Lily Cheng
Councillor Lily Cheng maintains a centrist political alignment, often voting with the majority and backing the mayor's key agenda items. Her voting record shows a consistent yet cautious stance: she endorses broad housing supply initiatives and fiscal responsibility, but regularly opposes specific progressive measures on affordable housing, transit funding, cycling infrastructure, and certain taxes. This indicates market-oriented pragmatism, with occasional support for tenant protections and community-driven projects.
The politician strongly supports increasing housing density through midrise, missing middle, and infill development while advocating for streamlined delivery processes. They prioritize tenant protections and affordable housing, though they have expressed opposition to specific city-led homelessness infrastructure projects.
The politician consistently supports initiatives aimed at increasing the speed and efficiency of public transit operations. Additionally, they prioritize the integration of specialized community services, such as crisis response, into the transit network.
The politician demonstrates a commitment to government accountability, transparency, and the efficiency of city services. Their voting record also reflects a support for strategic economic action plans and the expansion of access to social infrastructure.
The Alignment Matrix
A real-time, side-by-side comparison of what this politician says publicly, who meets with them privately, and how they actually vote when the money is on the line. Categorized by AI for perfect apples-to-apples accountability.
💬 Public Rhetoric
"Proud to be taking a stand with many of my colleagues on Bill 39. We are asking Premier Ford and Minister Clark to allow us to continue to govern on a majority rule basis which is foundational to democracy. #democracymatters #protectthefuture #TOPoli"
🚪 Closed Doors
Dillon Waldron
Procurement: Discussions regarding vendor status and procurement-related considerations
Mustapha Khamissa
By-law / Regulation;Procurement;Transportation: Assisting WSP to meet with and discuss matters related to GG20.12 with City of Toronto public office holders.
Janet Oh
City infrastructure - Emergency planning and/or restoration;Transportation: Meet with and discuss matters related to GG20.12 with City of Toronto public office holder.
Mustapha Khamissa
By-law / Regulation;Procurement;Transportation: Assisting WSP to meet with and discuss matters related to GG20.12 with City of Toronto public office holders.
Erica Wallis
Economic Development;Garbage / Recycling;Real Estate / Property (City-owned): Oneida wishes to engage the City of Toronto on future decision-making regarding the Green Lane Landfill.
🏛️ Actual Votes
Expanding Toronto Community Crisis Response to the Toronto Transit Commission
Toronto Parking Authority 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
Introducing Colour-Coded Signage for RentSafeTO
Promoting and Delivering School Based Vision Testing in Selected Toronto High Needs Schools - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng
Notable Votes & Deviations
Implementation of Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act)
Dissent on provincial housing legislation implementation, indicating potential disagreements with specific government interventions in housing.
Modular Housing at 175 Cummer Avenue
Opposition to a specific affordable housing project, highlighting selective stance on government-led housing solutions.
Money-Back Guarantee Transit Motion
Dissent on a transit funding measure, reflecting limited support for public transit initiatives.
Vacant Home Tax Update Provision
Opposition to a tax measure aimed at addressing housing vacancies, consistent with fiscal conservatism.
Cycling Network Plan Update
Dissent on cycling infrastructure, indicating lower priority for active transportation.
Community Within Reach: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study - Phase Three Final Report
Support for a housing policy study that was defeated, indicating disagreements on specific density or retail approaches.
Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms
Backing of a tenant protection measure that failed, reflecting a pro-tenant stance that contrasts with some progressive losses.
Making life more affordable for families by asking luxury-home buyers to chip in more
Opposition to a luxury property tax that passed, reinforcing fiscal conservatism on specific tax increases.
Call to Order
Dissent on a procedural motion, indicating occasional opposition to meeting management procedures.
Protecting Playgrounds and Parks: Ensuring Safety for Children and Families
Support for a parks and playgrounds safety initiative that was defeated.
Protecting Playgrounds and Parks: Ensuring Safety for Children and Families
Support for a similar safety measure that narrowly failed in a close vote.
Protecting Playgrounds and Parks: Ensuring Safety for Children and Families
Opposition to a component of the parks safety package that passed.
Making life more affordable for families by asking luxury-home buyers to chip in more
Support for an increase in luxury property tax that was defeated, showing mixed stance on tax policies.
Community Within Reach: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study - Phase Three Final Report
Support for a housing policy study that was defeated, indicating ongoing disagreements on density or retail approaches.