Catherine Lezer

Councillor · First elected 2020, 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 17 Oct 2020PDF · 52 KB
Candidate profile, standing for Councillor, election of 21 Oct 2023PDF · 276 KB

CommitmentRecordVotes in line
Promises most tested
No steep parking fee rises“Lower rates and fairer parking”
Voted a mixture of for and against
5 of 11
split 3 of 9
Lower rates“Lower rates and fairer parking”
Voted generally againstWeak consensus: Council went against it, 2 of 12 for it
2 of 8
split 0 of 2
Back events, festivals and the artsShared“Fun events, better lighting”
Voted generally forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 104 of 112 for it
64 of 82
split 12 of 28

Their other promises (7)

Safer walking and cyclingShared“Safer walking and cycling”
Voted generally forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 16 of 17 for it
9 of 12
split 1 of 4
More trees and green spaceShared“More trees, less hay fever”
Voted almost always forStrong consensus: Council backed it, 9 of 9 for it
7 of 8
split 1 of 2
Bring vacant spaces back to life“Occupied buildings, not vacant spaces”
Voted consistently forWeak consensus: Council backed it, 4 of 5 for it
4 of 4
split 2 of 2
More lightingShared“Expanded CAT services and better lighting”
Voted generally forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 12 of 13 for it
10 of 12
split 0 of 1
Better standards for apartment living“Better apartment living, not cramped spaces”
Voted consistently forStrong consensus: Council backed it, 5 of 5 for it
5 of 5
split 1 of 1
Amenities for families and pets“Better amenities for families & pets”
Voted consistently forStrong consensus: Council backed it, 5 of 5 for it
4 of 4
split 1 of 1
Keep the foreshore open“Preserving foreshore access, sensible planning”
Voted consistently forStrong consensus: Council backed it, 3 of 3 for it
3 of 3
split 1 of 1

How we count

Motions they moved on these commitments

Notice of Motion: Councillor Catherine Lezer: Notices of Motion for New Projects6 JUL 2021
Notice of Motion: Investigating Green Space/Pocket Parks28 MAY 2024
City of Perth Parking Fee Review25 FEB 2025
Notice of Motion: Putting Ratepayers First: Suspension of Council Travel24 FEB 2026
Consideration of Decisions from the Electors General Meeting: 27 January 202631 MAR 2026
Notice of Motion: CAT Route Enhancement (Boorloo Bridge / Fraser Point)29 APR 2026
Notice of Motion: Budget Review Package29 APR 2026
Notice of Motion: Langley Park Sports Club Use and Lighting for Walkers25 AUG 2026
Notice of Motion: Riverside Drive Decorative Lighting25 AUG 2026

Their votes on other members' commitments (10)

More CCTV
Voted generally against
2 of 5
split 1 of 3
More ranger patrols
Voted generally againstWeak consensus: Council backed it, 3 of 5 for it
1 of 3
split 0 of 1
Cut councillor travel costs
Voted a mixture of for and against
4 of 8
split 3 of 6
Protect heritage
Voted almost always forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 26 of 28 for it
19 of 22
split 0 of 3
Abolish parking surcharges and cut parking costs
Voted a mixture of for and against
5 of 12
split 3 of 9
Grants for small business
Voted almost always forStrong consensus: Council backed it, 11 of 11 for it
9 of 10
split 0 of 1
Keep council assets in public hands
Voted consistently againstStrong consensus: Council went against it, 0 of 4 for it
0 of 3
split 0 of 1
Upgrade and activate the riverfront
Voted generally forWeak consensus: Council backed it, 10 of 12 for it
7 of 9
split 1 of 2
Work with the State to end homelessness
Voted generally forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 14 of 15 for it
11 of 14
split 3 of 6
Cut financial waste with forward planning
Voted consistently for
5 of 5
split 3 of 3

Attendance

74 of 84 Council meetings attended · 5 on approved leave · 5 with an apology. Ordinary and special Council meetings from 3 Nov 2020, from the attendance section of the minutes. Approved leave is granted by Council in advance. The minutes don't say why a member gave an apology, and neither do I.

Meetings missed (10)

Special Council meeting, 22 Jul 2026Apology given · minutes
Ordinary Council meeting, 26 May 2026On approved leave · minutes
Special Council meeting, 25 Nov 2025Apology given · minutes
Ordinary Council meeting, 27 Aug 2024Apology given · minutes
Special Council meeting, 16 Jul 2024On approved leave · minutes
Ordinary Council meeting, 25 Jun 2024On approved leave · minutes
Ordinary Council meeting, 27 Jun 2023On approved leave · minutes
Ordinary Council meeting, 30 May 2023On approved leave · minutes
Ordinary Council meeting, 13 Dec 2022Apology given · minutes
Ordinary Council meeting, 29 Mar 2022Apology given · minutes

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