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Portrait of Sam Trosow

Sam Trosow

Councillor · Ward 6 · seen 2022-11-15 to 2026-10-06 · served 2022–2026

301substantive motions movedof 255 meetings the minutes record them at
45procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
233substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
10meetings recorded absentof 255 they were on the record for
342–34recorded 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 London’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (376) — most recent 40 shown

Community and Protective Services Committee August 10, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken regarding the staff report dated August 10, 2026, related to the Housing Stability Services…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee August 10, 2026
That the delegation request from C. Lazenby, Unity Project, with respect to this matter, BE APPROVED.
For · 6–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee August 10, 2026
That the following actions be taken with respect to the interim bridge funding for organizations delivering basic needs, outreach and diversion services: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee July 13, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Managers of Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services and Social and Health Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated July 13, 2026…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee July 13, 2026
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 6th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on June 25, 2026: a) the following actions be taken…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee July 13, 2026
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee by Q2 2027 with options to amend the Business Licensing By-law to regulate driving school instruction within…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee July 13, 2026
That the motion BE AMENDED to add new parts b) and c) to read as follows: b) the Mayor BE REQUESTED to advocate to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for funding opportunities to support a pilot program…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee July 13, 2026
That the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to the Community and Protective Services Committee on the feasibility of establishing a City of London Special Constable Program, with the report to include: a)…
Against · 4–2 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee July 13, 2026
That the motion BE AMENDED by replacing the words "establishing a City of London Special Constable Program" with "implementing a permanent City of London Special Constable Program";
For · 6–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee July 13, 2026
That the Community and Protective Services Committee convene In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following: 6.1 (ADDED) Security of Property A matter pertaining to the security of the property of…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the following communications BE RECEIVED, and BE REFERRED as noted on the Added Agenda: 6.1 City of London Tree Nursery Feasibility 1. C.
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the 9th Report of the Community and Protective Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 2 (2.1), 3 (2.2), 5 (2.4), 7 (2.6), and 11 (2.7).
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the City Manager, the staff report dated June 8, 2026, with respect to the London Newcomer Strategy: Choose London – Innovative, Vibrant and Global (2024- 28), BE RECEIVED.
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated June 8, 2026, related to the City of London Tree Nursery…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to submit an application to Build Canada Homes to secure capital funds to support…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the staff report dated June 8, 2026, with respect to the 122 Base Line Road Tenant Transition Plan Update Q2, BE RECEIVED.
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the balance of the motion BE APPROVED: That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated June 8, 2026…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the 8th Report of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 6 (4.1) and 7 (4.2).
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the 11th Report of the Infrastructure and Corporate Services Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 8 (2.3), 9 (2.4), and 11 (2.10).
For · 13–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment & Infrastructure, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated June 15, 2026 as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council…
