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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

South Toms River voter guide

Borrowing

Apr 27, 2026

Ordinance 2026-04, a bond ordinance appropriating $809,163 for capital improvements and equipment

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, April 2026

  • YesKayla RolzhausenVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-04, a bond ordinance appropriating $809,163 for capital improvements and equipment (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesSamuel FennellVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-04, a bond ordinance appropriating $809,163 for capital improvements and equipment (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesSandford RossVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-04, a bond ordinance appropriating $809,163 for capital improvements and equipment (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesThomas RolzhausenVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-04, a bond ordinance appropriating $809,163 for capital improvements and equipment (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesWilliam KoshVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-04, a bond ordinance appropriating $809,163 for capital improvements and equipment (passed 6-0, April 2026).

South Toms River Borough Council minutes, April 27, 2026 · Apr 27, 2026Link

Budget and taxes

Apr 13, 2026

Ordinance 2026-03, to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, April 2026

  • YesKayla RolzhausenVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-03, to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesSamuel FennellVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-03, to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesSandford RossVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-03, to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesThomas RolzhausenVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-03, to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesWilliam KoshVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-03, to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (passed 6-0, April 2026).

South Toms River Borough Council minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026Link

Apr 27, 2026

Resolution 2026-86, adopting the 2026 municipal budget

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, April 2026

  • YesKayla RolzhausenVoted yes on Resolution 2026-86, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesSamuel FennellVoted yes on Resolution 2026-86, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesSandford RossVoted yes on Resolution 2026-86, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesThomas RolzhausenVoted yes on Resolution 2026-86, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesWilliam KoshVoted yes on Resolution 2026-86, adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 6-0, April 2026).

South Toms River Borough Council minutes, April 27, 2026 · Apr 27, 2026Link

Jun 8, 2026

Ordinance 2026-06, creating 100% disabled veterans tax refunds

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesKayla RolzhausenVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-06, creating 100% disabled veterans tax refunds (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesSandford RossVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-06, creating 100% disabled veterans tax refunds (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesThomas RolzhausenVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-06, creating 100% disabled veterans tax refunds (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesWilliam KoshVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-06, creating 100% disabled veterans tax refunds (passed 5-0, June 2026).

South Toms River Borough Council minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026Link

Cannabis businesses

Apr 13, 2026

The April 13, 2026 consent agenda, including Resolution 2026-82 supporting Grow Hub LLC's Class 1 cannabis license

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, April 2026

  • YesKayla RolzhausenVoted yes on the April 13, 2026 consent agenda, including Resolution 2026-82 supporting Grow Hub LLC's Class 1 cannabis license (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesSamuel FennellVoted yes on the April 13, 2026 consent agenda, including Resolution 2026-82 supporting Grow Hub LLC's Class 1 cannabis license (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesSandford RossVoted yes on the April 13, 2026 consent agenda, including Resolution 2026-82 supporting Grow Hub LLC's Class 1 cannabis license (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesThomas RolzhausenVoted yes on the April 13, 2026 consent agenda, including Resolution 2026-82 supporting Grow Hub LLC's Class 1 cannabis license (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesWilliam KoshVoted yes on the April 13, 2026 consent agenda, including Resolution 2026-82 supporting Grow Hub LLC's Class 1 cannabis license (passed 6-0, April 2026).

South Toms River Borough Council minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026Link

Film production

Jun 8, 2026

Ordinance 2026-07, establishing a "New Jersey Film Ready" chapter of the borough code

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, June 2026

  • YesKayla RolzhausenVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-07, establishing a "New Jersey Film Ready" chapter of the borough code (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesSandford RossVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-07, establishing a "New Jersey Film Ready" chapter of the borough code (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesThomas RolzhausenVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-07, establishing a "New Jersey Film Ready" chapter of the borough code (passed 5-0, June 2026).
  • YesWilliam KoshVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-07, establishing a "New Jersey Film Ready" chapter of the borough code (passed 5-0, June 2026).

South Toms River Borough Council minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026Link

State flood rules

Apr 13, 2026

The April 13, 2026 consent agenda, including Resolution 2026-84 opposing the NJDEP "REAL" rules in their current form

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, April 2026

  • YesKayla RolzhausenVoted yes on the April 13, 2026 consent agenda, including Resolution 2026-84 opposing the NJDEP "REAL" rules in their current form (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesSamuel FennellVoted yes on the April 13, 2026 consent agenda, including Resolution 2026-84 opposing the NJDEP "REAL" rules in their current form (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesSandford RossVoted yes on the April 13, 2026 consent agenda, including Resolution 2026-84 opposing the NJDEP "REAL" rules in their current form (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesThomas RolzhausenVoted yes on the April 13, 2026 consent agenda, including Resolution 2026-84 opposing the NJDEP "REAL" rules in their current form (passed 6-0, April 2026).
  • YesWilliam KoshVoted yes on the April 13, 2026 consent agenda, including Resolution 2026-84 opposing the NJDEP "REAL" rules in their current form (passed 6-0, April 2026).

South Toms River Borough Council minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026Link

State policing laws

Aug 24, 2026

Resolution 2026-126, opposing certain recently enacted state laws affecting law enforcement and urging their repeal

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, August 2026

  • YesKayla RolzhausenVoted yes on Resolution 2026-126, opposing certain recently enacted state laws affecting law enforcement and urging their repeal (passed 6-0, August 2026).
  • YesSamuel FennellVoted yes on Resolution 2026-126, opposing certain recently enacted state laws affecting law enforcement and urging their repeal (passed 6-0, August 2026).
  • YesSandford RossVoted yes on Resolution 2026-126, opposing certain recently enacted state laws affecting law enforcement and urging their repeal (passed 6-0, August 2026).
  • YesThomas RolzhausenVoted yes on Resolution 2026-126, opposing certain recently enacted state laws affecting law enforcement and urging their repeal (passed 6-0, August 2026).
  • YesWilliam KoshVoted yes on Resolution 2026-126, opposing certain recently enacted state laws affecting law enforcement and urging their repeal (passed 6-0, August 2026).

South Toms River Borough Council minutes, August 24, 2026 · Aug 24, 2026Link

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