Michael Thompson
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THE Housing RECORD

Detailed voting history for Michael Thompson on housing policy.

Analysis

Consistently supports major housing legislation, plans, and affordable housing initiatives (e.g., Housing Action Plans, Rental Demolition By-law amendments), but frequently opposes specific amendments, developments, or detailed policies (e.g., modular housing, certain zoning approvals). Recent votes confirm support for housing action plans and zoning approvals, while opposing specific studies like the EHON Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study.

2022-12-14Amend Item

2023 Housing Action Plan

No

"This matter determines how Toronto will allocate resources to tackle its housing crisis, with winners being low-income residents and losers being wealthy developers who might face stricter regulations."

Final Outcome: Carried, 18-8
2024-05-09Amend Item

Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods: Major Streets Study - Final Report

Absent

"By allowing more housing near major streets, this plan could bring more affordable options to low-income residents, but might also increase congestion and displace local shops."

Final Outcome: Carried, 21-3
2025-10-30Adopt Item as Amended

Community Within Reach: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study - Phase Three Final Report

Yes

"This study's findings could lead to more mixed-use developments, benefiting local residents with convenient services, but potentially raising costs for small business owners."

Final Outcome: Carried, 23-2
2022-11-24Amend Item

Update on Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022

Yes

"This update will reveal how the provincial government's new rules will impact Toronto's housing market, with developers likely to gain more freedoms and renters possibly facing reduced protections."

Final Outcome: Carried, 26-0
2023-05-10Amend Motion

Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods: Multiplex Study - Final Report

Yes

"Allowing more multiplexes in neighborhoods could increase affordable housing options, but might also lead to more density, parking issues, and strain on local services."

Final Outcome: Carried, 18-7
2023-01-16Amend Item

Cold weather and the effects on those experiencing homelessness

Yes

"This discussion may result in more emergency services for homeless individuals during extreme cold snaps, but the city's long-term strategy for addressing homelessness remains unclear."

Final Outcome: Carried, 26-0
2024-02-07Amend Item

Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy: Real Estate Strategy and Lease Extensions

Yes

"The city's approach to leasing and buying properties for homeless services will impact the quality and availability of these services, with potential winners being service providers and losers being for-profit landlords."

Final Outcome: Carried, 23-2
2025-06-12Adopt Item as Amended

Housing Accelerator Fund: Expanding Permissions in Neighbourhoods for Low-Rise Sixplexes - Final Report

No

"By allowing more sixplexes, this fund could bring more affordable housing to neighborhoods, but might also lead to more construction, noise, and disruptions for existing residents."

Final Outcome: Carried, 18-6
2023-12-15Amend Item (Additional)

Recommended Amendments to Zoning By-laws for Bars, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues as part of the Night Economy Review - Final Report

Yes

"These changes could boost the local nightlife economy, benefiting business owners and patrons, but might also increase noise pollution and disrupt residential areas."

Final Outcome: Carried, 24-1
2025-12-16Amend Item

Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms

Yes

"This regulation would improve living conditions for renters, particularly in poorly maintained buildings, but might increase costs for landlords who must upgrade their properties."

Final Outcome: Carried, 23-1
2024-04-18Amend Item

Response to Including New Approval Conditions for Rental Demolition Applications

Yes

"Strengthening approval conditions could protect renters from unfair evictions and demolitions, but might also slow down redevelopment projects and frustrate property owners."

Final Outcome: Carried, 21-0
2025-02-05Refer Item

Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report

Yes

"The outcome of this review will shape the future of Toronto's avenues, potentially bringing more affordable housing and mixed-use developments, but also possibly displacing existing businesses and residents."

Final Outcome: Lost, 11-13
2023-10-31Adopt Item as Amended

Generational Transformation of Toronto's Housing System to Urgently Build More Affordable Homes

Yes

"This initiative aims to drastically increase affordable housing production, which could benefit low-income residents, but might also require significant funding, potential tax increases, and trade-offs with other city services."

Final Outcome: Carried, 24-1
2025-12-17Refer Item

Making life more affordable for families by asking luxury-home buyers to chip in more

Yes

"This proposal could generate more revenue for affordable housing initiatives by targeting luxury home buyers, but might also drive away high-end investment and impact the broader real estate market."

Final Outcome: Carried, 17-7
2025-07-24Waive Referral

Taking Action to Protect Tenants - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

Yes

"This motion seeks to enhance tenant protections, which would benefit renters, but might also impose more regulations and costs on landlords, potentially leading to increased rents or decreased rental supply."

