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Shawn George
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Council
On split votes, George voted the same way as…
- Fred Chase50% (5 of 10)
- Dr. Paul Murphy50% (3 of 6)
- Dr. Kevin Perry50% (5 of 10)
- Dennis Gallagher30% (3 of 10)
- Bradford McKinnon30% (3 of 10)
- Erik Moore22% (2 of 9)
- Mark Linde10% (1 of 10)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list George 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 27 of 27 Town Council meetings in 2023–2024 Council.
Missed none.
Every meeting (27)
- Apr 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 20, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 2, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Council
Mar 12Amend Ordinance D-FY24-004 to change the height from 6…Motion: to amend Ordinance D-FY24-004 to change the height from 6 stories…Passed 6–1 · George: Yes
March 12, 2024 · Item D-FY24-004: Amend Ordinance D-FY24-004 to change the height from 6 stories to 5 stories. Councilor Chase seconded this motion. Councilor Robinson noted that there was a joint meeting with CED and…
To amend Ordinance D-FY24-004 to change the height from 6 stories to 5 stories. Councilor Chase seconded this motion. Councilor Robinson noted that there was a joint meeting with CED and Planning. Then CED had a meeting. On 2/6 Pat Driscoll and Councilor Robinson met with the Town Manager and that was the version that went on the 2/26/24 agenda. 2/28/24 had an additional page, propose sticking with the version from 2/20/24. CED Director Rulli noted that the only difference is 9.9 and elimination of the Technical Review Committee. Councilor Chase noted that he has heard from people who are in favor and opposed. Agree to amend to 5 story. Only 2 sites 5 stories could be. Councilor Linde asked what Planning Board approved for height. Councilor Linde made a motion to suspend the council rules to allow Patrick Driscoll from the Planning Board to speak
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chase, Gallagher, George, McKinnon, Moore, PerryNo: LindeAbstained: Murphy, Robinson
From the minutes
“Councilor McKinnon made a motion to amend Ordinance D-FY24-004 to change the height from 6 stories to 5 stories. Councilor Chase seconded this motion. Councilor Robinson noted that there was a joint meeting with CED and Planning. Then CED had a meeting. On 2/6 Pat Driscoll and Councilor Robinson met with the Town Manager and that was the version that went on the 2/26/24 agenda. 2/28/24 had an additional page, propose sticking with the version from 2/20/24. CED Director Rulli noted that the only difference is 9.9 and elimination of the Technical Review Committee. Councilor Chase noted that he has heard from people who are in favor and opposed. Agree to amend to 5 story. Only 2 sites 5 stories could be. Councilor Linde asked what Planning Board approved for height. Councilor Linde made a motion to suspend the council rules to allow Patrick Driscoll from the Planning Board to speak. The motion was duly seconded by Councilor Robinson. results recorded as follows: Chase - Yea; Murphy - Abstained; George - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; Moore - Yea; Robinson - Abstained; Perry - Yea; McKinnon - Yea; Linde - No. Motion passed 6-1-2.” (Motion: McKinnon, second: Robinson)
Sep 5Remove “as a result of reprecincting or appointment” from…Motion: to remove “as a result of reprecincting or appointment” from (b)…Passed 7–1 · George: Yes
September 5, 2023 · Item D-FY22-007: Remove “as a result of reprecincting or appointment” from (b) paragraph (4)
To remove “as a result of reprecincting or appointment” from (b) paragraph (4)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chase, Gallagher, George, McKinnon, Moore, Murphy, PerryNo: LindeAbsent: Robinson
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to remove “as a result of reprecincting or appointment” from (b) paragraph (4), which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - No; George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-1-0.” (Motion: George)
Sep 5Amend Ordinance D-FY22-008 by adding after receive in 1.…Motion: to amend Ordinance D-FY22-008 by adding after receive in 1. “an…Passed 5–3 · George: No
September 5, 2023 · Item D-FY22-008: Amend Ordinance D-FY22-008 by adding after receive in 1. “an annual stipend of $5,000 for a Town Councilor and $7,500 for the Council President for their services, and from time…
To amend Ordinance D-FY22-008 by adding after receive in 1. “an annual stipend of $5,000 for a Town Councilor and $7,500 for the Council President for their services, and from time to time be adjusted by Ordinance”
Voted: No
