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Ryan O'Malley
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Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Council
On split votes, O'Malley voted the same way as…
- Karen Colón Hayes54% (7 of 13)
- Jadeane Sica15% (2 of 13)
- Stephen Winslow14% (2 of 14)
- Chris Simonelli8% (1 of 12)
- Paul Condon7% (1 of 14)
- Peg Crowe7% (1 of 14)
- Amanda Linehan7% (1 of 14)
- Michelle Luong7% (1 of 14)
- Carey McDonald7% (1 of 14)
- Ari Taylor7% (1 of 14)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list O'Malley 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 25 of 26 City Council meetings in 2026–2027 Council.
Missed
- Mar 24, 2026 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (26)
- Sep 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2026 · Special: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2026–2027 Council
Sep 8Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Colon…Passed 10–0 · O'Malley: Yes
September 8, 2026: Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.32.060 DEFINITIONS - ZONING is hereby amended by striking the…
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, Luong, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, WinslowChris Simonelli is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Simonelli was not present in Council Chambers during any of the three votes taken on Paper 326-26 and is therefore reflected as non-voting in the roll call vote." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Hayes)
Sep 8Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica,…Passed 10–0 · O'Malley: Yes
September 8, 2026: Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 12.32.060 DEFINITIONS - ZONING is hereby amended by striking the…
A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be ordained.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, Luong, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, WinslowChris Simonelli is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Simonelli was not present in Council Chambers during any of the three votes taken on Paper 326-26 and is therefore reflected as non-voting in the roll call vote." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Crowe, seconded by Councillor Sica, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Crowe, second: Sica)
Jun 23Grant the petition to amend the Special Permit to…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli,…Passed 10–0 · O'Malley: Not recorded
June 23, 2026: Grant the petition to amend the Special Permit to remove the non-transferable condition: Petition: DMS Trinity, LLC dba Trinity Naturals seeking amendment to special permit application #...
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, to grant the petition to amend the Special Permit to remove the non-transferable condition.
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, Luong, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, WinslowRyan O'Malley is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor O'Malley vacated the Chamber at 9:00 PM and is not reflected in the roll call vote taken by the Body." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, to grant the petition to amend the Special Permit to remove the non-transferable condition. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
Jun 23Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon…Passed 10–1 · O'Malley: Not recorded
June 23, 2026: Enroll the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.040 CEMETERY TRUSTEES is hereby amended by striking subsection (A)…
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be enrolled.
The minutes give only the count (10-1), not who voted no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Ordinance be enrolled. The motion carried by a 10-1 voice vote..” (Motion: Winslow, second: Hayes)
Jun 23Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe,…Passed 10–1 · O'Malley: No
June 23, 2026: Ordain the ordinance: Be it ordained by the Malden City Council that the Code of the City of Malden (MCC) 2.16.040 CEMETERY TRUSTEES is hereby amended by striking subsection (A)…
A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained.
Voted: No
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Linehan, Luong, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, WinslowNo: O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Winslow, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Ordinance be ordained. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 10 - Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow and Luong Nay: 1- O'Malley.” (Motion: Winslow, second: Crowe)
Jun 9No members of the Council were interested in discussing…Motion: No members of the Council were interested in discussing the motion…Failed 2–9 · O'Malley: Not recorded
June 9, 2026: No members of the Council were interested in discussing the motion and the question was moved: Order: The Mayor will submit the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual...
No members of the Council were interested in discussing the motion and the question was moved
The minutes give only the count (2-9), not who voted no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“No members of the Council were interested in discussing the motion and the question was moved. Motion failed by a 2-9 roll call vote..”
Jun 9Amend the order: Order: The Mayor will submit the…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon…Failed 2–9 · O'Malley: Yes
June 9, 2026: Amend the order: Order: The Mayor will submit the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Appropriation Orders for the General Fund.
A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be amended.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hayes, O'MalleyNo: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Luong, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor O'Malley, seconded by Councillor Colon Hayes, that the Order be amended. The motion failed by the following vote: Yea: 2- Colon Hayes and O'Malley Nay: 9- Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow and Luong.” (Motion: O'Malley, second: Hayes)
Jun 9Adopt the order for the revised budget appropriation of…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli,…Passed 9–2 · O'Malley: No
June 9, 2026: Adopt the order for the revised budget appropriation of june 4, 2026: Order: The Mayor will submit the Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Appropriation Orders for the General Fund.
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order for the revised budget appropriation of June 4, 2026 be adopted.
Voted: No
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Luong, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, WinslowNo: Hayes, O'Malley
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Simonelli, that the Order for the revised budget appropriation of June 4, 2026 be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Sica, Simonelli, Taylor, Winslow and Luong Nay: 2- Colon Hayes and O'Malley.” (Motion: Sica, second: Simonelli)
May 12Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council will…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Luong, seconded by Councillor Crowe,…Passed 7–2 · O'Malley: No
May 12, 2026: Adopt the order: Order: That the City Council will vote whether to go into Executive Session with Legal Counsel regarding the matter of Benevolent Botanicals LLC and 926 Eastern Avenue…
A motion was made by Councillor Luong, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted.
Voted: No
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Linehan, Luong, McDonald, Taylor, WinslowNo: O'Malley, SicaChris Simonelli is on the attendance line but is not listed in this roll call; the minutes say: "Councillor Simonelli was not present in the Chamber at the time this vote was taken." Left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Luong, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Councillor Simonelli was not present in the Chamber at the time this vote was taken. Yea: 7- Condon, Crowe, Linehan, McDonald, Taylor, Winslow and Luong Nay: 2- O'Malley and Sica.” (Motion: Luong, second: Crowe)
May 5Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor, on behalf…Motion: A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe,…Passed 9–0 · O'Malley: Yes
May 5, 2026: Adopt the order: Order: That the Mayor, on behalf of the City be authorized to negotiate and enter into a contract for a period of up to nine years related…
A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Condon, Crowe, Hayes, Luong, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, WinslowLeft out of this vote: Amanda Linehan (recused).
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Councillor Sica, seconded by Councillor Crowe, that the Order be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yea: 9- Colon Hayes, Condon, Crowe, McDonald, O'Malley, Sica, Taylor, Winslow and Luong Recused: 1- Linehan.” (Motion: Sica, second: Crowe)
Votes with no disagreement (143)
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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