Final Outcome: Carried, 20-3
2025-07-24End Debate

Building Faster: Streamlining Housing Delivery and Strengthening the City's Development Capacity

Absent

"Streamlining the development process could get more homes built quickly, but might also bypass important community consultations, environmental assessments, and safety protocols."

Final Outcome: Carried, 22-2
2024-06-13Amend Item (Additional)

Launching the Rental Housing Supply Program

Yes

"This program aims to increase the rental housing stock, which would help address the city's affordability crisis, but the specifics of the program, including funding and implementation, will determine its actual impact."

Final Outcome: Carried, 24-1
2024-12-10Adopt Item

Strengthening the City of Toronto's Housing Development Capacity to Deliver Housing Faster

Yes

"Enhancing the city's development capacity could lead to more efficient and effective housing production, but might require significant investments in staffing, training, and resources."

Final Outcome: Carried, 22-3
2025-11-04Adopt Item as Amended

Impacts of Provincial Legislation that Weakens Rental Protections

Absent

"This discussion will assess the consequences of provincial rules that reduce rental protections, which could lead to more evictions, higher rents, and decreased tenant stability."

Final Outcome: Carried, 23-1
2024-10-30Adopt Item as Amended

Implementing a Rental Renovation Licence By-law to Address Renovictions

Yes

"This by-law would regulate rental renovations, protecting tenants from unfair evictions and excessive rent increases, but might also impose additional costs and bureaucratic hurdles on landlords."

Final Outcome: Carried, 25-1
2024-02-07Amend Item

3585 and 3595 St. Clair Avenue East, 636 to 646 and 641 to 663 Danforth Road, and 411 and 415 Kennedy Road - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision - Request for Direction

Yes

"The outcome of this request will determine the fate of specific development projects, with potential winners being developers and losers being local residents who might oppose the plans."

Final Outcome: Carried, 24-2
2024-11-14Amend Item

Housing Action Plan: As-of-Right Zoning for Mid-rise Buildings on Avenues and Updated Rear Transition Performance Standards - Final Report

Absent

"This plan could bring more density and affordable housing to avenues, but might also lead to more construction, increased traffic, and potential displacement of existing businesses and residents."

Final Outcome: Carried, 18-3
2023-05-11Amend Item (Additional)

Housing Now Initiative - 2023 Progress Update

Absent

"This update will reveal the successes and challenges of the Housing Now Initiative, which aims to quickly deliver affordable housing, with potential winners being low-income residents and losers being developers who face stricter regulations."

Final Outcome: Lost, 2-16
2023-06-15Adopt Item

Improvements to the Modular Housing at 175 Cummer Avenue - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers

No

"Upgrading modular housing could improve living conditions for residents, but might also require significant funding and potentially divert resources from other social services."

Final Outcome: Lost, 8-12
2024-05-22Amend Item

City Comments on Proposed Bill 185 - Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024, Provincial Planning Statement 2024, and New Minister Zoning Order Framework

Yes

"The city's response to these provincial proposals will influence the future of Toronto's housing market, with potential winners being developers and losers being community groups who value stricter regulations."

Final Outcome: Carried, 24-0
2024-06-26Amend Item

Advancing the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy (HSCIS) and the 2025 Shelter Infrastructure Plan

Yes

"This initiative aims to enhance services for homeless individuals, but the specifics of the plan, including funding and implementation, will determine its actual impact and potential winners and losers."

Final Outcome: Carried, 23-1
2025-05-21Amend Item (Additional)

Ombudsman Toronto Report: An Investigation into the City's Response to a Vital Services Outage in a Multi-Tenant Home

Yes

"This report will assess the city's response to a critical services outage, with potential winners being tenants who receive better support and losers being landlords or city officials who face criticism for their handling of the situation."

Final Outcome: Carried, 22-0
2024-01-24Adopt Item as Amended

3 Swift Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report - Approval

Yes

"The outcome of this decision will determine the fate of a specific development project, with potential winners being developers and losers being local residents who might oppose the plans."

Final Outcome: Carried, 24-1
2025-03-19Adopt Item as Amended

Supporting Ownership Housing Developments

Yes

"This initiative could bring more ownership housing options to the market, but might also benefit wealthier buyers at the expense of low-income residents who rely on rental housing, and potentially drive up housing prices."

Final Outcome: Carried, 22-2