Yes: Chase, Gallagher, Linde, McKinnon, MooreNo: George, Murphy, PerryAbsent: Robinson
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to amend Ordinance D-FY22-008 by adding after receive in 1. “an annual stipend of $5,000 for a Town Councilor and $7,500 for the Council President for their services, and from time to time be adjusted by Ordinance”. This was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - No; Linde - Yea; George - No; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Yea; Murphy - No; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 5-3-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
Sep 5Refer Ordinance D-FY22-008 back to Rules and ProceduresMotion: to refer Ordinance D-FY22-008 back to Rules and ProceduresPassed 7–1 · George: No
September 5, 2023 · Item D-FY22-008: Refer Ordinance D-FY22-008 back to Rules and Procedures
To refer Ordinance D-FY22-008 back to Rules and Procedures
Voted: No
Yes: Chase, Gallagher, Linde, McKinnon, Moore, Murphy, PerryNo: GeorgeAbsent: Robinson
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY22-008 back to Rules and Procedures. This was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - No; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-1-0.” (Motion: Perry)
Sep 5Insert the following proposed text to immediately follow the…Motion: to insert the following proposed text to immediately follow the first…Passed 6–2 · George: No
September 5, 2023: Insert the following proposed text to immediately follow the first sentence of paragraph (b): An allegation of offenses which shall constitute a basis for recall of an elected official under…
To insert the following proposed text to immediately follow the first sentence of paragraph (b): An allegation of offenses which shall constitute a basis for recall of an elected official under this section shall include, but not be limited to, the following transgressions: (1) conviction of a felony or conviction of the following misdemeanors as defined by Massachusetts General Laws: domestic violence, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the illegal manufacture, distribution or dispensing of controlled substances, assault or criminal harassment, while presently in office; or (2) admission of facts, while presently in office, sufficient to be convicted of a felony or sufficient to be convicted of the following misdemeanors as defined in Massachusetts General Laws: domestic violence, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the illegal manufacture, distribution or dis
Voted: No
Yes: Chase, Linde, McKinnon, Moore, Murphy, PerryNo: Gallagher, GeorgeAbsent: Robinson
From the minutes
“Council Chase made a motion to insert the following proposed text to immediately follow the first sentence of paragraph (b): An allegation of offenses which shall constitute a basis for recall of an elected official under this section shall include, but not be limited to, the following transgressions: (1) conviction of a felony or conviction of the following misdemeanors as defined by Massachusetts General Laws: domestic violence, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the illegal manufacture, distribution or dispensing of controlled substances, assault or criminal harassment, while presently in office; or (2) admission of facts, while presently in office, sufficient to be convicted of a felony or sufficient to be convicted of the following misdemeanors as defined in Massachusetts General Laws: domestic violence, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the illegal manufacture, distribution or dispensing of controlled substances, assault or criminal harassment; or (3) violation of the conflict of interest law (M.G.L. c. 268A) while presently in office, as determined by the State Ethics Commission or the Attorney General; (4) attendance at less than fifty (50%) of the posted public meetings of the board or office of which the official was an elected member or to which he/she has been elected or appointed as part of his/her elected position during the previous twelve (12) months; (5) lack of fitness, insobriety while performing official functions, involuntary commitment of a mental health facility, being placed under guardianship or conservatorship by a probate court; or (6) corruption, conviction of a felony involving moral turpitude, conviction o bribery, or extortion or (7) violation of law, regulation, bylaw or other abdication of the applicable requirements of the elected position. The elected official's vote on a matter (other than in connection with a conflict of interest violation reference above) shall not be grounds for a recall petition. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - No; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - No; McKinnon -Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 6-2-0.” (Motion: Chase)
