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John Stefanini
District 8 · 3 terms in this record
John A. Stefanini
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On split votes, Stefanini voted the same way as…
- Mary Kate Feeney88% (22 of 25)
- Philip Ottaviani72% (18 of 25)
- Tracey Bryant64% (14 of 22)
- Brandon Ward63% (15 of 24)
- Leora Mallach60% (15 of 25)
- George King56% (14 of 25)
- Janet Leombruno56% (14 of 25)
- Noval Alexander55% (11 of 20)
- Michael Cannon52% (13 of 25)
- Christine Long38% (9 of 24)
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 Stefanini 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 19 of 19 City Council meetings in 2026–2027 Council.
Missed none.
Every meeting (19)
- Sep 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 31, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 17, 2026 · Joint: Present
- Feb 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 1, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2026–2027 Council
Sep 3Approve: The Mayor’s 2026 proposed reorganization ordinance of the…Motion: to approve as presentedPassed 6–5 · Stefanini: No
September 3, 2026: Approve: The Mayor’s 2026 proposed reorganization ordinance of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Division, and the Capital Projects and Facilities Management Division to a new Capital...
To approve as presented
Voted: No
Yes: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, OttavianiNo: Bryant, Feeney, Mallach, Stefanini, Ward
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve Motion Passed: 6- 5 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani Voting Against: Tracey Bryant, Mary Kate Feeney, Leora Mallach, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Cannon)
Sep 3Approve with the friendly amendment to Rule 10 of…Motion: Approve with the friendly amendment to Rule 10 of Council Rules:…Failed 3–8 · Stefanini: Yes
September 3, 2026: Approve with the friendly amendment to Rule 10 of Council Rules: Correspondence
Approve with the friendly amendment to Rule 10 of Council Rules: Correspondence
Voted: Yes
Yes: Feeney, Stefanini, WardNo: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani
From the minutes
“Moved by John Stefanini; seconded by Brandon Ward to Approve with the friendly amendment to Rule 10 of Council Rules: Correspondence. Motion Failed: 3- 8 Voting For: Mary Kate Feeney, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani.” (Motion: Stefanini, second: Ward)
Aug 18Doubt the ruling of the ChairMotion: to doubt the ruling of the ChairPassed 6–5 · Stefanini: No
August 18, 2026: Doubt the ruling of the Chair
To doubt the ruling of the Chair
Voted: No
Yes: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, OttavianiNo: Bryant, Feeney, Mallach, Stefanini, Ward
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve the proposed reorganization plan. Motion Passed: 6- 5 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani Voting Against: Tracey Bryant, Mary Kate Feeney, Leora Mallach, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)
Aug 18Approve First Reading of the ordinanceMotion: Approve First Reading of the ordinancePassed 6–5 · Stefanini: No
August 18, 2026: Approve First Reading of the ordinance
Approve First Reading of the ordinance
Voted: No
Yes: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, OttavianiNo: Bryant, Feeney, Mallach, Stefanini, Ward
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve First Reading of the ordinance. Motion Passed: 6- 5 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani Voting Against: Tracey Bryant, Mary Kate Feeney, Leora Mallach, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)
Aug 18Approve the appointment of CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP) as the…Motion: Approve the appointment of CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP) as the auditor for…Passed 10–0 · Stefanini: Yes
August 18, 2026: Approve the appointment of CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP) as the auditor for the next three Fiscal years beginning with FY26 (period ending June 30, 2026), FY27 (period ending June 30, 2027)…
Approve the appointment of CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP) as the auditor for the next three Fiscal years beginning with FY26 (period ending June 30, 2026), FY27 (period ending June 30, 2027) and FY28 (period ending June 30, 2028) with a total three-year fee of $315,000 as outlined in the quote provided to the City by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Alexander, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardAbstained: BryantTracey Bryant abstained (shown as present, not voting). The minutes also say: “Councilor Bryant abstained.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve the appointment of CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP) as the auditor for the next three Fiscal years beginning with FY26 (period ending June 30, 2026), FY27 (period ending June 30, 2027) and FY28 (period ending June 30, 2028) with a total three-year fee of $315,000 as outlined in the quote provided to the City by CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen LLP). Motion Passed: 10- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Cannon)
Jul 21Approve the reappointment of Sarkis Sarkisian as Planning &…Motion: Approve the reappointment of Sarkis Sarkisian as Planning & Community Development…Passed 10–1 · Stefanini: Yes
July 21, 2026: Approve the reappointment of Sarkis Sarkisian as Planning & Community Development Director
Approve the reappointment of Sarkis Sarkisian as Planning & Community Development Director
Voted: Yes
Yes: Alexander, Bryant, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardNo: Long
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Philip Ottaviani to Approve the reappointment of Sarkis Sarkisian as Planning & Community Development Director. Motion Passed: 10- 1 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: Christine Long.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Ottaviani)
Jul 21Amend the Ad Hoc Committee to three membersMotion: to amend the Ad Hoc Committee to three membersPassed 7–4 · Stefanini: No
July 21, 2026: Amend the Ad Hoc Committee to three members
To amend the Ad Hoc Committee to three members
Voted: No
Yes: Alexander, Cannon, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, OttavianiNo: Bryant, Feeney, Stefanini, Ward
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Christine Long to Approve the amendment made by Councilor Leombruno to reduce the Ad Hoc Committee member to three. Motion Passed: 7- 4 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani Voting Against: Tracey Bryant, Mary Kate Feeney, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Long)
Jul 21Discuss new business after 10:00PMMotion: to discuss new business after 10:00PMPassed 9–0 · Stefanini: Yes
July 21, 2026: Discuss new business after 10:00PM
To discuss new business after 10:00PM
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe minutes say Noval Alexander and Tracey Bryant were not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor's Alexander and Bryant were out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Continue after 10:00PM. Motion Passed: 9 - 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Cannon)
Jul 21Approve: Upon Request of the Licensing Coordinator approval of…Motion: to approve as presentedPassed 9–0 · Stefanini: Yes
July 21, 2026: Approve: Upon Request of the Licensing Coordinator approval of Hawker/Peddler Licenses for Nelson Lopez Garcia and Ingrid Alvarez Rueda, DBA Granizadas Chapinas, Inc
To approve as presented
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Long, Mallach, Ottaviani, Stefanini, WardThe minutes say Noval Alexander and Tracey Bryant were not in the room for this vote; left out. The minutes also say: “Councilor's Alexander and Bryant were out of the room.”
From the minutes
“Moved by Philip Ottaviani; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve Motion Passed: 9- 0 Voting For: Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini, Brandon Ward Voting Against: None.” (Motion: Ottaviani, second: Leombruno)
Jul 21Find other funds for the library archive room project…Motion: to find other funds for the library archive room project and…Failed 3–8 · Stefanini: No
July 21, 2026: Find other funds for the library archive room project and use the $49,000 on some other project
To find other funds for the library archive room project and use the $49,000 on some other project
Voted: No
Yes: Bryant, Mallach, WardNo: Alexander, Cannon, Feeney, King, Leombruno, Long, Ottaviani, StefaniniThe vote record gives no result word; the result is read from the count (3-8).
From the minutes
“Moved by Brandon Ward; seconded by John Stefanini to Approve removing $49,000 for the library archive room. Motion : 3- 8 Voting For: Tracey Bryant, Leora Mallach, Brandon Ward Voting Against: Noval Alexander, Michael Cannon, Mary Kate Feeney, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani, John Stefanini.” (Motion: Ward, second: Stefanini)
Votes with no disagreement (75)
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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