Councillor Brian Skakun: 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
- 1,581
- Voted against
- 108
- 7% of votes cast; lone opponent 28 times
- In the minority
- 109
- of 242 split votes they voted on
- Meetings missed
- 12 of 94
- absent for part of 11 more
Split votes where they voted against
111 votes, 30 as the lone opponent, 1 to 30 shown. Newest first.
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 SkakunSkakun: 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 SkakunSkakun: 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 SkakunSkakun: 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).
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 SkakunSkakun: 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 D.4 · Land use and housing
Location: City Wide Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Road Closure Application No. RCL00038 (Bylaw No. 9628, 2026) Location: 2000 Central Street and Griffiths Avenue
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS to “City of Prince George Road Closure Bylaw No. 9628, 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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Klassen (minutes).
Aug 17, 2026 · item D.8 · Other
Report: Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: Proposed 2027 Council Meeting Schedule
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the 2027 Council Calendar by moving the September 27, 2027 meeting to September 29, 2027.
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
- Against
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Aug 17, 2026 · item D.8 · Other
Report: Ethan Anderson, Manager of Legislative Services: Proposed 2027 Council Meeting Schedule
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council APPROVES the 2027 Council Meeting Calendar, as attached to the report dated July 15, 2026, from the Manager of Legislative Services/Corporate Officer titled “Proposed 2027 Council Meeting Schedule”.
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
- Against
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Aug 17, 2026 · item F.1 · Land use and housing
City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9548, 2025
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9548, 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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Scott, 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 SkakunSkakun: 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 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 SkakunSkakun: 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 3-5Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Garth Frizzell, Councillor Ron Polillo, Councillor Cori Ramsay, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council REFERS the main motion to Administration to return a report outlining legal considerations related to the City’s position and financial implications regarding Development Variance Permit Application No. VP2026-014 at 2239 Croft Road.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Against
- 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 Sampson, 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 SkakunSkakun: 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).
Jun 8, 2026 · item E.12 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100827 (Bylaw No. 9548) Location: 2000 Central Street East
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9548, 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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Ramsay, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Jun 8, 2026 · item E.12 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100827 (Bylaw No. 9548) Location: 2000 Central Street East
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council AMENDS the main motion by replacing the words “Phase 2” with “Phase 1”.
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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Klassen, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Jun 8, 2026 · item E.12 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100827 (Bylaw No. 9548) Location: 2000 Central Street East
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstMain Motion As Amended: That Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9548, 2025 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration: a. Registration of Section 219 Covenant on the legal title of Lot 1, District Lots 936 and 1430, Cariboo District, Plan 15037 that requires a report prepared by a professional traffic engineer upon the completion of Phase 1 and every subsequent phase of construction of the Development.
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
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
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 SkakunSkakun: 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).
Mar 23, 2026 · item E.8 · Roads, transit and utilities
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Request for Concurrence – Proposed TELUS/Terrion Wireless Communications Facility (BC113261)
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council INSTRUCTS the Corporate Officer to advise Innovation, Science and Economic Development in writing that: a. TELUS Communications Inc. (TELUS) & Terrion GP Inc (Terrion) have satisfactorily completed their consultation with the City of Prince George; b. The City of Prince George is satisfied with TELUS and Terrion’s public consultation process and does not require further consultation with the public; and c. The City of Prince George concurs with TELUS and Terrion’s proposal to construct a wireless communications facility provided it be constructed substantially in accordance with the plans submitted to the City of Prince George for a 42.0 m monopole tower and ancillary equipment (BC113261) at 8431 Peter Road (Lot 3, District Lot 2424, Cariboo District, Plan 33278).
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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (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 SkakunSkakun: 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 F.1 · Land use and housing
Bylaw: City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9582, 2025
Carried 6-2Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GRANTS FINAL READING AND ADOPTION of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9582, 2025."
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- Absent
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- For
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Polillo, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
Jan 12, 2026 · item E.4 · Other
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Stormwater Utility Bylaw No. 9597, 2025 Revised
Carried 6-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council AMENDS “City of Prince George Stormwater Utility Bylaw No. 9597, 2025” by inserting new Section 6(1)(b) as follows and re-lettering subsequent subsections accordingly: “6(1)(b) All properties that are not in any way connected to any part of the Stormwater System, or do not in any way benefit from any part of the Stormwater System, as determined by the Director.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Absent
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
Jan 12, 2026 · item E.4 · Other
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Stormwater Utility Bylaw No. 9597, 2025 Revised
Carried 5-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GIVES THIRD READING AS AMENDED of “City of Prince George Stormwater Utility Bylaw No. 9597, 2025.”
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- Against
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- Absent
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Dec 15, 2025 · item E.3 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Councillor Garth Frizzell, Chair, Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs: Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs Delegation Budget Request
Carried 6-3Against: Mayor Simon Yu, Councillor Tim Bennett, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council REFERS discussion to Council budget deliberations in January 2026, to reallocate $16,000 from the existing Economic Development Advocacy budget to the Intergovernmental Relations budget to fund a delegation to Ottawa and a second delegation to Victoria for each member of the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.
