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Adam Steiner

District 3 · 4 terms in this record

Adam C. Steiner

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Council terms

2024–2025 Council2022–2023 Council2020–2021 Council2018–2019 Council
Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council

53 of 54meetings attended (98%) · whole council 97%
368votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
17no votes (5% of votes cast) · whole council 5%
9 of 43split votes where Steiner was in the minority (21%) · whole council 22%
0abstained
4terms in this record

On split votes, Steiner voted the same way as…

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 Steiner 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 53 of 54 City Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (54)

Votes where councilors disagreed · 2024–2025 Council

Dec 16Approve: A hearing for the annual renewal of pool…Motion: to approvePassed 10–0 · Steiner: Yes

December 16, 2025: Approve: A hearing for the annual renewal of pool table permits for 2026

ApprovePassed · 10–0

To approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardAbstained: KingGeorge King abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes also say: “Councilor King abstained.”

From the minutes

“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)

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

Dec 16Take no actionMotion: to take no actionFailed 4–6 · Steiner: No

December 16, 2025: Take no action

ApproveFailed · 4–6

To take no action

Voted: No

Yes: Cannon, King, Leombruno, LongNo: Bryant, Harvey, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardAbstained: AlexanderNoval Alexander abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes also say: “Councilor Alexander abstained.”

From the minutes

“Moved by Christine Long; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Withdraw . Motion Failed: 4- 6 Voting For: Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long Voting Against: Tracey Bryant, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey.” (Motion: Long, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Dec 16ApproveMotion: ApproveFailed 5–5 · Steiner: Yes

December 16, 2025: Approve

ApproveFailed · 5–5

Approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: King, Leombruno, Long, Steiner, WardNo: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, Mallach, OttavianiAbstained: AlexanderNoval Alexander abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes also say: “Councilor Alexander abstained.”

From the minutes

“Moved by Brandon Ward; seconded by Christine Long to Approve . Motion Failed: 5- 5 Voting For: George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Leslie White Harvey.” (Motion: Ward, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Nov 18Approve: Grant of location request by Verizon for utility…Motion: to approvePassed 10–0 · Steiner: Yes

November 18, 2025: Approve: Grant of location request by Verizon for utility pole work on Edmands Road

ApprovePassed · 10–0

To approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Moved by Michael Cannon; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Cannon, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Nov 18Allow the speaker from out of townMotion: to allow the speaker from out of townPassed 10–0 · Steiner: Yes

November 18, 2025: Allow the speaker from out of town

ApprovePassed · 10–0

To allow the speaker from out of town

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Tracey Bryant to Approve a speaker from out of town. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Bryant)

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

Nov 18Increase the square footage to 125,000Motion: to increase the square footage to 125,000Passed 9–1 · Steiner: Yes

November 18, 2025: Increase the square footage to 125,000

ApprovePassed · 9–1

To increase the square footage to 125,000

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardNo: MallachThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Amend increasing the square footage to 125,000. Motion Passed: 9- 1 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: Leora Mallach.” (Motion: King, second: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Nov 18Approve the appropriation in the amount of Two Million…Motion: Approve the appropriation in the amount of Two Million Six Hundred…Passed 10–0 · Steiner: Yes

November 18, 2025: Approve the appropriation in the amount of Two Million Six Hundred Thousand ($2,600,000) Dollars for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study for a new elementary school –…

Adopt orderPassed · 10–0

Approve the appropriation in the amount of Two Million Six Hundred Thousand ($2,600,000) Dollars for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study for a new elementary school – Hemenway School to be located at [insert address], including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which City may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of [the School Building Committee]. To meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 44, or pursuant to any other enabling authority. The City acknowledges that the MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any costs the City incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the City, and that the amount of borrowing authorized pursuant to this vote shall be reduced by any grant amount set forth in the Feasibility Study Agreement that may be executed between the City and the MSBA. FURTHER ORDERED: that the $600,000 portion of the $9,089,150 appropriated by the City Council under Order Number 2021-063-002 for MSBA Feasibility Study – Future Elementary School is hereby rescinded

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve the appropriation in the amount of Two Million Six Hundred Thousand ($2,600,000) Dollars for the purpose of paying costs of a feasibility study for a new elementary school – Hemenway School to be located at [insert address], including the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which City may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of [the School Building Committee]. To meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 44, or pursuant to any other enabling authority. The City acknowledges that the MSBA’s grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any costs the City incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the City, and that the amount of borrowing authorized pursuant to this vote shall be reduced by any grant amount set forth in the Feasibility Study Agreement that may be executed between the City and the MSBA. FURTHER ORDERED: that the $600,000 portion of the $9,089,150 appropriated by the City Council under Order Number 2021-063-002 for MSBA Feasibility Study – Future Elementary School is hereby rescinded.. Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Harvey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Nov 18Approve: The consideration of a transfer of Handicap Parking…Motion: ApprovePassed 10–0 · Steiner: Yes

November 18, 2025: Approve: The consideration of a transfer of Handicap Parking Fines to the Disability Commission

ApprovePassed · 10–0

Approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: King, second: Harvey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Nov 18Approve: The appointment of Diane Soulliard-D7 to serve on…Motion: ApprovePassed 10–0 · Steiner: Yes

November 18, 2025: Approve: The appointment of Diane Soulliard-D7 to serve on the Agricultural Advisory Committee through June 30, 2028. D._Soulliard_nomination.pdf D._Soulliard_app_Agri_Adv.pdf

Confirm appointmentPassed · 10–0

Approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bryant, Cannon, Harvey, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Leslie White Harvey to Approve . Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Harvey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (PDF)

Nov 18Approve: The reappointment of John Van Alsten-D3 to serve…Motion: ApprovePassed 9–0 · Steiner: Yes

November 18, 2025: Approve: The reappointment of John Van Alsten-D3 to serve on the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Trails Committee through June 30, 2028

Confirm appointmentPassed · 9–0

Approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bryant, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Steiner, WardAbstained: HarveyThe roll call does not list Noval Alexander (arrived 8:05 PM), so that councilor is left out of this vote. Leslie White Harvey abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes also say: “Councilor White Harvey abstained.”

From the minutes

“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Christine Long to Approve . Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Long)

Read it in the official minutes, page 17 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (232)

    From the Framingham City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s public meeting portal (linked from the Public Meeting Calendar on framinghamma.gov). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: Framingham Patch (George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Michael Cannon, Noval Alexander, Philip Ottaviani, Leora Mallach, John Stefanini; candidate and courtesy photos), District2Framingham.com (Brandon Ward), Run for Something (Mary Kate Feeney) and Framingham SOURCE (Tracey Bryant, 2021 candidate Q&A, photo courtesy of the candidate). The city’s website has no councilor photos. Former councilors show initials.

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