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Everett City Council
How the Everett City Council voted, from the City Clerk's official minutes. 11 councilors: one from each of the city’s 6 wards and 5 elected at large. Elected November 2, 2021; organized January 3, 2022. Council Presidents (the council elects its President each January): John F. Hanlon for 2022 (second ballot, 6 to 5 over Stephanie Martins) and Michael Marchese for 2023 (7 votes to 3 for Stephanie Martins, January 3, 2023). The minutes record no Vice President. Seats: Wayne A. Matewsky (Ward 1), Stephanie Martins (Ward 2), Anthony DiPierro (Ward 3), Jimmy Le (Ward 4), Vivian Nguyen (Ward 5), Alfred Lattanzi (Ward 6); John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Smith, Richard Dell Isola and Irene Cardillo (at large). Anthony DiPierro resigned in May 2022 (his last meeting was May 9, 2022); Darren Costa held the Ward 3 seat from June 13, 2022. Jimmy Le is not on the Members Present lists from May 9, 2022 until October 23, 2023. John Burley was elected Clerk of Committees. Covers 57 meetings, January 3 to December 26, 2023.
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What does the City Council do? It is the city’s lawmaking body. It passes local laws (ordinances), votes on the yearly budget, and approves borrowing and zoning changes.
The mayor runs the city day to day and proposes the budget.
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Councilors
Irene CardilloMember · At-large · at 42 of 57 meetingsDarren CostaMember · Ward 3 · at 40 of 41 meetings · from Jun 2022Richard Dell IsolaMember · At-large · at 47 of 57 meetings
Anthony DiPierroMember · Ward 3 · at 12 of 14 meetings · until May 2022Alfred LattanziMember · Ward 6 · at 57 of 57 meetingsJimmy LeMember · Ward 4 · at 13 of 57 meetings
Michael MarchesePresident · At-large · at 56 of 57 meetings
Stephanie MartinsMember · Ward 2 · at 52 of 57 meetingsWayne A. MatewskyMember · At-large · at 52 of 57 meetings
Vivian NguyenMember · Ward 5 · at 46 of 57 meetings
Stephanie SmithMember · At-large · at 50 of 57 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the roll call at the start of each meeting in this record. Councilors who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: every full Everett City Council meeting with posted minutes from January 3, 2022 through August 3, 2026: 132 meetings (regular meetings, special meetings, the January organizational meetings, and joint conventions with the School Committee) and 2,803 votes. The city’s website says its online minutes are “only a synopsis of the meeting action” and that the official minutes are kept at the City Clerk’s Office; MassVoter uses the minutes the city posts online. Council committee meetings are not loaded. At the joint conventions with the School Committee (the yearly budget presentation), only the councilors’ votes are shown. The city also posts short “REPORT” summaries for a few 2020 and 2021 meetings (November 23, 2020 and January 11, February 8, March 8 and April 12, 2021) that mark items “PASSED” without names; they are not loaded. Not here: meetings with an agenda but no posted minutes (April 10, 2023 and the October 4, 2022 joint convention; MassVoter is asking the City Clerk), and meetings after August 3, 2026: the September 14 and September 28, 2026 minutes are not posted yet (the city reported a cybersecurity incident in early September 2026 and City Hall reopened September 21). Most minutes from 2022 through January 2026 are scanned images; MassVoter read them from the page images, and transcribed by hand eight pages of the August 8, 2022 minutes that are too faint for machine reading. Everett’s minutes record each vote in a box: the motion, who moved and seconded it, the result (“Passed [9 TO 1]”) and, for a roll call, the councilors voting yes (AYES), no (NAYS) and away. We show roll calls by name as recorded; councilors listed as “away” are left out of that vote, and a councilor who was at the meeting but is not on a roll call is left out of that vote, with a note. Many motions are recorded as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how the minutes show a vote taken without a roll call; we show the result only (1,398 votes), except where the minutes say the motion passed unanimously, where every councilor present is shown voting yes, with a note. Motions whose result line is blank (“[0 TO 0]” with no “Passed” or “Failed”) are not loaded (55), nor are 8 where the result line and the text of the minutes disagree. Some result lines print “Passed” on a vote the count shows did not carry (for example “Passed [2 TO 9]” or a 5-to-5 tie); those are shown as failed, with a note. Votes to elect the Council President where councilors named different people show the result only, with the names quoted. We will ask the city to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where councilors disagreed
Most council votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one councilor voted no or abstained, newest first.
