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Roy Avellaneda
At-large · 3 terms in this record
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Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Council
On split votes, Avellaneda voted the same way as…
- Calvin Brown100% (5 of 5)
- Norieliz DeJesus100% (5 of 5)
- Leo Robinson80% (4 of 5)
- Tanairi Garcia80% (4 of 5)
- Todd Taylor40% (2 of 5)
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 Avellaneda 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 13 of 14 City Council meetings in 2022–2023 Council.
Missed
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (14)
- Oct 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- May 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Jan 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2022 · Special: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2022–2023 Council
Oct 3Order: the City Council approves an increase of the…Motion: A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passedPassed 8–0 · Avellaneda: Yes
October 3, 2022: Order: the City Council approves an increase of the Fiscal Year 2023 School Department original appropriation from $118,236,617 to $118,375,334 for the net increase of $ 138,717 attributed to the...
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed
Voted: Yes
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, DeJesus, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Tanairi Garcia, VegaThe minutes list Damali Vidot as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed 8-0-2-1. Voting yes were Councilors T. Garcia, Robinson, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, DeJesus, and J. Garcia. Councilors Recupero and Taylor were absent. Councilor Vidot excused herself..” (Motion: Brown)
Oct 3Order: the Chelsea City Council authorizes the appropriation of…Motion: The following Order was introduced by Councilor Brown Councilor Brown to…Passed 8–0 · Avellaneda: Yes
October 3, 2022: Order: the Chelsea City Council authorizes the appropriation of $539,200 from the General Stabilization Account, Fund #7020 to the FY23 DPW Sewer Dept
The following Order was introduced by Councilor Brown Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed
Voted: Yes
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, DeJesus, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Tanairi Garcia, VegaThe minutes list Damali Vidot as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“The following Order was introduced by Councilor Brown Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed 8- 0-2-1. Voting yes were Councilors T. Garcia, Robinson, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, DeJesus, and J. Garcia. Absent were Councilors Recupero, and Taylor. Recused Councilor Vidot..”
Oct 3Order: pursuant to Section 4-3(1) of the Chelsea City…Motion: A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passedPassed 8–0 · Avellaneda: Yes
October 3, 2022: Order: pursuant to Section 4-3(1) of the Chelsea City Charter, the Chelsea City Council approve the cost items set forth in the collective bargaining agreement negotiated with Teamster Local 25...
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed
Voted: Yes
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, DeJesus, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Tanairi Garcia, VegaThe minutes list Damali Vidot as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed 8-0-2-1. Voting yes were Councilors T. Garcia, Robinson, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, DeJesus, and J. Garcia. Councilors Recupero and Taylor were absent. Councilor Vidot recused herself from the vote..” (Motion: Brown)
Oct 3Order: to fund the collective bargaining agreement negotiated with…Motion: A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passedPassed 8–0 · Avellaneda: Yes
October 3, 2022: Order: to fund the collective bargaining agreement negotiated with Teamster Local 25 for the DPW for Fiscal Year 2023, the Chelsea City Council authorizes the transfer of $120,000.00 from the
A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed
Voted: Yes
Yes: Avellaneda, Brown, DeJesus, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Robinson, Tanairi Garcia, VegaThe minutes list Damali Vidot as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Brown to adopt by roll call passed 8-0-2-1, Voting yes were Councilors T. Garcia, Robinson, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Brown, De Jesus, and J. Garcia. Councilors Recupero and Taylor were absent. Councilor Vidot recused herself from the vote..” (Motion: Brown)
Jun 6Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, Section 53F3/4 the…Motion: A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passedPassed 8–0 · Avellaneda: Not recorded
June 6, 2022: Order: pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, Section 53F3/4 the City Council approve the FY23 PEG Acess Budget as follows: $227,986 for Chelsea Cable Television $95,000 for Chelsea Public Schools; and...
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Brown, Judith Garcia, Recupero, Robinson, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, Vega, VidotThe minutes list Norieliz DeJesus as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 8-0-3-0. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T. Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Vega Maldonado, Brown, Vidot, and J. Garcia. Councilors Lopez, Avellaneda, and De Jesus were absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Jun 6Adopt by roll callMotion: A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passedPassed Unanimous, 9 present · Avellaneda: Not recorded
June 6, 2022: Adopt by roll call
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
The minutes give the count as 9-0-2-0 and name 5 of the councilors voting yes; the 9 yes votes are all the councilors present for the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 9-0-2-0. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T. Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Vega Maldonado, brown, Vidot, De Jesus, and J. Gareia. Councilors Lopez and Avellaneda were absent..” (Motion: Robinson) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Jun 6Adopt by roll callMotion: A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passedPassed 7–0 · Avellaneda: Not recorded
June 6, 2022: Adopt by roll call
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
Yes: Brown, DeJesus, Recupero, Robinson, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, VidotThe minutes list Judith Garcia and Melinda Vega as absent for this vote (recused); MassVoter leaves them out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 7-0-3-1. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T. Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Brown, Vidot, and De Jesus. Absent were Councilors Lopez, Avellaneda, and J. Garcia. Councilor Vega Maldonado recused herself. ; Ordered, that pursuant to M.G.L. c..” (Motion: Robinson)
May 23Affirm the appointments by roll callMotion: A motion from Councilor Robinson to affirm the appointments by roll…Passed 10–0 · Avellaneda: Yes
May 23, 2022: Affirm the appointments by roll call
A motion from Councilor Robinson to affirm the appointments by roll call passed
Voted: Yes
Yes: Avellaneda, DeJesus, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, Vega, VidotThe minutes list Calvin Brown as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to affirm the appointments by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T. Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Vidot, De Jesus, and J. Garcia. Councilor Brown was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
May 23Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of…Motion: A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passedPassed 10–0 · Avellaneda: Not recorded
May 23, 2022: Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of $31,000 from Free Cash to new CIP FY22 Project titled 22-24 Cottage St. Alleyway Eminent Domain…
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
The minutes give the count (10-0-1-0) and name "Garcia" without saying which Councilor Garcia (Kelly or Tanairi). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T. Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Vidot, DeJesus, and GJ. Garcia. Councilor Brown was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
May 23Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of…Motion: A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passedPassed 10–0 · Avellaneda: Yes
May 23, 2022: Order: the Chelsea City Council authorize the appropriation of funds in the amount of . $225,000 from Free Cash to a new CIP FY22 Project titled "Police Body Cameras" for…
A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed
Voted: Yes
Yes: Avellaneda, DeJesus, Judith Garcia, Lopez, Recupero, Robinson, Tanairi Garcia, Taylor, Vega, VidotThe minutes list Calvin Brown as absent for this vote; MassVoter leaves that councilor out of the vote.
From the minutes
“A motion from Councilor Robinson to adopt by roll call passed 10-0-1-0. Voting yes were Councilors Recupero, T. Garcia, Robinson, Taylor, Lopez, Vega Maldonado, Avellaneda, Vidot, De Jesus, and J. Garcia. Councilor Brown was absent..” (Motion: Robinson)
Votes with no disagreement (26)
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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