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Portrait of Christina Bisanz

Christina Bisanz

Councillor · Ward 7 · seen 2014-12-01 to 2026-06-15 · served 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

456substantive motions movedof 520 meetings the minutes record them at
171procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
380substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
25meetings recorded absentof 520 they were on the record for
236–0recorded 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 Newmarket’s own minutes.

In their own words, via the Town

First elected in 2014, Christina Bisanz was elected to serve as Councillor for Ward 7 in Newmarket for a third four year term, in 2022. In addition to her role as Councillor, Christina serves as the CEO of CHATS-Community & Home Assistance to Seniors, providing homecare and community services to enable over 8,300 older persons and their caregivers in York Region and South Simcoe, to continue living independently, safely and with dignity in their own homes as long as possible. CHATS is a significant employer in the region, with over 320 staff, and a remarkable roster of close to 500 volunteers. It is a position that lends itself to providing Christina with additional insight into the needs of the seniors' community in Newmarket. Currently, Christina also serves as a member of the Human Services Planning Board of York Region, and the Seneca College Non-Profit Management Program Advisory Committee. Christina's involvement in the community spans many years prior to becoming a member of Council. As a resident of Ward 7 for close to 30 years, Christina's record of local community involvement over that time has included being chair of the Glenway Preservation Association, a member of the Parent Council for St. Nicholas elementary school, founding chair of the Newmarket Public Library's Pathfinders to Employment community collaborative, member of the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce's Prosperity Steering Committee, member of the Southlake Regional Health Centre's Health Sciences Commission, and was a founding director of the Newmarket-Aurora chapter of CARP. Christina's involvement outside of the local community is equally extensive. She served several terms as the appointed public representative for Advertising Standards Canada, was a director of the Consumers Council of Canada and the Canadian Foundation for Pharmacy, and governor of Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, to name but a few. Christina career experience has included senior executive positions in major industry sectors ranging from manufacturing and retailing of consumer products, health care, technology and police services boards, where she was responsible for representing sector interests to all levels of government in Canada, and internationally.

As published by Newmarket.

How they voted, where it was recorded (236) — most recent 40 shown

Council March 2, 2020
That the additions to the agenda be approved.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
That the deputation provided by Heather Goodman regarding the Simon Wood Foundation be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
That the deputation provided by Sebastian Fuchs regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
That the deputation provided by Frank Doyle regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
That the Council Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2020 be approved.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2020 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-item 9.1.8.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
That the presentation regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law provided by the Manager of Regulatory Services be received;
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
That By-laws 2020-07, 2020-08, 2020-09, 2020-12 and 2020-13 be enacted.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the additions to the agenda be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the deputation provided by Lt. Col (Ret'd) Ferguson A. Mobbs be received; and, That Council direct Staff to draft a motion to be placed on the February 24, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting agenda.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the deputation provided by Frank Doyle regarding the Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the deputation provided by Ted Doucette regarding the Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the Council Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2020 be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2020 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of January 29, 2020 be received.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2020 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-item 9.3.1, 9.3.4 and 9.3.5.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the presentation regarding Short-Term Rentals provided by the Senior Planner - Community Planning and the Manager of Regulatory Services be received;
For · 7–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the report entitled Mobile Business Licence By-law dated February 3, 2020 be
For · 7–1 · Deferred
Council February 10, 2020
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of February 3, 2020 be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That By-law 2020-10 be enacted.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That By-laws 2020-07, 2020-08 and 2020-09 be
For · 7–1 · Deferred
Council February 10, 2020
That the following individuals be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee: Felim James Greene Cindy Gorlewski
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
That the Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. (the “Corporation”) Report of the President dated January 30, 2020 regarding the election of a director to the board of directors of Envi Networks Ltd.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the additions and corrections to the agenda be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the deputation provided by Ann Watson regarding Inn From the Cold be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the deputation provided by Brian North regarding the 2020 Run for Southlake be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That he deputation provided by Gord McCallum regarding the Climate Emergency Declaration be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the Council Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2019 be approved.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the Council Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of December 2, 2019 be approved.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the Joint NEDAC and Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2019 be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That the Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2019 be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
That By-laws 2020-01, 2020-02, 2020-03, 2020-04 and 2020-05 be enacted.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
That the additions and corrections to the agenda be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
That the presentations regarding Newmarket Celebrates the Arts - Grant Recipient Recognition and the Ontario Building Partnership Award be received.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
& Regional Councillor Vegh That the Council Meeting Minutes of November 11, 2019 be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
That the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of November 11, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of November 25, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-item 9.2.2.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of November 25, 2019 be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
That Closed Session Report 2019-09, dated November 25th, 2019 entitled “Labour Relations” be received; and, That the confidential direction provided to staff in Closed Session Report 2019-09 be approved.
For · 7–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (25)

