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Braintree Former Councilor

Charles Ryan

Member at-large · 4 terms in this record

Charles B. Ryan

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2024–2025 Council2022–2023 Council2020–2021 Council2018–2019 Council
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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council

35 of 42meetings attended (83%) · whole board 91%
193votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 4split votes where Ryan was in the minority · whole board 24%
0abstained
4terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Ryan 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 board” 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 35 of 42 Town Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (42)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Council

Oct 21Approve Order 25 061: 25 061 Mayor: Appointment to…Motion: Motion: by Member Ringius to approve Order 25 061Passed 8–1 · Ryan: Yes

October 21, 2025: Approve Order 25 061: 25 061 Mayor: Appointment to Herring and Fisheries Commission - Matthew R. Sisk

AppointPassed · 8–1

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 061

Voted: Yes

Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, RyanNo: Hume

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 061 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Morin, Quilty, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (1-Hume), Absent (0), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Sep 16Amendment #1 to Order 25 003: 25 003 Mayor:…Motion: Motion: by Member Morin Amendment #1 to Order 25 003Failed 3–5 · Ryan: No

September 16, 2025: Amendment #1 to Order 25 003: 25 003 Mayor: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments - Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Ordinance and Associated Text...

Adopt orderFailed · 3–5

Motion: by Councilor Morin Amendment #1 to Order 25 003

Voted: No

Yes: Morin, Reynolds, RingiusNo: Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Quilty, Ryan

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Morin Amendment #1 to Order 25 003 Second: by Councilor Ringius Roll Call Vote: For (3 - Morin, Reynolds, Ringius), Against (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Quilty, Ryan), Absent (1 – Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Morin, second: Ringius)

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

Sep 16Approve as submitted Order 25 003 adding amendments stated…Motion: MOTION: To approve as submitted Order 25 003 adding amendments stated…Passed 5–3 · Ryan: Yes

September 16, 2025: Approve as submitted Order 25 003 adding amendments stated in Exhibit B and adding the amendment #2 as stated by Councilor Morin

Adopt orderPassed · 5–3

MOTION: To approve as submitted Order 25 003 adding amendments stated in Exhibit B and adding the amendment #2 as stated by Councilor Morin. Motion: by Councilor Ringius

Voted: Yes

Yes: Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Quilty, RyanNo: Morin, Reynolds, Ringius

From the minutes

“MOTION: To approve as submitted Order 25 003 adding amendments stated in Exhibit B and adding the amendment #2 as stated by Councilor Morin. Motion: by Councilor Ringius Second: by Councilor Boericke Roll Call Vote: For (5 – Boericke, Flaherty, Maglio, Quilty, Ryan), Against (3 - Morin, Reynolds, Ringius), Absent (1 – Hume), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Jul 8Approve Order 25 030 (E1): 25 030 Mayor: Request…Motion: Motion: by Member Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E1)Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Ryan: Yes

July 8, 2025: Approve Order 25 030 (E1): 25 030 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E1)

Voted: Yes

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E1) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Jul 8Approve Order 25 030 (E2): 25 030 Mayor: Request…Motion: Motion: by Member Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E2)Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Ryan: Yes

July 8, 2025: Approve Order 25 030 (E2): 25 030 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E2)

Voted: Yes

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E2) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Jul 8Approve Order 25 030 (E3): 25 030 Mayor: Request…Motion: Motion: by Member Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E3)Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Ryan: Yes

July 8, 2025: Approve Order 25 030 (E3): 25 030 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E3)

Voted: Yes

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E3) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Jul 8Approve Order 25 030 (E4): 25 030 Mayor: Request…Motion: Motion: by Member Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E4)Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Ryan: Yes

July 8, 2025: Approve Order 25 030 (E4): 25 030 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E4)

Voted: Yes

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E4) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Jul 8Approve Order 25 030 (E5): 25 030 Mayor: Request…Motion: Motion: by Member Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E5)Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Ryan: Yes

July 8, 2025: Approve Order 25 030 (E5): 25 030 Mayor: Request for Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Budget - Other Available Funds

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E5)

Voted: Yes

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 030 (E5) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Jul 8Approve Order 25 036: 25 036 Mayor: Rescind Prior…Motion: Motion: by Member Ringius to approve Order 25 036Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Ryan: Yes

July 8, 2025: Approve Order 25 036: 25 036 Mayor: Rescind Prior Borrowing Authorizations

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 036

Voted: Yes

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 036 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Jul 8Approve Order 25 041 (1): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025…Motion: Motion: by Member Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (1)Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Ryan: Yes

July 8, 2025: Approve Order 25 041 (1): 25 041 Mayor: FY2025 Supplemental Appropriation #4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (1)

Voted: Yes

The vote line lists Julia Flaherty as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 041 (1) Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Reynolds, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Flaherty), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

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

Votes with no disagreement (190)

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