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Portrait of Skylar Franke

Skylar Franke

Councillor · Ward 11 · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-10-06 · served 2022–2026

484substantive motions movedof 229 meetings the minutes record them at
119procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
297substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
9meetings recorded absentof 229 they were on the record for
322–16recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from London’s own minutes.

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Council June 23, 2026
That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 City of London Tree Nursery Feasibility 1. C.
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 2 (2.1), 3 (2.2), 5 (2.4), 7 (2.6), and 11 (2.7).
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated June 8, 2026, with respect to the London Newcomer Strategy: Choose London – Innovative, Vibrant and Global (2024- 28), BE RECEIVED.
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated June 8, 2026, related to the City of London Tree Nursery…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit an application to Build Canada Homes to secure capital funds to support…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated June 8, 2026, with respect to the 122 Base Line Road Tenant Transition Plan Update Q2, BE RECEIVED.
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the balance of the motion BE APPROVED: That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated June 8, 2026…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the 8th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 6 (4.1) and 7 (4.2).
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the 11th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 8 (2.3), 9 (2.4), and 11 (2.10).
For · 13–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the 2025 Portfolio Investments Report, providing a summary of the performance of the City of London’s investments, BE RECEIVED for information.
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 5 (3.4), 6 (3.5), 7 (3.6), 8 (3.7), 9 (3.8), and 12 (4.1).
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the application from Al-Taqwa Academy (c/o Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.) relating to the property located at 1837 Churchill Avenue BE REFUSED;
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1001436158 Ontario Inc.
For · 5–8 · Lost
Council June 23, 2026
That the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: That Municipal Council endorse the following actions with respect to third-party appeal mechanism during the Ontario Land Tribunal process: a) the Mayor BE REQUESTED…
For · 7–6 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 241 BE APPROVED. Yeas: (10): Mayor J. Morgan, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (1): S.
For · 12–0 · Carried
Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee May 27, 2026
The Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee convenes In Closed session to consider the following: 6.1 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council March 3, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report, dated February 17, 2026, updating Municipal Council on affordable and community housing within the Service Manager…
For · 11–1 · Carried
Council March 3, 2026
That the 4th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 7 (2.11), 10 (2.2), 11 (2.3), 13 (2.9), and 14 (2.10).
For · 12–0 · Carried
Council March 3, 2026
That the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Municipal Access Agreement…
For · 12–0 · Carried
Council March 3, 2026
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part to read as follows: MNP BE DIRECTED to change the submission date for the Privacy Audit from December 9, 2026 to October 7, 2026 and the submission date for the Continuous…
For · 8–3 · Carried
Council March 3, 2026
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 105 and 123, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (8): H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Lehman, S. Franke, and S. Hillier Nays: (3): C. Rahman, A.
For · 8–3 · Carried
Council March 3, 2026
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 95 to Bill No. 122, BE APPROVED, with the exception of Bill No.’s 97, 98, 105, 108, and 109. Yeas: (11): H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, C. Rahman, S.
For · 11–0 · Carried
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee December 9, 2025
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the report on the Micro- Modular Shelter Site Update BE RECEIVED for information;
For · 11–1 · Carried
Council November 4, 2025
Council rise and go into Council, In Closed Session, for the purpose of considering the following: 4.1 Land Acquisition / Solicitor-Client Privileged Advice / Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be…
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council November 4, 2025
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Biosolids Management Master Plan: a) the Notice of Completion BE FILED with…
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council November 4, 2025
That Second Reading of Bill No.’s 381 to 399 BE APPROVED with the exception of Bill No.'s 389 and 398 Yeas: (14): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S.
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council September 23, 2025
That the staff report dated September 9, 2025, related to the request from the Hyde Park BIA to expand its boundaries, BE REFERRED to a meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee in Q1 2026, to allow the Hyde…
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council September 23, 2025
That the Council recess at this time, for 10 minutes. Yeas: (9): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, S. Franke, and D. Ferreira Nays: (5): S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, A.
For · 9–5 · Carried
Council September 23, 2025
That the 14th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of item 3 (2.1)
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council September 23, 2025
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-311 for Supply and Implementation of a Property Tax Software…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council September 23, 2025
That the 13th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED with the exception of items 3 (2.2), 4 (2.5), 5 (2.6), and 8 (3.1).
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council September 23, 2025
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated September 8, 2025, with respect to the London’s Newcomer Strategy: Choose London – Innovative, Vibrant and Global (2024- 28), and London Newcomer…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council September 23, 2025
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the proposed by-law (“Appendix A”), as appended to the staff report dated September 8, 2025, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council September 23, 2025
That part f) i) to iii) of the 5th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on August 28, 2025, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Planning…
For · 7–7 · Lost
Council September 23, 2025
That the communication dated August 28, 2025 from MNP with respect to the Housing and Homelessness Value for Money (VfM) Audit report, BE RECEIVED; and that the communication from Councillor S.
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council September 23, 2025
That Third Reading and Enactment of Bill No.’s 349 and 350, BE APPROVED. Yeas: (13): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, E. Peloza, D.
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council September 23, 2025
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 340 to Added Bill No. 357, BE APPROVED, excluding Bill No’s 341, 342, 349, 350, and 355. Yeas: (14): Mayor J. Morgan, H. McAlister, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J.
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council July 22, 2025
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Governance Working Group from its meeting held on June 26, 2025: a) the following actions be taken with respect to this matter: i) the MNP…
For · 10–1 · Carried
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee July 17, 2025
That Consent Items 2.1 to 2.3 BE APPROVED, with the exception of item 2.1.
For · 14–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (9)

