Term events attended through June 30, 2026.
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COUNCILLOR FILE
Simon Nattaq
Councillor
72%term attendance · all reported
Term council meetings attended through June 30, 2026.
4 in 2025 · 2 in 2026 through August 25. 3 classified substantive across both years.
2023, 2024 and 2025 use audited written minutes. The 2024 plus sign remains until audio is checked. The 2026 floor uses 23 minute sets plus five complete audio audits through August 25.
CURRENT TERM · COMPARABLE THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
One formula used across the Site
Estimated council pay$62,500
÷Reported events attended72
=Estimated pay per attendance$868
Same cutoff and records as the Attendance page: January 2024 through June 2026. This is not verified payroll and it is not a performance grade. The archive begins November 14, 2023, but a comparable 2023 quarterly attendance grid has not yet been indexed.
BREAKDOWN BEHIND THE TERM TOTAL
Attendance by year and quarter
The headline above combines these same City reports. These smaller periods explain the total; they are not competing scores.
PresentAbsentNot eligible / not reported
City quarterly attendance grids.
City quarterly attendance grids.
City Q1 and Q2 attendance grids.
SELECTED EXAMPLES · NOT A TOTAL
Residential rezoning
Moved second reading of the zoning amendment for Lots 1 and 3, Block 239.
Official record ↗2024 WRITTEN-RECORD QUESTION FLOOR
4+substantive questions or requests attributed in all located 2024 written minutes
Councillor Nattaq asked if Emergency Services would be able to access the lower level.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Dodds explained that Emergency Services had been consulted regarding the access to the overall complex development, including the proposed development. The fire chief walked the site and made recommendations to improve access for Emergency Services, which are being implemented by the developer.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Nattaq asked about the financial standing.
- Answer recorded
- Mr. Tumilty explained that the large capital projects required a significant amount of reserve funds, and these projects would soon be completed. He reiterated that capital project spending must be considered going forward. Mr. Tumilty advised that currently, the City is in good financial standing.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Nattaq asked if old barbeques would be included in the metal waste collection.
- Answer recorded
- Deputy Mayor Smith advised that the metal waste collection applied to all metal debris.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Councillor Nattaq asked if the outdoor space would be viewed by the neighbours.
- Answer recorded
- Ms. Toffolo advised that the Notice of Variance was posted to all of the neighbours within the minimum required radius and was also distributed to any potentially impacted properties and no concerns were received. She noted that the outdoor space was located at the front of the property and no units would overlook the outdoor space. She did note that there were homes across the street, however, she does not foresee the outdoor space being any more disruptive than with any normal activities.
- Result or follow-up
- The written minutes record the exchange; no separate later result is identified here.
Written-record minimum only. Multi-part exchanges may be compressed in the minutes, so the number retains a plus sign until audio is checked.
2025 WRITTEN QUESTIONS · AVAILABLE MINUTES AUDITED
10distinct substantive questions documented from January 21 through December 9
Sivumugiaq consultation2
Cabin licensing1
Airport fire response1
Drainage1
Accessibility1
West 40 environment1
Property-tax rebate1
Property-tax relief1
QIA development1
Would cabins and houses near the river inside municipal boundaries pay a fee?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said council had not set the fee and would do so in a separate by-law.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Were City firefighters trained to fight aircraft fires?
- Answer recorded
- The acting chief said the airport had its own service, while City firefighters had training and a mutual-aid agreement.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Had research been completed on ditching and flooding?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said Engineering recommended ditching to reduce flooding.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Would the proposed commercial building include signs identifying accessible parking?
- Answer recorded
- Planning recorded the request, said the developer would be advised and described an on-grade entrance, elevator and pedestrian let-downs.
- Result or follow-up
- Developer notification was promised; installation was not confirmed in these minutes.
Had the original development plan changed?
- Answer recorded
- QIA said the master plan remained conceptual after years of discussions.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Had Iqaluit residents agreed to the proposed development?
- Answer recorded
- QIA said Inuit-focused engagement was planned for November and public engagement for January before a plan was finalized.
- Result or follow-up
- Community engagement was promised.
Had the condition of the sloped land and previously contaminated areas improved?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said assessed areas had been remediated and would continue to be monitored.
- Result or follow-up
- Environmental monitoring was to continue.
Did the Noble House rebate remove tax on the land as well as the burned building?
