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Portrait of Gord Perks

Gord Perks

Councillor · Ward 4 · seen 2009-01-27 to 2026-07-29 · served 2006–2010, 2010–2014, 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

71substantive motions movedof 815 meetings the minutes record them at
0procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
84substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
17meetings recorded absentof 815 they were on the record for
14630–2796recorded 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 Toronto’s own minutes.

In their own words, via the Town

In his work as Toronto City Councillor, Gord is an advocate for affordable housing, childcare, public transit, vibrant public spaces, responsible development, and safer streets for pedestrians and cyclists. Gord has been a member of the City’s Budget, Parks and Environment, Planning and Growth Management, Public Works and Infrastructure, Planning and Housing, Affordable Housing and Tenants Issues Committees and has chaired the Subcommittee on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption and Toronto & East York Community Council. He has also sat on the Special Committee on Governance, Tribunal Nominating Panel, Toronto Atmospheric Fund, Board of Health, Toronto Drug Strategy, Board of Governors for Exhibition Place, Toronto Public Library Board, Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance, and the Greater Toronto Area

As published by Toronto.

How they voted, where it was recorded (17426) — most recent 40 shown

City Council July 29, 2026
2026.SC33.12 60 Guildwood Parkway - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval — Amend Item: Majority required - SC33.12 - Perks - motion 1
For · 23–2 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.CC43.14 189 to 195 Old Weston Road and 44 to 46 and 50 to 52 Lindner Street - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions — Adopt Item: Majority required - CC43.14 - Adopt the item
For · 23–1 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.RM43.7 Review of the Order Paper — Adopt Order Paper as Amended: Majority required - RM43.7 - Adopt the Order Paper as amended
For · 25–0 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.TE34.21 191-199 College Street and 74-76 Henry Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval — Amend Item: Majority required - TE34.21 - Saxe - motion 1
For · 22–0 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.TE34.21 191-199 College Street and 74-76 Henry Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - TE34.21 - Adopt the Item as…
For · 23–0 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.PH32.7 Billy Bishop Airport Proposed Expansion: Response to Council Request for Information on Housing and Transportation Impacts — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - PH32.7 - Matlow - motion 1
For · 23–3 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.PH32.7 Billy Bishop Airport Proposed Expansion: Response to Council Request for Information on Housing and Transportation Impacts — Amend Motion: Majority required - PH32.7 - Cheng - motion 3
For · 19–7 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.PH32.7 Billy Bishop Airport Proposed Expansion: Response to Council Request for Information on Housing and Transportation Impacts — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - PH32.7 - Holyday - motion 2 as amended
Against · 15–11 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.PH32.7 Billy Bishop Airport Proposed Expansion: Response to Council Request for Information on Housing and Transportation Impacts — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - PH32.7 - Adopt the item as amended
For · 25–1 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.MM43.90 Stop the Province's Land Grab, Give Toronto Island and Parkland Back to Toronto — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - MM43.90 - Holyday - motion 1
Against · 9–17 · Lost
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.MM43.90 Stop the Province's Land Grab, Give Toronto Island and Parkland Back to Toronto — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM43.90 - Adopt the Item
For · 25–1 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.EX33.1 701 Fleet Street - Authorization to Enter into a Long-term Lease and Community Access Agreement with Tempo Basketball Club Inc. — Adopt Item: Majority required - EX33.1 - Adopt the item
For · 22–0 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.EX33.28 Advancing More Supportive Housing to Address Homelessness and Create Pathways to Long-Term Housing Stability — Adopt Item: Majority required - EX33.28 - Adoption of Executive Committee Recommendation 2 only
For · 21–1 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.EC30.1 Toronto Fire Services 2025 Annual Report — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - EC30.1 - Chow - motion 1
For · 25–0 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.EX33.33 Making Grocery Prices Fair: Banning Surveillance Pricing in Toronto — Adopt Item: Majority required - EX33.33 - Adopt the item
For · 26–0 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.CC43.6 FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto: Early Outcomes from the Hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2026 — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - CC43.6 - Matlow - motion 1
For · 21–4 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.CC43.6 FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto: Early Outcomes from the Hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2026 — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - CC43.6 - Matlow - motion 1 - Re-vote
For · 22–4 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.CC43.6 FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto: Early Outcomes from the Hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2026 — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - CC43.6 - Chow - motion 3
For · 25–1 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.NY34.12 245 Eglinton Avenue East - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application- Decision Report - Approval — Amend Item: Majority required - NY34.12 - Carroll - motion 1
For · 25–1 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.MM43.4 Proclaiming July as Caribbean Heritage Month — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM43.4 - Adopt the Item
For · 24–0 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.MM43.8 Exploring Partnerships to Create a New Community Centre with Toronto's Filipino Community — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM43.8 - Adopt the Item
For · 24–0 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.MM43.12 Facing the Facts: Endorsing the Findings and Warnings of the Office of the Inspector General of Policing for an Urgent Reckoning and Immediate Action Necessary to Address and Stop Rising Antisemitism…
For · 23–0 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.MM43.16 Use of Rubber Speed Bumps on Roadways — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM43.16 - Waive the referral
Against · 13–9 · Lost
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.MM43.22 Toronto Transit Commission Infrastructure Capacity and Development — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM43.22 - Adopt the Item
For · 22–0 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.MM43.32 A Fair Approach to Removing Nuisance Trees in the City — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM43.32 - Waive the referral
Against · 9–15 · Lost
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.MM43.50 The Mayor's Seat: Restoring Direct Mayoral Accountability on the Toronto Police Service Board — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM43.50 - Waive the referral
Against · 7–18 · Lost
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.NY34.13 537, 539, 541, 543, 545, 547 and 551 Eglinton Avenue East and 59 and 61 Hoyle Avenue - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment Application- Decision Report - Approval — Defer Item: Majority…
Against · 7–13 · Lost
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.NY34.13 537, 539, 541, 543, 545, 547 and 551 Eglinton Avenue East and 59 and 61 Hoyle Avenue - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment Application- Decision Report - Approval — Amend Item: Majority…
For · 20–2 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.NY34.8 1-11 Vinci Crescent - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - NY34.8 - Pasternak - motion 1
For · 21–1 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.NY34.8 1-11 Vinci Crescent - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - NY34.8 - Adopt the item as amended
For · 18–4 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.NY34.23 590 and 592 Roehampton Avenue, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29 Glenavy Avenue and 7 Glazebrook Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval — Amend Item…
For · 21–2 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.NY34.23 590 and 592 Roehampton Avenue, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29 Glenavy Avenue and 7 Glazebrook Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval — Amend Item…
For · 23–1 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.NY34.25 922 Millwood Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval — Amend Item: Majority required - NY34.25 - Chernos Lin - motion 1
Against · 12–11 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.TE34.17 Chinatown Tomorrow Planning Initiative - Final Report — Adopt Item: Majority required - CC34.17 - Adopt the Item
For · 23–1 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.TE34.104 Initial Findings Report: Transit Priority Measures to Support the 505 Dundas 6-Minute Network — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - TE34.104 - Adopt the Item as Amended
For · 20–2 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.CC43.25 245 to 251 Marlee Avenue, 1 to 7 Romar Crescent and 16 Stayner Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions — Amend Item: Majority…
For · 20–3 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.CC43.30 2 Whitney Avenue - Application to Erect a Structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District — Amend Item: Majority required - CC43.30 - Perks - motion 1a
For · 20–4 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.CC43.30 2 Whitney Avenue - Application to Erect a Structure in the North Rosedale Heritage Conservation District — Amend Item: Majority required - CC43.30 - Perks - motion 1b
For · 23–0 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.MM43.75 Ensuring Due Diligence on Data Centres in Scarborough Southwest — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - MM43.75 - Adopt the item as amended
For · 25–0 · Carried
City Council July 29, 2026
2026.CC43.13 1410 to 1416 Eglinton Avenue West - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions — Amend Item: Majority required - CC43.13 - Colle - motion 1
For · 23–3 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (17)

