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Craig Spadafora
At-large · 4 terms in this record
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Council terms
Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Council
On split votes, Spadafora voted the same way as…
- Neal Anderson96% (24 of 25)
- Peg Crowe92% (23 of 25)
- Jadeane Sica88% (22 of 25)
- Paul Condon84% (21 of 25)
- David Camell79% (15 of 19)
- Barbara Murphy76% (19 of 25)
- Stephen Winslow71% (17 of 24)
- Amanda Linehan68% (17 of 25)
- Deborah DeMaria54% (13 of 24)
- Ryan O'Malley17% (4 of 23)
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 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 57 of 62 City Council meetings in 2020–2021 Council.
Missed
- Nov 30, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 26, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 4, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 25, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 14, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (62)
- Dec 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 30, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2021 · Regular: Present (Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Ordain the ordinance as amended: Order: Be it ordained that Section 12.16 (Dimensional Controls) of the...".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Ordain the ordinance as amended: Order: Be it ordained that Section 12.12 (Use Regulation), of the Revised...".)
- Jun 22, 2021 · Regular: Present (Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Receive and file the committee report: Committee Report: Rules & Ordinance (Papers 40-21, 41-21). 40-21...".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Enroll as amended the ordinance: Order: Be it ordained that Section 12.16 (Dimensional Controls) of the...".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Enroll as amended the ordinance by the Rules and Ordinance Committee and with the recommendations from the...".)
- Jun 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2021 · Regular: Present (Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc., 322 Eastern Ave., Malden, 4 cars (Renewal)".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc., 322 Eastern Ave., Malden, 4 cars (Renewal)".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Class II: Joe Ciampa Auto Body, Inc., 322 Eastern Ave., Malden, 4 cars (Renewal)".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Lodging House: Cedar House LLC, 116-118 Cedar St. Malden, MA (Renewal)".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Lodging House: BREC LHP LLC, 155 Clifton St. Malden, MA (Renewal)".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Spadafora Trust, 35 Canal St. Malden, MA, 10 spaces (Renewal)".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: T.J. Automotive, 315 Pleasant St. Malden, MA, 20 spaces (Renewal)".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Pawnbroker: Art Carl Jewelers, 56 Pleasant St. Malden, MA (Renewal)".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Second-Hand Dealer: Art Carl Jewelers, 56 Pleasant St. Malden, MA (Renewal)".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Pool Table: L & K Billiard Pool Hall, 77 Exchange St. Suite 101, Malden, MA, 7 tables...".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Pool Table: Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway, Malden, MA, 2 tables...".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Snap Mart DBA Petrola, 245 Main St. Malden, MA (Renewal)".; Craig Spadafora recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Self-Service Gas Station: Wash Depot I, Inc. 333 Eastern Ave. Malden, MA (Renewal)".)
- Apr 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 15, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 20, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 29, 2020 · Special: Present
- Jun 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2020 · Special: Present
- Jun 2, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 25, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2020–2021 Council
Dec 7Grant the petition: Petition: Class I - Absolute Auto…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria,…Passed 9–0 · Spadafora: Yes
December 7, 2021: Grant the petition: Petition: Class I - Absolute Auto Rental & Sales, Inc., 495 Broadway, Malden, MA - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora and Winslow Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Dec 7Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Smart Buy…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria,…Passed 9–0 · Spadafora: Yes
December 7, 2021: Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Smart Buy Auto Group d/b/a Smart Buy USA, 616 Broadway, Malden, MA 26 vehicles - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora and Winslow Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Dec 7Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Richard’s MotorCars,…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria,…Passed 9–0 · Spadafora: Yes
December 7, 2021: Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Richard’s MotorCars, Inc., 672 Broadway, Malden, MA - 80 vehicles - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora and Winslow Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Dec 7Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Auto Bazaar…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria,…Passed 9–0 · Spadafora: Yes
December 7, 2021: Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Auto Bazaar Corporation, 17 Charles Street, Malden, MA - 21 vehicles - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora and Winslow Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Dec 7Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Sica’s Automotive,…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria,…Passed 9–0 · Spadafora: Yes
December 7, 2021: Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Sica’s Automotive, Inc., 1114 Eastern Avenue, Malden, MA - 2 vehicles - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora and Winslow Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Dec 7Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Prestige Motors…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria,…Passed 9–0 · Spadafora: Yes
December 7, 2021: Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Prestige Motors of Malden, 600 Broadway, Malden, MA 67 vehicles - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora and Winslow Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Dec 7Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Andy’s Service…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria,…Passed 9–0 · Spadafora: Yes
December 7, 2021: Grant the petition: Petition: Class II - Andy’s Service Center, Inc., 356 Lebanon St., Malden, MA - 3 vehicles - renewal.