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the 2025 Portfolio Investments Report, providing a summary of the performance of the City of London’s investments, BE RECEIVED for information.
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the 9th Report of the Planning and Environment Committee BE APPROVED, with the exception of items 5 (3.4), 6 (3.5), 7 (3.6), 8 (3.7), 9 (3.8), and 12 (4.1).
For · 14–0 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That the application from Al-Taqwa Academy (c/o Strik Baldinelli Moniz Ltd.) relating to the property located at 1837 Churchill Avenue BE REFUSED;
For · 13–1 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Director, Planning and Development, the following actions be taken with respect to the application of 1001436158 Ontario Inc.
For · 5–8 · Lost
Council June 23, 2026
That the motion BE AMENDED to read as follows: That Municipal Council endorse the following actions with respect to third-party appeal mechanism during the Ontario Land Tribunal process: a) the Mayor BE REQUESTED…
For · 7–6 · Carried
Council June 23, 2026
That Introduction and First Reading of Bill No. 241 BE APPROVED. Yeas: (10): Mayor J. Morgan, S. Lewis, P. Cuddy, J. Pribil, S. Trosow, C. Rahman, A. Hopkins, S. Franke, D. Ferreira, and S. Hillier Nays: (1): S.
For · 12–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee June 16, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, with the concurrence of the Deputy City Manager, Finance Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee June 8, 2026
That the matter of the Byron Veterans Monument Donation to Springbank Park, as included in the staff report dated June 8, 2026, BE REFERRED to a special meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee on June…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee June 8, 2026
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on May 28, 2026: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee June 8, 2026
That the delegation request from M. Blake Rose, with respect to this matter, BE APPROVED.
For · 5–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee June 8, 2026
That the Community and Protective Services Committee convene In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following: 6.1 Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction for Negotiation Purposes A position…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee May 25, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager of Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the London Fire Department Fire Master Plan Annual Report BE RECEIVED;
For · 5–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee May 4, 2026
That the Community and Protective Services Committee convene In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following: 6.1 Trade Secret, Scientific, Technical, Commercial, Financial Information of the Corporation…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee April 13, 2026
That, pursuant to section 27.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, a change in order of the Community and Protective Services Committee Agenda BE APPROVED, to provide for Items 6.1 to 6.3 in Stage 6, Confidential, to be…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee April 13, 2026
That the staff report dated April 13, 2026, entitled Renovictions: Rental Unit Repair Licensing Program One Year Update, BE REFERRED to the next meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee for further…
For · 5–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee April 13, 2026
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure and the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee April 13, 2026
That the requests for delegation from A. DeBlaire, M. Boissonneault, M. Ferguson, S. Horrell and M. Riley, BE APPROVED.
For · 6–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee April 13, 2026
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part c) that reads as follows: c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to re-engage with the agencies under the UHEI and Emergency Treatment Fund to explore service opportunities…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee March 13, 2026
That the Community and Protective Services Committee convene In Closed Session for the purpose of considering the following: 6.1 Confidential Information Supplied by Canada/Province/Territory/Crown Agency of Same…
For · 6–0 · Carried
Community and Protective Services Committee March 9, 2026
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 2nd Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on February 26, 2026: a) the attached, revised, 2026…
For · 6–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (10)

