Paula Fletcher
Councillor Paula Fletcher consistently supports progressive policies, aligning with the majority on housing, social services, and environmental initiatives. However, she exercises independent judgment by frequently dissenting on budget votes, certain tax policies, and specific motions concerning homelessness, cycling infrastructure, and provincial housing legislation. Her political stance is best described as 'Progressive with independent tendencies.'
Generally supportive of affordable housing, tenant protections, and core housing action plans, but shows a mixed record on density initiatives and provincial legislation. Consistently votes for measures like modular housing and rental safeguards, while often opposing specific developments, multiplex studies, and audits related to provincial housing bills.
Supports transit and safety measures, with votes aligning with majority on key transit motions. However, exhibits occasional dissents on cycling network plans and related infrastructure, indicating selective disagreements rather than broad opposition. Overall trend is pro-transit with a focus on safety and accessibility.
Frequently opposes major budget proposals, including operating and capital budgets, property tax levies, and long-term financial plans. Indicates substantive disagreement with fiscal priorities, often voting against budget implementations and tax measures, suggesting a preference for alternative spending or social policy focus.
Notable Votes & Deviations
2024 Operating and Capital Budgets
Consistently dissented on multiple budget components, indicating significant fiscal policy differences and opposition to the overall budget package.
Federal Rapid Housing Initiative
Voted against a key federal housing funding measure, diverging from majority support for housing acceleration initiatives.
Initiating a Mayor's Roundtable to End Homelessness
Opposed a high-profile homelessness initiative, highlighting independent stance on social service approaches.
Vacant Home Tax Redesign
Dissented on a significant tax policy change aimed at addressing housing vacancies, reflecting disagreement on tax tool implementation.
Alcohol in Parks Pilot Program
Consistently opposed this pilot program, indicating a conservative or cautious approach on recreational policy despite majority support.
Application for Approval to Expropriate a Portion of 20 Humberview Crescent and 50 St. Phillips Road - Stage 1
Voted in favor of expropriation but motion lost, indicating support for a measure that did not pass.
Call to Order
Voted to call order but motion lost due to tie, showing procedural disagreement.
FIFA Traffic Management
Opposed traffic management plan for FIFA events, but motion passed.
Seeking Clarity on the City of Toronto's Application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
Voted against seeking clarity on funding application, diverging from majority support.
Securing More Good Jobs in Toronto: Support for Hosting the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank Headquarters
Opposed support for hosting a defence bank headquarters, but motion passed.
Showing Respect for Transit Customers: Implementing a Toronto Transit Commission Money-Back Guarantee
Voted against TTC money-back guarantee, but motion passed.
Showing Respect for Transit Customers: Implementing a Toronto Transit Commission Money-Back Guarantee
Voted in favor of the guarantee on a different motion, but it failed.
847-855 Kingston Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
Opposed directions for OLT hearing, but motion passed.
Securing More Good Jobs in Toronto: Support for Hosting the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank Headquarters
Again opposed support for hosting defence bank headquarters, with motion passing.