Chris Moise
Councillor Chris Moise maintains a voting record largely aligned with the Mayor and council majority, positioning him as a moderate centrist within Toronto's council. He consistently supports broad housing and infrastructure initiatives but demonstrates independent judgment on specific projects, tax measures, and symbolic motions. Recent voting patterns reinforce this, with dissents on select transit, parks, and economic motions while maintaining overall alignment with majority positions.
Strong advocate for housing supply and affordability frameworks, regularly supporting major city-wide plans like the Housing Action Plan and multiplex studies. However, frequently dissents on specific development approvals (e.g., modular housing at 175 Cummer Avenue) and certain policy details, reflecting attention to local concerns or implementation specifics.
Generally supportive of mayoral transit priorities, such as transit priority measures, but has a mixed record with notable dissents on rapid housing initiatives (e.g., Federal Rapid Housing Initiative) and some transit expansion motions (e.g., RapidTO), indicating a selective approach based on project specifics or funding mechanisms.
Typically votes with the council majority on budgetary matters, but has broken ranks on key votes such as the 2025 Operating and Capital Budget and specific tax measures like the Vacant Home Tax, suggesting a cautious stance on certain fiscal policies or revenue tools, while often supporting routine budget approvals.
Notable Votes & Deviations
Vacant Home Tax: Status Update (2023-10-11)
Demonstrates a dissenting position on a tax measure aimed at increasing housing supply, highlighting independence on revenue tools and potential concerns with tax implementation.
Yonge-Dundas Square Renaming
A dissent on a symbolic and controversial motion regarding historical recognition and public space naming, indicating independent judgment on cultural and governance issues.
Zoning Approval for 750 Huntingwood Drive
Shows opposition to specific development projects, possibly due to local impacts, planning considerations, or community feedback, reflecting scrutiny on individual housing approvals.
St. Clair-Old Weston Station and 2025 GO Expansion Program Updates (2025-11-12)
Dissented on transit infrastructure updates, indicating a selective approach to specific project details or funding mechanisms.
Protecting Playgrounds and Parks: Ensuring Safety for Children and Families (2025-11-13)
Opposed a motion on park safety, reflecting independent judgment on local issues or policy implementation.
Comments on the Request for a Minister's Zoning Order to Restrict Building Heights - 1875 Steeles Avenue West (2025-11-13)
Voted against a Minister's Zoning Order request, showing scrutiny on provincial interventions or specific development restrictions.
Following Up on Plans to Advance the Extension of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (2025-11-13)
Dissented on a transit expansion motion, indicating concerns with project specifics or priorities.
Speeding Up Light Rail Transit and Streetcars (2025-12-16)
Opposed a mayoral transit priority, highlighting independent stance on transportation policies.
Securing More Good Jobs in Toronto: Support for Hosting the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank Headquarters (2025-12-17)
Voted against an economic development motion, suggesting caution on specific job initiatives or partnerships.
Driving Efficiencies at Toronto Parking Authority to Reduce 2026 Budget Pressures (2025-11-13)
Supported a budget efficiency measure that failed, indicating alignment with fiscal caution but in the minority.
Showing Respect for Transit Customers: Implementing a Toronto Transit Commission Money-Back Guarantee (2025-12-17)
Backed a transit customer service policy that did not pass, reflecting support for operational improvements despite opposition.
Call to Order (2025-11-13)
Dissented on a procedural motion, indicating independent judgment on council operations.
Call to Order (2025-11-13)
Supported a procedural motion that failed, reflecting alignment with a minority position.
Protecting Playgrounds and Parks: Ensuring Safety for Children and Families (2025-11-13)
Opposed a specific amendment or part of the park safety motion that passed, showing consistent scrutiny on local issues.
Protecting Playgrounds and Parks: Ensuring Safety for Children and Families (2025-11-13)
Dissented on another aspect of the park safety motion that passed, reinforcing independent judgment on policy details.