CouncilNovember 26, 2024
Civic Works CommitteeOctober 2, 2024
Community and Protective Services CommitteeOctober 1, 2024
Governance Working GroupSeptember 23, 2024
Civic Works CommitteeJune 11, 2024
Community and Protective Services CommitteeJune 10, 2024
Corporate Services CommitteeAugust 14, 2023
Strategic Priorities and Policy CommitteeMarch 8, 2023
CouncilMarch 7, 2023
Strategic Priorities and Policy CommitteeFebruary 28, 2023

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 301)

That the delegation request from C. Lazenby, Unity Project, with respect to this matter, BE APPROVED.
Community and Protective Services Committee, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 7th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on July 23, 2026: a) that the following actions be taken with respect to the 2026 Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee (ESACAC) Budget: i) the report BE AMENDED to remove any proposed potential partnership; a
Community and Protective Services Committee, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation request from S. Campbell, Ark Aid Street Mission Inc., with respect to this matter, BE APPROVED.
Community and Protective Services Committee, August 10, 2026 · Carried
That the matter relating to a City of London Special Constable Program BE REFERRED to the Municipal Council meeting to be held on August 25, 2026, in order to provide additional time for members of the public to review the proposed direction and provide any comments to Council prior to a decision being made; it being noted that communications from K. Morrison, Old East Village Business Improvement
Council, July 21, 2026 · Lost
That, pursuant to section 2.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, the speaking-once provision contained in section 9.7 of the Council Procedure By-law BE SUSPENDED for the Council meeting held on June 17, 2026, to permit members to speak more than once to a motion.
Council, June 17, 2026 · Lost
That the staff report dated June 16, 2026, entitled “Downtown Reimagined: City of London Downtown Plan”, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee to allow the Civic Administration to undertake additional consultation with downtown community partners with respect to the concerns raised and report back with the results of such consultation and any recommended
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, June 16, 2026 · Lost
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 5th Report of the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on May 28, 2026: a) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to report back to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee with a by- law requiring licensing of businesses that sell listed invasive plant and animal sp
Community and Protective Services Committee, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That the delegation request from M. Blake Rose, with respect to this matter, BE APPROVED.
Community and Protective Services Committee, June 8, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Environment and Infrastructure, with the concurrence of the Director, Construction and Infrastructure Services, on the advice of the Director, Realty Services, with respect to the expropriation of lands as may be required for the project known as the Wellington Gateway Project, the following actions be taken: a) the proposed by-law as appende
Council, June 2, 2026 · Carried
That Items 2.1 to 2.4 BE APPROVED.
Community and Protective Services Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the 3rd Report of the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee, from the meeting held on May 14, 2026: a) that a delegation from the Accessibility Community Advisory Committee BE APPROVED to attend an upcoming meeting of the Accessible Public Transit Services Advisory Committee to discuss matters of mutual interest related to accessible public
Community and Protective Services Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That on recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to staff report dated May 25, 2026, related to the Protection of Animals Left Unattended in Vehicles: a) the proposed by-law, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026, for the purpo
Community and Protective Services Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated May 25, 2026, related to the Rental Unit Repair Licensing Program: a) the by-law as appended to the above-noted staff report as Appendix "A", BE INTRODUCED the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026, to amend By-law No. L.-131-16,
Community and Protective Services Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services, the proposed by-law, as appended to the staff report dated May 25, 2026, as Appendix “A”, BE INTRODUCED at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2026, to: a) AUTHORIZE and APPROVE the Joint Use of Facilities Agreement, as appended to the above-noted staff report as Schedule “A” between t
Community and Protective Services Committee, May 25, 2026 · Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED by adding the words "continue to": That, Mayor J. Morgan and Councillor A. Hopkins BE REQUESTED to continue to advocate to the Province of Ontario, through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), for increased and sustained resources to enable the City of London to expand local shelter and highly supportive housing capacity, establish additional HART Hubs, an
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
That the requests for delegation from A. DeBlaire, M. Boissonneault, M. Ferguson, S. Horrell and M. Riley, BE APPROVED.
Community and Protective Services Committee, April 13, 2026 · Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part that reads as follows: Notwithstanding the adoption of this motion, the Community and Protective Services Committee may at a future time request a staff report on the additional matter of imposing minimal distance requirements with respect to this matter
Community and Protective Services Committee, March 9, 2026 · Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part d) to read as follows: The Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the Environmental Stewardship and Action Community Advisory Committee about the City's response to rodent infestations and opportunities for improving public information.
Community and Protective Services Committee, March 9, 2026 · Carried
That, pursuant to section 32.5 of the Council Procedure By-law, “shall the ruling of the Chair BE SUSTAINED?”
Community and Protective Services Committee, March 9, 2026 · Lost
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part that reads as follows: The committee is concerned that the current conditions constitute a threat to the health and safety to the residents of Tolpuddle and request that the mater of treating the deficiencies to be an emergency which would warrant immediate action and that the following actions BE TAKEN: i) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to immedi
