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Christopher Cinella

At-large · 2 terms in this record

Christopher C. Cinella

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Council terms

2022–2023 Council2020–2021 Council
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Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Council

52 of 56meetings attended (93%) · whole council 88%
339votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole council <1%
2 of 17split votes where Cinella was in the minority (12%) · whole council 17%
0abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Cinella voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Cinella 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 52 of 56 City Council meetings in 2022–2023 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (56)

Votes where councilors disagreed · 2022–2023 Council

Dec 4Requesting the adoption of the Specialized Energy Code as…Motion: RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 1] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher…Passed 10–1 · Cinella: Yes

December 4, 2023: Requesting the adoption of the Specialized Energy Code as found in 225 CMR §§ 22 and 23, including Appendices RC and CC, as the minimum energy code for the City…

ApprovePassed · 10–1

RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 1] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis NAYS: Mark Garipay

Voted: Yes

Yes: Cinella, Eccles, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, WilliamsNo: Garipay

From the minutes

“RESULT: ADOPTED [10 TO 1] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis NAYS: Mark Garipay.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Nov 13An Appropriation from Ambulance Retained Earnings in the amount…Motion: RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack…Passed 9–0 · Cinella: Not recorded

November 13, 2023: An Appropriation from Ambulance Retained Earnings in the amount of $7,416.83

ApprovePassed · 9–0

RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella RECUSED: Robb Stewart

Yes: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, WilliamsThe roll call lists Robb Stewart as recused for this vote.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 0] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Jack Eccles, At-Large AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Williams, Grigoraitis ABSENT: Christopher Cinella RECUSED: Robb Stewart.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Eccles)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Jul 13An Appropriation in the amount of $400,000 from the…Motion: RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 1] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan…Passed 9–1 · Cinella: Not recorded

July 13, 2023 (Special meeting): An Appropriation in the amount of $400,000 from the Sped Stabilization Fund (#8408) to the school department budget (#0111) for Fiscal Year 2023

ApprovePassed · 9–1

RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 1] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis NAYS: Shawn M. MacMaster ABSENT: Christopher Cinella

Yes: Eccles, Garipay, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, WilliamsNo: MacMaster

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [9 TO 1] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 AYES: Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis NAYS: Shawn M. MacMaster ABSENT: Christopher Cinella.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Williams)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jun 26An Appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of…Motion: RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [8 TO 1] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large…Passed 8–1 · Cinella: Yes

June 26, 2023: An Appropriation from Free Cash in the amount of $481,600 (Four Hundred Eighty One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars) to capital stabilization fund

ApprovePassed · 8–1

RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [8 TO 1] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Grigoraitis NAYS: Mark Garipay ABSENT: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ryan Williams

Voted: Yes

Yes: Cinella, Eccles, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, StewartNo: Garipay

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [8 TO 1] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Grigoraitis NAYS: Mark Garipay ABSENT: Shawn M. MacMaster, Ryan Williams.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jun 26Acceptance of The Foundation Trust Partnership Grant in the…Motion: RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large…Passed 11–0 · Cinella: Not recorded

June 26, 2023: Acceptance of The Foundation Trust Partnership Grant in the amount of $10,000 for the Melrose Council on Aging

ApprovePassed · 11–0

RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis

The roll call lists Shawn M. MacMaster and Ryan Williams as voting, but the attendance table at the top of the minutes marks them absent. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jun 26A transfer in the amount of $3,500 from City…Motion: RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher…Passed 11–0 · Cinella: Not recorded

June 26, 2023: A transfer in the amount of $3,500 from City Clerk, salary and wages (account 011611-511000) to the Planning Department (011752-529026) for additional Messina Grant Funding

ApprovePassed · 11–0

RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis

The roll call lists Shawn M. MacMaster and Ryan Williams as voting, but the attendance table at the top of the minutes marks them absent. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jun 20Request that the City Council Approve the Written Determination…Motion: RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella,…Passed 11–0 · Cinella: Not recorded

June 20, 2023: Request that the City Council Approve the Written Determination that the Lease Transaction of the St. Mary's Parish Parking Lot is a Unique Acquisition of Property pursuant to M.G.L. c.…

ApprovePassed · 11–0

RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis

The roll call lists Shawn M. MacMaster and John Obremski as voting, but the attendance table at the top of the minutes marks them absent. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Williams, second: Cinella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Jun 20Approval of Lease Agreement with the Archdiocese of Boston…Motion: RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella,…Passed 11–0 · Cinella: Not recorded

June 20, 2023: Approval of Lease Agreement with the Archdiocese of Boston For the Lease of The Parking Lot Near St. Mary's Church at 46 Myrtle Street, Melrose MA

ApprovePassed · 11–0

RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis

The roll call lists Shawn M. MacMaster and John Obremski as voting, but the attendance table at the top of the minutes marks them absent. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Williams, second: Cinella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Jun 20Reauthorization of City of Melrose Revolving Fund table as…Motion: RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella,…Passed 11–0 · Cinella: Not recorded

June 20, 2023: Reauthorization of City of Melrose Revolving Fund table as first adopted by City Ordinance June 18th, 2018 and annually thereafter. Revolving Funds are further authorized under Massachusetts...

ApprovePassed · 11–0

RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis

The roll call lists Shawn M. MacMaster and John Obremski as voting, but the attendance table at the top of the minutes marks them absent. Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Ryan Williams, Ward 7 SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Garipay, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, MacMaster, Migliorelli, Obremski, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis.” (Motion: Williams, second: Cinella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Jun 20Fiscal 2024 Operating Budget in the amount of $101,173,341…Motion: RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 1] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher…Passed 8–1 · Cinella: Yes

June 20, 2023: Fiscal 2024 Operating Budget in the amount of $101,173,341 (one hundred and one million, one hundred seventy-three thousand, three hundred forty-one dollars and 00/100 cents)

ApprovePassed · 8–1

RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 1] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis NAYS: Mark Garipay ABSENT: Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski

Voted: Yes

Yes: Cinella, Eccles, Grigoraitis, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, WilliamsNo: Garipay

From the minutes

“RESULT: PASSED [8 TO 1] MOVER: Leila Migliorelli, At-Large SECONDER: Christopher Cinella, At-Large AYES: Cinella, Eccles, Jamaleddine, Karamcheti, Migliorelli, Stewart, Williams, Grigoraitis NAYS: Mark Garipay ABSENT: Shawn M. MacMaster, John Obremski.” (Motion: Migliorelli, second: Cinella)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (318)

    From the Melrose City Council’s official minutes (the Board of Aldermen’s until October 2019), posted on the city’s Agendas & Minutes page (its CivicClerk portal, City Council). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Melrose (cityofmelrose.org), from the official City Council page. Cal Finocchiaro: Melrose Weekly News. Former councilors show initials.

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