A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Condon, seconded by Councillor DeMaria, that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora and Winslow Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Condon, second: DeMaria)
Dec 7The petition be granted: Committee Report: Public Property (Paper…Motion: Chair Linehan stated that any questions have been satisfied and asked…Passed 9–1 · Spadafora: No
December 7, 2021: The petition be granted: Committee Report: Public Property (Paper #415-21 Petition: Cellco Partnership d/b/a...
Chair Linehan stated that any questions have been satisfied and asked that the petition be granted. Councillor Spadafora questioned the petitioner on is the pole is being replaced and he has seen far too many poles going up with nothing on them and he feels they are going up for the rent that they can charge for items going on the poles. Councillor Spadafora continued that in the future he won't be routinely support these unless satisfied for complete information. The license was granted with conditions 9-1 : Motion made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Sica: Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (n), Winslow (y), Anderson (y)
Voted: No
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, WinslowNo: Spadafora
From the minutes
“Chair Linehan stated that any questions have been satisfied and asked that the petition be granted. Councillor Spadafora questioned the petitioner on is the pole is being replaced and he has seen far too many poles going up with nothing on them and he feels they are going up for the rent that they can charge for items going on the poles. Councillor Spadafora continued that in the future he won't be routinely support these unless satisfied for complete information. The license was granted with conditions 9-1 : Motion made by Councillor Linehan, seconded by Councillor Sica: Condon (y), Crowe (y), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (y), O'Malley (y), Sica (y), Spadafora (n), Winslow (y), Anderson (y).” (second: Sica)
Sep 7Councillor DeMaria's motion was seconded by Councillor O'Malley. The…Motion: Councillor DeMaria's motion was seconded by Councillor O'Malley. The vote was…Failed 4–6 · Spadafora: No
September 7, 2021: Councillor DeMaria's motion was seconded by Councillor O'Malley. The vote was taken by roll call vote: Condon (n), Crowe (n), DeMaria (y), Linehan...
Councillor DeMaria's motion was seconded by Councillor O'Malley. The vote was taken by roll call vote: Condon (n), Crowe (n), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (n), O'Malley (y), Sica (n), Spadafora (n), Winslow (y), Anderson (n)
Voted: No
Yes: DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, WinslowNo: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora
From the minutes
“Councillor DeMaria's motion was seconded by Councillor O'Malley. The vote was taken by roll call vote: Condon (n), Crowe (n), DeMaria (y), Linehan (y), Murphy (n), O'Malley (y), Sica (n), Spadafora (n), Winslow (y), Anderson (n). The motion failed 4-6..” (Motion: DeMaria, second: O'Malley)
Sep 7Pass the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan,…Passed 8–2 · Spadafora: Yes
September 7, 2021: Pass the resolution: Resolve: That it is the sense of the City Council that the Municipal Building Committee for the New City Hall meet and address the following outstanding items:…
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Resolution be passed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Murphy, Sica
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Linehan, that the Resolution be passed. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 8- Anderson, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Linehan, O'Malley, Spadafora and Winslow Nay: 2- Murphy and Sica.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Linehan)
Votes with no disagreement (442)
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