Housing Rights Advisory CommitteeMay 29, 2026
City CouncilFebruary 10, 2026
Civic Appointments CommitteeOctober 17, 2025
Civic Appointments CommitteeSeptember 4, 2025
Toronto Preservation BoardNovember 6, 2023
Board of Health - Budget CommitteeJuly 25, 2022
Members of the Toronto Atmospheric FundApril 30, 2018
Board of Directors of the Toronto Atmospheric FundDecember 19, 2017
Board of Directors of the Toronto Atmospheric FundJune 29, 2017
Board of Health Budget CommitteeNovember 12, 2014
Board of Health Budget CommitteeSeptember 30, 2013
Board of Health Budget CommitteeJune 14, 2013
Board of HealthJune 14, 2013
Board of Health Drug Prevention Community Investment Program Review PanelMay 15, 2013
Board of Health Drug Prevention Community Investment Program Review PanelApril 22, 2013
Board of Health Drug Prevention Community Investment Program Review PanelMay 18, 2012
Board of HealthNovember 21, 2011

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 71)

2023.MM8.33 Safety Improvements to Complete Streets, Ward 3 and Ward 4 — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM8.33 - Adopt the item
City Council, July 19, 2023 · Carried
2022.MM47.58 Authority to Approve the Non-profit Housing Provider for 11 Brock Avenue — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM47.58 - adopt the item
City Council, July 19, 2022 · Carried
2022.MM43.43 Cancellation of Security Guards at 6 City Parks — End Debate: Two-Thirds required - MM43.43 - End Debate
City Council, May 11, 2022 · Carried
2022.MM43.43 Cancellation of Security Guards at 6 City Parks — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM43.43 - Adopt the Item
City Council, May 11, 2022 · Lost
2021.MM38.28 Policy to Require Members of Council and Public Appointees to Provide Proof of Vaccination to attend Legislative Meetings in person — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM38.28 - Waive Referral
City Council, December 15, 2021 · Carried
2021.MM37.1 Parkside Drive Safety Measures — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM37.1, Adoption of Part 1f only
City Council, November 9, 2021 · Carried
2021.MM28.5 Immediately Reinstating a Province-Wide Residential Eviction Moratorium to Prevent Further Homelessness — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM28.5 - Adopt the Item
City Council, February 2, 2021 · Carried
2019.MM13.26 2299 Dundas Street West - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - re: Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision (A0947/19TEY) — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM13.26 - Adopt the item
City Council, December 17, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM10.16 520 Annette Street - Liquor Licence Application - JP Sushi License 690541 — Waive Notice: Two-Thirds required - MM10.16 - Waive notice
City Council, October 2, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM10.16 520 Annette Street - Liquor Licence Application - JP Sushi License 690541 — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM10.16 - Waive referral
City Council, October 2, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM10.16 520 Annette Street - Liquor Licence Application - JP Sushi License 690541 — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM10.16 - Adopt the item
City Council, October 2, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM10.17 3132 Dundas St West - Liquor Licence Application - Thai One On Dundas Licence 669807 — Waive Notice: Two-Thirds required - MM10.17 - Waive notice
City Council, October 2, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM10.17 3132 Dundas St West - Liquor Licence Application - Thai One On Dundas Licence 669807 — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM10.17 - Waive referral
City Council, October 2, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM10.17 3132 Dundas St West - Liquor Licence Application - Thai One On Dundas Licence 669807 — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM10.17 - Adopt the item
City Council, October 2, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM10.18 2100 Bloor Street West - Liquor Licence Application - Chartwell Grenadier Retirement Residence Licence 738254 — Waive Notice: Two-Thirds required - MM10.18 - Waive notice
City Council, October 2, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM10.18 2100 Bloor Street West - Liquor Licence Application - Chartwell Grenadier Retirement Residence Licence 738254 — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM10.18 - Waive referral
City Council, October 2, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM10.18 2100 Bloor Street West - Liquor Licence Application - Chartwell Grenadier Retirement Residence Licence 738254 — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM10.18 - Adopt the item
City Council, October 2, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM8.53 1661 Bloor Street West - Liquor Licence Application - Viajero Cantina — Introduce Motion without Notice: Two-Thirds full Council required - Add urgent motion - Perks
