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Portrait of Michael Zussino

Michael Zussino

Councillor · seen 2022-11-16 to 2026-07-07 · served 2022–2026

139substantive motions movedof 251 meetings the minutes record them at
53procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
154substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
0meetings recorded absentof 251 they were on the record for
166–11recorded 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 Thunder Bay’s own minutes.

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Councillor Zussino has been a lifelong resident of Thunder Bay, living in the Red River Ward his entire life.

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City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the July 7, 2026 City Council, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
THAT with respect to the proposed amendment to By-law 1/2022, as amended, the City of Thunder Bay Zoning By-law, as it applies to Part of Lot 16 CON 3 SKR, except Parts 1-11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21 & 23 on 55R13811…
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
Zoning By-law Amendment WITH RESPECT to Report 241-2026-Growth-Development Services- Planning Services, Planning Services recommends that the Zoning By-law be amended on the subject lands, being Part of Lot 16 CON 3…
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
THAT the City Council meeting recess for 5 minutes. For (9): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the July 7, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Confirmation of Agenda - July 7, 2026 2.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the confidential memorandum from Jeff Walters, Manager of Legislative Services & City Clerk, dated June 30, 2026 relative to appointments to the Waterfront District BIA Board of Directors, we recommend…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 185-2025-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the Statement of Continuity of Reserves and Reserve Funds (Attachment 2) for the Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay be received by City…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 118-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that the dates for Special Committee of the Whole meetings to deliberate the 2027 Operating Budget and 2027-2028 Capital Budget for the City…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 299-2026-Community Services-Recreation & Culture we recommend that Current River Arena be re-named the Itec Community Arena;
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 302-2026 (Growth-Development Services- Realty Services), we recommend that Appropriation 19-2026 be approved to establish the Vacant & Dilapidated Building Program capital project in the amount…
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 285-2026-City Manager's Office-Human Resources, we recommend that Council repeal the existing Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (OMERS) participation By-law 230-1970 and By-law…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to priorities to guide staff and delegations in their advocacy to other levels of government, we recommend the following be the City of Thunder Bay’s top priorities for advocacy: 1.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 192-2026 (City Manager’s Office – Office of the City Clerk), we recommend that City Council temporarily delegate certain authorities to the City Manager, during a restricted period…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
THAT the hour being 11:00 p.m., we continue with the business at hand. For (10): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor…
For · 10–1 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the Memorandum from Councillor Albert Aiello dated June 24, 2026, we recommend that City Council direct Administration to consider the Granite Road surface treatment project as part of the 2027 Capital…
Against · 9–2 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law 316-2026 13.
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 193- 2026 1.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
THAT a Special Committee of the Whole –Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (b)…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council July 7, 2026
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 291-2026 1.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council June 2, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 251-2027 – Community Services – Recreation & Culture, we recommend that Administration submit detailed Stage 2 applications to the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund (NOHFC) and FedNor for funding…
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 2, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the June 2, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Confirmation of Agenda - June 2, 2026 2.
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 2, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the recruitment of one individual to serve on the Tbaytel Board of Directors, we recommend that the following person be appointed:  Borika Vucinic be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring June 30, 2029…
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 2, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Director-Human Resources Karie Ortgiese, dated May 26, 2026, we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 2, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 188-2026-City Manager's Office-Human Resources, we recommend that use of the Negotiation Method, pursuant to section 6.02 of the Supply Management By-law 359-2024, be approved to purchase…
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 2, 2026
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 247- 2026 1.
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 2, 2026
THAT a Committee of the Whole –Closed Session meeting be scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. in order to receive information pursuant to the Municipal Act (Section 239 (2)) relative to: (b) personal…
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council June 2, 2026
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 194-2026 1.
For · 12–0 · Carried
City Council May 19, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the May 19, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council May 19, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 181-2026 – Growth – Development Services – Planning Services, we recommend that Official Plan Amendment No. 22 be adopted;
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council May 19, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Director-Human Resources Karie Ortgiese, dated May 5, 2026, we recommend that Administration proceed as directed in Closed Session.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council May 19, 2026
WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the May 19, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Minutes of Previous Council Meeting – May 5, 2026 2.
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council May 19, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 214-2026-Growth-Strategy & Engagement, we recommend that draft By-law 216-2026-Use of Public Spaces as appended to this report as Attachment A, be approved;
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council May 19, 2026
THAT the City Council meeting recess for 10 minutes. For (9): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Greg Johnsen…
For · 9–2 · Carried
City Council May 19, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 048-2026-Growth-Strategy & Engagement we recommend that the following paragraph be added after Paragraph 1: "AND THAT Site A be operationalized upon Site B and Site F reaching a combined occupancy…
For · 7–4 · Carried
City Council May 19, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 048-2026-Growth-Strategy & Engagement, we recommend that Site A – Current River Park as described in this report be recognized as a designated encampment site, subject to final floodplain mapping…
For · 8–3 · Carried
City Council May 19, 2026
AND THAT Site B – Freedom Park as described in this report be recognized as a designated encampment site; For (9): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz…
Against · 9–2 · Carried
City Council May 19, 2026
AND THAT Site F – Simpson as described in this report be recognized as a designated encampment site; For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor…
For · 11–0 · Carried
City Council May 19, 2026
AND THAT Budget Appropriation 13-2026 be approved to establish and fund the Designated Encampment Fencing capital project in the amount of $208,500;
For · 10–1 · Carried
City Council May 19, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 221-2026-Growth-Development Services, we recommend that the Pool 6 / Tug Boat Basin Waterfront Master Plan Update be adopted;
For · 10–0 · Carried
City Council May 19, 2026
WITH RESPECT to Report 220-2026-City Manager’s Office – Office of the City Clerk, we recommend that the properties known as the Doctor’s Cottage, located at 281 Ray Court, the Bank of Montreal, located at 27 Cumberland…
For · 11–0 · Carried

