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Emma Santiago

Commissioner District 22024-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
21
Total speaking time
38:36
Avg per meeting
1:50
Segments
774

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Jan 2026[29]

Comprehensive Plan Update and Building Heights

Potential long-term impacts on municipal infrastructure service costs and private property values.

medium↑Oct 2026[28]

Removal of Planning and Zoning Board Member

None

critical↑Oct 2026[23]

Firefighters Collective Bargaining Agreement

The agreement is fully funded within the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.

critical→Aug 2026[20]

Transform386 Flood Mitigation and Stormwater Projects

Deltona has allocated $2 million from Transform 386 funds toward local stormwater efforts.

high→Aug 2026[20]

Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers

Potential short-term delay in high-tech commercial investment.

critical↓May 2026[19]

FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget and Millage Rate

Total proposed budget is $208,035,947 with a General Fund of $79,845,212.

high↓Apr 2026[15]

Unpermitted Construction and Property Maintenance Enforcement

Permit fees and potential daily fines of $100 to $250 apply if property owners fail to comply within 30 days.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Lake Windsor Stormwater Force Main Relocation

Total project cost is $1,059,391, with overall contingencies capped at $1,618,770.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Roadway Level of Service Standards and Traffic Impacts

Raising road standards could require millions in municipal tax dollars to fund infrastructure upgrades.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Employee Health Benefits Renewal for 2027

Affects city benefit expenditures and employee out-of-pocket costs.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Right-of-Way Vacation at 468 Sullivan Street

Null

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Dairy Queen Proportionate Fair Share Agreement

Generates $113,637.32 in infrastructure mitigation funds for Volusia County.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Firefighters Union Collective Bargaining Agreement

Will impact city personnel expenditures and budget allocations for fire rescue services.

critical↓Jun 2026[10]

Fine Reduction Request and Foreclosure Proceedings at 271 Fort Smith Boulevard

Involves $54,450 in accumulated fines and potential commercial lease revenue impacts.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Micro-Mobility and Sidewalk Connectivity

Sidewalk construction and trail linkages will require capital outlay in future budgets.

high↓Sep 2026[10]

Live Local Act Land Development Code Amendments

None directly specified in code amendments.

medium↑Oct 2024[10]

local elections

While voting doesn't cost a dime, the winning commissioners will ultimately decide how your tax dollars get spent around town.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

2026 Election Results and New Commission Seated

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Selection of Vice Mayor

high↓Feb 2026[9]

Meeting Cancellation Due to Lack of Quorum

No immediate financial impact, though rescheduling may incur minor administrative and noticing costs.

Decisions during term (289)

Recorded while Santiago was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda Items B, D, E, and F

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Reduction of Code Enforcement Fine for 2701 Fort Smith Boulevard

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Proportionate Fair Share Agreement for Dairy Queen Deltona

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Employee Health Benefits Award for Plan Year 2027

approvedVoted yes6-1Oct 26, 2026

Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 2913

approvedVoted yes5-2Oct 26, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-86: Vacation of Right-of-Way for 468 Sullivan Street

approvedVoted yes4-3Oct 26, 2026

Removal of Planning and Zoning Board Member Tim Blodgett

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Revisions to Ordinance No. 19-2026: Temporary Moratorium for Data Centers

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Request for approval of minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of October 5, 2026, and the Special Commission Meeting of October 19, 2026, as presented.

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Request for recognition(s): Proclamation(s) - 1. Small Business Saturday- November 28th

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-97 request to approve the Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation Cooperative Agreement for 2026-2027.

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Request for approval of appointments of representation to the Opioid Funding Advisory Board for the City of Deltona.

approved7-0Oct 26, 2026

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-100 to award firms to provide Architectural and Engineering Services for Facilities (New, Existing and Future) per RFQ #26025.

approvedVoted yes6-0Oct 19, 2026

Approval of Resolution No. 2026-95 (Lake Windsor Stormwater Force Main Relocation)

approvedVoted yes7-0Oct 5, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

approvedVoted yes6-1Oct 5, 2026

Ordinance No. 16-2026 - Live Local Act Amendments (Second Reading)

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Request for approval of minutes of the Regular Commission Meeting of September 21, 2026, as presented.

