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Corey Belanger

District 3 (2024-2025) · 1 term in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council

55 of 56meetings attended (98%) · whole council 95%
338votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
9no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole council 4%
3 of 33split votes where Belanger was in the minority (9%) · whole council 24%
0abstained
1term in this record

On split votes, Belanger voted the same way as…

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  • 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 Belanger 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 55 of 56 City Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (56)

Votes where councilors disagreed · 2024–2025 Council

Dec 9Adopt: Vote - Cancel Council Meetings 12.23.25 and 12.30.25Motion: In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C.…Passed 8–1 · Belanger: Yes

December 9, 2025: Adopt: Vote - Cancel Council Meetings 12.23.25 and 12.30.25

ApprovePassed · 8–1

In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Belanger, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 nay (C. Gitschier), 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Belanger, Chau, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: Gitschier

From the minutes

“In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Belanger, seconded by C. Chau. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 nay (C. Gitschier), 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Belanger, second: Chau)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Dec 9Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $50,000 FY26 Earmarked Funds -…Motion: In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C.…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Belanger: Yes

December 9, 2025: Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $50,000 FY26 Earmarked Funds - McInerney Park

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted.

Voted: Yes

The minutes name Wayne Jenness as seconder, but Wayne Jenness is not shown as present, so none is shown.

From the minutes

“In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Scott)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Dec 9Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $50,000 FY26 Earmarked Funds -…Motion: In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C.…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Belanger: Yes

December 9, 2025: Adopt: Vote - Accept/Expend $50,000 FY26 Earmarked Funds - Varnum Cemetery

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted.

Voted: Yes

The minutes name Wayne Jenness as seconder, but Wayne Jenness is not shown as present, so none is shown.

From the minutes

“In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Scott)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Dec 9Adopt: Vote - Approve Change of Edson Cemetery Chapel…Motion: In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C.…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Belanger: Yes

December 9, 2025: Adopt: Vote - Approve Change of Edson Cemetery Chapel to Girard P. “Jerry” Largay Chapel

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted.

Voted: Yes

The minutes name Wayne Jenness as seconder, but Wayne Jenness is not shown as present, so none is shown.

From the minutes

“In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Scott, seconded by C. Jenness. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 2 absent (C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness). So voted..” (Motion: Scott)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Dec 2Adopt: Loan Order - Amend High School ProjectMotion: Motion “To adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. DEFEATED…Failed 7–2 · Belanger: Yes

December 2, 2025: Adopt: Loan Order - Amend High School Project

ApproveFailed · 7–2

Motion “To adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. DEFEATED per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Jenness (ZOOM), C. Mercier, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 2 nays (C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier), 2 absent (C. Nuon, C. Robinson). So voted.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Belanger, Chau, Jenness, Mercier, Rourke, Scott, YemNo: Descoteaux, GitschierThe minutes record this as failing with more yeas than nays (7 to 2); some council votes need a two-thirds majority (for example borrowing, appropriations or zoning). MassVoter shows the result as the minutes record it.

From the minutes

“Motion “To adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. DEFEATED per Roll Call vote 7 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Jenness (ZOOM), C. Mercier, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 2 nays (C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier), 2 absent (C. Nuon, C. Robinson). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Nov 25Adopt: Order - 60 Day TrialMotion: In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C.…Passed 10–0 · Belanger: Yes

November 25, 2025: Adopt: Order - 60 Day Trial

ApprovePassed · 10–0

In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Belanger, Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Jenness, Mercier, Robinson, Rourke, Scott, YemThe roll call lists Vesna Nuon as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“In City Council, Given 2nd Reading, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Yem, seconded by C. Scott. Adopted per Roll Call vote 10 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 absent (C. Nuon). So voted..” (Motion: Yem, second: Scott)

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

Nov 18Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Chap 222.23 - Supervised Drug…Motion: Motion “To adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted…Passed 8–2 · Belanger: Yes

November 18, 2025: Adopt: Ordinance - Amend Chap 222.23 - Supervised Drug Consumption Sites

ApprovePassed · 8–2

Motion “To adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 2 Nays (C. Jenness, C. Nuon), 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Belanger, Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Mercier, Robinson, Rourke, YemNo: Jenness, Nuon

From the minutes

“Motion “To adopt” by C. Robinson, seconded by C. Gitschier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, M. Rourke, C. Yem), 2 Nays (C. Jenness, C. Nuon), 1 absent (C. Scott). So voted..” (Motion: Robinson, second: Gitschier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Oct 7Refer petition to a public hearing on October 21,…Motion: Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Scott to refer petition…Passed 9–2 · Belanger: Yes

October 7, 2025: Refer petition to a public hearing on October 21, 2025 at 7 PM

ApprovePassed · 9–2

Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Scott to refer petition to a public hearing on October 21, 2025 at 7 PM. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, C. Yem), 2 nays (C. Chau, M. Rourke). So voted.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Belanger, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Scott, YemNo: Chau, Rourke

From the minutes

“Motion by C. Gitschier, seconded by C. Scott to refer petition to a public hearing on October 21, 2025 at 7 PM. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, C. Yem), 2 nays (C. Chau, M. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Gitschier, second: Scott)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Sep 23Adopt: Communication - City Manager request approval of Out…Motion: In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Jenness, seconded by…Passed 9–0 · Belanger: Yes

September 23, 2025: Adopt: Communication - City Manager request approval of Out of State Travel (1) LPD; (1) Pollard Library; (1) DPW (Sustainability); (1) DPD

ApprovePassed · 9–0

In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Scott, C. Yem), 2 absent (C. Nuon, M. Rourke). So voted.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Belanger, Chau, Descoteaux, Gitschier, Jenness, Mercier, Robinson, Scott, YemThe roll call lists Vesna Nuon as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“In City Council, Motion “To Adopt” by C. Jenness, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Gitschier, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Robinson, C. Scott, C. Yem), 2 absent (C. Nuon, M. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Jenness, second: Mercier)

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

Sep 23Refer joint Environmental and Flood Issues SC with Neighborhoods…Motion: In City Council, Motion to refer joint Environmental and Flood Issues…Passed 9–1 · Belanger: Yes

September 23, 2025: Refer joint Environmental and Flood Issues SC with Neighborhoods SC by Robinson, seconded

ApprovePassed · 9–1

In City Council, Motion to refer joint Environmental and Flood Issues SC with Neighborhoods SC by Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 nay (C. Gitschier), 1 absent (M. Rourke). So voted.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Belanger, Chau, Descoteaux, Jenness, Mercier, Nuon, Robinson, Scott, YemNo: Gitschier

From the minutes

“In City Council, Motion to refer joint Environmental and Flood Issues SC with Neighborhoods SC by Robinson, seconded by C. Nuon. Adopted per Roll Call vote 9 yeas (C. Belanger, C. Chau, C. Descoteaux, C. Jenness, C. Mercier, C. Nuon, C. Robinson, C. Scott, C. Yem), 1 nay (C. Gitschier), 1 absent (M. Rourke). So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)

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

Votes with no disagreement (285)

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