Community and Protective Services Committee, March 9, 2026 · Carried
The motion be further amended to add a new part that reads as follows: x) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to provide the following details based on the 2024 data used in Appendix B of the staff report, dated February 17, 2026, entitled “Affordable and Community Housing Update”, to the Community and Protective Services Committee: i) a list of the 43% of Housing Providers who “do not generate a
Community and Protective Services Committee, March 9, 2026 · Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to add a new part that reads as follows: it being further noted that Councillor E. Peloza will no longer remain appointed to the Community and Protective Services Committee.
Council, March 3, 2026 · Carried
That item 6.9, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Council, March 3, 2026 · Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to London UNESCO City of Music Action Plan 2021-2025 Update: a) the above noted report BE RECEIVED; b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to align future planning and implementation efforts under the new Economic Development Strategy and the new Downtown Plan to identify and advance opportunities for better leveraging London’s UNESCO City of Music
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, February 24, 2026 · Carried
That pursuant to section 31.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor S. Trosow BE PERMITTED to speak an additional 2 minutes with respect to this matter.
Community and Protective Services Committee, February 17, 2026 · Carried
That, the staff report dated January 26, 2026 with respect to the System Area Update: Supports for Those Living Unsheltered: Basic Needs and Pathway Options, BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Community and Protective Services Committee for Civic Administration to provide a report back on the feasibility of negotiating a contract extension with 519Pursuit Umbrella Relief Programs Inc. for the
Council, February 10, 2026 · Carried
That pursuant to section 31.6 of the Council Procedure By-law, Councillor C. Rahman BE PERMITTED to speak an additional 2 minutes with respect to this matter.
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, February 3, 2026 · Carried
That Mayoral Directive 2026-001: Creation of an Affordable Home Ownership Incentive Program BE REFERRED to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee for a report back on the following matters: a) if the program can be expanded to existing housing stock (previously lived in) in addition to new homes; b) further limiting the definition of eligible persons to first-time home b
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, February 3, 2026 · Lost
That the report dated February 3, 2026, titled “Diversity, Inclusion and Anti- Oppression Community Advisory Committee (DIACAC) – Request for Direction” BE REFERRED to Civic Administration to consult further with DIACAC.
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, February 3, 2026 · Lost
b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to take no further action on a procurement process to solicit development proposals from qualified firms that can redevelop City-owned parking lots for high-density housing, encouraging modular construction techniques, and public parking at the following locations: i) 84 Horton Street; and ii) 199 Ridout Street;
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, January 13, 2026 · Carried
That the following actions be taken with respect to the Mayoral Direction 2024-001, the City-owned Parking Lot Redevelopment update relating to 199 Ridout Street and 84 Horton Street: a) on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Housing and Community Growth, with respect to the Mayoral Direction 2024-001, the City-owned Parking Lot Redevelopment update relating to 199 Ridout Street and 84
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, January 13, 2026 · Carried
That the motion BE AMENDED to include the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority in the second preamble.
Council, December 16, 2025 · Carried
That the motion to refer BE AMENDED to report back to the January 26, 2026 Community and Protective Services Committee meeting.
Council, December 16, 2025 · Lost
That part b) of the motion be approved: b) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with the London Transit Commission and report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee regarding the improvement of transit options serving the MicroModular Shelter Site and associated costs, including the rerouting of service to include a stop in or in close proximity to the
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, December 9, 2025 · Lost
That part c) of the motion be approved: c) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with all service providers who will be providing services to the MicroModular Shelter Site (either on-site or off-site) regarding their roles, responsibilities and associated costs and report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee;
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, December 9, 2025 · Lost
That part d) of the motion be approved: d) the Civic Administration BE DIRECTED to consult with first responders including Middlesex-London Paramedic Services, London Police Services and the London Fire Department regarding the provision of emergency services to the MicroModular Shelter Site and report back to a future meeting of the Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee;
Strategic Priorities and Policy Committee, December 9, 2025 · Lost
That the motion BE AMENDED in part b) to remove the word “outdoor” before the words “basic needs”.
Community and Protective Services Committee, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That the motion, as amended, BE APPROVED.
Community and Protective Services Committee, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That, on the recommendation of the Deputy City Manager, Enterprise Supports, the following actions be taken with respect to the staff report dated December 1, 2025 related to the Endorsement of the One Voice Memorandum of Understanding – MOU Between The Corporation of the City of London and the London Police Service Board: a) the payment of the Annual Maintenance and Repair Fee to London Police Se
Community and Protective Services Committee, December 1, 2025 · Carried
That pursuant to section 35.7 of the Council Procedure by-law, the Committee decision with respect excluding Business Case #P-2 Middlesex-London Health Unit Debt Retirement from the Mayor’s Tabled 2026 Annual Budget Update BE RECONSIDERED to provide for Councillor S. Trosow to correct his vote.
Budget Committee, November 20, 2025 · Carried

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