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Attleboro Former Councilor

Kelly Bennett

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Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Council

45 of 53meetings attended (85%) · whole council 89%
771votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole council <1%
0 of 17split votes where Bennett was in the minority (0%) · whole council 17%
0abstained
1term in this record

On split votes, Bennett voted the same way as…

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 Bennett 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 45 of 53 Municipal Council meetings in 2022–2023 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (53)

Votes where councilors disagreed · 2022–2023 Council

Oct 17Adopt a dual system of classification of Real Estate…Motion: to adopt a dual system of classification of Real Estate Taxation…Passed 10–1 · Bennett: Yes

October 17, 2023: Adopt a dual system of classification of Real Estate Taxation Reconsideration filed 10-18-23

ApprovePassed · 10–1

To adopt a dual system of classification of Real Estate Taxation Reconsideration filed 10-18-23

Voted: Yes

Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Conti, DiLisio, Dolan, Holmes, Kobus, Reynolds, Tavares, WatermanNo: Blais

From the minutes

“Voted 10 yeas - 1 nay (Blais) to adopt a dual system of classification of Real Estate Taxation Reconsideration filed 10-18-23.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Sep 19Approve the application from Paul R. Courtemanche 32 Andover…Motion: to approve the application from Paul R. Courtemanche 32 Andover Ave.…Failed 0–9 · Bennett: Not recorded

September 19, 2023: Approve the application from Paul R. Courtemanche 32 Andover Ave. requesting to keep on premise Section 9-32.3, more than one unregistered motor vehicle, total of six

ApproveFailed · 0–9

To approve the application from Paul R. Courtemanche 32 Andover Ave. requesting to keep on premise Section 9-32.3, more than one unregistered motor vehicle, total of six

The minutes give the count but do not name the Councilors who voted no.

From the minutes

“Voted 0 yeas - 9 nays (Bennett & Conti absent) to approve the application from Paul R. Courtemanche 32 Andover Ave. requesting to keep on premise Section 9-32.3, more than one unregistered motor vehicle, total of six.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Jun 13Approve the following items be declared surplus: Make/Model Serial…Motion: to approve the following items be declared surplus: Make/Model Serial #…Passed 8–0 · Bennett: Not recorded

June 13, 2023 (Special meeting): Approve the following items be declared surplus: Make/Model Serial # Make/Model Serial # Glock 21 XBW795 Glock 21 XHD730 Glock 21 XBY985 Glock 21 XBY100 Glock 21 XBY108 Glock 21…

Adopt orderPassed · 8–0

To approve the following items be declared surplus: Make/Model Serial # Make/Model Serial # Glock 21 XBW795 Glock 21 XHD730 Glock 21 XBY985 Glock 21 XBY100 Glock 21 XBY108 Glock 21 XBY992 Glock 21 XBY980 Glock 21 XBY982 Glock 21 XBY989 Glock 21 XBW798 Glock 21 XHD733 Glock 21 XBY986 Glock 21 XBY987 Glock 21 XBY976 Page 4 of 5 Glock 21 XHD737 Glock 21 XBY118 Glock 21 XBY101 Glock 21 XBY104 Glock 21 XBY978 Glock 21 XBY975 In order to purchase 9-millimeter Glocks by the end of the FY2023 deadline, the surplus request should be considered an emergency measure

The count in the minutes does not match the Councilors listed as present, so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“Voted 8 yeas - 0 nays (Holmes and Bennett absent) to approve the following items be declared surplus: Make/Model Serial # Make/Model Serial # Glock 21 XBW795 Glock 21 XHD730 Glock 21 XBY985 Glock 21 XBY100 Glock 21 XBY108 Glock 21 XBY992 Glock 21 XBY980 Glock 21 XBY982 Glock 21 XBY989 Glock 21 XBW798 Glock 21 XHD733 Glock 21 XBY986 Glock 21 XBY987 Glock 21 XBY976.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Jun 6Transfer $30,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve…Motion: to transfer $30,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund…Passed 9–1 · Bennett: Yes

June 6, 2023: Transfer $30,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11211000-530890 (City Solicitor)

ApprovePassed · 9–1

To transfer $30,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11211000-530890 (City Solicitor)

Voted: Yes

Yes: Angelo, Bennett, Blais, Conti, DiLisio, Dolan, Kobus, Reynolds, WatermanNo: Holmes

From the minutes

“Voted 9 yeas - 1 nay (Holmes nay) to transfer $30,000.00 from Account 11241000-578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 11211000-530890 (City Solicitor).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Mar 21Transfer $2,500.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide -…Motion: to transfer $2,500.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve…Passed 7–0 · Bennett: Not recorded

March 21, 2023: Transfer $2,500.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000-524230 (Animal Control - Maintenance of Vehicles) to repair the 2014 Ford - F350