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 139)

WITH RESPECT to the Consent Agenda for the July 7, 2026 City Council meeting, we recommend that the following items be confirmed: 1. Confirmation of Agenda - July 7, 2026 2. Minutes of Previous Council Meetings - June 23, 2026 3. Finance and Administration Standing Committee Minutes - June 30, 2026 4. Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee Minutes 5. Mayor's Taskforce on Building More
City Council, July 7, 2026 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the May 7, 2026 meeting of the Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 167-2026 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 5th day of May, 2026. For (11): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor
City Council, May 5, 2026 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the April 30, 2026 Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
WITH RESPECT to Report 156-2026 - Corporate Services - Finance , we request endorsement of the Finance and Administration Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT $36,000 be provided to the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Inc. for eligible capital repair costs, to be funded from the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Capital Reserve Fund; AND TH
WITH RESPECT to the Confidential Memorandum from Councillor Albert Aiello-Chair- Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee, dated March 11, 2026, we recommend that the following person be appointed: • Paul Fitzpatrick be appointed for a 3 year term, expiring June 30, 2029, or until such time as a replacement has been appointed. For (10): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiel
City Council, March 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 42-2026 1. A By-law to amend By-law Number 24-2025, being a By-law to set fees and charges imposed for various municipal services, to be known as the “User Fee By-law” By-law Number 95-2026 2. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuan
City Council, February 17, 2026 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the February 12, 2026 Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee (Tbaytel), February 12, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 04-2025 Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee, held on July 10, 2025, be confirmed.
Thunder Bay Recruitment Committee (Tbaytel), February 12, 2026 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 021-2026-Corporate Services-Finance, we request endorsement from the Finance and Administration Standing Committee to forward the following recommendations to City Council: WE RECOMMEND THAT the amendments to the following Reserve Funds with respect to By-law 220-2023 be approved as outlined in this Report:  Capital General Reserve Fund;  Building Faster Fund Reserve Fund;
WITH RESPECT to the recommendation as contained in Report 388-2025 Community Services - Recreation & Culture we recommend that the following paragraph be added after paragraph 5: "AND THAT Administration report back on a $93,000 allocation to the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium from the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium Reserve Fund at the January 13, 2026 City Council meeting."
WITH RESPECT to the November 24, 2025 Special City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Brian Hamilton, Councillor Gre
City Council - Special Session, November 24, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, November 4, 2025 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed. For (13): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'ng, Councillor Kasey Etreni, Councillor Andrew Foulds, Councillor Trevor Giertuga, Councillor Br
City Council, November 4, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the confidential memorandum from Tina Larocque, Coordinator- Boards, Committees and Special Projects, dated October 8, 2025, we recommend that the following people be appointed to the following Committees and Boards: 1. Accessibility Advisory Committee One (1) citizen to serve as a Learning Disability Representative for the remainder of a 4 year term expiring November 14, 2028, or
City Council, November 4, 2025 · Carried
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: City Council – Tuesday, November 4, 025 By-law Number: 326-2025 1. A By-law to amend By-law 1/2022 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (869 Golf Links Road). By-law Number: 338-2025 2. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control
City Council, November 4, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the October 14, 2025 Finance and Administration Standing Committee meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 286-2025 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 7th day of October, 2025. City Council – Tuesday, October 7, 2025 For (12): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby Ch'
City Council, October 7, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the recruitment of one individual to serve as a Director on the Synergy North Board, we recommend that the following be appointed:  John Guerard be appointed for the remainder of a 3-year term, expiring April 30, 2027, or until such time as a replacement has been appointed. For (12): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Cou
City Council, September 16, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 239-2025 Report Back - Temporary Shelter Village Initiative - Alternate Locations, which directed that the approved site for the Temporary Shelter Village Initiative be the Hillyard Site, next to 8th Avenue, we recommend that the full of the resolution be rescinded in its entirety. For (8): Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor An
City Council, September 16, 2025 · Lost
WITH RESPECT to the Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Finance and Administration Standing Committee meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
Finance and Administration Standing Committee, September 9, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to By-law 217-2025 (Being a By-law to govern the proceedings of meetings of City Council and its Committees), we recommend that Section 10.02 (a)(i), as set out below, be suspended relative to City Council’s prior decision of July 21, 2025 Report 239-2025 Report Back - Temporary Shelter Village Initiative - Alternate Locations. S. 10.02 (a)(i) Introduced at City Council AND THAT if th