Infrastructure and Corporate Services CommitteeAugust 12, 2026
Infrastructure and Corporate Services CommitteeMay 6, 2026
Strategic Priorities and Policy CommitteeMay 27, 2025
Strategic Priorities and Policy CommitteeMay 1, 2025
Infrastructure and Corporate Services CommitteeApril 30, 2025
CouncilFebruary 11, 2025
Civic Works CommitteeOctober 2, 2024
CouncilJanuary 31, 2024
CouncilNovember 24, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 484)

That the Minutes of the 11th Meeting of the Municipal Council, held on June 23, 2026, BE APPROVED.
Council, July 21, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, Legal Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 15, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the July 21, 2026 meeting of Municipal Council to amend By-law No. CPOL.-17-213, being the “Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Policy” to repeal and replace Schedule “A”.
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement for operation & maintenance of the landfill gas collection and flaring system at the W12A Landfill Site: a) in accordance with Section 13.3 iii (a) of the Procurement of Goods and Services Policy, a Limited Tender Contract with a five-year term BE A
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Municipal Drain Consultant Assignments: a) the Civic Administration BE AUTHORIZED to enter into a limited tendering contract with Spriet Associates London Limited for municipal drain consulting services for the 2026–2027 assignment period, to an upset limit of
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated July 15, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on July 21, 2026, to: i) approve the Contribution Agreement, appended as Schedule 1 to the proposed by-law, for the Canada Public Transit Fund
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken: a) the following Pet Waste Green Bin Pilot Project and Townhome Waste Review BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to implement a 12-month pilot project to add pet waste to the Green Bin for the identified 1,900 households starting in Fall 2026; c) the sale of Gree
That pursuant to section 11.10 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Council BE PERMITTED to proceed beyond 6:00 PM.
Council, June 23, 2026 · Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Housing Development Corporation, London: a) on the recommendation of the City Manager, the Independent Auditor’s Report of KPMG LLP for the Shareholder of Housing Development Corporation, London, dated December 31, 2025, BE RECEIVED; b) the 2025 Year End Report to the Shareholder BE RECEIVED; and c) the 2025 Financial Statements BE RECEIVED.
That the Mayor and Councillor A. Hopkins BE REQUESTED to advocate, through the Ontario Big City Mayors Caucus and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for a province-wide deposit-return program for non-alcoholic beverage containers; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received communications from Councillor A. Hopkins and K. Scaldwell, President, Canadian Beve
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to update the W12A Landfill Site Community Enhancement and Mitigative Measures Program. 1
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of the work outlined in Request for Tender (RFT-2026-100) W12A-Equipment Rental and Operators: a) the bid submitted by JBL Construction at its tendered annual price of $2,498,334 and the estimated total contract value over the term of the contract and contr
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the traffic signal, pedestrian signal and pedestrian crossover installations: a) the installation of the following traffic signals BE APPROVED: i) Oxford Street East at John Paul II Secondary School; ii) Oxford Street East at London Lane; iii) Dundas Street at Ashland
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the purchase of replacement components for the centrifuges at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant: a) the purchase order issued for the purchase of a replacement scroll assembly for the centrifuges at Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant under Section 19.2.ii of the P
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Transportation and Mobility, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, approval BE GIVEN to the expropriation of land as may be required for the Western Road and Sarnia Road/Philip Aziz Avenue Corridor and Intersection Improvements Phase 2, and that the following action
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 23, 2026, to: a) APPROVE the Revised Green Municipal Fund Grant Agreement, LLCA-25-0822, (“Agreement”) between the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (“FCM”
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contracts for Wellington Gateway and Municipal Infrastructure Improvements Phase 2B – Base Line Road to Watson Street; it being noted that in accordance with Section 12.4.1 of the City of London’s Procurement of Goods and Services Policy Request for Tende
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of consulting engineers: a) the following consulting engineers BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services for the identified projects, at the upset amounts identified below, in accordance with the estimate on file, and in accordance with Section 13.
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required for the project known as the Wellington Gateway Project, the following actions be taken: a) the Council of The Corporation
Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That the London Transit Commission 2025 Annual Report BE RECEIVED; it being noted that the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee received a presentation from K. Paleczny, General Manager, London Transit Commission with respect to this matter.
That, on the Recommendation of the City Manager, the following actions be taken with respect to the London Transit Commission Governance Review findings and recommendations: a) the recommendations of the London Transit Commission Governance Review, as set out in Appendix “A” as appended to the staff report dated May 28, 2026, BE ENDORSED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to prepare and brin
