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Malden Councillor
Karen Colón Hayes
At-large · 3 terms in this record
Karen Colon Hayes; Karen Colon-Hayes
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Council terms
Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council
On split votes, Hayes voted the same way as…
- Stephen Winslow73% (22 of 30)
- Carey McDonald72% (21 of 29)
- Chris Simonelli71% (15 of 21)
- Ari Taylor64% (18 of 28)
- Paul Condon64% (16 of 25)
- Amanda Linehan62% (18 of 29)
- Peg Crowe60% (18 of 30)
- Jadeane Sica58% (15 of 26)
- Ryan O'Malley56% (15 of 27)
- Craig Spadafora43% (13 of 30)
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 Hayes 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 60 of 61 City Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.
Missed
- Mar 4, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (61)
- Dec 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 25, 2025 · Regular: Present (Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: AGM Auto Sales, Inc. 160 Eastern Avenue, 21 cars...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge 1910, 562 Broadway, Malden...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Italian American War Vets Post 16, 40 Oakland Street...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Amusement Machines: Pearl Street Station, 53 Summer Street, Malden, 2...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Broadway Auto Sales, 628 Broadway, Malden, 0 cars (Renewal)".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: G.P. Motorcycle Supply, 420 Broadway, Malden, 4 motorcycles (Renewal)".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: Prestige Motors of Malden, Inc. 600 Broadway...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Class II: Prestige Motors of Malden, Inc. 590 Broadway...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Reliance Motor Group, LLC, 28 Broadway, Malden, 38 cars (Renewal)".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Richard Motorcars, Inc. 672 Broadway, Malden, 77 cars (Renewal)".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: River Auto Sales, Inc. 77 Eastern Avenue, Malden, 21 cars (Renewal)".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Scott M. Fitzpatrick dba Wentworth Auto Sales, 730 Eastern Avenue...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Top Cars Motor Group, Inc. 259 Main Street, Malden, 30 cars (Renewal)".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Class III: Malden Broadway Auto Body, Inc. 590 Broadway, Malden (Renewal)".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Williams Services, LLC DBA Laundry +, 705 Eastern Avenue...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Ethiopian Restaurant, 1B Highland Avenue, Malden, Hours...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Main St Laundromat, 780 Main Street, Malden, Hours: 7 Days...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: G&V Convenience, Inc. dba Supreme Food Mart, 1018 Eastern...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant with conditions the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: The Brewster Company dba McDonald’s, 114...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: Speedway LLC Store #44222, 214 Broadway, Malden, Hours: 7...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Extended Hours: UD Foods, Inc. dba 7-Eleven, 169 Salem Street, Malden...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Grant the petition: Petition: Fortune Teller: Chris Burgan Full Heart Tarot Readings and More, 73 Linden...".)
- Nov 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 28, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 14, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 30, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 12, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2025 · Regular: Present (Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Recuse herself from this vote because she sits on the board of the North Shore Housing Authority, an...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Recuse herself from this vote because she sits on the board of the North Shore Housing Authority, an...".)
- Jun 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2025 · Regular: Present (Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Authorize the sale of the property: Order: The Council will vote on whether to sell or retain the property...".)
- May 20, 2025 · Regular: Present (Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Sell the property located at 42 Crescent Ave and authorize Treasurer Grover to move forward with selling...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Sell the property located at 40-42 Wentworth St and authorize Treasurer Grover to move forward with...".)
- May 13, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2025 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2025 · Special: Present
- Jan 29, 2025 · Special: Present
- Jan 28, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Nov 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 29, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Oct 8, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Sep 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jul 24, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2024 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2024 · Regular: Present (Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Appeal the Council President's ruling to limit debate on the matter. It was the consensus of the Council...".)
- Mar 26, 2024 · Regular: Present (Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Table the appointment: Mayoral Reappointment: Charles Ioven, 42 Appleton Street, Malden, as member of the...".; Karen Colón Hayes recused from the vote on "Defeat the appointment: Mayoral Reappointment: Charles Ioven, 42 Appleton Street, Malden, as member of the...".)
- Mar 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 2, 2024 · Special: Present
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 · Hayes: 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…
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)
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 · Hayes: No
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.
Voted: No
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 · Hayes: Not recorded
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 · Hayes: Not recorded
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 · Hayes: Not recorded
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 · Hayes: Not recorded
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 · Hayes: Not recorded
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 · Hayes: Not recorded
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 · Hayes: Not recorded
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)
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 · Hayes: Not recorded
November 25, 2025: Grant the petition: Petition: Class II: Reliance Motor Group, LLC, 28 Broadway, Malden, 38 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)
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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