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Chelsea President (2026)
Roberto Jimenez-Rivera
At-large · 2 terms in this record
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Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Council
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Jimenez-Rivera 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 15 of 15 City Council meetings in 2026–2027 Council.
Missed none.
Every meeting (15)
- Sep 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 17, 2026 · Special: Present
- Jun 22, 2026 · Special: Present
- Jun 22, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2026 · Special: Present
- Mar 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2026 · Special: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2026–2027 Council
Sep 21Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½ and Section…Motion: ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0)Passed 8–0 · Jimenez-Rivera: Yes
September 21, 2026: Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½ and Section 3-5 of the City of Chelsea Code of Ordinances, the Chelsea City Council hereby accepts the donation of ice cream valued…
ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Hines, Jimenez-Rivera, Kelly Garcia, Recupero, Robinson, Santagate, TaylorThe minutes list Norieliz DeJesus as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0) YES Taylor, Recupero, Jimenez-Rivera, Hines, K. Garcia, Santagate, Brown and Robinson NO ABSENT T. Garcia, Teshe and DeJesus PRESENT.”
Sep 21Appointments and Re-Appointments to Boards and CommissionsMotion: APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0)Passed 8–0 · Jimenez-Rivera: Yes
September 21, 2026: Appointments and Re-Appointments to Boards and Commissions
APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Hines, Jimenez-Rivera, Kelly Garcia, Recupero, Robinson, Santagate, TaylorThe minutes list Norieliz DeJesus as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0) YES Taylor, Recupero, Jimenez-Rivera, Hines, K. Garcia, Santagate, Brown and Robinson NO ABSENT T. Garcia, Teshe and DeJesus PRESENT.”
Sep 21Resolution: the Chelsea City Council respectfully urges the Massachusetts…Motion: ORDERED – ROLL CALL (7-1-3-0)Passed 7–1 · Jimenez-Rivera: Yes
September 21, 2026: Resolution: the Chelsea City Council respectfully urges the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to reopen the public- engagement process for the Mary O'Malley State Park pier...
ORDERED – ROLL CALL (7-1-3-0)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Hines, Jimenez-Rivera, Kelly Garcia, Recupero, Robinson, SantagateNo: TaylorThe minutes list Norieliz DeJesus as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT ORDERED – ROLL CALL (7-1-3-0) YES Recupero, Jimenez-Rivera, Hines, K. Garcia, Santagate, Brown and Robinson NO Taylor ABSENT T. Garcia, Teshe and DeJesus PRESENT.”
Sep 14Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½, the Chelsea…Motion: ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0)Passed 8–0 · Jimenez-Rivera: Yes
September 14, 2026: Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½, the Chelsea City Council hereby accepts the donations and sponsorships received for the annual City Gala, as follows: Business Name Donation Amount Brown...
ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Hines, Jimenez-Rivera, Recupero, Robinson, Santagate, Taylor, TesheThe minutes list Kelly Garcia as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0) YES Taylor, Recupero, Jimenez-Rivera, Hines, Teshe, Santagate, Brown and Robinson NO ABSENT T. Garcia, K. Garcia and DeJesus PRESENT.”
Sep 14Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½ and Section…Motion: ORDERED – ROLL CALL (7-1-3-0)Passed 7–1 · Jimenez-Rivera: Yes
September 14, 2026: Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½ and Section 3-5 of the City of Chelsea Code of Ordinances, the Chelsea City Council hereby accepts the donation of a vehicle valued…
ORDERED – ROLL CALL (7-1-3-0)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Hines, Jimenez-Rivera, Recupero, Robinson, Taylor, TesheNo: SantagateThe minutes list Kelly Garcia as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT ORDERED – ROLL CALL (7-1-3-0) YES Taylor, Recupero, Jimenez-Rivera, Hines, Teshe, Brown and Robinson NO Santagate ABSENT T. Garcia, K. Garcia and DeJesus PRESENT.”
Sep 14Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½ and Section…Motion: ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0)Passed 8–0 · Jimenez-Rivera: Yes
September 14, 2026: Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½ and Section 3-5 of the City of Chelsea Code of Ordinances, the Chelsea City Council hereby accepts the donation of $5,000 to the…
ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Hines, Jimenez-Rivera, Recupero, Robinson, Santagate, Taylor, TesheThe minutes list Kelly Garcia as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0) YES Taylor, Recupero, Jimenez-Rivera, Hines, Teshe, Santagate, Brown and Robinson NO ABSENT T. Garcia, K. Garcia and DeJesus PRESENT.”
Sep 14Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½ and Section…Motion: ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0)Passed 8–0 · Jimenez-Rivera: Yes
September 14, 2026: Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½ and Section 3-5 of the City of Chelsea Code of Ordinances, the Chelsea City Council hereby accepts the donation of 1,200 Adidas Size…
ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Hines, Jimenez-Rivera, Recupero, Robinson, Santagate, Taylor, TesheThe minutes list Kelly Garcia as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0) YES Taylor, Recupero, Jimenez-Rivera, Hines, Teshe, Santagate, Brown and Robinson NO ABSENT T. Garcia, K. Garcia and DeJesus PRESENT.”
Sep 14Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½ and Section…Motion: ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0)Passed 8–0 · Jimenez-Rivera: Yes
September 14, 2026: Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½ and Section 3-5 of the City of Chelsea Code of Ordinances, the Chelsea City Council hereby accepts the donation of 100 game tickets…
ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Hines, Jimenez-Rivera, Recupero, Robinson, Santagate, Taylor, TesheThe minutes list Kelly Garcia as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0) YES Taylor, Recupero, Jimenez-Rivera, Hines, Teshe, Santagate, Brown and Robinson NO ABSENT T. Garcia, K. Garcia and DeJesus PRESENT.”
Sep 14Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½, the Chelsea…Motion: ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0)Passed 8–0 · Jimenez-Rivera: Yes
September 14, 2026: Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53A½, the Chelsea City Council hereby accepts the following donations towards the All-America City trip taken in June 2026
ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Hines, Jimenez-Rivera, Recupero, Robinson, Santagate, Taylor, TesheThe minutes list Kelly Garcia as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT ORDERED – ROLL CALL (8-0-3-0) YES Taylor, Recupero, Jimenez-Rivera, Hines, Teshe, Santagate, Brown and Robinson NO ABSENT T. Garcia, K. Garcia and DeJesus PRESENT.”
Sep 14Order: the City Council of the City of Chelsea…Motion: ORDERED – ROLL CALL (7-0-4-0)Passed 7–0 · Jimenez-Rivera: Yes
September 14, 2026: Order: the City Council of the City of Chelsea hereby declares the City's intention to alter the layouts of portions of Broadway, Bellingham Street, Marlborough Street, 6th Street, Washington...
ORDERED – ROLL CALL (7-0-4-0)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brown, Hines, Jimenez-Rivera, Recupero, Robinson, Santagate, TaylorThe minutes list Manuel Teshe and Kelly Garcia as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves them out of the vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT ORDERED – ROLL CALL (7-0-4-0) YES Taylor, Recupero, Jimenez-Rivera, Hines, Santagate, Brown and Robinson NO ABSENT T. Garcia, Teshe, K. Garcia and DeJesus 23 | P a g e PRESENT.”
Votes with no disagreement (15)
From the Chelsea City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s City Council agendas and minutes page (2021 on) and its City Council archive (2015 to 2020). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Chelsea (chelseama.gov), from the official photos on the City Council page. Former councilors show initials.
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