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Malden City Council
How the Malden City Council voted, from the City Clerk's official minutes. 11 councillors: one from each of the city’s 8 wards and 3 elected at large. Sworn in January 2, 2024. Council President: Stephen Winslow (2024; elected January 2, 2024, 11-0), then Ryan O’Malley (2025; chosen December 17, 2024). On June 17, 2025 the council voted 7-3, with O’Malley abstaining, to remove O’Malley as President for the rest of 2025, and then named Amanda Linehan, the President Pro Tempore, to finish the year (10-1). Ari Taylor (Ward 5) joined the council, succeeding Barbara Murphy. Covers 61 meetings, January 2 to December 16, 2025.
A monthly email on what it voted on, starting in November.
What does the City Council do? It is the city’s lawmaking body. It passes local laws (ordinances), votes on the yearly budget, and approves borrowing and zoning changes.
The mayor runs the city day to day and proposes the budget.
Sources: Mass. General Laws c. 44 § 32 (city budgets)Council sessions
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From the agendas Malden posts on its official site. Agendas can change; the posted agenda is the official one.
Councilors
Karen Colón HayesCouncillor · At-large · at 60 of 61 meetings
Paul CondonCouncillor · Ward 2 · at 53 of 61 meetings
Peg CroweCouncillor · Ward 1 · at 58 of 61 meetings
Amanda LinehanPresident Pro Tempore (2025, to June 17); President (from June 17, 2025) · Ward 3 · at 59 of 61 meetings
Carey McDonaldCouncillor · At-large · at 60 of 61 meetings
Ryan O'MalleyPresident Pro Tempore (2024); President (2025, to June 17) · Ward 4 · at 58 of 61 meetings
Jadeane SicaCouncillor · Ward 8 · at 54 of 61 meetings
Chris SimonelliCouncillor · Ward 7 · at 48 of 61 meetingsCraig SpadaforaCouncillor · At-large · at 45 of 61 meetings
Ari TaylorCouncillor · Ward 5 · at 56 of 61 meetings"At X of Y meetings" counts the roll call at the start of each meeting in this record. Councilors who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: every full City Council meeting with minutes from January 9, 2018 through September 8, 2026 (296 meetings: regular meetings, Committee of the Whole sessions of the whole council, public hearings and inaugural meetings). Committee meetings (Finance, Rules & Ordinance, License and others) are not loaded. Not here: the minutes of September 21, September 28 and November 16, 2021, which the council later approved but which are not posted on Legistar or in the Agenda Center (MassVoter is asking the City Clerk); the January 2018 and January 2020 inaugural meetings, which are not on Legistar; and meetings after September 8, 2026, whose minutes are not posted yet. The minutes of March 4 and March 25, 2025 are missing from Legistar and come from the city’s Agenda Center. Malden’s minutes give each motion with its mover and seconder and either “The motion carried by a unanimous vote” or a roll call by name (“Yea: 10 - … Nay: 1 - …”). For a unanimous vote we show every councillor present voting yes. For a roll call we show each councillor’s vote; councillors listed as recused, excused or absent for that vote, or whom the minutes say had stepped out of the chamber, are left out of it, with a note. When a roll call leaves out a councillor who is on the attendance line without saying why, or names a councillor who is not on it, we show the count only. During the remote meetings of 2020 and 2021 the clerk also typed roll calls into the notes (“Camell (y), Condon (n) …”); these are shown by name too, and misspelled names are matched to the councillor and noted. A count with no names (“a 10-1 voice vote”) shows the count only, and “so voted” with no count shows the result only. Items referred to a committee, received and filed or placed on file are not listed as votes unless the minutes give a roll call by name or someone voted no. Since November 2023 routine items are passed together on a consent agenda, shown as one vote. Votes choosing between people (the 2019 City Clerk; the 2021 and 2022 Council Presidents) show the result only, with a note listing who voted for whom. The city’s Legistar system also publishes vote rows; MassVoter compared them with the minutes and uses the minutes where they differ (for example, the system leaves Stephen Winslow out of most 2018–2022 rows). We will ask the City Clerk to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where councilors disagreed
Most council votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one councilor voted no or abstained, newest first.
Dec 16Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica,…Passed 9–0 · see note
December 16, 2025: Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 6.08.100 Subsection A 2(b) USED CAR DEALERS is hereby amended…
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be ordained.
The minutes give the roll call (9-0) but do not list Ryan O'Malley, who is on the attendance line. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor and Winslow.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Sica)
Dec 9Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor McDonald,…Passed · see note
December 9, 2025: Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 6.08.100 Subsection A 2(b) USED CAR DEALERS is hereby amended…
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
The minutes give the result only, with no count, so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor McDonald, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by a unanimous vote of those voting..” (Motion: Sica, second: McDonald)
Nov 25Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Taylor,…Passed 8–3 · No: Hayes, O'Malley, Simonelli
November 25, 2025: Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.24.015 DEPARTMENT HEAD SALARY SCHEDULE is hereby amended by adding…
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be ordained.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowNo: Hayes, O'Malley, Simonelli
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Nay: 3- Colon Hayes, O'Malley and Simonelli.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Taylor)
Nov 25Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: AGM…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor,…Passed 10–0 · see note
November 25, 2025: Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: AGM Auto Sales, Inc. 160 Eastern Avenue, 21 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Karen Colón Hayes (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 1- Colon Hayes.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Nov 25Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: The…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor,…Passed 10–0 · see note
November 25, 2025: Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: The Brewster Company dba McDonald’s, 114 Broadway, Malden, Hours: 7 days, 24 hours (New)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted with conditions.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Karen Colón Hayes (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted with conditions. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 1- Colon Hayes.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Nov 25Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Loyal Order of…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor,…Passed 10–0 · see note
November 25, 2025: Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway, Malden, 2 machines (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Karen Colón Hayes (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 1- Colon Hayes.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Nov 25Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Italian American War…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor,…Passed 10–0 · see note
November 25, 2025: Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Italian American War Vets Post 16, 40 Oakland Street, Malden, 4 machines (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Karen Colón Hayes (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 1- Colon Hayes.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Nov 25Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Pearl Street Station,…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor,…Passed 10–0 · see note
November 25, 2025: Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Pearl Street Station, 53 Summer Street, Malden, 2 machines (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Karen Colón Hayes (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 1- Colon Hayes.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Nov 25Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Broadway Auto Sales,…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor,…Passed 10–0 · see note
November 25, 2025: Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Broadway Auto Sales, 628 Broadway, Malden, 0 cars (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Karen Colón Hayes (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 1- Colon Hayes.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
Nov 25Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: G.P. Motorcycle Supply,…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor,…Passed 10–0 · see note
November 25, 2025: Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: G.P. Motorcycle Supply, 420 Broadway, Malden, 4 motorcycles (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Karen Colón Hayes (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Simonelli, Spadafora, Taylor and Winslow Recused: 1- Colon Hayes.” (Motion: Sica, second: Taylor)
From the Malden City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s Legistar meeting calendar (two 2025 minutes that are missing there come from the city’s Agenda Center). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councillor photos: City of Malden (cityofmalden.org), from the official City Council directory. Former councillors show initials.
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