Dec 26Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting the confirmation…Motion: 6. C0397-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order…Passed · see note
December 26, 2023: Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting the confirmation of the re-appointment of Melissa Massau to the Board of Health for a term of three (3) years, expiring December 31,…
6. C0397-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting the confirmation of the re-appointment of Melissa Massau to the Board of Health for a term of three (3) years, expiring December 31, 2026 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“6. C0397-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting the confirmation of the re-appointment of Melissa Massau to the Board of Health for a term of three (3) years, expiring December 31, 2026 MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Stephanie Martins)
Dec 11Favorable Action — Ordinance: An ordinance amending the Zoning…Motion: 26. C0262-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance…Passed 7–2 · No: Marchese, Smith
December 11, 2023: Favorable Action — Ordinance: An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Appendix A, Section 30, to allow kennels, pet day care, veterinary and pet grooming establishments in the Lower Broadway...
26. C0262-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Appendix A, Section 30, to allow kennels, pet day care, veterinary and pet grooming establishments in the Lower Broadway Residential/Multi Family Sub District The Council asked if the amendment was included to make this change be allowed with a Special permit and the clerk informed them that it was. Councilor Smith said she was voting against the proposal because she felt this was piecing zoning together instead of approving an entire zoning change. The Council failed to approve the zoning ordinance as amended. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [7 TO 2] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen NAYS: Smith, Marchese AWAY:
Yes: Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, NguyenNo: Marchese, Smith
From the minutes
“26. C0262-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Appendix A, Section 30, to allow kennels, pet day care, veterinary and pet grooming establishments in the Lower Broadway Residential/Multi Family Sub District The Council asked if the amendment was included to make this change be allowed with a Special permit and the clerk informed them that it was. Councilor Smith said she was voting against the proposal because she felt this was piecing zoning together instead of approving an entire zoning change. The Council failed to approve the zoning ordinance as amended. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Martins SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [7 TO 2] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Martins, Matewsky, Nguyen NAYS: Smith, Marchese AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Martins, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)
Nov 27Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to…Motion: 1. C0330-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order…Passed 7–1 · No: Hanlon
November 27, 2023: Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from National Grid in the amount of $40,000.00 to hire a part-time bi-lingual outreach representative for...
1. C0330-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from National Grid in the amount of $40,000.00 to hire a part-time bi-lingual outreach representative for utility support and energy efficiency programming MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [7 TO 1] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: Hanlon AWAY:
Yes: Costa, Isola, Lattanzi, Marchese, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithNo: Hanlon
From the minutes
“1. C0330-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from National Grid in the amount of $40,000.00 to hire a part-time bi-lingual outreach representative for utility support and energy efficiency programming MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [7 TO 1] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith, Marchese NAYS: Hanlon AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
Nov 27Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to…Motion: 2. ©0331-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order…Passed · see note
November 27, 2023: Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the US Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office in the amount of $270,000.00 to provide…
2. ©0331-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the US Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office in the amount of $270,000.00 to provide technical assistance to support the transformation of existing U.S. buildings into more energy-efficient and clean energy-ready homes, commercial spaces, and communities. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“2. ©0331-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the US Department of Energy, Building Technologies Office in the amount of $270,000.00 to provide technical assistance to support the transformation of existing U.S. buildings into more energy-efficient and clean energy-ready homes, commercial spaces, and communities. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)
Nov 27Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to…Motion: 4. C©0333-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order…Passed · see note
November 27, 2023: Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Protection...
