Councillor Kyle Sampson: 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
- 1,782
- Voted against
- 94
- 5% of votes cast; lone opponent 17 times
- In the minority
- 67
- of 292 split votes they voted on
- Meetings missed
- 5 of 94
- absent for part of 9 more
Split votes where they voted against
102 votes, 19 as the lone opponent, 1 to 30 shown. Newest first.
Sep 23, 2026 · item D.4 · Other
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Civic Core Business Case Project Update
Carried 5-4Against: Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstThat Council POSTPONES consideration of the main motion to the November 30, 2026 regular Council meeting.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- 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).
Sep 23, 2026 · item D.5 · Public safety
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Wildfire Mitigation Update
Carried 5-4Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by replacing the word “proposals” with “information”.
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
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Sep 23, 2026 · item D.5 · Public safety
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Wildfire Mitigation Update
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstMain Motion as amended: That Council DIRECTS Administration to issue requests for information for mechanized and manual thinning, with annual treatment targets over the next five years.
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
- Against
Sep 9, 2026 · item D.7 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Development Variance Permit Application No. VP2026-29
Carried 6-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council: 1. APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP2026-29 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 4046, Cariboo District, Plan 28244 (PID 006-077-013) as follows: a. Vary Section 10.1.5 8. by Decreasing the minimum rear yard setback of a principal building from 6.0 m to 1.17 m, as shown on Exhibit “A” to VP2026-29. 2. PERMITS that issuance of Development Variance Permit No. VP2026-29 BE WITHHELD until the following requirement has been met to the satisfaction of administration: a. Receipt of security in the amount of 120% of the cost of the landscaping works identified on Exhibit “A”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Aug 17, 2026 · item H.1 · Other
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Section 219 Covenant Application No. RC000036 (Bylaw No. 9580, 2025)
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council GIVES THIRD READING of “City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9580, 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
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
Jul 20, 2026 · item D.9 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services: Social Procurement Options
Defeated 4-4Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council POSTPONES consideration of the motion to the December 14, 2026 regular Council meeting.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Jul 6, 2026 · item E.1 · Budget, taxes and finance
Standing Committee on Finance and Audit: Permissive Tax Exemption Policy July 2026
Defeated 4-5Against: Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council REFERS to the Standing Committee on Finance and Audit the matter of amendments to the Permissive Tax Exemption Policy for further consideration.
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
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Jul 6, 2026 · item E.3 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Development Variance Permit Application No. VP2026-14 Location: 2239 Croft Road
Defeated 4-4Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstThat Council APPROVES Development Variance Permit No. VP2026-14 to vary “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” for the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 4046, Cariboo District, Plan 28244 (006-077-
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Absent
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Jun 22, 2026 · item E.3 · Public safety
Report: Councillorrs Bennett and Frizzell: Emergency Support Services (ESS) Funding Model Review
Defeated 3-4Against: Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS staff to conduct a deeper comparative analysis of Emergency Support Services (ESS) funding models in Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo and other comparator municipalities to determine whether Prince George should maintain its current model or adopt a more diversified, externally leveraged approach. This will include but not be limited to comparisons in grant uptake, federal funding strategies, shared services and operational outcomes. The report should be presented back to Council prior to the 2027 budget meetings.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- 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
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Jun 22, 2026 · item E.4 · Environment and climate
Report: Councillor Scott, Frizzel, and Sampson: Establishing Free Curbside “Big Item” Waste Collection Days
Defeated 3-4Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstThat Council SUPPORTS in principle the establishment of two (2) Free Curbside Waste Collection Days (Big Item Day) per calendar year, so that on designated days, residents may place at the curb, at no additional charge, household waste items that exceed standard cart limits, excluding hazardous materials and items prohibited under existing municipal waste bylaws. The twice annual events will require: a. Advance publication of dates; b. Clear lists of accepted or prohibited items; c. Procedures for managing capacity, including early cut‑off as required; d. Coordination with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, community associations and other neighbourhood groups where appropriate; and e. A communications plan to notify residents in accordance with City of Prince George Bylaws.
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
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
May 25, 2026 · item D.1 · Parks, recreation and culture
Report: Councillorrs Klassen and Skakun: CN Centre Envelope AAP Cost Transparency Information
Defeated 3-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council POSTPONES consideration of the main motion until after the procurement process is complete.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Absent
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
May 25, 2026 · item D.1 · Parks, recreation and culture
Report: Councillorrs Klassen and Skakun: CN Centre Envelope AAP Cost Transparency Information
Defeated 3-5Against: Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstMain Motion: That Council DIRECTS City staff to immediately take the following actions with respect to the CN Centre Targeted Facility Condition Assessment Report (Faulkner Browns Architects, Final Report dated October 24, 2023, RJC No. VAN.118538.0003): 1. Provide City Council and the public with the fully unredacted version of the report, including all Opinions of Probable Cost (OPC), cost thresholds, detailed cost estimates, and any supporting appendices or spreadsheets that were redacted in the version circulated to Council and published on the city website, no later than May 27th, 2026.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Absent
- 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
May 25, 2026 · item D.4 · Parks, recreation and culture
Report: Andy Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: Arts and Culture Planning
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to meet with stakeholders to develop plans and budget implications on the addition of a new “Arts and Culture” awards category to the Citizen Recognition Program, to present to Council well in advance of the next Citizen Recognition Program cycle.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Absent
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
May 11, 2026 · item E.2 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100854 (Bylaw No. 9572)
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9572, 2025”.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Absent
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Scott (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.
Apr 27, 2026 · item E.2 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9602, 2025
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedThat Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9602, 2025”.
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
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Scott (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.
