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Brisbane · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Brisbane voter guide

Business license tax

Jul 16, 2026

Place the business license tax update (Measure X) on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, July 2026

  • YesCliff LentzVoted yes to place the business license tax update (Measure X) on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesColeen MackinVoted yes to place the business license tax update (Measure X) on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesFrank KernVoted yes to place the business license tax update (Measure X) on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesMadison DavisVoted yes to place the business license tax update (Measure X) on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (passed 5-0, July 2026).

City of Brisbane · Jul 16, 2026Link

Committees

May 7, 2026

Keeping the Public Art Advisory Committee at seven members

Result as recorded: failed 2-3, May 2026

  • YesMadison DavisVoted yes on keeping the Public Art Advisory Committee at seven members (failed 2-3, May 2026).
  • NoCliff LentzVoted no on keeping the Public Art Advisory Committee at seven members (failed 2-3, May 2026).
  • NoColeen MackinVoted no on keeping the Public Art Advisory Committee at seven members (failed 2-3, May 2026).
  • NoFrank KernVoted no on keeping the Public Art Advisory Committee at seven members (failed 2-3, May 2026).

City of Brisbane · May 7, 2026Link

May 7, 2026

Changing the Public Art Advisory Committee to five to seven members

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, May 2026

  • YesColeen MackinVoted yes on changing the Public Art Advisory Committee to five to seven members (passed 3-2, May 2026).
  • YesFrank KernVoted yes on changing the Public Art Advisory Committee to five to seven members (passed 3-2, May 2026).
  • NoMadison DavisVoted no on changing the Public Art Advisory Committee to five to seven members (passed 3-2, May 2026).
  • —Cliff LentzMoved the resolution changing the Public Art Advisory Committee to five to seven members (passed 3-2, May 2026).

City of Brisbane · May 7, 2026Link

Halloween street closure

Sep 3, 2026

The expanded Halloween road closure area and 5 to 8 p.m. hours

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Sept. 2026

  • YesCliff LentzVoted yes on the expanded Halloween road closure area and 5 to 8 p.m. hours (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesColeen MackinVoted yes on the expanded Halloween road closure area and 5 to 8 p.m. hours (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • YesMadison DavisSeconded and voted yes on the expanded Halloween road closure area, with hours extended to 5 to 8 p.m. (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).
  • —Frank KernMoved to approve the expanded Halloween road closure area and 5 to 8 p.m. hours (passed 5-0, Sept. 2026).

City of Brisbane · Sep 3, 2026Link

Open space

May 21, 2026

A citywide goal to add 10% tree canopy coverage by 2040

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, May 2026

  • YesCliff LentzVoted yes on a citywide goal to add 10% tree canopy coverage by 2040 (passed 4-0, May 2026).
  • YesColeen MackinVoted yes on a citywide goal to add 10% tree canopy coverage by 2040 (passed 4-0, May 2026).
  • YesFrank KernVoted yes on a citywide goal to add 10% tree canopy coverage by 2040 (passed 4-0, May 2026).

City of Brisbane · May 21, 2026Link

Jul 16, 2026

Update the General Plan Open Space Element, including rewilding and climate resilience goals

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, July 2026

  • YesCliff LentzVoted yes to update the General Plan Open Space Element, including rewilding and climate resilience goals (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesColeen MackinVoted yes to update the General Plan Open Space Element, including rewilding and climate resilience goals (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesFrank KernVoted yes to update the General Plan Open Space Element, including rewilding and climate resilience goals (passed 5-0, July 2026).
  • YesMadison DavisVoted yes to update the General Plan Open Space Element, including rewilding and climate resilience goals (passed 5-0, July 2026).

City of Brisbane · Jul 16, 2026Link

Parks

Jun 18, 2026

Adopt the Parcel R park development plan at Sierra Point

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesCliff LentzVoted yes to adopt the Parcel R park development plan at Sierra Point (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesColeen MackinVoted yes to adopt the Parcel R park development plan at Sierra Point (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesFrank KernVoted yes to adopt the Parcel R park development plan at Sierra Point (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesMadison DavisVoted yes to adopt the Parcel R park development plan at Sierra Point (passed 5-0, June 2026).

City of Brisbane · Jun 18, 2026Link

Quarry

Nov 6, 2025

Submit the Quarry Road Recreational Trail Project for a Priority Conservation Area grant

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Nov. 2025

  • YesCliff LentzVoted yes to submit the Quarry Road Recreational Trail Project for a Priority Conservation Area grant (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).
  • YesColeen MackinVoted yes to submit the Quarry Road Recreational Trail Project for a Priority Conservation Area grant (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).
  • YesFrank KernVoted yes to submit the Quarry Road Recreational Trail Project for a Priority Conservation Area grant (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).
  • YesMadison DavisVoted yes to submit the Quarry Road Recreational Trail Project for a Priority Conservation Area grant (passed 5-0, Nov. 2025).

City of Brisbane · Nov 6, 2025Link

A “—” means the line records something other than a plain yes or no (a motion, an abstention, or two votes in one line); read the line itself. How this guide works