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Attleboro Former Councilor
Cathleen DeSimone
At large · 2 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Council
On split votes, DeSimone voted the same way as…
- Laura Dee Dolan100% (15 of 15)
- Diana Holmes100% (12 of 12)
- Ty Waterman100% (15 of 15)
- Michael A. Angelo93% (14 of 15)
- Kelly Bennett93% (14 of 15)
- Todd M. Kobus79% (11 of 14)
- James J. DiLisio73% (11 of 15)
- Sara-Lynn Reynolds71% (10 of 14)
- Peter Blais54% (7 of 13)
- Richard J. Conti33% (5 of 15)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list DeSimone as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole council” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 32 of 33 Municipal Council meetings in 2022–2023 Council.
Missed
- Mar 7, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (33)
- Mar 7, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jun 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2022 · Special: Present
- May 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2022 · Special: Present
- Apr 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2022 · Special: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2022–2023 Council
Mar 7(Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to transfer $6,000.00 from 16501000-511000…Motion: to (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to transfer $6,000.00 from 16501000-511000 (Park…Passed 7–0 · DeSimone: Not recorded
March 7, 2023: (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to transfer $6,000.00 from 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary & Wages) to 16501000 -530101 (Park - Professional Services) to fund police details needed for tree removals throughout…
To (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to transfer $6,000.00 from 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary & Wages) to 16501000 -530101 (Park - Professional Services) to fund police details needed for tree removals throughout the city, port-o-john cleaning and geese abatement services at Judy Robbins Park
The count in the minutes does not match the Councilors listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays to (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to transfer $6,000.00 from 16501000-511000 (Park - Salary & Wages) to 16501000 -530101 (Park - Professional Services) to fund police details needed for tree removals throughout the city, port-o-john cleaning and geese abatement services at Judy Robbins Park.”
Mar 7(Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to approve the following ordinance…Motion: to (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to approve the following ordinance amendments:…Passed 7–0 · DeSimone: Not recorded
March 7, 2023: (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to approve the following ordinance amendments: 12-6 Inclusive municipal playgrounds Section 1. Purpose
To (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to approve the following ordinance amendments: 12-6 Inclusive municipal playgrounds Section 1. Purpose
The count in the minutes does not match the Councilors listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Voted 7 yeas - 0 nays to (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to approve the following ordinance amendments: 12-6 Inclusive municipal playgrounds Section 1. Purpose.”
Mar 7Declare the following DPW equipment as surplus for trade…Motion: to declare the following DPW equipment as surplus for trade in…Passed 9–0 · DeSimone: Not recorded
March 7, 2023: Declare the following DPW equipment as surplus for trade in value: YEAR MAKE/MODEL VIN# CONDITION 1989 International S16000 1HTLAZPP1KH670004 Very Poor 1997 GMC Sierra 1GDHK34F1VF052251 Very Poor 1970 Mueller 6cf…
To declare the following DPW equipment as surplus for trade in value: YEAR MAKE/MODEL VIN# CONDITION 1989 International S16000 1HTLAZPP1KH670004 Very Poor 1997 GMC Sierra 1GDHK34F1VF052251 Very Poor 1970 Mueller 6cf Cement Mixer 7750.7 Very Poor 2000 Stone 4cf Mortar Mixer 172010195 Very Poor 1999 Graco Linelazer 1 Paint Machine GM3500-GC01 Very Poor 2001 Graco Linelazer 2 Paint Machine GM3900-QX52 Very Poor
The count in the minutes does not match the Councilors listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays (Blais, DeSimone, Holmes absent) to declare the following DPW equipment as surplus for trade in value: YEAR MAKE/MODEL VIN# CONDITION 1989 International S16000 1HTLAZPP1KH670004 Very Poor 1997 GMC Sierra 1GDHK34F1VF052251 Very Poor 1970 Mueller 6cf Cement Mixer 7750.7 Very Poor 2000 Stone 4cf Mortar Mixer 172010195 Very Poor 1999 Graco Linelazer 1 Paint Machine GM3500-GC01 Very Poor 2001 Graco Linelazer 2 Paint Machine GM3900-QX52 Very Poor.”
Feb 21Accept the $1,233,000 Bristol County ARPA allocation in the…Motion: to accept the $1,233,000 Bristol County ARPA allocation in the form…Passed 9–0 · DeSimone: Not recorded
February 21, 2023: Accept the $1,233,000 Bristol County ARPA allocation in the form of a grant, pursuant to the Terms and Conditions and the Grant Agreement for purchase of various ARPA-eligible Wastewater equipment…
To accept the $1,233,000 Bristol County ARPA allocation in the form of a grant, pursuant to the Terms and Conditions and the Grant Agreement for purchase of various ARPA-eligible Wastewater equipment to include VACTOR Sewer truck, Water Booster System and two generators, including installation
The count in the minutes does not match the Councilors listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 0 nays to accept the $1,233,000 Bristol County ARPA allocation in the form of a grant, pursuant to the Terms and Conditions and the Grant Agreement for purchase of various ARPA-eligible Wastewater equipment to include VACTOR Sewer truck, Water Booster System and two generators, including installation.”