That part a) BE APPROVED and reads as follows: That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to current initiatives under the Housing Accelerator Fund: a) a proposed by-law BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2026, to amend By-law No. C.P. 1596-87, as amended, being “A by-law to e
That part b) BE APPROVED and reads as follows: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back with opportunities to fund the Pre-construction Housing Grant financial incentive program, upon confirmation that the City will receive the fourth and final advance of the Housing Accelerator Fund. Yeas: (13): H. McAlister, P. Cuddy, S. Stevenson, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, S. Lehman, P. Van
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Recycling Services for Non-Eligible Sources at the EnviroDepots and Green Bins for Small Businesses on Curbside Collection Routes: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to develop a pilot project starting as soon as practical and ending December 31, 2027 to a
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the purchase of two (2) rotating drum thickeners for the Pottersburg Wastewater Treatment Plant: a) the contract for purchase of two rotating drum thickeners BE AWARDED to JWC Environmental Canada as a single source procurement for a total value of $494,256.00 plus
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the additional engineering fees for the detail design of the Southdale Road West Improvements: a) the contract with Dillon Consulting Limited BE INCREASED by $439,674.39 from $853,614.60 to a total amended value of $1,293,288.99, excluding HST, to expand the projec
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for the Kilally Road Infrastructure Project (RFT-2025-286): a) the bid submitted by J-AAR Civil Infrastructures Limited, at its tendered price of $16,909,235.39, excluding HST, BE ACCEPTED; it being noted that the bid submitted by J-AAR Civil I
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of consulting engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program: a) the following consulting engineers BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services for the identified Infrastructure Renewal Program funded projects, at the upset amounts identified bel
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the procurement and extension of the four-year licensing agreement for Geographic Information System (GIS) software from ESRI Canada Inc., to support operational activities in the City of London: a) the limited tendering process BE APPROVED for the ESRI Enterprise A
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated April 20, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on April 28, 2026 to: a) APPROVE the Ontario Transfer Payment Agreement between His Majesty the King in right of Ontario as represented by the Solicitor General and The Corporati
That the motion, as amended, BE APRROVED
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
That the 6th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exceptions of items 10 (2.13), 11 (2.14), 14 (2.1), 15 (2.2), 16 (2.9), and 19 (4.2).
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to property taxation for 2026: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2026 as Appendix "A", being a by-law setting tax ratios for property classes in 2026, in accordance with Sub-sections 308(4) and 308.1(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001 BE INTRODUCED
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2026 as Appendix “A”, being a by-law levying rates for 2026 for school purposes in the City of London BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on of March 31, 2026.
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the City Clerk, the following actions be taken with respect to the 2026 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2026 as Appendix "A", BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on March 31, 2026 to establish a Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026 Munici
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) for the following projects: a) the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority BE AUTHORIZED to carry out the following flood protection projects with the City share in the total amount of $4,668,918, in
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the appointment of consulting engineers for the Infrastructure Renewal Program: a) the following consulting engineers BE APPOINTED to carry out consulting services for the identified Infrastructure Renewal Program funded projects, at the upset amounts identified bel
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, and based on the approved motion of the W12A Landfill Public Liaison Committee, funding of up to $500,000 BE APPROVED from the W12A Landfill Community Mitigative Measures Fund for construction of a Park on a portion of City of London-owned property located at 3137 Scotland Drive, noting that construction of the P
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the award of contract for Watermain Cleaning and Lining Services: a) the bid submitted by Fer-Pal Construction Ltd at its tendered price of $6,956,493.31, including contingency, excluding HST, for Watermain Cleaning and Lining Services be accepted; it being noted t
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Meadowlily Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment: a) the Meadowlily Road Area Schedule “B” Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Executive Summary, as appended to the staff report dated March 23, 2026 as Appendix "A", BE RECEIVED; b) the Notice
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried
That on the recommendation of Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the Pollution Prevention and Control Plan Update Study: a) the Pollution Prevention and Control Plan Update Study Executive Summary attached as Appendix "A", BE RECEIVED; b) the Notice of Completion BE FILED with the Municipal Clerk; and c) the Pollution Prevention and
Council, March 31, 2026 · Carried

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