City Council, June 18, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM7.16 2299 Dundas Street West - Termination of Unit 306 Lease — Waive Notice: Two-Thirds required - MM7.16 - Waive notice
City Council, May 14, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM7.16 2299 Dundas Street West - Termination of Unit 306 Lease — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM7.16 - Waive referral
City Council, May 14, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM6.19 2216 Bloor Street West - Liquor Licence Application - Kinton Ramen — Introduce Motion without Notice: Two-Thirds full Council required - Add urgent motion - Perks
City Council, April 16, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM5.19 Updating Funding Sources for Rooming House Property Acquisition and Modernization in Ward 4 (formerly Ward 14) Parkdale High-Park — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM5.19 - Adopt the item
City Council, March 27, 2019 · Carried
2019.MM5.19 Updating Funding Sources for Rooming House Property Acquisition and Modernization in Ward 4 (formerly Ward 14) Parkdale High-Park — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM5.19 - Adopt the item - REVOTE
City Council, March 27, 2019 · Carried
2018.MM41.3 Conditions for Alcohol Consumption in Stadium Tiered Seating — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM41.3 - Adopt the item
City Council, May 22, 2018 · Carried
2018.MM41.3 Conditions for Alcohol Consumption in Stadium Tiered Seating — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM41.3 - Adopt the item - REVOTE
City Council, May 22, 2018 · Carried
2016.MM21.3 Liquor Licence Application - 1612 Queen Street West - Rod, Gun and Barbers - Licence No. 818190 — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM21.3 - Waive referral
City Council, October 5, 2016 · Carried
2016.MM21.3 Liquor Licence Application - 1612 Queen Street West - Rod, Gun and Barbers - Licence No. 818190 — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM21.3 - Adopt the item
City Council, October 5, 2016 · Carried
2015.MM10.13 AGCO Liquor Licence Application for Bandit Brewery - 2125 Dundas Street West — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM10.13 - Adopt the item
City Council, November 3, 2015 · Carried
2015.MM9.13 Release of Section 45 Funds for a Playground Enhancement in Masaryk Cowan Park — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM9.13 - Waive referral
City Council, September 30, 2015 · Carried
2015.MM7.24 Liquor Licence - 1346 Queen Street West - Duggan's Brewery - Licence No. 814752 — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM7.24 - Adopt the item
City Council, June 10, 2015 · Carried
2015.MM2.12 Liquor Licence Application - Seko Bar, 2140 Dundas Street West — Introduce Motion without Notice: Two-Thirds full Council required - Perks - Add Urgent Motion
City Council, December 11, 2014 · Carried
2015.MM2.11 Liquor Licence Application - Honest Weight, 2766 Dundas Street West — Introduce Motion without Notice: Two-Thirds full Council required - Perks - Add Urgent Motion
City Council, December 11, 2014 · Carried
2015.MM2.3 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Liquor Licence Application - Nine at 9 Roncesvalles Avenue — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - MM2.3 - Perks - motion 1
City Council, December 11, 2014 · Carried
2015.MM2.3 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Liquor Licence Application - Nine at 9 Roncesvalles Avenue — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - MM2.3 - Adopt the item as amended
City Council, December 11, 2014 · Carried
2014.MM51.47 GFL Environmental Commercial Vehicle Operator Rate (CVOR) Safety Standard Downgrade — Introduce Motion without Notice: Two-Thirds full Council required - Perks - Add Urgent Motion
City Council, May 6, 2014 · Carried
2014.MM51.47 GFL Environmental Commercial Vehicle Operator Rate (CVOR) Safety Standard Downgrade — End Debate: Two-Thirds required - MM51.47 - Shiner - End debate
City Council, May 6, 2014 · Carried
2014.MM51.47 GFL Environmental Commercial Vehicle Operator Rate (CVOR) Safety Standard Downgrade — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM41.47 - Adopt the item
City Council, May 6, 2014 · Carried
2013.MM45.22 Revisions to Proposed Zoning By-law - 2789 and 2803 Dundas Street West in TE23.3 — Waive Notice: Two-Thirds required - MM45.22 - Waive notice
City Council, December 16, 2013 · Carried
2013.MM45.22 Revisions to Proposed Zoning By-law - 2789 and 2803 Dundas Street West in TE23.3 — Re-open Item: Two-Thirds required - MM45.22 - Re-open TE23.3
City Council, December 16, 2013 · Carried
2013.MM45.22 Revisions to Proposed Zoning By-law - 2789 and 2803 Dundas Street West in TE23.3 — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM45.22 - Adopt the item
City Council, December 16, 2013 · Carried

