary Use Permit No. TU000098 for the property legally described as Lot 9, District Lot 2433, Cariboo District, Plan 9394, Except Plan 15765.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Dec 16, 2024 · item E.4 · Other
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Civic Core District Concept Plan Options
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottRamsay: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by adding the words “as well as the conceptual vision as attached to the Mayor’s report dated December 10, 2024 titled “Civic Core District Development Conceptual Vision” after the words “Civic Core District Concept Plan Options”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Oct 21, 2024 · item E.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Councillor Sampson: Notice of Motion - Sustainable Finance Policy - Council's Capital Expenditure Oversight
Defeated 4-4Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle SampsonRamsay: AgainstThat Council REFERS to the Standing Committee on Finance and Audit for further consideration the notice of motion from Councillor Sampson regarding the Sustainable Finance Policy.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Oct 7, 2024 · item E.8 · Council and governance
Report: Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Serivces/Corporate Officer: Committee Recruitment Methods
Carried 5-3Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Brian SkakunRamsay: AgainstThat Council RESCINDS the September 25, 2023 motion as follows: “That Council DIRECTS Administration to utilize Option 3 for advertising future internal/external committee recruitment opportunities as described in the report dated September 13, 2023 from the City Manager titled “Options for Advertising Council Committee Volunteer Recruitment Opportunities.” and DIRECTS staff to undertake recruitment as per our past and current practice.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Jul 22, 2024 · item E.3 · Other
Report: Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer: Proposed 2025 Council Meeting Schedule
Carried 4-3Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle SampsonRamsay: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report to Council with options for alternative starting times for Council meetings.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Klassen, 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
Carried 6-1Against: Councillor Cori RamsayRamsay: AgainstThat Council APPROVES 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
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Polillo (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 SkakunRamsay: 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 6, 2024 · item E.9 · Environment and climate
Report: B. McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: City of Prince George Fruit Tree Removal Incentive Program
Carried 5-3Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle SampsonRamsay: AgainstThat Council REFERS to the Advisory Committee on Bear Awareness consideration and a report back to Council regarding the motion to create a Fruit Tree Removal and Incentive Program as described in the report dated April 9, 2024 from the Director of Civic Operations titled “City of Prince George Fruit Tree Removal Incentive Program.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Mayor Yu (minutes).
Sep 25, 2023 · item E.1 · Council and governance
Report: Councillor Brian Skakun and Councillor Trudy Klassen: Council - Staff Relations Communication Policy
Carried 6-1Against: Councillor Cori RamsayRamsay: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to develop a Council/Staff relations communications policy that incorporates the Council Code of Conduct or any other internal policies, as well as any applicable related sections of the Community Charter and Local Government Act. This policy shall include clear guidelines with respect to how the mayor and council give and receive information from City administration be it in private meetings, emails, text messages, phone calls, or in a public setting.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Absent
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Absent
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Sep 11, 2023 · item E.7 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Development Variance Permit Application No. VP100651 10365 Western Road
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Susan ScottRamsay: AgainstThat Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP100651 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for Lot 20, District Lot 625, Cariboo District, Plan 13646, as follows: a. Vary Section 10.1.6 1. to increase the maximum total combined gross floor area of accessory buildings and structures on a site from 90.0 square metres to 136.0 square metres, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP100651; and b. Vary Section 10.1.6 2. to increase the maximum height of accessory buildings from 5.0 metres to 7.0 metres, as shown on Exhibit “B” to VP100651.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Aug 16, 2023 · item E.1 · Other
Report: Mayor Yu: Amending Public Notice Bylaw No. 9329, 2022
Defeated 4-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunRamsay: AgainstThat Council directs administration to return for Council’s consideration a report including the financial and operational benefits and implications on Council’s consideration of an amendment to the City of Prince George Public Notice Bylaw No. 9329, 2022 that includes advertising in local media as a required means of publication for City of Prince George Public Notices in addition to the existing means of “Public Notice Page” and “Facebook Page”.
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
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Aug 16, 2023 · item E.1 · Other
Report: Mayor Yu: Amending Public Notice Bylaw No. 9329, 2022
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottRamsay: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by replacing the words “local media” with the words “local newspaper.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Attendance
Marked absent on every recorded vote of 5 of 94 meetings, and on some votes of 6 more. The minutes give arrival and departure times.
- February 23, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- January 12, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 18 votesMinutes
- October 1, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- September 17, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 7 of 37 votesMinutes
- December 16, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 19 votesMinutes
- November 4, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 24 of 25 votesMinutes
- June 24, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 30 votesMinutes
- March 25, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- July 24, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- May 31, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 22 votesMinutes
- December 19, 2022 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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