Shelley Carroll
Councillor Shelley Carroll generally aligns with the majority and mayoral priorities, supporting progressive policies on housing, climate, and social initiatives while maintaining fiscal pragmatism on budgets. Her political alignment is 'Center-Left Progressive', with consistent backing for key administrative agendas and occasional dissents on transit, procedural, and cultural matters. A significant pattern of absenteeism in late 2025 indicates a temporary shift, but her substantive votes when present remain consistent with this profile.
Consistently supports housing development and affordability measures, including Housing Action Plans, RentSafeTO, affordable housing funding, and zoning reforms. Occasionally dissents on specific amendments or projects (e.g., Gardiner East, modular housing), but overall advocates for expanding housing options and tenant protections.
Shows mixed or cautious support for transit initiatives; frequently dissents on RapidTO expansions, prioritization of higher-order transit projects, and traffic enforcement measures. Supports some cycling infrastructure but has voted against key transit investments, indicating selective alignment with transit-related policies.
Generally supports main budget and tax measures, aligning with mayoral fiscal plans such as property tax implementations and the Vacant Home Tax. Votes against some amendments and relief programs (e.g., property tax extensions), reflecting a focus on fiscal responsibility and revenue stability.
Notable Votes & Deviations
Gardiner East Project
Opposed a major infrastructure project supported by the majority, likely due to environmental, cost, or urban planning concerns, highlighting dissent on significant capital expenditures.
Exploring Toronto as a Charter City
Diverged on governance reform aimed at increasing municipal autonomy, indicating skepticism towards structural changes that could impact city-province relations.
Net Zero Emissions for Vehicle-for-Hire Policy
Broke with the majority on environmental regulations for ride-hailing services, showing hesitation on specific climate measures that affect transportation sectors. Outcome from prior data; vote count not specified in recent records.
RapidTO Surface Transit Network Plan motions
Consistently opposed expansions of rapid transit infrastructure, underscoring a pattern of dissent on transit priority-setting and investment decisions. Based on prior votes; specific vote count not in recent data.
2025 Operating and Capital Budget
Notable dissent on the main budget package, unlike her usual support, suggesting potential disagreement with fiscal priorities or spending allocations in that cycle.
Protecting Playgrounds and Parks: Ensuring Safety for Children and Families
Opposed a measure related to land use or community safety, demonstrating deviation on local amenity and planning issues.
Christian Heritage Month proclamation
Dissented on a symbolic cultural motion, reflecting independent stances on identity and recognition matters beyond core policy areas. Outcome from prior data; vote count not specified.
Application for Approval to Expropriate a Portion of 20 Humberview Crescent and 50 St. Phillips Road - Stage 1
Voted against expropriation for a city project, placing her in a small minority and highlighting a dissent on a specific property acquisition method.
Community Within Reach: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study - Phase Three Final Report (specific motions)
Voted in favor of housing policy study motions that were defeated, showing support for progressive housing reforms that did not achieve majority support.
10 Glencairn Avenue - Application to Remove a Private Tree
Opposed a private tree removal, a local matter where she was in a distinct minority, indicating a potential constituency-specific or environmental concern.