Councillor Susan Scott: 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
- 1,821
- Voted against
- 57
- 3% of votes cast; lone opponent 2 times
- In the minority
- 32
- of 309 split votes they voted on
- Meetings missed
- 3 of 94
- absent for part of 7 more
Split votes where they voted against
60 votes, 2 as the lone opponent, 1 to 30 shown. Newest first.
Sep 23, 2026 · item D.1 · Other
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen: Capital Project Priorities
Defeated 3-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Susan ScottScott: AgainstThat Council DEFERS consideration of the main motion until after the matter of how Council considers capital projects and the information needed for that consideration is discussed at a future Council strategic planning session.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- 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
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Sep 23, 2026 · item D.1 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen: Capital Project Priorities
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Susan ScottScott: AgainstMain Motion as Amended: That Council DIRECTS Administration to include: a) rationale in the project description of the Capital Plan that details the consequence of not moving forward with the proposed project; and b) the building condition assessment data where applicable including the full Builder table from the condition assessment report within the report card section of the Financial Plan.
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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Absent
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 ScottScott: 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
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunScott: 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 23, 2026 · item D.9 · Public safety
Report: Eric Depeanu, Director of Administrative Services: Emergency Programs Funding Model Review
Defeated 3-6Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunScott: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to engage with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George to explore regional service delivery and cost-sharing models for emergency management programs and services, and report back to Council on potential options.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- 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
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Sampson (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 ScottScott: 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 ScottScott: 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 ScottScott: 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).
Jun 8, 2026 · item E.6 · Public safety
Report: Eric Depeanu, Director of Administrative Services: Management and Impacts of Open Burning in the Downtown Core
Defeated 4-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunScott: AgainstThat Council: 1. DIRECTS Administration to report back with a strategy, informed by previous data collection and reports, to reduce access to combustible materials in the downtown core that contribute to open burning, including implementation considerations, costing, anticipated effectiveness, and any required bylaw, policy, or operational changes for Council's consideration; and 2. DIRECTS Administration to engage Prince George Fire Rescue Service, the RCMP, and Bylaw Services to re-establish joint overnight downtown patrols, and report back to Council regarding repeat contacts, repeat offenders, and repeat locations associated with open burning and downtown fire patrol initiatives, including recommendations to address recurring incidents and their underlying causes. Council requested to separate the motion. That Council DIRECTS Administration to report back with a strategy, informed by previous data collection and reports, to reduce access to combustible materials in the downtown core that contribute to open burning, including implementation considerations, costing, anticipated effectiveness, and any required bylaw, policy, or operational changes for Council's consideration.
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
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Ramsy (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 SkakunScott: 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 ScottScott: 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
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 ScottScott: 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
Reconsideration of Defeated
Defeated 3-6Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunScott: AgainstThat Council CALLS the question of the main motion.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- Against
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
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 ScottScott: 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
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 ScottScott: 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).
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 SkakunScott: 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 SkakunScott: 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 ScottScott: 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 ScottScott: 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.2 · Other
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen and Councillor Tim Bennett: Riverfront Vitality
Carried 5-3Against: Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottScott: AgainstThat Council REFERS the main motion to Administration for review and report back to Council.
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
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Jul 28, 2025 · item D.4 · Roads, transit and utilities
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Statutory Holidays – Snow and Ice Control Policy Amendment Options
Carried 6-2Against: Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottScott: AgainstThat Council APPROVES option 3 – “Prioritizing priority 1 and 2 routes and decreasing service levels for priority 3 routes on statutory holidays” as outlined in the report dated June 2, 2025 from the Director of Civic Operations, titled “Statutory Holidays – Snow and Ice Control Policy Amendment Options.”
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 Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
Jul 14, 2025 · item E.3 · Other
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Response to Resolutions for Prince George Heritage Commission 2024 Annual Report
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunScott: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to increase the number of Heritage Commission meetings from four (4) to seven (7) annually.
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 Skakun (minutes).
Jul 14, 2025 · item E.5 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Response to Council Resolutions: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025
Defeated 2-7Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunScott: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to amend the "urban Containment Boundary" of Schedule 1: Growth Management of the 2025 Official Community Plan to reflect the "Urban Area" of the 2011 Official Community Plan.
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
- Against
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Jul 14, 2025 · item E.5 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Response to Council Resolutions: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025
Defeated 2-7Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan Scott, Councillor Brian SkakunScott: AgainstThat Council DIRECTS Administration to redesignate Moore’s Meadow Park identified as PID 024-214-922 from “Urban Containment Boundary” and “Growth Priority” to “Rural” on Schedule 1: Growth Management Map of the proposed 2025 Official Community Plan.
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
- Against
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Jul 14, 2025 · item E.5 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Response to Council Resolutions: Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 9525, 2025
Defeated 4-5Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottScott: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedThat Council DIRECTS Administration to replace Section 10.1.15 of the 2025 Official Community Plan that reads, "Prince George's identity as a winter city is showcased through its infrastructure, design, events and economy" with "Prince George's identity as a year round destination is showcased through its infrastructure, design, events and economy"; and to amend the policies in Section 10.1.6 of the 2025 Official Community Plan to reflect the replacement wording of Section 10.1.5.
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
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
The minutes record this as “Carried”, with Klassen opposed. The minutes are the official record; this vote is left out of the counts.
Jun 9, 2025 · item D.2 · Other
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen and Councillor Brian Skakun: Reinstating Public Notice Advertising in the Prince George Citizen
Defeated 3-6Against: Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottScott: AgainstMain motion as amended: That the Council of the City of Prince George directs the Chief Administrative Officer to reinstate public notice advertising in the Prince George Citizen for all notices required under Section 94.1 of the Community Charter, effective Q1 2026. That the Council of the City of Prince George directs the Chief Administrative Officer Reduce
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
Jun 9, 2025 · item D.2 · Council and governance
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen and Councillor Brian Skakun: Reinstating Public Notice Advertising in the Prince George Citizen
Defeated 4-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottScott: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by removing the words ", redirecting funds to the Citizen and other Canadian media, in line with Council’s resolution".
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- 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 Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Skakun (minutes).
Jun 9, 2025 · item D.2 · Council and governance
Report: Councillor Trudy Klassen and Councillor Brian Skakun: Reinstating Public Notice Advertising in the Prince George Citizen
Defeated 3-6Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Kyle Sampson, Councillor Susan ScottScott: AgainstSummary and minutes differ: not countedMain Motion: That the Council of the City of Prince George directs the Chief Administrative Officer Reduce advertising on American platforms like Meta by 50% by Q2 2026, redirecting funds to the Citizen and other Canadian media, in line with Council’s resolution.
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
- Against
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- Against
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Against
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- For
Moved by Councillor Sampson, 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.
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 ScottScott: 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 ScottScott: 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).
Attendance
Marked absent on every recorded vote of 3 of 94 meetings, and on some votes of 7 more. The minutes give arrival and departure times.
- January 12, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- October 6, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- September 17, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 7 of 37 votesMinutes
- March 24, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 2 of 24 votesMinutes
- November 4, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 7 of 25 votesMinutes
- July 8, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- March 25, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 18 votesMinutes
- March 11, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 23 votesMinutes
- May 8, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 4 of 28 votesMinutes
- April 12, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 16 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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