Dec 20Approve the Class II license renewal application from 100%…Motion: to approve the Class II license renewal application from 100% Auto…Passed 6–5 · DeSimone: No
December 20, 2022: Approve the Class II license renewal application from 100% Auto Wholesale LP, 21 Washington Street for 10 customer parking spaces and 28 display spaces Chair Dolan of Public Works Committee…
To approve the Class II license renewal application from 100% Auto Wholesale LP, 21 Washington Street for 10 customer parking spaces and 28 display spaces Chair Dolan of Public Works Committee brought forward the following votes:
Voted: No
Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Blais, Conti, DiLisio, ReynoldsNo: DeSimone, Dolan, Holmes, Kobus, Waterman
From the minutes
“Voted 6 yeas - 5 nays (Waterman, Dolan, Kobus, Holmes and DeSimone nay) to approve the Class II license renewal application from 100% Auto Wholesale LP, 21 Washington Street for 10 customer parking spaces and 28 display spaces Chair Dolan of Public Works Committee brought forward the following votes:.”
Nov 15Approve the transfer of $92,000.00 from 11241000-578380 (City Wide…Motion: to approve the transfer of $92,000.00 from 11241000-578380 (City Wide -…Passed 9–1 · DeSimone: Yes
November 15, 2022: Approve the transfer of $92,000.00 from 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve for Capital) to Account 15101000-587065 (Health - Purchase Vehicle) for the purchase of two vehicles, tentatively Ford Explorer's, for…
To approve the transfer of $92,000.00 from 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve for Capital) to Account 15101000-587065 (Health - Purchase Vehicle) for the purchase of two vehicles, tentatively Ford Explorer's, for the Health Department consistent with the City's Green Communities policy
Voted: Yes
Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Conti, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Blais
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 1 nay (Blais - nay, Kobus absent) to approve the transfer of $92,000.00 from 11241000-578380 (City Wide - Reserve for Capital) to Account 15101000-587065 (Health - Purchase Vehicle) for the purchase of two vehicles, tentatively Ford Explorer's, for the Health Department consistent with the City's Green Communities policy.”
Nov 1Adopt a dual system of classification of Real Estate…Motion: to adopt a dual system of classification of Real Estate Taxation…Passed 10–1 · DeSimone: Yes
November 1, 2022: Adopt a dual system of classification of Real Estate Taxation in accordance with the appropriate Massachusetts General laws
To adopt a dual system of classification of Real Estate Taxation in accordance with the appropriate Massachusetts General laws
Voted: Yes
Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Conti, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Blais
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 1 nay (Blais) to adopt a dual system of classification of Real Estate Taxation in accordance with the appropriate Massachusetts General laws.”
Nov 1Adopt a classification factor of 1.38 for Fiscal Year…Motion: to adopt a classification factor of 1.38 for Fiscal Year 2023Passed 8–3 · DeSimone: Yes
November 1, 2022: Adopt a classification factor of 1.38 for Fiscal Year 2023
To adopt a classification factor of 1.38 for Fiscal Year 2023
Voted: Yes
Yes: Angelo, Bennett, DeSimone, Dolan, Holmes, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Blais, Conti, DiLisio
From the minutes
“Voted 8 yeas - 3 nays (Blais, Conti, DiLisio) to adopt a classification factor of 1.38 for Fiscal Year 2023.”
Sep 20Nullify the previous Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) resolution voted…Motion: to nullify the previous Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) resolution voted on…Passed 9–2 · DeSimone: Yes
September 20, 2022: Nullify the previous Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) resolution voted on May 4, 2021 for 27-39 South Main St LLC, and authorize a revision as stated in the following resolution for…
To nullify the previous Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) resolution voted on May 4, 2021 for 27-39 South Main St LLC, and authorize a revision as stated in the following resolution for the Mayor to enter into a TIE agreement with 27-39 South Main St LLC pursuant to MGL 40V section 4(b)(i) and MGL 59 section 5M
Voted: Yes
Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Blais, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Kobus, WatermanNo: Conti, Reynolds
From the minutes
“Voted 9 yeas - 2 nays (Conti, Reynolds) to nullify the previous Tax Increment Exemption (TIE) resolution voted on May 4, 2021 for 27-39 South Main St LLC, and authorize a revision as stated in the following resolution for the Mayor to enter into a TIE agreement with 27-39 South Main St LLC pursuant to MGL 40V section 4(b)(i) and MGL 59 section 5M.”
Sep 20Approve the Mayor's request to accept the easement from…Motion: to approve the Mayor's request to accept the easement from R.…Passed 10–1 · DeSimone: Yes
September 20, 2022: Approve the Mayor's request to accept the easement from R. J. Proulx Corporation
To approve the Mayor's request to accept the easement from R. J. Proulx Corporation
Voted: Yes
Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Blais, DeSimone, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Conti
From the minutes
“Voted 10 yeas - 1 nay (Conti) to approve the Mayor's request to accept the easement from R. J. Proulx Corporation.”
Votes with no disagreement (629)
From the official minutes kept by the Attleboro City Clerk (agendas and minutes). From the Attleboro Municipal Council’s official minutes, posted in the city’s Agenda Center. We check every count against the Councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: BallotReady candidate profiles (from the candidates). James DiLisio and Laura Dolan: from their candidate statements on DoubleACS, Attleboro’s access TV (DiLisio 2025, Dolan 2017). Former councilors without a photo show initials.
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