About 43 percent of Vancouver voters took part in the November 2014 civic election, an increase from 35 percent in 2011.

But Non-Partisan Association councillor George Affleck wants to know how many of those voters reported problems at polling stations.

In a motion going before city council next week, Affleck says there were reports of “confusion and irregularities” at voting stations, such as insufficient ballots and inconsistent checking of identification.

“Lots of questions, lots of things that were brought up, either by e-mail to us as councillors or that were reported in the media,” Affleck said in a phone interview.

He noted there were seniors who were discouraged by long waits at polling stations and a lack of a place to sit.

The 2014 election marked the first time voters were able to cast their ballots at any polling station in the city.

Voting was extended at four polling stations on election night after a temporary shortage of ballots.

Affleck wants staff to present a list to council of any public enquiries submitted to the city about the voting process. He also wants them to “clarify processes and procedures”, such as where members of the public can submit complaints about the election.

“It’s really providing us with information on what happened, and I would hope that this would lead to improvements in the next election,” Affleck said.

The motion is scheduled to be introduced on January 20.