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Request for recognition(s): Proclamation(s) - 1. Red Ribbon Week 2. Extra Mile Day 3. National Primary Care Week

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-90, authorizing Amendment No. 1 of the JPA between the City of Deltona and Volusia County for the Transform386 - Elkcam Boulevard at Lake Helen Osteen Road - Flood Mitigation Project.

approved7-0Oct 5, 2026

Request for approval of Resolution No. 2026-91, authorizing Amendment No. 1 of the JPA between the City of Deltona and Volusia County for the Transform386 - Lake Sweet Gum Stormwater Drawdown project.

Voting record (129)

121 yes8 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 2913

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-86: Vacation of Right-of-Way for 468 Sullivan Street

Voted yesOct 26, 2026

Removal of Planning and Zoning Board Member Tim Blodgett

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Approval of Resolution No. 2026-95 (Lake Windsor Stormwater Force Main Relocation)

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Ordinance No. 16-2026 - Live Local Act Amendments (Second Reading)

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

to approve Items 7-A through 7-H.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

to approve Ordinance No. 16-2026.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

to approve Consent Agenda Item 7-E.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

to approve the Proportionate Fair Share Agreement for Howland Marketplace.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

to approve Consent Agenda Items 7-A through 7-D.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

to approve the budget as presented.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

to approve Ordinance 19-2026, temporary moratorium for data centers at first reading.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-88 adopting the final budget for the FY 20266-2027.

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Consent Agenda Approval

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Ordinance No. 16-2026 (Live Local Act Update)

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-79 (Tentative Millage Rate)

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Resolution No. 2026-80 (Tentative Budget)

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

Planning and Zoning Board Appointment

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

to appoint Timothy Blodgett as the District 4 member of the Planning & Zoning Board.

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

to approve Resolution No. 2026-79 adopting the City of Deltona FY2026-2027 tentative millage rate of 6.4948 mills per $1,000. of valuation.

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

to approve Resolution No. 2026-80 adopting the Tentative Budget for FY2026-2027 as presented.

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Voted yesSep 9, 2026

to approve Ordinance No. 16-2026, Amending Section 7-30, “Definitions,” Section 110-321.

Voted yesAug 31, 2026

to appoint Commissioner Heriot to run the meeting in the Mayor and Vice Mayor's absence.

Voted noAug 3, 2026

Commission Request: Investigation and Inquiry into Back-to-School Fair

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

to extend the meeting

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

to deny this item.

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

that Resolution No. 2026-60, we set the maximum millage rate for the roll-back rate of 6.4948.

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

to delete Item 9-A from the agenda.

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

to approved Ordinance No. 02-2026, amending Chapter 66 "Traffic and Vehicles" establishing regulation regarding Micromobility devices, at second and final reading.

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

to approved Ordinance No. 15-2026, Animal Abandonment with Enhanced Penalties.

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

to extend the meeting by 15 minutes.

Voted yesJul 20, 2026

to include Volusia Forever as a resource.

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Consent Agenda Items A, E, and F

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Consent Agenda Item 4-B: Code Compliance Fine Reduction

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Consent Agenda Item 4-C: Foreclosure Authorization for 271 Fort Smith Blvd.

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Consent Agenda Item 4-D: Legal Representation Authorization

Voted noJun 22, 2026

Ordinance No. 12-2026: Impact Fee Updates

She preferred a three-year or four-year phase-in to give development more time and recognize that fire station construction would take several years.

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

to approve Items 4-A, E & F.

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

to approve the reduction to $9,000.

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

to approve Item 4-D.

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

to approve Resolution No. 2026-48.

Voted noJun 22, 2026

to not include the reduction or the removal of the reduction of the non-residential transportation impact fee, doing it as the Ordinance is written.

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

to approve Ordinance No. 12-2026 as presented.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted noJun 15, 2026

First Reading of Ordinance No. 12-2026: Impact Fee Updates

Believes the proposed fee increase is too high and places an undue burden on new homeowners.

Voted yesJun 15, 2026

to approve the Consent Agenda items as presented.

Voted noJun 15, 2026

to approve Ordinance No. 12-2026, for a two year implementation as written.

Voted yesJun 1, 2026

Consent Agenda (Excluding Items 7-D and 7-E)