Kelsey Santarossa
Councillor · Ward 3 · seen 2019-12-10 to 2026-08-11 · served 2018–2022, 2022–2026
431substantive motions movedof 152 meetings the minutes record them at
51procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
385substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
2meetings recorded absentof 152 they were on the record for
429–130recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Lakeshore’s own minutes.
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How they voted, where it was recorded (559) — most recent 40 shown
Regular Council Meeting August 11, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedWhereas the Municipality of Lakeshore encompasses over 500 square kilometers of total land area, much of which is rural. Whereas development is continuing in many areas of Lakeshore, further diminishing natural wildlife…
Regular Council Meeting April 14, 2026
For · 7–0 · CarriedDesignate the Lighthouse Cove & District Lions Club fundraising event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the property municipally known as 17845 Melody Drive (also known as 999 Quenneville Drive), as “municipally…
Regular Council Meeting March 24, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedApprove the continuation of the Rat Abatement Pilot Project and authorize an extension of the program until such time as the total funding allocation previously approved by Council, in the amount of $10,000, has been…
Regular Council Meeting January 27, 2026
For · 6–1 · CarriedDefer consideration of the Lakeshore Community Benefits Charge pending the presentation of the Development Charges Study. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr…
Regular Council Meeting January 13, 2026
For · 7–1 · CarriedDirect that members of Administration be limited to a maximum of two conferences per year, except if approved by the Mayor and CAO to attend an additional conference to assist in a meeting or presentation to senior…
Regular Council Meeting December 9, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedDirect Administration to proceed with Option 2 for the Alarm Registration Program and prepare the necessary by-law for implementation, as presented at the December 9, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting December 9, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedDirect Administration to pause enforcement related to shipping containers or sea cans until such time that the results of the community survey be received and official direction be provided.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item 2026-070 - Automation Software. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (1)…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
Against · 4–4 · LostRemove item 2026-111 - Artificial Intelligence Platform. In Favour (4): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (4): Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedAdd an additional $28,462 to item 2026-110 - Position Conversion - Remove 2 Seasonals, Add Additional Full Time Park Operator, in order to allow for a Lead Hand position.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
Against · 2–6 · LostTransfer the remaining funds in the Economic Development reserve account to the Contingency Reserve, for future allocation by Council.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedRemove $74,178.75 from item 2026-039 - Public Works Equipment Operator to reflect hiring in Q4 2026. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler,…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item ATRC-26-6790 2009 Ice Resurfacer Replacement and remove the corresponding $220,000 transfer to the Vehicles and Equipment Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedIncrease item COM-26-6820 - Professional Camera by $5,000 to be funded from the Technology and Office Equipment Reserve. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa…
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item ENG-26-6875 - Private Road Pilot Program and include a corresponding one-time reduction of $100,000 to the Roads Lifecycle Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedRemove item FAC-26-6859 - OPP Station CCTV Security Cameras and include a one-time reduction on $10,000 in the transfer to the Facilities and Properties Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedRemove item PRK-26-6865 - Replacement of Multi-Purpose Utility Tractor and include a one-time reduction of $80,000 to the Vehicles and Equipment Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
For · 4–4 · LostDefer item RDS-21-6551 until such time as a Gravel Roads Conversion Policy is in place, and include a one-time transfer of $305,000 to item RDS-20-6486 - Annual Roads Lifecycle Surface Treatment Program.
