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Matt Leming
At-large · 2 terms in this record
Matthew Leming
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Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Council
On split votes, Leming voted the same way as…
- Anna Callahan100% (6 of 6)
- Liz Mullane83% (5 of 6)
- Justin Tseng83% (5 of 6)
- Emily Lazzaro80% (4 of 5)
- George A. Scarpelli0% (0 of 6)
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 Leming 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 15 of 15 City Council meetings in 2026–2027 Council.
Missed none.
Every meeting (15)
- Aug 4, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 26, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2026 · Special: Present
- Feb 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2026–2027 Council
Aug 4Adopt changes 4, 6 and 7 — Paper 25-054:…Motion: Councilor Tseng motioned to Adopt changes 4, 6 and 7 (seconded…Passed 4–3 · Leming: No
August 4, 2026: Adopt changes 4, 6 and 7 — Paper 25-054: Chapter 10, Article VIII - Proposed Vacant Building Ordinance CHAPTER 94 - Sec 94-7.5 is hereby removed. CHAPTER 10
Councilor Tseng motioned to Adopt changes 4, 6 and 7 (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Four in favor, Three opposed (Callahan, Leming and Lazzaro)
Voted: No
Yes: Bears, Mullane, Scarpelli, TsengNo: Callahan, Lazzaro, Leming
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Adopt changes 4, 6 and 7 (seconded by Vice President Lazzaro) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Four in favor, Three opposed (Callahan, Leming and Lazzaro).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Lazzaro)
Jul 14Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Transfers — Paper…Motion: Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Transfers…Passed 4–3 · Leming: Yes
July 14, 2026: Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Transfers — Paper 26-131: Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Transfers
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Transfers (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Four in favor, Three opposed (Bears, Lazzaro & Scarpelli)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Callahan, Leming, Mullane, TsengNo: Bears, Lazzaro, Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Transfers (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Four in favor, Three opposed (Bears, Lazzaro & Scarpelli).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Jul 14Approve the Order of Layout — Paper 26-125: Main…Motion: Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve the Order of Layout (seconded by…Passed 5–1 · Leming: Yes
July 14, 2026: Approve the Order of Layout — Paper 26-125: Main Street Corridor - Order to Acquire Easements, Order of Taking and Order of Alteration of Layout
Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve the Order of Layout (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Five in favor, One opposed (Scarpelli), and One absent (Bears)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Callahan, Lazzaro, Leming, Mullane, TsengNo: ScarpelliThe records list Zac Bears as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve the Order of Layout (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Five in favor, One opposed (Scarpelli), and One absent (Bears).” (Motion: Callahan, second: Tseng)
Jul 14Take easements by eminent domain and in turn adopt…Motion: Councilor Callahan motioned to take easements by eminent domain and in…Passed 5–1 · Leming: Yes
July 14, 2026: Take easements by eminent domain and in turn adopt the order of taking
Councilor Callahan motioned to take easements by eminent domain and in turn adopt the order of taking (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Five in Favor, One opposed (Scarpelli) and one absent (Bears)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Callahan, Lazzaro, Leming, Mullane, TsengNo: ScarpelliThe records list Zac Bears as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Callahan motioned to take easements by eminent domain and in turn adopt the order of taking (seconded by Councilor Tseng) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Five in Favor, One opposed (Scarpelli) and one absent (Bears).” (Motion: Callahan, second: Tseng)
Jul 14Approve the Oak Grove Cemetery Conceptual Building Study Appropriation…Motion: Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve the Oak Grove Cemetery Conceptual Building…Passed 6–0 · Leming: Yes
July 14, 2026: Approve the Oak Grove Cemetery Conceptual Building Study Appropriation — Paper 26-133: Capital and General Stabilization Fund Appropriation Requests 1e
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve the Oak Grove Cemetery Conceptual Building Study Appropriation (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Six in favor, One absent (Bears).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Callahan, Lazzaro, Leming, Mullane, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Zac Bears as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve the Oak Grove Cemetery Conceptual Building Study Appropriation (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Six in favor, One absent (Bears)..” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Jun 23Approve — Paper 26-119: Resolution: the Council vote to…Motion: Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve (seconded by Tseng) - Motion Failed…Failed 3–4 · Leming: Not recorded
June 23, 2026: Approve — Paper 26-119: Resolution: the Council vote to reject the budget submitted by the Mayor and, instead, vote that the mayor submit a "1/12" budget which is a "continuing…
Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve (seconded by Tseng) - Motion Failed on a Roll call vote of Three in Favor, Four opposed
The records give the count as 3-4 but do not say who voted no. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councilor Scarpelli motioned to Approve (seconded by Tseng) - Motion Failed on a Roll call vote of Three in Favor, Four opposed.” (Motion: Scarpelli, second: Tseng)
Jun 23Approve the Budget as reduced — Paper 26-119: Resolution:…Motion: Councilor Tseng motioned Approve the Budget as reduced (seconded by Councilor…Passed 6–1 · Leming: Yes
June 23, 2026: Approve the Budget as reduced — Paper 26-119: Resolution: the Council vote to reject the budget submitted by the Mayor and, instead, vote that the mayor submit a "1/12" budget…
Councilor Tseng motioned Approve the Budget as reduced (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a roll call vote of Six in Favor, One opposed (Scarpelli)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bears, Callahan, Lazzaro, Leming, Mullane, TsengNo: Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned Approve the Budget as reduced (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a roll call vote of Six in Favor, One opposed (Scarpelli).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Apr 28Approve — Paper 26-079: Capital Stabilization Fund Appropriation Request…Motion: Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved…Passed 6–0 · Leming: Yes
April 28, 2026: Approve — Paper 26-079: Capital Stabilization Fund Appropriation Request (Missituk and Brooks MSBA Accelerated Repair)
Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bears, Callahan, Leming, Mullane, Scarpelli, TsengThe records list Emily Lazzaro as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Councilor Callahan motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Mullane) - Approved on a Roll call vote of Six in favor, Zero opposed (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Callahan, second: Mullane)
Apr 7Approve — Paper 26-019: SECTION 50Motion: Councilor Tseng motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved…Passed 5–1 · Leming: Yes
April 7, 2026: Approve — Paper 26-019: SECTION 50
Councilor Tseng motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a roll call vote of Five in favor, One opposed (Scarpelli), (VP Lazzaro Absent)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bears, Callahan, Leming, Mullane, TsengNo: Scarpelli
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to approve (seconded by Councilor Leming) - Approved on a roll call vote of Five in favor, One opposed (Scarpelli), (VP Lazzaro Absent).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Leming)
Mar 10Approve — Paper 26-053: Offered by Isaac Bears, Council…Motion: Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved…Passed 7–0 · Leming: Not recorded
March 10, 2026: Approve — Paper 26-053: Offered by Isaac Bears, Council President
Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent)
The records give the count as 7-0 (1 absent) and names George A. Scarpelli (absent), which does not add up with the six councillors on the roll call (Zac Bears, Anna Callahan, Emily Lazzaro, Matt Leming, Liz Mullane and Justin Tseng). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councilor Tseng motioned to Approve (seconded by Councilor Callahan) - Approved on a Voice vote of Seven in favor, Zero opposed (Scarpelli Absent).” (Motion: Tseng, second: Callahan)
Votes with no disagreement (136)
From the Medford City Council’s official records (its minutes), posted in the city’s Municode document library (Council Records) and on its CivicClerk meeting portal. We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Medford (medfordma.org), cropped from the captioned 2026 City Council photo on the official City Council page (Gotta Know Media). Justin Tseng: Harvard Law School. Former councilors show initials.
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