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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Frizzell, seconded by Councillor Scott (minutes).
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 SkakunSkakun: 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.11 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Stormwater Utility Bylaw, Stormwater Reserve Bylaw, and Amendments to the Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Stormwater Utility Bylaw No. 9597, 2025”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (minutes).
Dec 1, 2025 · item E.11 · Budget, taxes and finance
Report: Blake McIntosh, Director of Civic Operations: Stormwater Utility Bylaw, Stormwater Reserve Bylaw, and Amendments to the Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw
Carried 7-2Against: Councillor Trudy Klassen, Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 9599, 2025”.
Wording from the adopted minutes.
- Mayor Simon Yu
- For
- Councillor Tim Bennett
- For
- Councillor Garth Frizzell
- For
- Councillor Trudy Klassen
- Against
- Councillor Ron Polillo
- For
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Bennett (minutes).
Dec 1, 2025 · item E.13 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100853 (Bylaw No. 9570)
Carried 7-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9570, 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
- Absent
- Councillor Cori Ramsay
- For
- Councillor Kyle Sampson
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Ramsay (minutes).
Dec 1, 2025 · item E.14 · Land use and housing
1206 Freeman Street Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100856 (Bylaw No. 9582) 2940 14th Ave
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council GIVES FIRST THREE READINGS of “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9582, 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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Sampson (minutes).
Dec 1, 2025 · item E.14 · Land use and housing
Report: Deanna Wasnik, Director of Planning and Development: Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application No. RZ100856 (Bylaw No. 9582) 2940 14th Ave
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: AgainstThat Council PERMITS that consideration of Final Reading of proposed Bylaw No. 9582, 2025 BE WITHHELD until the following requirements have been met to the satisfaction of Administration: a. Registration of a Section 219 Covenant on the legal title of Parcel A (Being A Consolidation of Lots 1 - 12, See BB649873), Block 41, District Lot 1429, Cariboo District, Plan 646 that restricts building height to 6 storeys; In addition, any recommendations presented in the preceding items must be addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Development.
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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Bennett, seconded by Councillor Polillo (minutes).
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 SkakunSkakun: 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).
Dec 1, 2025 · item F.1 · Land use and housing
City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9567, 2025
Carried 8-1Against: Councillor Brian SkakunSkakun: 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. 9567, 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
- For
- Councillor Susan Scott
- For
- Councillor Brian Skakun
- Against
Moved by Councillor Sampson, seconded by Councillor Frizzell (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.
Attendance
Marked absent on every recorded vote of 12 of 94 meetings, and on some votes of 11 more. The minutes give arrival and departure times.
- September 23, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 17 of 28 votesMinutes
- August 31, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- June 22, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- June 8, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 17 of 34 votesMinutes
- February 23, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- February 2, 2026 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- January 26, 2026 Regular Council Budget MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- December 1, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 3 of 28 votesMinutes
- November 3, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 34 votesMinutes
- October 6, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 16 votesMinutes
- September 17, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 3 of 37 votesMinutes
- July 28, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- June 23, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 5 of 20 votesMinutes
- May 26, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 25 votesMinutes
- February 24, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 21 of 35 votesMinutes
- February 3, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- January 13, 2025 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 27 votesMinutes
- July 22, 2024 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- January 15, 2024 Special Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- October 30, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- June 26, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
- May 31, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for 1 of 22 votesMinutes
- February 6, 2023 Regular Council MeetingAbsent for all votesMinutes
How this is counted
- Each row is one vote as the City of Prince George published it in its council voting summary for the meeting: the item, the resolution text, each member’s mark (Yes, No, Absent or another mark as printed), the decision and the count. We copy the marks and do not infer anything the City did not record.
- The adopted minutes are the official record. We read them too: they add the mover and seconder, and we compare the decision and the members the minutes name as opposed with the summary. Where the two differ, the vote is shown with a note and left out of every count. Unanimous votes appear in the minutes as “Carried Unanimously”, without names.
- Only council meetings are covered (regular, budget, special and inaugural meetings), not committees or closed meetings. Procedural votes (adopting the agenda or minutes) count like any other vote.
- Split vote: at least one member voted against. In the minority: on a split vote, the member voted on the side that did not prevail (a tie defeats a motion, so on a tie those who voted for it are counted here). Lone opponent: the only member who voted against.
- Absent: the summary marks the member absent for that vote. That includes leaving the room for one item, for example after declaring a conflict of interest; the minutes say why. A meeting counts as missed when the member is marked absent on every recorded vote of it, and as partly attended when absent for some of them (arriving late or leaving early). Under the Community Charter a member present who does not vote is counted as voting for the motion.
- Topics are our own keyword grouping of the item titles, for filtering only.
- A few meetings have adopted minutes but no published voting summary; they are listed with their minutes and not counted, since the minutes name only the members opposed.
- These are counts only. Read the resolution and the minutes for the context of any vote.
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