Committee of the Whole - ElectronicJanuary 12, 2026
Council Workshop - ElectronicOctober 27, 2025
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicFebruary 24, 2025
Council Workshop - ElectronicJune 4, 2024
Council - ElectronicApril 15, 2024
Council - ElectronicJanuary 22, 2024
Council - ElectronicJanuary 23, 2023
Committee of the Whole - ElectronicSeptember 12, 2022
Newmarket Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Task ForceJuly 26, 2022
Council WorkshopJanuary 29, 2020
Committee of the WholeJanuary 13, 2020
Central York Fire Services - Joint Council CommitteeJanuary 7, 2020
Council WorkshopOctober 28, 2019
Central York Fire Services - Joint Council CommitteeOctober 22, 2019
Special Committee of the WholeMay 6, 2019
Council WorkshopApril 2, 2019
Council WorkshopMarch 25, 2019
Special Committee of the WholeJanuary 7, 2019
Special Committee of the WholeNovember 12, 2016
CouncilOctober 3, 2016
Special Committee of the WholeSeptember 12, 2016
Site Plan Review CommitteeOctober 26, 2015
Special Committee of the WholeApril 22, 2015
Special CouncilMarch 2, 2015
CouncilMarch 2, 2015

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 456)

& Regional Councillor Vegh That the presentation provided by Kelly McCann, Interim Chief Executive Officer, NT Power regarding Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. Annual General Meeting be received.
Council - Electronic, June 1, 2026 · Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh Resolutions of the sole shareholder of Newmarket Hydro Holdings Incorporated. Whereas the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket (the "Sole Shareholder") is the sole shareholder of Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. (the "Corporation"); and, Whereas the Sole Shareholder by a Shareholder Declaration dated November 1, 2000, appointed Mayor as its legal representative for the purp
Council - Electronic, June 1, 2026 · Referred
Councillor Vegh 1. That the presentation provided by Kelly McCann, Interim Chief Executive Officer, NT Power regarding Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. Annual General Meeting be received.
Council - Electronic, June 1, 2026 · Carried
Councillor Vegh Resolutions of the sole shareholder of Newmarket Hydro Holdings Incorporated. Whereas the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket (the "Sole Shareholder") is the sole shareholder of Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. (the "Corporation"); and, Whereas the Sole Shareholder by a Shareholder Declaration dated November 1, 2000, appointed Mayor as its legal representative for the purpose of comm
Council - Electronic, June 1, 2026 · Referred
& Regional Councillor Vegh That the deputation provided by Melanie Duckett Wilson, Climate Action Newmarket Aurora, regarding the Update to the Community Energy Plan be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, May 25, 2026 · Carried
Councillor Vegh 1. That the deputation provided by Melanie Duckett Wilson, Climate Action Newmarket Aurora, regarding the Update to the Community Energy Plan be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, May 25, 2026 · Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh That the presentation provided by Meaghan Graham, Manager, Recreation Services Jaclyn Lotto, Supervisor, Aquatics & Fitness regarding the Burlington Cup Award be received.
Council - Electronic, May 11, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Meaghan Graham, Manager, Recreation Services Jaclyn Lotto, Supervisor, Aquatics & Fitness regarding the Burlington Cup Award be received.
Council - Electronic, May 11, 2026 · Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh That the Information Report entitled Bill 98 - Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, May 4, 2026 · Carried
Councillor Vegh 1. That the Information Report entitled Bill 98 - Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026 be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, May 4, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-16 be enacted.
Council - Electronic, April 20, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled Carnival Licence Application for Joe Persechini Charity Midway dated April 13 th , 202 6 , be received; and, That Council approve the Carnival Licence for Joe Persechini Charity Midway; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Erik Karvinen, Watson & Associates regarding Town of Newmarket - Employment Area Conformity Review be received.
Special Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Joanne Sweers and Rebecca Gardiner regarding NWMRKTProud 2026 Initiatives be received.
Council - Electronic, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That the Special Committee of the Whole - March 23, 2026 (Housing Action Plan) Meeting Minutes be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
Council - Electronic, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of March 23, 2026 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
Council - Electronic, March 30, 2026 · Carried
That the report entitled Parks and Recreation Capital Plan – 2026 Update, dated February 2, 2026, be received; and, That Staff continue to advance individual capital projects for approval through the annual budget process, or under separate report, as appropriate; and, That Staff ensure that any new project is only added to the Parks and Recreation Capital Plan having the support of Council; and,
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, February 2, 2026 · Carried
That By-law 2026-01 be enacted.
Council - Electronic, January 19, 2026 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Peterson Rissis, Junior Planner and Kaitlin McKay, Senior Planner regarding Additional Residential Units be received; and, That the deputation provided by Pamela Vega regarding Additional Residential Units be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, December 1, 2025 · Carried
Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) is by far the most effective speed mitigation and safety tool that municipalities have had access to; and, Whereas The Ontario Safety Legue has expressed that ASE is effective and that it supports the use of ASE; and, Whereas The Ontario Association Chiefs of Police has expressed that ASE is effective and that it supports the use of ASE; and, Whereas The Hospital
