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John Matheson
Ward 3 · 1 term in this record
John P. Matheson
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Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Council
On split votes, Matheson voted the same way as…
- Barbara Murphy70% (14 of 20)
- Craig Spadafora69% (11 of 16)
- David Camell67% (14 of 21)
- Jadeane Sica61% (11 of 18)
- Deborah DeMaria57% (12 of 21)
- Stephen Winslow57% (12 of 21)
- Neal Anderson56% (10 of 18)
- Paul Condon52% (11 of 21)
- Peg Crowe52% (11 of 21)
- Ryan O'Malley48% (10 of 21)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Matheson 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 54 of 67 City Council meetings in 2018–2019 Council.
Missed
- Nov 26, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 15, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 1, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 23, 2019 · Special: Absent
- Mar 12, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 29, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 30, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 2, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- May 22, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 27, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 20, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 6, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (67)
- Dec 17, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 12, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Sep 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Aug 1, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 23, 2019 · Special: Absent
- Jun 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 16, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 19, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 30, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 2, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 22, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- May 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 20, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 30, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2018–2019 Council
Jul 23Appoint Gregory Lucey as City Clerk (roll call listed…Passed Unanimous, 8 present · Matheson: Not recorded
July 23, 2019 (Special meeting): Appoint Gregory Lucey as City Clerk (roll call listed after the vote between the nominees)
The minutes record this roll call without a written motion; the action shown is the one the minutes give next to it. The minutes list this roll call (Yea: 8) right after recording the 6-2 vote between the two nominees and "Mr. Lucey appointed as new City Clerk."
From the minutes
“Yea: 8- Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, DeMaria, Sica and Winslow.”
Jun 11Amend the order: Ordered: $1,450,000 is appropriated to pay…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Spadafora,…Passed 10–1 · Matheson: Yes
June 11, 2019: Amend the order: Ordered: $1,450,000 is appropriated to pay costs of design and construction of Roosevelt Park and to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with approval of the Mayor is...
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Order be amended as follows: "That the City Council shall have the final approval of any in-fill to be used in the construction of the field."
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Order be amended as follows: "That the City Council shall have the final approval of any in-fill to be used in the construction of the field." The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria, Sica and Matheson Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Spadafora)
Jun 11Adopt as amended the order: Ordered: $1,450,000 is appropriated…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Murphy,…Passed 10–1 · Matheson: Yes
June 11, 2019: Adopt as amended the order: Ordered: $1,450,000 is appropriated to pay costs of design and construction of Roosevelt Park and to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with approval of the…
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be adopted as amended.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Murphy, that the Order be adopted as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria, Sica and Matheson Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Camell, second: Murphy)
May 14Adopt the order: Ordered: That the sum of Fifty…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Order be…Passed 10–0 · Matheson: Not recorded
May 14, 2019: Adopt the order: Ordered: That the sum of Fifty One Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty Dollars and Forty Eight Cents ($51,960.48) be and the same is hereby transferred from Salary Reserve…
A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Order be adopted.
The minutes give the roll call (10-0) 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 Camell that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria, Sica and Matheson.” (Motion: Camell)
May 14Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s, Inc., 1081 Fellsway,…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be…Passed 10–0 · Matheson: Yes
May 14, 2019: Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s, Inc., 1081 Fellsway, Malden, 20 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria and Matheson Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Murphy)
May 14Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s, Inc., 1152 Eastern…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be…Passed 10–0 · Matheson: Yes
May 14, 2019: Grant the petition: Outdoor Parking: Rigano’s, Inc., 1152 Eastern Ave., Malden, 10 spaces (Renewal)
A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Matheson, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Jadeane Sica (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Murphy that the Petition be granted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria and Matheson Recused: 1- Sica.” (Motion: Murphy)
Apr 30Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Chapter…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Ordinance be…Passed 10–1 · Matheson: No
April 30, 2019: Ordain the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Chapter 7 of the R.O. of 1991, as amended, be further amended by adding a new section 7.29 relative to The Use…
A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Ordinance be ordained.
Voted: No
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, Murphy, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Matheson
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following Roll cal Vote: Yea: 10 - Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, Murphy, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria and Sica Nay: 1- Matheson.” (Motion: Camell)
Apr 16Adopt the order: Order: The City of Malden file…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora,…Passed 9–0 · Matheson: Yes
April 16, 2019: Adopt the order: Order: The City of Malden file with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development a Consolidated Plan including applications for grants under the Housing and Community...
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Order be adopted.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, DeMaria, Matheson, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Peg Crowe (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. Yea: 9- Anderson, Camell, Condon, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria, Sica and Matheson Recused: 1- Crowe.” (Motion: Camell, second: Spadafora)
Apr 16Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor be authorized…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora,…Passed 9–0 · Matheson: Yes
April 16, 2019: Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor be authorized to file an application for grants under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the Cranston-Gonzalez Housing Act of…
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Order be adopted.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, DeMaria, Matheson, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Peg Crowe (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Camell, Condon, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria, Sica and Matheson Recused: 1- Crowe.” (Motion: Camell, second: Spadafora)
Apr 16Enroll the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Chapter…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora,…Passed 9–1 · Matheson: No
April 16, 2019: Enroll the ordinance: Be it hereby Ordained that Chapter 7 of the R.O. of 1991, as amended, be further amended by adding a new section 7.29 relative to The Use…
A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
Voted: No
Yes: Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, DeMaria, O'Malley, Sica, Spadafora, WinslowNo: Matheson
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Camell, seconded by Councillor Spadafora, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Anderson, Camell, Condon, Crowe, O'Malley, Spadafora, Winslow, DeMaria and Sica Nay: 1- Matheson.” (Motion: Camell, second: Spadafora)
Votes with no disagreement (546)
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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