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Framingham Former City Councilor

Leslie White Harvey

District 8 · 1 term in this record

Leslie S. White Harvey

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council

54 of 55meetings attended (98%) · whole council 97%
345votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
17no votes (5% of votes cast) · whole council 5%
14 of 41split votes where Harvey was in the minority (34%) · whole council 22%
4abstained
1term in this record

On split votes, Harvey 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 Harvey 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 54 of 55 City Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (55)

Votes where councilors disagreed · 2024–2025 Council

Dec 16Approve: A hearing for the annual renewal of pool…Motion: to approvePassed 10–0 · Harvey: 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 · Harvey: 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 · Harvey: No

December 16, 2025: Approve

ApproveFailed · 5–5

Approve

Voted: No

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)

Dec 2Approve: Grant of location gas main work for Eversource…Motion: to approvePassed 11–0 · Harvey: Not recorded

December 2, 2025: Approve: Grant of location gas main work for Eversource on Colonel James Halpin Drive. Continued from the 11/18/25 Council Meeting

ApprovePassed · 11–0

To approve

The roll call names Adam Steiner, who is not listed as present at this meeting, so MassVoter shows the count only.

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Janet Leombruno to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, 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: Leombruno)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Dec 2Approve with amendment to increase the size to 125,000…Motion: Approve with amendment to increase the size to 125,000 square feetPassed 9–2 · Harvey: Not recorded

December 2, 2025: Approve with amendment to increase the size to 125,000 square feet

ApprovePassed · 9–2

Approve with amendment to increase the size to 125,000 square feet

The roll call names Adam Steiner, who is not listed as present at this meeting, so MassVoter shows the count only.

From the minutes

“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Noval Alexander to Approve with amendment to increase the size to 125,000 square feet. Motion Passed: 9- 2 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, George King, Janet Leombruno, Christine Long, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: Michael Cannon, Leora Mallach.” (Motion: Leombruno, second: Alexander)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Dec 2Approve the recommended 5-year contract with New England Transit…Motion: to approve the recommended 5-year contract with New England Transit Sales,…Passed 11–0 · Harvey: Not recorded

December 2, 2025: Approve the recommended 5-year contract with New England Transit Sales, Inc. for a total of $10,674,640, with an average per year cost of $2,134,928

ApprovePassed · 11–0

To approve the recommended 5-year contract with New England Transit Sales, Inc. for a total of $10,674,640, with an average per year cost of $2,134,928

The roll call names Adam Steiner, who is not listed as present at this meeting, so MassVoter shows the count only.

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, 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: Cannon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Dec 2Approve the City Council appropriate $10,231 from the Affordable…Motion: Approve the City Council appropriate $10,231 from the Affordable Housing Funds…Passed 11–0 · Harvey: Not recorded

December 2, 2025: Approve the City Council appropriate $10,231 from the Affordable Housing Funds for a consultant to assist with the City’s Housing Production Plan update, to be spent under the direction of…

Adopt orderPassed · 11–0

Approve the City Council appropriate $10,231 from the Affordable Housing Funds for a consultant to assist with the City’s Housing Production Plan update, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee; and that the Mayor is authorized to take all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this order

The roll call names Adam Steiner, who is not listed as present at this meeting, so MassVoter shows the count only.

From the minutes

“Moved by George King; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve the City Council appropriate $10,231 from the Affordable Housing Funds for a consultant to assist with the City’s Housing Production Plan update, to be spent under the direction of the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee; and that the Mayor is authorized to take all actions necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of this order. Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, 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: Cannon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Dec 2Approve: 3 changes to the Framingham Traffic, Parking and…Motion: ApprovePassed 11–0 · Harvey: Not recorded

December 2, 2025: Approve: 3 changes to the Framingham Traffic, Parking and Transportation Regulations; to create accessible parking on Hillside Street and parking changes on Danforth Street....

ApprovePassed · 11–0

Approve

The roll call names Adam Steiner, who is not listed as present at this meeting, so MassVoter shows the count only.

From the minutes

“Moved by Brandon Ward; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, 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: Ward, second: Cannon)

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

Dec 2ApproveMotion: ApprovePassed 9–2 · Harvey: Not recorded

December 2, 2025: Approve

ApprovePassed · 9–2

Approve

The roll call names Adam Steiner, who is not listed as present at this meeting, so MassVoter shows the count only. The minutes name Adam Steiner as mover, but Adam Steiner is not listed as present, so no mover is shown.

From the minutes

“Moved by Adam Steiner; seconded by Noval Alexander to Approve Motion Passed: 9- 2 Voting For: Noval Alexander, Tracey Bryant, George King, Janet Leombruno, Leora Mallach, Philip Ottaviani, Adam Steiner, Brandon Ward, Leslie White Harvey Voting Against: Michael Cannon, Christine Long.” (second: Alexander)

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

Dec 2Approve: The appointment of Elys Rodriguez-D8 to serve on…Motion: ApprovePassed 11–0 · Harvey: Not recorded

December 2, 2025: Approve: The appointment of Elys Rodriguez-D8 to serve on the Agricultural Advisory Committee through June 30, 2027

Confirm appointmentPassed · 11–0

Approve

The roll call names Adam Steiner, who is not listed as present at this meeting, so MassVoter shows the count only.

From the minutes

“Moved by Janet Leombruno; seconded by Michael Cannon to Approve . Motion Passed: 11- 0 Voting For: Noval Alexander, 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: Cannon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 16 (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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