Item - 2025.QS9.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee on October 14, 2025 and was adopted with amendments.
QS9.1 - Election of Vice-Chair
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee:
1. Elected Susan Gapka as Vice-Chair of the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee for a term of office starting on October 14, 2025 and ending on November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed.
Decision Advice and Other Information
There were two nominations for Vice-Chair.
Susan Gapka nominated Susan Gapka.
leZlie lee kam nominated Pink Angel.
The following candidates addressed the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee:
Pink Angel
Susan Gapka
The Chair instructed the Members on the balloting process.
The Clerk started the balloting process. At the conclusion of balloting, the Clerk announced the results of the ballot.
Number of ballots cast: 12
Number of votes required: 7
For Pink Angel: 5
Pink Angel
Ranjith Kulatilake
leZlie lee kam
Terrence Rodriguez
Leyla Shahid
For Susan Gapka: 7
Councillor Chris Moise
Micah Chu
Cooper
Felipe Del Campo Donoso
Susan Gapka
Talin Wright
Maiesha Zarin
The Chair declared Susan Gapka as the Vice-Chair of the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee for a term of office from October 14, 2025 to November 14, 2026, having received the majority of ballots cast.
Summary
In accordance with Section B.3. of the Terms of Reference of the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee, the Committee will elect a member of the public as Vice-Chair.
Motions
That Susan Gapka be nominated as the Vice Chair of the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee.
That Pink Angel be nominated as the Vice Chair of the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Advisory Committee.