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Malden Former City Councilor

Craig Spadafora

At-large · 4 terms in this record

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2024–2025 Council2022–2023 Council2020–2021 Council2018–2019 Council
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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council

45 of 61meetings attended (74%) · whole council 91%
408votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
14no votes (3% of votes cast) · whole council 2%
8 of 33split votes where Spadafora was in the minority (24%) · whole council 19%
0abstained
4terms in this record

On split votes, Spadafora 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 Spadafora 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 45 of 61 City Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (61)

Votes where councilors disagreed · 2024–2025 Council

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 · Spadafora: Not recorded

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…

ApprovePassed · 9–0

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)

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

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 · Spadafora: Yes

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…

ApprovePassed · 8–3

A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Ordinance be ordained.

Voted: Yes

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)

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

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 · Spadafora: Yes

November 25, 2025: Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: AGM Auto Sales, Inc. 160 Eastern Avenue, 21 cars (Renewal)

ApprovePassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted with conditions.

Voted: Yes

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)

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

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 · Spadafora: Yes

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)

ApprovePassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted with conditions.

Voted: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

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 · Spadafora: Yes

November 25, 2025: Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway, Malden, 2 machines (Renewal)

ApprovePassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.

Voted: Yes

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)

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

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 · Spadafora: Yes

November 25, 2025: Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Italian American War Vets Post 16, 40 Oakland Street, Malden, 4 machines (Renewal)

ApprovePassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.

Voted: Yes

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)

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

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 · Spadafora: Yes

November 25, 2025: Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Pearl Street Station, 53 Summer Street, Malden, 2 machines (Renewal)

ApprovePassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.

Voted: Yes

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)

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

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 · Spadafora: Yes

November 25, 2025: Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Broadway Auto Sales, 628 Broadway, Malden, 0 cars (Renewal)

ApprovePassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.

Voted: Yes

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)

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

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 · Spadafora: Yes

November 25, 2025: Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: G.P. Motorcycle Supply, 420 Broadway, Malden, 4 motorcycles (Renewal)

ApprovePassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.

Voted: Yes

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)

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

Nov 25Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Reliance Motor Group,…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor,…Passed 10–0 · Spadafora: Yes

November 25, 2025: Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Reliance Motor Group, LLC, 28 Broadway, Malden, 38 cars (Renewal)

ApprovePassed · 10–0

A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Taylor, that the Petition be granted.

Voted: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (461)

    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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