Sep 5Approve the amendments to Ordinance D-FY22-010Motion: to approve the amendments to Ordinance D-FY22-010Failed 4–4 · George: Yes
September 5, 2023 · Item D-FY22-010: Approve the amendments to Ordinance D-FY22-010
To approve the amendments to Ordinance D-FY22-010
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chase, George, Murphy, PerryNo: Gallagher, Linde, McKinnon, MooreAbsent: Robinson
From the minutes
“Councilor George made a motion to approve the amendments to Ordinance D-FY22-010, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - No; George - Yea; Moore - No; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - No; McKinnon -No; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion failed: 4-4-0.” (Motion: George)
Sep 5Table Ordinance D-FY22-010Motion: to table Ordinance D-FY22-010Passed 7–1 · George: No
September 5, 2023 · Item D-FY22-010: Table Ordinance D-FY22-010
To table Ordinance D-FY22-010
Voted: No
Yes: Chase, Gallagher, Linde, McKinnon, Moore, Murphy, PerryNo: GeorgeAbsent: Robinson
From the minutes
“Councilor Gallagher made a motion to table Ordinance D-FY22-010, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - No; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-1-0.” (Motion: Gallagher)
Sep 5Refer Ordinance D-FY24-001 to Rules and Procedures but it…Motion: to refer Ordinance D-FY24-001 to Rules and Procedures but it failed…Passed 7–1 · George: Not recorded
September 5, 2023 · Item D-FY24-001: Refer Ordinance D-FY24-001 to Rules and Procedures but it failed for lack of a second. Councilor McKinnon made a motion to table Ordinance D-FY24-001
To refer Ordinance D-FY24-001 to Rules and Procedures but it failed for lack of a second. Councilor McKinnon made a motion to table Ordinance D-FY24-001
The minutes record the result as 7–1, but the list of names does not match that count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Perry made a motion to refer Ordinance D-FY24-001 to Rules and Procedures but it failed for lack of a second. Councilor McKinnon made a motion to table Ordinance D-FY24-001, which was duly seconded. results recorded as follows: Perry - No; Linde - Yea; George - No; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Yea; McKinnon -Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-1-0.” (Motion: Perry)
Jul 11Approve Order O-FY23-066Motion: to approve Order O-FY23-066Passed 6–3 · George: Not recorded
July 11, 2023 · Item O-FY23-066: Approve Order O-FY23-066
To approve Order O-FY23-066
The minutes record the result as 6–3, but the list of names does not match that count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chase made a motion to approve Order O-FY23-066 , which was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken on the motion to approve with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - No George - Yea; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - No; McKinnon -Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - No. Motion passed 6-3.” (Motion: Chase)
Jun 20Amend the second paragraph to change the address of…Motion: to amend the second paragraph to change the address of “233…Passed 7–0 · George: Not recorded
June 20, 2023 · Item P-2023-033: Amend the second paragraph to change the address of “233 Broad Street” to “905 Plymouth Street”
To amend the second paragraph to change the address of “233 Broad Street” to “905 Plymouth Street”
The minutes record the result as 7–0, but the list of names does not match that count, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Councilor Chase made a motion to amend the second paragraph to change the address of “233 Broad Street” to “905 Plymouth Street”. The amendment was duly seconded. A voice vote was taken with the results recorded as follows: Perry - Yea; Linde - Yea; George - Absent at the time of the vote; Moore - Yea; Chase - Yea; Gallagher - Absent; McKinnon - Yea; Murphy - Yea; Robinson - Absent. Motion passed 7-0-0.” (Motion: Chase)
Votes with no disagreement (246)
From the Bridgewater Town Council’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk portal. We check every roll call against the recorded count and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Town of Bridgewater Town Council page (bridgewaterma.gov); Paul Murphy from his MIT staff page. Mark Linde from a BTV (Bridgewater access TV) “Candidate’s Corner” video. Mary McGrath and Michaela Spagone from the Town of Bridgewater video of the September 15, 2026 Town Council meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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