Josh Matlow
1,364voted yes
341voted no
107absent
1recused
1,813 recorded ballots between 2022-11-23 and 2026-07-21. Voted against 20% of the time when present. Recused means a declared conflict of interest, not an absence.
On the record
moved Toronto's push for constitutional protection from Queen's Park stalls at the last Executive Committee of the term. Moved to forward the report to other governments and continue the advisory work (2026-07-21)
moved 39 Wynford Drive heritage designation deferred to next term; separate motion on Ontario Heritage Act time limits passed. Moved motion requesting premier and Minister of Citizenship to extend Ontario Heritage Act designation deadline by 3 years (Jan 1, 2027 to Jan 1, 2030) for all properties on municipal heritage registers; also moved to request mayor work with GTA municipalities and AMO on the matter. (2026-07-16)
moved City to study whether rent inspectors can help tenants fight fraudulent evictions. Moved revised amendment to focus on fact-finding rather than debating the substance; seeks staff and legal advice on what RentSafe can do within existing law. (2026-07-16)
moved City asks Ontario to extend heritage property deadline from 2027 to 2030. Moved motion requesting three-year extension from province and coordination with GTA municipalities and AMO (2026-07-16)
amended Toronto's push for constitutional protection from Queen's Park stalls at the last Executive Committee of the term. Struck item one (forwarding to other governments) mid-debate to save item two after objections (2026-07-21)
Votes against
| Date | Item | Motion | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | 2026.TE34.217. Reclassify Creek Place Laneway | Amend Item | Lost, 3-4 |
| 2026-06-25 | 2026.MM42.55. Recognition, Restoration, and Expansion of The AIDS Memorial (Toronto) - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers | Amend Item | Lost, 5-17 |
| 2026-06-24 | 2026.MM42.44. Reducing Development Charges in Partnership with the Provincial and Federal Governments - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 7-19 |
| 2026-06-24 | 2026.MM42.44. Reducing Development Charges in Partnership with the Provincial and Federal Governments - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 4-22 |
| 2026-06-24 | 2026.MM42.44. Reducing Development Charges in Partnership with the Provincial and Federal Governments - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 2-24 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026.TE32.12. 954, 956 and 958 Broadview Avenue and 72 Chester Hill Road - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval | Amend Item | Carried, 20-3 |
| 2026-05-21 | 2026.TE32.5. 1233 Yonge Street and 9 Woodlawn Avenue East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval | Adopt Item | Carried, 19-5 |
| 2026-05-20 | 2026.DM41.3. Towards a Vision for a Design Standard for Future Toronto Subway Stations - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers | Refer Item | Carried, 15-9 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2026.TE32.6. 1233 Yonge Street and 9 Woodlawn Avenue East - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report - Approval | Adopt Item | Carried, 4-2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2026.TE32.5. 1233 Yonge Street and 9 Woodlawn Avenue East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval | Adopt Item | Carried, 5-2 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2026.MM40.25. Community Engagement Process to Assess Local Community Support for Echoes and Nighttime Closure of Barbara Hall Park - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers | Waive Referral | Lost, 7-16 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2026.MM40.25. Community Engagement Process to Assess Local Community Support for Echoes and Nighttime Closure of Barbara Hall Park - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers | Waive Referral | Lost, 6-17 |
| 2026-04-23 | 2026.EC27.2. Review of Toronto's Street Vending and Artists By-laws | Amend Item | Lost, 3-19 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026.MM39.27. Grocery Store Pilot Project - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle | Waive Referral | Carried, 22-4 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026.MM39.36. Addressing Urgent Parking Capacity Gap at 175, 185 and 205 Cummer Avenue (Cummer Lodge, Willowdale Manor, and Seniors Supportive Housing) - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti | Amend Item | Carried, 17-8 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026.MM39.50. Safer Subways: Making Public Safety a Priority and Restoring Confidence to Toronto Transit Commission Riders Across Toronto - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak | End Debate | Lost, 13-9 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026.TE29.12. 1684, 1698, 1700 and 1702 Queen Street East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval | Amend Item | Lost, 5-19 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026.EX29.4. Pothole Blitz and Local Road Repair Strategy | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 9-13 |
| 2026-03-26 | 2026.TE29.12. 1684, 1698, 1700 and 1702 Queen Street East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval | Amend Item | Lost, 5-19 |
| 2026-03-25 | 2026.CC39.9. 444 to 468 Eglinton Avenue West - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions | Adopt Item | Carried, 24-2 |
| 2026-03-25 | 2026.EX29.13. Winter Surge Capacity Snow Shovellers | Adopt Item as Amended | Carried, 17-9 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.MPB38.1. 2026 Operating and Capital Budget | Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget | Lost, 1-23 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.MPB38.1. 2026 Operating and Capital Budget | Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget | Lost, 3-21 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.MPB38.1. 2026 Operating and Capital Budget | Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget | Lost, 1-23 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.CC38.1. Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 3-20 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.CC38.1. Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters | Amend Motion | Lost, 5-20 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.CC38.1. Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters | Amend Item (Additional) | Carried, 19-5 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.CC38.1. Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 9-16 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.CC38.1. Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters | Amend Item (Additional) | Carried, 22-3 |