ApprovePassed · 7–0

To transfer $2,500.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000-524230 (Animal Control - Maintenance of Vehicles) to repair the 2014 Ford - F350

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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to transfer $2,500.00 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 12921000-524230 (Animal Control - Maintenance of Vehicles) to repair the 2014 Ford - F350.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Mar 21Transfer $8,042.92 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide -…Motion: to transfer $8,042.92 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve…Passed 7–0 · Bennett: Not recorded

March 21, 2023: Transfer $8,042.92 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-585012 (Recreation - New Playground Equipment) to purchase a replacement seat and rope for the…

ApprovePassed · 7–0

To transfer $8,042.92 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-585012 (Recreation - New Playground Equipment) to purchase a replacement seat and rope for the Brigg's Playground zip line and saucer

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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to transfer $8,042.92 from Account 11241000- 578300 (City Wide - Reserve Fund for Transfer) to Account 16301000-585012 (Recreation - New Playground Equipment) to purchase a replacement seat and rope for the Brigg's Playground zip line and saucer.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Mar 21Hold a special election on June 6, 2023 to…Motion: to hold a special election on June 6, 2023 to fill…Passed 7–0 · Bennett: Not recorded

March 21, 2023: Hold a special election on June 6, 2023 to fill the unexpired At-Large Councilor position vacated by Cathleen DeSimone, in accordance with the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro…

ApprovePassed · 7–0

To hold a special election on June 6, 2023 to fill the unexpired At-Large Councilor position vacated by Cathleen DeSimone, in accordance with the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as amended

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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to hold a special election on June 6, 2023 to fill the unexpired At-Large Councilor position vacated by Cathleen DeSimone, in accordance with the Revised Ordinances of the City of Attleboro as amended.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Mar 21Approve the following loan order: "ORDERED: that Two Million…Motion: to approve the following loan order: "ORDERED: that Two Million Dollars…Passed 7–0 · Bennett: Not recorded

March 21, 2023: Approve the following loan order: "ORDERED: that Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) is appropriated for the designing, permitting, bidding, construction oversight and construction costs associated with the remodeling, r

Adopt loan orderPassed · 7–0

To approve the following loan order: "ORDERED: that Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) is appropriated for the designing, permitting, bidding, construction oversight and construction costs associated with the remodeling, reconstructing and making of extraordinary repairs to the roof and windows at Willett Elementary School, located at 32 Watson Ave in Attleboro, MA, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto (the "Project"); that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) under Section 7(1) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority; that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this Project."

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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to approve the following loan order: "ORDERED: that Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) is appropriated for the designing, permitting, bidding, construction oversight and construction costs associated with the remodeling, reconstructing and making of extraordinary repairs to the roof and windows at Willett Elementary School, located at 32 Watson Ave in Attleboro, MA, including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto (the "Project"); that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) under Section 7(1) of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, or any other enabling authority; that the Mayor is authorized to take any other action necessary or convenient to carry out this Project.".”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Mar 21Appropriate $25,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund…Motion: to appropriate $25,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance)…Passed 7–0 · Bennett: Not recorded

March 21, 2023: Appropriate $25,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3433 Willett Roof Project and further to transfer $125,000 from 3568-599000 (COA Feasibility Study- Other Financing Uses) to…

ApprovePassed · 7–0

To appropriate $25,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3433 Willett Roof Project and further to transfer $125,000 from 3568-599000 (COA Feasibility Study- Other Financing Uses) to 3433- 499000 (Willett Roof Project - Other Finance Sources)

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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to appropriate $25,000 from 1000-359000 (General Fund - Undesignated Fund Balance) to Fund 3433 Willett Roof Project and further to transfer $125,000 from 3568-599000 (COA Feasibility Study- Other Financing Uses) to 3433- 499000 (Willett Roof Project - Other Finance Sources).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Mar 21Accept the donation of fifteen (15) 2022 Massachusetts Criminal…Motion: to accept the donation of fifteen (15) 2022 Massachusetts Criminal Law…Passed 7–0 · Bennett: Not recorded

March 21, 2023: Accept the donation of fifteen (15) 2022 Massachusetts Criminal Law text books and six (6) 2022 Massachusetts Criminal Procedure text books from Commonwealth Police Legacy Inc., with an approximate value…

ApprovePassed · 7–0

To accept the donation of fifteen (15) 2022 Massachusetts Criminal Law text books and six (6) 2022 Massachusetts Criminal Procedure text books from Commonwealth Police Legacy Inc., with an approximate value of $1,680.00 to the Attleboro Police Department

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 (Conti, Waterman absent) to accept the donation of fifteen (15) 2022 Massachusetts Criminal Law text books and six (6) 2022 Massachusetts Criminal Procedure text books from Commonwealth Police Legacy Inc., with an approximate value of $1,680.00 to the Attleboro Police Department.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (899)

    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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