Regular Council Meeting November 24, 2025
Against · 6–2 · CarriedRemove item UEM-26-6825 EV Charging Stations for Municipal Fleet and include a corresponding one-time transfer of $100,000 to the Facility/Property New Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedAdopt Official Plan Amendment No. 22 (OPA-02-2025) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA-08-2025) to amend the Municipality of Lakeshore’s policies and regulations with the effect of permitting up to four residential units…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
Against · 7–1 · CarriedDefer consideration of the 2025 Road Needs Study to the December 9, 2025 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to send communication to the affected property owners advising that no further action will be taken by Council, however residents could apply for a designation at their expense should they wish…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 6–2 · CarriedBy-laws 81-2025 and 82-2025 be read and passed in open session on November 4, 2025. In Favour (6): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
For · 5–0 · CarriedDirect Administration to process the Lakeshore Community Benefit Fund Grant Applications for all eligible applications to a maximum per application of $5,000, and that any surplus be covered under the Community Benefit…
Regular Council Meeting November 4, 2025
Against · 5–3 · CarriedCease the Community Benefit Fund Grant Program and direct Administration to bring forward the necessary by-law for repeal. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston,…
Regular Council Meeting September 23, 2025
Against · 7–1 · CarriedTasks C, F and J: Notre Dame Street Item (2) Remove the addition of more one-way streets off Notre Dame Street. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting September 9, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to bring back a report regarding a licensing program for legal non-conforming short-term rental accommodations, based on the regulatory program from Tiny Township.
Regular Council Meeting September 9, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedDefer consideration of the report pending the updated report regarding short-term rental accommodation licensing. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa…
Regular Council Meeting August 12, 2025
Against · 7–1 · CarriedDefer consideration to the September 9, 2025 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and Councillor Hoffman…
Regular Council Meeting July 8, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to conduct public consultation and bring back a report to Council prior to preparing a draft Zoning By-law amendment on Shipping Containers.
Regular Council Meeting June 24, 2025
For · 5–3 · CarriedReceive the report for information only. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Hoffman Opposed (3): Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston,…
Regular Council Meeting - Planning Act May 6, 2025
For · 7–1 · Carriedpre-zoning areas slated for intensification can: Encourage development by reducing the need for developers to apply and pay for the rezoning of their property in order to build on it;
Regular Council Meeting April 8, 2025
For · 8–0 · CarriedDirect the Clerk to read By-law 28-2025 establishing the 2025 Municipal Tax Levy and Tax Rates, as presented at the April 8, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting March 25, 2025
For · 5–2 · CarriedEndorse the implementation plan as outlined in the Housing Accelerator Fund Implementation Plan and Partnership with University of Windsor Centre for Cities report and direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop…
Regular Council Meeting March 25, 2025
For · 6–1 · CarriedDirect Administration to prepare and post a Request for Proposal for the restaurant operations at the Belle River Marina for the 2025 season;
Regular Council Meeting March 25, 2025
For · 5–2 · CarriedBy-law 24-2025 be read and passed in open session on March 25, 2025. In Favour (5): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, and Councillor Ruston Opposed (2): Councillor Kerr…
Regular Council Meeting March 4, 2025
For · 7–0 · CarriedMove into closed session in Council Chambers at 4:31 PM in accordance with: a. Paragraph 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001 to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local…
Regular Council Meeting March 4, 2025
Against · 5–3 · CarriedReceive the report for information only. In Favour (5): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Kerr, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (3): Mayor Bailey, Councillor McNamara, and Councillor…
Regular Council Meeting February 11, 2025
For · 7–1 · CarriedWhereas Lakeshore recently removed its oil from its recycling program; And whereas residents are raising concerns that this programs removal is a serious concern to them;
Regular Council Meeting January 23, 2025
For · 4–4 · LostBring forward budget item #CAP-25-2773 (p.237) for deliberation. In Favour (4): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler Opposed (4): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara…
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (2)
Regular Council Meeting - Planning ActMay 5, 2026
Special Council MeetingMarch 12, 2020
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 431)
Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. July 14, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the petition - Skatepark Noise at Optimist Park.
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to conduct a third party assessment of the noise levels affecting residents of Optimist Street related to the new skate park; and, if noise mitigation measures are recommended by the third party assessment, authorize Administration to complete such measures using available Parks surplus funds where sufficient; and further, direct Administration to report back to Council with
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Whereas a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) provides municipalities with a sustainable revenue source paid by visitors rather than property taxpayers; And Whereas Council recognizes the importance of reinvesting visitor- generated revenues into initiatives that both enhance the visitor experience and strengthen the local economy and municipal services; Therefore be it resolved that the Council for
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried
Direct Administration to consult with Marina staff and regulatory bodies to bring back a report on options to improve lighting, visibility, and navigational safety for boaters entering and exiting the Belle River Marina.