Council - Electronic, October 6, 2025 · Carried
Whereas Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) is by far the most effective speed mitigation and safety tool that municipalities have had access to; and, Whereas The Ontario Safety Legue has expressed that ASE is effective and that it supports the use of ASE; and, Whereas The Ontario Association Chiefs of Police has expressed that ASE is effective and that it supports the use of ASE; and, Whereas The H
Council - Electronic, October 6, 2025 · Carried
That the report entitled Carnival Licence Application for Paranormal Circus dated September 15, 2025, be received; and, That Council approve the Carnival Licence application for Paranormal Circus; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Council - Electronic, September 15, 2025 · Carried
That by-laws 2025-80 and 2025-81 be enacted.
Special Council - Electronic, July 14, 2025 · Carried
of the sole shareholder of Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. Whereas the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket (the "Sole Shareholder") is the sole shareholder of Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. (the "Corporation"); and, Whereas the Sole Shareholder by a Shareholder Declaration dated November 1, 2000, appointed Mayor as its legal representative for the purpose of communicating any shareholder consent or
Council - Electronic, June 23, 2025 · Referred
That the presentation provided by Gary Kent CAMA Board Member-at-Large (For Municipalities with a Population Over 100,000) and Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Peel be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, June 16, 2025 · Carried
That the deputation provided by Melanie Duckett-Wilson, Climate Action Newmarket Aurora regarding Opposition of Bill 5: "Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025" and Bill 17: "Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025" be received; and, That the correspondence provided by Sandy Mackenzie regarding Opposition of Bill 5: "Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act, 2025
Council - Electronic, June 2, 2025 · Carried
That the Town of Newmarket Council direct the Mayor to provide comments on behalf of Members of Council regarding Bill 5 and Bill 17 to Premier Doug Ford and Hon. Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Member of Provincial Parliament for Newmarket - Aurora.
Council - Electronic, June 2, 2025 · Carried
That the confidential presentation provided regarding Ward 6 Property matter be received.
Council - Electronic, June 2, 2025 · Carried
That the correction to the agenda be approved.
Council - Electronic, May 5, 2025 · Carried
That the addition to the agenda be approved.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 28, 2025 · Carried
1. That the report entitled Carnival Licence Application for Joe Persechini Charity Midway dated April 28, 2025, be received; and, 2. That Council approve the Carnival Licence for Joe Persechini Charity Midway; and, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 28, 2025 · Carried
1. That the report entitled Carnival Licence Application Royal International Circus dated April 28, 2024 be received; and, 2. That Council approve the Carnival Licence for Royal International Circus; and, 3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, April 28, 2025 · Carried
That the addition to the agenda be approved.
Council - Electronic, April 14, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Richard Zelinka, Zelinka Priamo Limited regarding Zoning By-law Amendment - Lytham Green (Marianneville Developments Limited) be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, March 17, 2025 · Carried
That the correspondence provided by Yuvraj Bhardwaj regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Lytham Green (Marianneville Developments Limited) be received; and, That Town staff be directed to correspond with the correspondent in relation to their questions.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, March 17, 2025 · Carried
That the presentation provided by Rob Gillis, Manager, Water/Wastewater regarding Achieving Excellence: A Water Story be received.
Committee of the Whole - Electronic, March 17, 2025 · Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh That Staff be directed to investigate and identify options for clearing windrows during winter snow events including a scan of various GTA municipalities; and, That Staff be directed to evaluate the operational and funding implications for implementing the various options including but not limited to: municipal budget, user fees, provincial and federal grants, community
Council - Electronic, March 3, 2025 · Carried
That the correspondence provided by Kim Allen regarding Windrow Management be received.
Council - Electronic, March 3, 2025 · Carried
Councillor Vegh 1. That Staff be directed to investigate and identify options for clearing windrows during winter snow events including a scan of various GTA municipalities; and, 2. That Staff be directed to evaluate the operational and funding implications for implementing the various options including but not limited to: municipal budget, user fees, provincial and federal grants, community partn
Council - Electronic, March 3, 2025 · Carried
That By-laws 2025-06 to 2025-54 be enacted.
Council - Electronic, February 10, 2025 · Carried

In the record

495meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
3conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Ward 7seatCouncillor
1,687votes in 2022Local Councillor, incumbent
Council - Electronic June 23, 2025
in items 9.1.5 - Residential Winter Windrow Opening Service - Presentation and item 9.1.18 - Residential Winter Windrow Opening Service
Committee of the Whole - Electronic June 16, 2025
in items 5.4 - Residential Winter Windrow Opening Service - Presentation and item 8.1 - Residential Winter Windrow Opening Service
Committee of the Whole August 31, 2015
with respect to Items 35 and 36 of the Committee of the Whole agenda of August 31, 2015 being the Appointment Committee Minutes of July 6 and August 27, 2015 and Appointment Committee (Closed…

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