Dianne Saxe
Councillor Dianne Saxe generally votes with the Mayor and council majority, maintaining a progressive approach to housing and environmental policy while demonstrating fiscal pragmatism. She consistently supports affordable housing initiatives, tenant protections, and transit expansion, but often opposes specific high-density zoning changes, certain social welfare measures, and details of climate action plans, reflecting a nuanced and selective stance on policy implementation.
Consistently supports affordable housing measures, tenant protections, and housing action plans, but often opposes high-density neighborhood changes such as the 'Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods' study and multiplex policies, indicating a cautious approach to urban densification.
Broadly pro-transit, voting for major transit projects and budgets, but has dissented on specific prioritization motions and congestion management plans, reflecting selective criticism of implementation details rather than opposition to transit overall.
Typically supports overall city budgets and long-term financial plans, but diverges on specific tax measures, such as opposing property tax relief extensions for low-income seniors and disabled persons, and some budget implementation items, suggesting a fiscally pragmatic yet selective approach to social welfare and fees.
Notable Votes & Deviations
Property tax relief extension for low-income seniors and disabled persons
This vote highlights her divergence from social welfare policies, indicating fiscal pragmatism or opposition to targeted tax relief for vulnerable populations.
Request for Federal and Provincial Support in Bail Reform
Shows her dissent on criminal justice issues, potentially indicating a stance against increased intergovernmental coordination on bail reform or differing priorities on community safety.
Re-Open King Street for Business motion
Reflects opposition to urban planning changes that prioritize business access over transit or pedestrian infrastructure, aligning with her progressive transit and environmental views.
Soft Drink Sponsorship Agreement - Coca-Cola
Indicates dissent on corporate sponsorship deals, possibly due to health, environmental, or ethical concerns, showcasing her progressive values on public health and corporate influence.
Call to Order (Procedural Motion on 2025-11-13)
Procedural vote where she supported the motion but it did not pass, indicating occasional dissent on routine council matters or alignment with minority positions.
Electricity and Toronto's Climate Commitments
Dissent on a climate policy motion, showcasing pragmatic or critical stance on environmental initiatives, possibly due to cost or implementation concerns.
TransformTO Net Zero Strategy: Action Plan (2026-2030) - Vote on 2025-12-04
Opposition to certain aspects of the net zero strategy, highlighting selective criticism on environmental plans and fiscal or practical reservations.
Showing Respect for Transit Customers: Implementing a Toronto Transit Commission Money-Back Guarantee
Dissent on a transit customer service policy, indicating disagreement with specific transit operational measures despite overall pro-transit stance, reflecting focus on efficiency or alternative priorities.
Showing Respect for Transit Customers: Implementing a Toronto Transit Commission Money-Back Guarantee - Amendment Vote
Supported a motion that failed, showing alignment with minority on transit policy details, possibly advocating for different approaches to customer service improvements.
TransformTO Net Zero Strategy: Action Plan (2026-2030) - Vote on 2025-12-17
Dissent on a net zero strategy component, reinforcing selective opposition to environmental policy measures, consistent with her pragmatic and critical approach to climate initiatives.