Regular Council Meeting, August 11, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Deem Lot 145 on Registered Plan of Subdivision 1620 in the Municipality of Lakeshore as no longer forming part of a registered plan of subdivision; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 31-2026 during the “Consideration of By- laws”, all as presented at the May 26, 2026 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, May 26, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the update to the Water and Wastewater Rate Study, the updated water and wastewater rates, and the Water Financial Plan 2026-2035; and Direct Administration to submit the Water Financial Plan to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and prepare the 2027 draft Budgets and User Fee By-law to reflect the updated rates, all as presented at the April 28, 2026 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. Essex Region Conservation Authority - Conservation Authorities Amalgamation and Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act 2. Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks - Proposed Amendments to the Environmental Assessment Act 3. Closed Meeting Quarterly Report – Q1 2026 4. 2026 By-law Enforcement First Quarter Activity Report
Regular Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the reduction of the complement of volunteer firefighters from 100 to 90 and convert the 10 volunteer firefighter positions into two full-time firefighters to be hired in Q4 of 2026; and Approve firefighting staffing Option 3 for Administration to bring operational costing considerations in the 2027 and future Budget deliberations, all as presented at the April 28, 2026 meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, April 28, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Designate the Lighthouse Cove & District Lions Club fundraising event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the property municipally known as 17845 Melody Drive (also known as 999 Quenneville Drive), as “municipally significant”, as presented at the April 14, 2026 Council meeting. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Santarossa
Regular Council Meeting, April 14, 2026 · Carried
Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. March 10, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting, March 24, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Award the Request for Proposal (RFP) No. CP-26-002 for Professional Services for the County Road 22 Sanitary Sewer Expansion Project (Wastewater Conveyance 1 & 2) for the Municipality of Lakeshore to Jacobs Consultancy Canada Inc. for a total cost of $13,789,020.11 ($10,789,020.11 base bid with a contingency allowance of $3,000,000.00), including applicable HST; and Approve an additional budget of
Regular Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Endorse the County Road 22 Sanitary Sewer Expansion (Wastewater Conveyance 1 and 2) project to meet the requirements set forth under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) as required, through annual budget allocation commencing in 2025 up to and including 2029; and Direct the Clerk to read By-law 17-2026 during the Consideration of By- laws to authorize signing authority related to the H
Regular Council Meeting, March 10, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve the Budget as approved by the Belle River Business Improvement Area Board for the year ending December 31, 2026, as presented at the February 10, 2026 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, February 10, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meetings as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. January 6, 2026 Special Council Meeting Minutes 2. January 13, 2026 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting, January 27, 2026 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to bring forward a waste collection bylaw that includes the following language: - Garbage storage areas shall be screened from public view - Where commercial, industrial or multi-residential on-site garbage containers are visible from a residential property or from a public street, the area where the receptacles are being stored shall be buffered and screened from adjoining o
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
By-laws 83-2025, 85-2025 and 89-2025 be read and passed in open session on December 9, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Waive the provisions of section 103 of the Procedural By-law to permit the receipt of a late Notice of Motion submitted by Councillor Santarossa.
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to pause enforcement related to shipping containers or sea cans until such time that the results of the community survey be received and official direction be provided. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Hoffman, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, and Councillor Vogler Conflict (1): Councillor Kerr
Regular Council Meeting, December 9, 2025 · Carried
Remove item 2026-013 - Increase to Training and Conference Budget.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Remove item COM-26-6821 - Community Satisfaction Survey and Citizen Panel Recruitment and transfer the proposed $40,000 back to the Plans and Studies Reserve.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Defer item ENG-26-6492 - Transportation Master Plan and remove $400,000 from the 2026 budget.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Clarify that item ENG-26-6871 - Notre Dame and First Street Intersection include design alternatives for the remaining lands, including the 616 Notre Dame Street parcel.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Transfer the remaining funds in the Invest Windsor-Essex Economic Development Reserve and the OCLIF Cannabis Legalization Reserve to the Contingency Fund.