City Council, September 2, 2025 · Lost
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number 274-2025 City Council – Tuesday, September 2, 2025 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 2nd day of September 2025. For (11): Councillor Rajni Agarwal, Councillor Albert Aiello, Councillor Mark Bentz, Councillor Shelby C
City Council, September 2, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 236-2025 – Growth – Development Services – Planning Services, we recommend that the Zoning By-law be amended on the subject lands being Town Plot South Park Lot 5 & West 99 Feet of Lot 4, shown as “Property Location One” on Attachment “A” to Report 236- 2025, and municipally known as 33 Court Street South, by adding MS SP111 to Schedule “B” as follows: SP111: Site-specific p
City Council (Public Meeting), August 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 225-2025 1. A By-law to amend By-law 1/2022 (The Zoning By-law) of The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay (33 Court Street South). By-law Number: 241-2025 2. A By-law to designate areas of Site Plan Control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning
City Council (Public Meeting), August 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 261-2025 4. A By-law to authorize the execution of a Subdivision Agreement between The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay and BK Realty Investment Management Inc.
City Council (Public Meeting), August 25, 2025 · Carried
THAT the following By-law be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 265-2025 1. A By-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council, this 25th day of August, 2025.
City Council, August 25, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 216-2025-Corporate Services-Finance, we recommend that Administration prepare the proposed 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets consistent with this report; AND THAT the 2026 Tax-Supported Operating Budget include a Municipal Tax Levy increase of no more than 2.6% before growth, for those programs and services within the City’s direct control; AND THAT the City Manager provide
Committee of the Whole, August 11, 2025 · Carried
THAT the following By-laws be introduced, read, dealt with individually, engrossed, signed by the Mayor and Clerk, sealed and numbered: By-law Number: 243-2025 1. A By-law to appoint Municipal Enforcement Officers. By-law Number: 251-2025 2. A By-law to appoint Persons to Enforce Parking. By-law Number: 245-2025 3. A By-law to authorize submission of an application to the Ontario Infrastructure an
City Council, August 11, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the Appointment of Acting Mayor for July 21, 2025 City Council meeting, we recommend that Councillor Greg Johnsen be appointed to preside over the meeting as Acting Mayor as per Section 242 of the Municipal Act; AND THAT the Confirming By-law for the July 21, 2025 City Council meeting bee the authorizing by-law which provides signing authority for any associated documentation inclu
City Council, July 21, 2025 · Carried
City Council – Monday, July 21, 2025 WITH RESPECT to the July 21, 2025 City Council meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
City Council, July 21, 2025 · Carried
THAT the following resolution be introduced, read, dealt with individually: 1. Board Appointments - Waterfront District BIA 2. Board Appointment - Tbaytel Board of Directors
City Council, July 21, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the June 23, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting, we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
Committee of the Whole, June 23, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report No. 2025CLS.026 (Growth - Realty Services), we recommend that the properties and easement interests described in this Report be declared surplus to the City's requirements pursuant to the City's policies, and be disposed of in accordance with the method set out in this Report; AND THAT public notice of the proposed disposals be given in the manner set out in this Report; AND
Committee of the Whole, June 23, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Minutes of the following Committee of the Whole meeting, be adopted: 1. June 2, 2025 Committee of the Whole; 2. June 16, 2025 Committee of the Whole.
City Council, June 23, 2025 · Carried
THAT the following ratifying resolution be introduced, read, dealt with individually: 1. Legal Matter – Litigation - Report 2025CLS.033 (Legal Services) 2. Surplus Property Declaration (3 Properties) - Report 2025CLS.026 (Growth - Realty Services
City Council, June 23, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the June 17, 2025 meeting of the Waterfront Development Committee, we recommend that the Agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business be confirmed, as amended.
Waterfront Development Committee, June 17, 2025 · Carried
THAT the Minutes of Meeting 05-2025 Waterfront Development Committee, held on May 20, 2025 be confirmed.
Waterfront Development Committee, June 17, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to the June 16, 2025 City Council (Public Meeting), we recommend that the agenda as printed, including any additional information and new business, be confirmed.
City Council (Public Meeting), June 16, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 171-2025-Infrastructure & Operations-Engineering, we recommend that City Council approve the Asset Management Plan: Phase Three; AND THAT the Strategic Asset Management Policy as outlined in Attachment B to this Report be approved and adopted into the Corporate Policy Manual; AND THAT any necessary by-laws be presented to City Council for ratification.
Committee of the Whole, June 16, 2025 · Carried
WITH RESPECT to Report 183-2025-Community Services-Transit Services we recommend that Administration be authorized to establish a new Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass) Agreement between the City and the Lakehead University Student Union Inc. (LUSU), including such ancillary documents, amendments and renewal Committee of the Whole – Monday, June 2, 2025 agreements as may be required to give further e
Committee of the Whole, June 2, 2025 · Carried

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