Lily Cheng
Councillor Lily Cheng maintains a centrist political alignment, frequently voting with the majority and supporting key initiatives, including the mayor's agenda. Her record demonstrates general support for housing development and fiscal responsibility, coupled with selective opposition to progressive measures in cycling, transit, and specific tax policies, reflecting a cautious and market-oriented approach.
Generally supports broad housing supply initiatives, zoning simplifications, and development approvals, but frequently opposes specific affordable housing projects, modular housing, and density measures like multiplex expansions, indicating a cautious or market-oriented approach.
Demonstrates limited support for transit and cycling infrastructure, with notable dissents against transit funding measures and cycling network updates, suggesting a preference for maintaining existing traffic patterns or skepticism towards public transit investments.
Aligns with major budget packages and tax implementations, but consistently opposes specific tax measures such as the Vacant Home Tax and Education Property Tax Levy, reflecting a fiscally conservative stance focused on minimizing tax burdens.
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.