In the record

798meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
15conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 4seatCouncillor
11,149votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Toronto and East York Community Council January 17, 2017
2017.TE21.41 Parking Amendments - Beaconsfield Avenue
Toronto and East York Community Council November 10, 2015
2015.TE12.107 Nomination of Beaconsfield Avenue for Heritage Conservation District Study
City Council June 11, 2013
2013.EX36.17 2014 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Water and 2014 Water and Wastewater Rates and Service Fees
Toronto and East York Community Council February 26, 2013
2013.TE22.77 Extension of Overnight On-Street Permit Parking Hours - Collahie Street
City Council July 11, 2012
2012.EX25.9 2013 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Water and 2013 Water and Wastewater Rates and Service Fees (Item BU31.1)
City Council October 24, 2011
2011.EX13.1 2012 Rate Supported Budgets - Toronto Water and 2012 Water and Wastewater Rates and Service Fees
City Council February 7, 2011
2011.EX3.4 2011 Operating Budget
City Council October 26, 2009
2009.MM41.7 Gladstone Avenue and Peel Avenue Environmental Assessment and Road Reconstruction Project, by Councillor Giambrone, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pantalone
Budget Committee October 23, 2009
2009.BU55.2 Toronto Water 2010 Operating Budget
Budget Committee October 21, 2009
2009.BU54.1 Budget Hearings for the Councillors and the Public on the 2010 Toronto Water Capital and Operating Budgets, the 2010 Water and Wastewater Service Rate, the 2010 Toronto Solid Waste…
City Council May 25, 2009
2009.EX36.27 Toronto Water 2010 Operating Budget
Toronto and East York Community Council November 27, 2007
2007.TE11.42 Impact of Changes to On-street Parking Regulations - Dundas Street West, between Dovercourt Road and Sterling Road
Toronto and East York Community Council September 10, 2007
2007.TE8.114 Proposed Amendments to Parking Regulations - Dundas Street West, between Dovercourt Road and Sterling Road
Toronto and East York Community Council February 13, 2007
2007.TE3.54 Proposed Amendments to Parking Regulations - Dundas Street West, between Dovercourt Road and Sterling Road
Toronto and East York Community Council January 16, 2007
2007.TE2.35 Prohibition of Large Vehicles in the Public Lane between 24 and 22 Collahie Street

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