Chris Patton

Councillor · First elected 2025, term to Oct 2029

What they told voters (3 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 18 Oct 2025PDF · 487 KB
Candidate profile, standing for Lord Mayor, election of 18 Oct 2025PDF · 501 KB
Additional statement, standing for Lord Mayor, election of 18 Oct 2025PDF · 21 KB

CommitmentRecordVotes in line
Promises most tested
More CCTVShared“improved street lighting in known hotspots, expanded CCTV coverage”
Voted for it so farEarly record: 2 votes
2 of 2
split 1 of 1
More lightingShared“improved street lighting in known hotspots, expanded CCTV coverage”
Voted for it so farEarly record: 1 voteModerate consensus: Council backed it, 12 of 13 for it
1 of 1
More ranger patrolsShared“more visible ranger patrols”
Voted for it so farEarly record: 1 voteWeak consensus: Council backed it, 3 of 5 for it
1 of 1

Their other promises (1)

Grants for small businessShared“support for small businesses through accessible grants that encourage vibrancy”
Voted for it so farEarly record: 1 voteStrong consensus: Council backed it, 11 of 11 for it
1 of 1

How we count

Motions they moved on these commitments

Notice of Motion: De Vlamingh Ave: Traffic Calming Trial29 APR 2026
NOM (OCM-25/03-035) Response: Ore Obelisk26 MAY 2026

Their votes on other members' commitments (14)

Back events, festivals and the arts
Voted consistently forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 104 of 112 for it
15 of 15
split 4 of 4
Cut councillor travel costs
Voted generally against
1 of 4
split 1 of 4
Protect heritage
Voted consistently forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 26 of 28 for it
3 of 3
More trees and green space
Voted for it so farEarly record: 2 votesStrong consensus: Council backed it, 9 of 9 for it
2 of 2
split 2 of 2
Safer walking and cycling
Voted almost always forModerate consensus: Council backed it, 16 of 17 for it
6 of 7
split 1 of 2
Abolish parking surcharges and cut parking costs
Voted against it so farEarly record: 2 votes
0 of 2
split 0 of 1
Better standards for apartment living
Voted consistently forStrong consensus: Council backed it, 5 of 5 for it
3 of 3
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
More reliable transport
Voted for it so farEarly record: 2 votes
2 of 2
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 against it so farEarly record: 1 vote
0 of 1
split 0 of 1
Upgrade and activate the riverfront
Voted consistently forWeak consensus: Council backed it, 10 of 12 for it
3 of 3
Work with the State to end homelessness
Voted for it so farEarly record: 1 voteModerate consensus: Council backed it, 14 of 15 for it
1 of 1
Cut financial waste with forward planning
Voted against it so farEarly record: 1 vote
0 of 1
split 0 of 1

Attendance

15 of 15 Council meetings attended. Ordinary and special Council meetings from 28 Oct 2025, from the attendance section of the minutes. Approved leave is granted by Council in advance.

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