David Goncalves

Councillor from 2023 · Deputy Lord Mayor from Oct 2025 · term to Oct 2027

What they told voters (2 documents)

Lodged with the Returning Officer and published by the City of Perth, oldest first. Every promise on this page is quoted from them.

Candidate profile, standing for Councillor, election of 21 Oct 2023PDF · 289 KB
Additional statement, standing for Councillor, election of 21 Oct 2023PDF · 44 KB

CommitmentRecordVotes in line
Promises most tested
Back events, festivals and the artsShared“Increased support for arts and local festivals”
Voted consistently forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 104 of 112 for it
39 of 41
split 7 of 9
Abolish parking surcharges and cut parking costsShared“Abolish parking surcharges & commissions”
Voted generally for
5 of 8
split 5 of 7
Safer walking and cyclingShared“Advocate for walkable & cycle friendly design”
Voted generally forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 16 of 17 for it
11 of 13
split 1 of 3

Their other promises (7)

More trees and green spaceShared“Urban park and greening plan”
Voted consistently forStrong consensus: Council backed it, 9 of 9 for it
3 of 3
split 2 of 2
Open and transparent decisions“Transparent processes & good governance”
Voted both ways on it so farEarly record: 2 votesWeak consensus: Council backed it, 5 of 6 for it
1 of 2
split 0 of 1
Renewable energy and recycling“Renewable energy action scheme”
Voted consistently forStrong consensus: Council backed it, 10 of 10 for it
4 of 4
Engage neighbourhoods“Neighbourhood centric engagement”
Voted consistently forWeak consensus: Council backed it, 8 of 10 for it
4 of 4
More lightingShared“Increased safety & security illumination”
Voted for it so farEarly record: 2 votesModerate consensus: Council backed it, 12 of 13 for it
2 of 2
More reliable transportShared“Extended services & hours for CAT buses”
Voted for it so farEarly record: 2 votes
2 of 2
A business activation strategy“Business activation strategy”
Voted for it so farEarly record: 2 votes
2 of 2

Projects they promised to deliver
Renew the laneways“Laneway renewal scheme”
2 decisions on record · Council split 1 time
A public primary school in the city“Support a future public primary school”
3 decisions on record · Council split 2 times

How we count

Motions they moved on these commitments

Their votes on other members' commitments (10)

More CCTV
Voted a mixture of for and against
2 of 4
split 1 of 2
Cut councillor travel costs
Voted generally against
2 of 6
split 2 of 5
Protect heritage
Voted almost always forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 26 of 28 for it
14 of 15
split 0 of 1
Better standards for apartment living
Voted consistently forStrong consensus: Council backed it, 5 of 5 for it
4 of 4
split 1 of 1
Bring vacant spaces back to life
Voted generally forWeak consensus: Council backed it, 4 of 5 for it
3 of 4
split 1 of 2
Grants for small business
Voted consistently forStrong consensus: Council backed it, 11 of 11 for it
4 of 4
Lower rates
Voted against it so farEarly record: 2 votesWeak consensus: Council went against it, 2 of 12 for it
0 of 2
No steep parking fee rises
Voted generally for
5 of 7
split 5 of 7
Upgrade and activate the riverfront
Voted almost always forWeak consensus: Council backed it, 10 of 12 for it
7 of 8
Work with the State to end homelessness
Voted consistently forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 14 of 15 for it
3 of 3

Attendance

35 of 40 Council meetings attended · 5 on approved leave. Ordinary and special Council meetings from 25 Oct 2023, from the attendance section of the minutes. Approved leave is granted by Council in advance.

Meetings missed (5)

Ordinary Council meeting, 26 May 2026On approved leave · minutes
Ordinary Council meeting, 27 May 2025On approved leave · minutes
Ordinary Council meeting, 19 Nov 2024On approved leave · minutes
Special Council meeting, 16 Jul 2024On approved leave · minutes
Ordinary Council meeting, 28 May 2024On approved leave · minutes

A record of votes only. It does not measure debate, questions, committee work or help given to residents.