Apr 27, 2026 · item E.5 · Budget, taxes and finance
Finance and IT Services: 2026 - 2030 Financial Plan Bylaw and
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George 5 – Year Operating and Capital Financial Plans Bylaw No. 9621, 2026”.
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 Polillo, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Apr 27, 2026 · item E.5 · Budget, taxes and finance
2026 Tax Rates Bylaw Report: Kris Dalio, Director of Finance and IT Services: 2026 - 2030 Financial Plan Bylaw and
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Tax Rates Bylaw No. 9622, 2026”.
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).
Apr 13, 2026 · item E.2 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Eric Depenau, Director of Administrative Services: Downtown Prince George Public Washroom Survey What We Heard Report
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to proceed with Option 2, as outlined in the report dated March 9, 2026 from the Director of Administrative Services, titled “Downtown Prince George Public Washroom Survey – What We Heard Report”, and to report back to Council with a preferred approach to address the need for downtown public washrooms, which may include new infrastructure and/or the use of existing facilities, together with consideration of seasonal needs, and including capital and operating cost estimates for installation, maintenance, monitoring, location, and lifecycle considerations, for consideration as a funded capital project in the 2027 budget cycle.
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
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Mar 23, 2026 · item F,2 · Other
Bylaw: Parks and Open Space Bylaw No. 7370, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 9620, 2026
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “Parks and Open Space Bylaw No. 7370, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 9620, 2026".
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
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Mar 9, 2026 · item E.9 · Other
Bylaw No. 7370 regarding Temporary Overnight Sheltering Area Report: Eric Depenau, Director of Administrative Services: Proposed Amendment to City of Prince George Parks and Open Space Bylaw No. 7370 regarding Temporary Overnight Sheltering Area
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “Parks and Open Space Bylaw No. 7370, 2002, Amendment Bylaw No. 9620, 2026”.
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
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Skakun, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Dec 15, 2025 · item E.1 · Other
of Remaining 2025 Contingency Funds to Support the Prince George & District Senior Citizens
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstMain Motion as Amended: That Council DISTRIBUTES the remaining balance of the Council Contingency Fund equally among the five senior citizen organizations.
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
Dec 1, 2025 · item E.1 · Meeting procedure
Motion Report: Mayor Simon Yu: Reconsideration of Defeated Motion
Defeated 4-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report on options to avoid a two-year shutdown of the Aquatic Centre.
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
- For
Dec 1, 2025 · item E.15 · Council and governance
Report: Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: Civic Addresses Contained in Correspondence
Carried 5-4Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council APPROVES Option 4: Mixed Approach, requiring writers of general correspondence to indicate whether they reside inside or outside City limits, and requiring only the street name for correspondence related to land-use matters.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Nov 3, 2025 · item H.3 · Parks, recreation and culture
Handout: Correspondence dated November 3, 2025 from Shane Milne: Urgent Review of Mitigation Measures for the Two-Year Prince George Aquatic Centre Closure
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report on options to avoid a two- year shutdown of the Aquatic Centre.
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 Mayor Yu (minutes).
Oct 6, 2025 · item E.4 · Other
Report: Andy Beesley, Director of Civic Facilities and Events: FIFA World Cup Watch Party Update
Carried 6-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to submit an Expression of Interest to the Province by the October 15, 2025 deadline to host public live match viewings for the FIFA World Cup 2026, including details of the proposed plan and financial considerations, and that the outcome of the submission be brought back to Council for a decision.
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
- Absent
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Sep 17, 2025 · item D.6 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Little Prince Train
Carried 5-4Against: Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstMain Motion As Amended: That Council APPROVES the inclusion of the new Little Prince Train structure in the 2026 capital plan as an unfunded project.; and DIRECTS Administration to explore alternative options and associated costs from the 2020 rendering for the Little Prince Storage.
Wording as printed in the voting summary; not matched in the minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Sep 17, 2025 · item D.8 · Other
Report: Andy Beesley, Director of Civic Facilties and Events: Access to Public Washrooms in Downtown Prince George
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunSampson: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to return a report on options for city-funded and/or other agency-funded washrooms at the temporary overnight shelter area.
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
- Against
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
Sep 17, 2025 · item D.9 · Roads, transit and utilities
Report: Eric Depenau, Director of Administrative Services: Parking Study Recommendation Implementation
Carried 6-2Against: Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstThat Council DIVIDES the main motion and considers a), b), and c) separately.
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
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Sep 17, 2025 · item D.9 · Roads, transit and utilities
Report: Eric Depenau, Director of Administrative Services: Parking Study Recommendation Implementation
Carried 5-4Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottSampson: AgainstThat Council REFERS the main motion b) to Administration for review and further information.
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
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Sep 3, 2025 · item D.1 · Other
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen: Vacancy to Vitality: Launching a Temporary Use Pilot for Empty Storefronts in C1 Zone Downtown
Defeated 4-4Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle SampsonSampson: AgainstThat Council REFERS the main motion to Administration for review and report back to Council at the time they report to Council regarding the Downtown Strategy and the Nightlife Economy Action Plan.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- 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
- For
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Attendance
Marked absent on every recorded vote of 5 of 94 meetings, and on some votes of 9 more. The minutes give arrival and departure times.
- February 23, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- January 26, 2026 Regular Council Budget MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- October 20, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 23 votesMinutes
- April 23, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- April 16, 2025 Special Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 34 votesMinutes
- April 22, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 29 votesMinutes
- April 8, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 16 votesMinutes
- March 25, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 18 votesMinutes
- February 26, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 25 votesMinutes
- September 25, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- July 10, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- May 31, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 5 of 22 votesMinutes
- April 24, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 12 votesMinutes
- March 27, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 26 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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