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Rodney M. Elliott

At-large (2018-2021) · 2 terms in this record

Rodney Elliott

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2020–2021 Council2018–2019 Council
Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Council

69 of 70meetings attended (99%) · whole council 97%
459votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
4no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole council 1%
3 of 15split votes where Elliott was in the minority (20%) · whole council 29%
0abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Elliott voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Elliott 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 69 of 70 City Council meetings in 2020–2021 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (70)

Votes where councilors disagreed · 2020–2021 Council

Dec 21Amend motion and designate Mr. Dillion a special municipal…Motion: Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to amend motion…Passed 8–1 · Elliott: No

December 21, 2021: Amend motion and designate Mr. Dillion a special municipal employee subject to a favorable Massachusetts Ethics Opinion

ApprovePassed · 8–1

Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to amend motion and designate Mr. Dillion a special municipal employee subject to a favorable Massachusetts Ethics Opinion. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Elliott). So voted.

Voted: No

Yes: Chau, Conway, Drinkwater, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, SamarasNo: ElliottThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Motion by C. Rourke, seconded by C. Mercier to amend motion and designate Mr. Dillion a special municipal employee subject to a favorable Massachusetts Ethics Opinion. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Elliott). So voted..” (Motion: Rourke, second: Mercier)

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

Oct 19Adopt: Vote- Approve Exemption Of Arthur Calavritinos MGL C.268A…Motion: Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted…Passed 8–0 · Elliott: Yes

October 19, 2021: Adopt: Vote- Approve Exemption Of Arthur Calavritinos MGL C.268A S.20

ApprovePassed · 8–0

Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Conway, Drinkwater, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, SamarasThe roll call lists Sokhary Chau as absent for this vote; left out of it.

From the minutes

“Motion to adopt by C. Mercier, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 absent (C. Chau). So voted..” (Motion: Mercier, second: Rourke)

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

Oct 19Adopt: Resolution- Urging Community Engagement And Fair Employment Standards…Motion: Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted…Passed 8–1 · Elliott: Yes

October 19, 2021: Adopt: Resolution- Urging Community Engagement And Fair Employment Standards For Any Expansion Of Amazon

ApprovePassed · 8–1

Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Conway). So voted.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Chau, Drinkwater, Elliott, Leahy, Mercier, Nuon, Rourke, SamarasNo: ConwayThe roll call names the no votes and gives 8 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Motion to adopt by C. Drinkwater, seconded by C. Mercier. Adopted per Roll Call vote 8 yeas, 1 nay (C. Conway). So voted..” (Motion: Drinkwater, second: Mercier)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Aug 24Approve: Reappoint Of Michael Q Geary As City ClerkMotion: Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted…Passed 7–1 · Elliott: Yes

August 24, 2021: Approve: Reappoint Of Michael Q Geary As City Clerk

Confirm appointmentPassed · 7–1

Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 1 nay (C. Nuon), 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Chau, Conway, Drinkwater, Elliott, Mercier, Rourke, SamarasNo: NuonThe roll call names the no votes and gives 7 yeas, which matches the other councilors present; they are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Motion to adopt by C. Conway, seconded by C. Rourke. Adopted per Roll Call vote 7 yeas, 1 nay (C. Nuon), 1 absent (M. Leahy). So voted..” (Motion: Conway, second: Rourke)

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

Aug 18Adopt: Vote- Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To…Motion: Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Elliott: Yes

August 18, 2021 (Joint meeting): Adopt: Vote- Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Bartlett School

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.

Voted: Yes

Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).

From the minutes

“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)

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

Aug 18Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Butler…Motion: Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Elliott: Yes

August 18, 2021 (Joint meeting): Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Butler School

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.

Voted: Yes

Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).

From the minutes

“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)

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

Aug 18Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Daley…Motion: Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Elliott: Yes

August 18, 2021 (Joint meeting): Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Daley School

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.

Voted: Yes

Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).

From the minutes

“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)

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

Aug 18Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-…Motion: Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Elliott: Yes

August 18, 2021 (Joint meeting): Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA- Greenhalge School

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.

Voted: Yes

Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).

From the minutes

“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)

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

Aug 18Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Lincoln…Motion: Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Elliott: Yes

August 18, 2021 (Joint meeting): Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-Lincoln School

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.

Voted: Yes

Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).

From the minutes

“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)

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

Aug 18Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-McAuliffe…Motion: Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Elliott: Yes

August 18, 2021 (Joint meeting): Adopt: Vote-Authorize Superintendent Of Schools Submit SOI To MSBA-McAuliffe School

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 9 present

Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted.

Voted: Yes

Joint meeting with the School Committee: the roll call of both bodies was 15 yeas, 0 nays, which is every member present (9 councilors and 6 School Committee members), so each councilor present is shown voting yes. School Committee members' votes are not shown. Seconded by Mr. Lay of the School Committee (not a councilor).

From the minutes

“Motion to adopt by C. Nuon, seconded by Mr. Lay. Adopted per Roll Call vote 15 yeas. So voted..” (Motion: Nuon)

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

Votes with no disagreement (419)

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