| 2026-02-10 | 2026.MPB38.1. 2026 Operating and Capital Budget | Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget | Lost, 5-20 |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025.PH26.10. Permanent Closure of a Portion of the Public Laneway at 66-66Y Third Street | Refer Item | Lost, 4-20 |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025.DM35.1. 847-855 Kingston Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions | Amend Item | Carried, 17-6 |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025.MM35.12. 199 College Street Community Benefits Charge, College Streetscape - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers | Waive Referral | Lost, 1-22 |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025.EX28.1. Making life more affordable for families by asking luxury-home buyers to chip in more | Refer Item | Lost, 6-18 |
| 2025-12-17 | 2025.MM35.17. Showing Respect for Transit Customers: Implementing a Toronto Transit Commission Money-Back Guarantee - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti | End Debate | Lost, 12-11 |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025.EX28.4. Strengthening the City's Heat Relief Strategy | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 3-22 |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025.EX28.3. Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms | Amend Item | Lost, 4-21 |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025.EX28.3. Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms | Amend Item | Lost, 4-20 |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025.EX28.3. Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms | Amend Item | Lost, 2-23 |
| 2025-12-03 | 2025.PH26.10. Permanent Closure of a Portion of the Public Laneway at 66-66Y Third Street | Refer Item | Lost, 1-3 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.PH25.3. Community Within Reach: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study - Phase Three Final Report | Amend Item | Lost, 10-16 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.GG25.15. Application for Approval to Expropriate a Portion of 20 Humberview Crescent and 50 St. Phillips Road - Stage 1 | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 5-20 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.MM34.11. Comments on the Request for a Minister's Zoning Order to Restrict Building Heights - 1875 Steeles Avenue West to Protect Operational Viability of the Sanofi Pasteur Limited Manufacturing Facilities and Headquarters - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin | Waive Referral | Carried, 23-2 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.MM34.4. Protecting Playgrounds and Parks: Ensuring Safety for Children and Families - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside | End Debate | Lost, 6-14 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.RM34.1. Call to Order | Amend the Order Paper | Lost, 10-10 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.MM34.17. Driving Efficiencies at Toronto Parking Authority to Reduce 2026 Budget Pressures - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata | Defer Item | Lost, 5-14 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.MM34.11. Comments on the Request for a Minister's Zoning Order to Restrict Building Heights - 1875 Steeles Avenue West to Protect Operational Viability of the Sanofi Pasteur Limited Manufacturing Facilities and Headquarters - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin | Adopt Item | Carried, 19-2 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.GG25.15. Application for Approval to Expropriate a Portion of 20 Humberview Crescent and 50 St. Phillips Road - Stage 1 | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 4-21 |
| 2025-11-13 | 2025.MM34.17. Driving Efficiencies at Toronto Parking Authority to Reduce 2026 Budget Pressures - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata | Amend Item | Lost, 4-15 |
| 2025-11-12 | 2025.EX27.13. Soft Drink Sponsorship Agreement - Coca-Cola Canada | Adopt Item | Carried, 15-7 |
| 2025-11-12 | 2025.EX27.6. Reimagining Weston Lions Arena through a Nominal Lease with MLSE LaunchPad | End Debate | Carried, 19-6 |
| 2025-10-30 | 2025.PH25.3. Community Within Reach: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study - Phase Three Final Report | Amend Item | Carried, 5-1 |
| 2025-10-30 | 2025.PH25.3. Community Within Reach: Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods (EHON) Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study - Phase Three Final Report | Amend Item | Carried, 4-2 |
| 2025-10-09 | 2025.CC33.1. Expanding Toronto Community Crisis Response to the Toronto Transit Commission | Amend Item (Additional) | Carried, 20-4 |
| 2025-10-09 | 2025.CC33.1. Expanding Toronto Community Crisis Response to the Toronto Transit Commission | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 9-15 |
| 2025-10-08 | 2025.IE24.13. Optimizing the Automated Speed Enforcement Program to Stop Speeding | Adopt Item as Amended | Carried, 17-8 |
| 2025-10-08 | 2025.IE24.13. Optimizing the Automated Speed Enforcement Program to Stop Speeding | Amend Item (Additional) | Lost, 4-21 |
| 2025-10-08 | 2025.IE24.13. Optimizing the Automated Speed Enforcement Program to Stop Speeding | Amend Item | Lost, 5-20 |
| 2025-07-24 | 2025.CC32.20. 220, 230 and 240 Lake Promenade and 21 and 31 Park Boulevard - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions | Adopt Item as Amended | Lost, 3-20 |
| 2025-07-24 | 2025.EX25.1. Building Faster: Streamlining Housing Delivery and Strengthening the City's Development Capacity | End Debate | Carried, 20-3 |