4. C©0333-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $69,742.00 to acquire five electric vehicle charging stations under the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program Public Access Charging Program. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Darren Costa RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“4. C©0333-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend funds from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $69,742.00 to acquire five electric vehicle charging stations under the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program Public Access Charging Program. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Darren Costa RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Darren Costa)
Nov 27Adjoum — Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PMMotion: Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM MOTION: Adjoum MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER:…Passed · see note
November 27, 2023 (Special meeting): Adjoum — Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM
Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM MOTION: Adjoum MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“Meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM MOTION: Adjoum MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Wayne Matewsky RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Wayne A. Matewsky)
Nov 27Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to…Motion: 5. C0334-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order…Passed · see note
November 27, 2023: Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs for the Council on Aging in the amount of…
5. C0334-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs for the Council on Aging in the amount of $110,894.00 to provide services, resources, and support to our older adults MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Darren Costa RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:
The minutes record this vote as “Passed [0 TO 0]” with no names, which is how they show a vote taken without a roll call. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“5. C0334-23 Order/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An order requesting approval to accept and expend a grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs for the Council on Aging in the amount of $110,894.00 to provide services, resources, and support to our older adults MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Darren Costa RESULT: Passed [0 TO 0] AYES: NAYS: AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Darren Costa)
Nov 27Enroll — Ordinance: An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance…Motion: 26. C0262-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance…Passed 6–2 · No: Marchese, Smith
November 27, 2023: Enroll — Ordinance: An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Appendix A, Section 30, to allow kennels, pet day care, veterinary and pet grooming establishments in the Lower Broadway...
26. C0262-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Appendix A, Section 30, to allow kennels, pet day care, veterinary and pet grooming establishments in the Lower Broadway Residential/Multi Family Sub District MOTION: Enroll MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [6 TO 2] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Matewsky, Nguyen NAYS: Smith, Marchese AWAY:
Yes: Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Matewsky, NguyenNo: Marchese, Smith
From the minutes
“26. C0262-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance Appendix A, Section 30, to allow kennels, pet day care, veterinary and pet grooming establishments in the Lower Broadway Residential/Multi Family Sub District MOTION: Enroll MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [6 TO 2] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Matewsky, Nguyen NAYS: Smith, Marchese AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: John F. Hanlon)
Nov 27Enroll — Ordinance: An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance…Motion: 27. ©0267-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance…Passed 7–1 · No: Marchese
November 27, 2023: Enroll — Ordinance: An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by deleting Appendix A, Section 34, Short-Term Rentals
27. ©0267-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by deleting Appendix A, Section 34, Short-Term Rentals MOTION: Enroll MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [7 TO 1] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith NAYS: Marchese AWAY:
Yes: Costa, Hanlon, Isola, Lattanzi, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithNo: Marchese
From the minutes
“27. ©0267-23 Ordinance/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by deleting Appendix A, Section 34, Short-Term Rentals MOTION: Enroll MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: John Hanlon RESULT: Passed [7 TO 1] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Hanlon, Lattanzi, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith NAYS: Marchese AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: John F. Hanlon)
Nov 27Favorable Action — A petition from National Grid seeking…Motion: 35. C0313-23 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A…Passed 6–2 · No: Hanlon, Marchese
November 27, 2023: Favorable Action — A petition from National Grid seeking permission to install approximately 400 feet of 8-inch, plastic gas main on Boston Street between Revere Beach Parkway and Vale Street
35. C0313-23 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition from National Grid seeking permission to install approximately 400 feet of 8-inch, plastic gas main on Boston Street between Revere Beach Parkway and Vale Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [6 TO 2] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith NAYS: Hanlon, Marchese AWAY:
Yes: Costa, Isola, Lattanzi, Matewsky, Nguyen, SmithNo: Hanlon, Marchese
From the minutes
“35. C0313-23 Public Hearing/s/ Councilor Michael K. Marchese, as President A petition from National Grid seeking permission to install approximately 400 feet of 8-inch, plastic gas main on Boston Street between Revere Beach Parkway and Vale Street MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Stephanie Smith SECONDER: Alfred Lattanzi RESULT: Passed [6 TO 2] AYES: Costa, Dell Isola, Jr., Lattanzi, Matewsky, Nguyen, Smith NAYS: Hanlon, Marchese AWAY:.” (Motion: Stephanie Smith, second: Alfred Lattanzi)
From the Everett City Council’s minutes, posted on the city’s Agendas, Minutes & Transcripts page (City Council folder). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Everett (cityofeverett.com), from the official City Council page. Michele Capone: Everett Advocate (captioned news photo, cropped by MassVoter). Former councilors show initials.
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