Regular Council Meeting, November 24, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. 2. Community Planning Division Quarterly Status Update – Q2 and Q3 2025 3. Approach to Designating Properties Listed on the Municipal Register 4. Assessment of Bill 17 (Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025)
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to send communication to the affected property owners advising that no further action will be taken by Council, however residents could apply for a designation at their expense should they wish to do so prior to the regulated deadline date. In Favour (7): Mayor Bailey, Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Ruston, Councillor Vogler, and
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried
Direct Administration to process the Lakeshore Community Benefit Fund Grant Applications for all eligible applications to a maximum per application of $5,000, and that any surplus be covered under the Community Benefit Fund. In Favour (5): Deputy Mayor Walstedt, Councillor McNamara, Councillor Santarossa, Councillor Kerr, and Councillor Vogler Conflict (3): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Ruston, and Cou
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried
By-law 67-2025 be read a third time and adopted; and By-laws 76-2025, 77-2025, 79-2025 and 80-2025 be read and passed in open session on November 4, 2025.
Regular Council Meeting, November 4, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Authorize the write off of uncollectible property taxes for Roll numbers, 3751 050 000 10075, 3751 210 000 07601, 3751 720 000 09301, 3751 720 000 26600, 3751 740 000 14900, 3751 750 000 26801, from previous years in the amount of $1,586.05, as presented at the October 21, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, October 21, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. The Honourable Michael S. Kerzner Solicitor General - OPP Cost Recovery Model
Regular Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Administration to advise the County of Essex that the Municipality of Lakeshore supports the extension of draft plan approval for a period of 3 years (from October 20, 2025 to October 20, 2028) for 11567565 Ontario Limited, River Ridge Subdivision (File No. 37-T-97010) as presented at the October 7, 2025 Council Meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Receive the items as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. The Honourable Michael S. Kerzner Solicitor General - OPP Cost Recovery Model
Regular Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to advise the County of Essex that the Municipality of Lakeshore supports the extension of draft plan approval for a period of 3 years (from October 20, 2025 to October 20, 2028) for 11567565 Ontario Limited, River Ridge Subdivision (File No. 37-T-97010) as presented at the October 7, 2025 Council Meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, October 7, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Administration to proceed with the following recommendation made by Paradigm Traffic Solutions Limited, as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting: Task 1: Oakwood Avenue (Part 2) (a) PXO and all way stop installations. Direct Administration to proceed a recommended under the engineering Capital - Traffic Safety Management Improvements budget for implementations. Task I: Oakwood Avenue
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
the Clerk to read By-law 62-2025, being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Master Service Agreement (MSA) between the Municipality of Lakeshore and GTel Engineering Inc, during the Consideration of By-Laws, as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Administration to bring forward the costs to expand the Optimist Park access to allow for safe two-way entry and exit prior to the 2026 Budget deliberations.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct Administration to proceed with the following recommendation made by Paradigm Traffic Solutions Limited, as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting: Task 1: Oakwood Avenue (Part 2) (a) PXO and all way stop installations. Direct Administration to proceed a recommended under the engineering Capital - Traffic Safety Management Improvements budget for implementations. Task I: Oakwood
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Approve minutes of the previous meeting as listed on the Consent Agenda. 1. September 9, 2025 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
Direct the Clerk to read By-law 62-2025, being a By-Law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Master Service Agreement (MSA) between the Municipality of Lakeshore and GTel Engineering Inc, during the Consideration of By-Laws, as presented at the September 23, 2025 Council meeting.
Regular Council Meeting, September 23, 2025 · Carried Unanimously
In the record
150meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
1conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 3seatCouncillor
837votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
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