- Answer recorded
- The mayor clarified that only the destroyed improvement was rebated; land tax remained payable.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Was property-tax relief becoming more expensive?
- Answer recorded
- Finance said yes: more applications were being approved and the $300,000 cap was nearly depleted.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Was QIA no longer planning to blast the proposed development site?
- Answer recorded
- Planning said it knew of no application to continue blasting and that QIA preferred to follow the site's natural grade.
- Result or follow-up
- Answered in the written minutes.
Every entry is a concise paraphrase of the written minutes. The Jan. 14 workshop has attendance only, and the May 8 Governance minute link is unavailable. Missing records are not evidence of silence.
UNANSWERED QUESTIONS & PROMISED FOLLOW-UPS · 2025
Accessibility
Would the proposed commercial building include signs identifying accessible parking?
Recorded answer: Planning recorded the request, said the developer would be advised and described an on-grade entrance, elevator and pedestrian let-downs.
Follow-up: Developer notification was promised; installation was not confirmed in these minutes.
Official minutes ↗Sivumugiaq consultation
Had Iqaluit residents agreed to the proposed development?
Recorded answer: QIA said Inuit-focused engagement was planned for November and public engagement for January before a plan was finalized.
Follow-up: Community engagement was promised.
Official minutes ↗West 40 environment
Had the condition of the sloped land and previously contaminated areas improved?
Recorded answer: Planning said assessed areas had been remediated and would continue to be monitored.
Follow-up: Environmental monitoring was to continue.
Official minutes ↗EDITORIAL SELECTION · REMARKS FROM ACROSS THE 2025 RECORD
Paraphrase
The rise in public drinking may have underlying causes and should be examined rather than treated only as enforcement.
Nattaq spoke during the RCMP's August report after liquor-law charge numbers were discussed.
Official minutes ↗This selected section can include debate and other agenda items; it is not the formal Statements ledger. Remarks are kept separate from the question count. Labels distinguish exact wording, condensed wording and paraphrase.
FORMAL COUNCILLOR STATEMENTS LEDGER
20 written-record entries
Only remarks filed under the regular council agenda’s formal STATEMENTS item. This is separate from debate remarks, questions and the editorial “notable statements” selection above.
INDIVIDUALLY RECORDED POSITIONS · DIVIDED VOTES
Opposed
Opposed
For
Opposed
Motion PD 24-13 · Recommend Astro Hill mixed-use permit with traffic study
Carried · 5–3
Official minutes ↗For
For
Opposed
Motion 24-100 / 24-101 · Cannabis, tobacco and vaping by-law, first and second readings
Both carried · 7–1
Official minutes ↗For
For
Opposed
Opposed
For
Opposed
For
For
For
For
Motion 25-04 / 25-10 · 2025 Mill Rate By-law, first and second readings
Both carried · 4–3
Official minutes ↗Absent
Absent
Motion 25-27 · Property Tax Exemption By-law, third and final reading
Carried · 3–2
Official minutes ↗Absent
Absent
Motion PD 25-08 · Acquire vacant federal Upper Base lot for one dollar
Carried · 5–1
Official minutes ↗For
Absent
Absent
For
Absent
Motion 25-207 / 25-210 · Apex NHC land-disposal by-law, first and second readings
Both carried · 3–1
Official minutes ↗For
Motion 25-258 · Public Safety Committee restructuring
Defeated · 3–4 after mayor's deciding vote
Official minutes ↗For
Motion 26-75 · Cannabis-establishment zoning, first reading
Carried · 5 for · 1 abstained
Official minutes ↗Absent
Absent
Absent
This section does not treat moving or seconding a motion as a vote. Unanimous results without individual names remain collective records. “Absent,” “Conflict,” “Abstained” and “Not in office” are kept separate.
HOW TO READ THIS FILE
Presence, moving a motion, questioning and voting are different records
Attendance reproduces the City’s quarterly grids and separates formal council meetings from committees, hearings and workshops. Motion counts cover 35 written motion records from 2025 and available 2026 registries through August 25. “Substantive” removes agenda and minutes approval, in-camera transitions and adjournment. The question number is a minimum from written minutes; audio may raise it. None of these numbers proves how much work a member did outside the chamber.
For a mayor, council voting is treated separately: the mayor normally votes only to break a tie. Committee participation can create a different voting record.