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Christopher J. Markiewicz
Ward 4 Councilor (2018-2023) · 3 terms in this record
C. J. Markiewicz; Chris Markiewicz
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Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Council
On split votes, Markiewicz voted the same way as…
- Marc C. Laredo93% (66 of 71)
- Pamela Wright84% (64 of 76)
- Emily Norton81% (52 of 64)
- John Oliver81% (59 of 73)
- David A. Kalis81% (58 of 72)
- Lisle Baker79% (57 of 72)
- Tarik J. Lucas79% (60 of 76)
- Rebecca Walker Grossman79% (56 of 71)
- Richard A. Lipof78% (58 of 74)
- Leonard J. Gentile78% (56 of 72)
- Joshua Krintzman78% (56 of 72)
- Victoria L. Danberg76% (58 of 76)
- Susan Albright75% (57 of 76)
- Deborah J. Crossley74% (56 of 76)
- Andreae Downs73% (48 of 66)
- Alicia Bowman71% (49 of 69)
- Alison M. Leary70% (51 of 73)
- Brenda Noel70% (44 of 63)
- Maria Scibelli Greenberg70% (53 of 76)
- Andrea W. Kelley64% (49 of 76)
- Julia Malakie63% (48 of 76)
- Holly Ryan59% (41 of 69)
- Bill Humphrey58% (43 of 74)
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 Markiewicz 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 31 of 38 City Council meetings in 2022–2023 Council.
Missed
- Oct 2, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 18, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- May 15, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- May 1, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 21, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 3, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (38)
- Dec 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2023 · Special: Present
- Oct 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 2, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 18, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 15, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- May 1, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 26, 2022 · Special: Present
- May 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2022–2023 Council
Dec 4#38-22 Approve: Request for discussion and amendments to the…Motion: City Council Approved 22 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Leary) 1 Absent…Passed 22–1 · Markiewicz: Yes
December 4, 2023: #38-22 Approve: Request for discussion and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map regarding village center districts
City Council Approved 22 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Leary) 1 Absent (Councilor Noel)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Albright, Baker, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Lipof, Lucas, Malakie, Markiewicz, Norton, Oliver, Ryan, WrightNo: Leary
From the minutes
“City Council Approved 22 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Leary) 1 Absent (Councilor Noel).”
Dec 4#38-22 Approve: Request for discussion and amendments to the…Motion: City Council Approved 21 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Leary, Noel) 1…Passed 21–2 · Markiewicz: Yes
December 4, 2023: #38-22 Approve: Request for discussion and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map regarding village center districts
City Council Approved 21 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Leary, Noel) 1 Absent (Councilor Ryan)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Albright, Baker, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Lipof, Lucas, Malakie, Markiewicz, Norton, Oliver, WrightNo: Leary, NoelBrenda Noel is listed absent at the top of the Actions but not named absent for this vote, and the count includes this councilor, so this councilor is shown voting. The Actions name Holly Ryan as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“City Council Approved 21 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Leary, Noel) 1 Absent (Councilor Ryan).”
Dec 4Accept the committee recommendations on 19 items without discussion…Motion: The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 1 Absent (Councilor…Passed 23–0 · Markiewicz: Yes
December 4, 2023: Accept the committee recommendations on 19 items without discussion (#338-23, #340-23, #263-23, #341-23, #412-22, #353-23, ...)
The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 1 Absent (Councilor Noel) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following:
Voted: Yes
Yes: Albright, Baker, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Lucas, Malakie, Markiewicz, Norton, Oliver, Ryan, WrightOne vote on the block of items the council took up without discussion. The items: #338-23 Request to exceed FAR at 538 Ward Street; #340-23 Request to allow indoor vehicle sales and service at 32 Needham Street; #263-23 Request to change from a nonconforming two-family dwelling use to...; #341-23 Appointment of James Miller to the Auburndale Historic District...; #412-22 Request for Review and Amendments to Chapter 21, Art. III, Division 3; #353-23 5-58 for the Countryside School Project at 191 Dedham St.; #360-23 Authorization to borrow $74,730,950 for the construction of the...; #361-23 Authorization to reduce the bond authorization for the...; #379-23 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #380-23 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #381-23 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #382-23 Class 2 Auto Dealer License; #383-23 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #384-23 Class 2 Auto Dealer License; #385-23 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #386-23 Class 2 Auto Dealers License; #387-23 Class 1 Auto Dealer License; #388-23 Class 1 Auto Dealers License; #389-23 Class 1 Auto Dealer License.
From the minutes
“The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 1 Absent (Councilor Noel) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following:.”
Dec 4Accept the committee recommendations on 3 items without discussion…Motion: The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor…Passed 22–1 · Markiewicz: Yes
December 4, 2023: Accept the committee recommendations on 3 items without discussion (#287-23(B), #419-23, #420-23)
The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Malakie), 1 Absent (Councilor Noel) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following:
Voted: Yes
Yes: Albright, Baker, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Lucas, Markiewicz, Norton, Oliver, Ryan, WrightNo: MalakieOne vote on the block of items the council took up without discussion. The items: #287-23(B) Request to amend Condition #3 of Special Permit #179-19 at 839-853...; #419-23 Request for discussion regarding rezoning certain manufacturing...; #420-23 Discussion and possible amendment to the City Council Rules to add....
From the minutes
“The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Malakie), 1 Absent (Councilor Noel) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following:.”
Nov 15#38-22 Amend to add MRT minimum lot size of…Motion: 1) Motion to amend to add MRT minimum lot size of…Failed 10–14 · Markiewicz: Yes
November 15, 2023 (Special meeting): #38-22 Amend to add MRT minimum lot size of 6,000 sf: Request for discussion and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map regarding...
1) Motion to amend to add MRT minimum lot size of 6,000 sf. Motion failed 10 yeas, 14 nays (Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Ryan, and Albright)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Baker, Gentile, Kalis, Laredo, Lucas, Malakie, Markiewicz, Norton, Oliver, WrightNo: Albright, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion failed 10 yeas, 14 nays (Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Ryan, and Albright).”
Nov 15#38-22 Amend to change the MRT lot frontage to…Motion: 2) Motion to amend to change the MRT lot frontage to…Failed 10–14 · Markiewicz: Yes
November 15, 2023 (Special meeting): #38-22 Amend to change the MRT lot frontage to 65’: Request for discussion and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map regarding village...
2) Motion to amend to change the MRT lot frontage to 65’ Motion failed 10 yeas, 14 nays (Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Ryan, and Albright)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Baker, Gentile, Kalis, Laredo, Lucas, Malakie, Markiewicz, Norton, Oliver, WrightNo: Albright, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion failed 10 yeas, 14 nays (Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Ryan, and Albright).”
Nov 15#38-22 Amend to increase MRT usable open space to…Motion: 3) Motion to amend to increase MRT usable open space to…Failed 10–14 · Markiewicz: Yes
November 15, 2023 (Special meeting): #38-22 Amend to increase MRT usable open space to 50%: Request for discussion and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map regarding...
3) Motion to amend to increase MRT usable open space to 50% Motion failed 10 yeas, 14 nays (Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Ryan, and Albright)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Baker, Gentile, Kalis, Laredo, Lucas, Malakie, Markiewicz, Norton, Oliver, WrightNo: Albright, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion failed 10 yeas, 14 nays (Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Ryan, and Albright).”
Nov 15#38-22 Amend the site plan review for VC2 and…Motion: 4) Motion to amend the site plan review for VC2 and…Failed 5–18 · Markiewicz: No
November 15, 2023 (Special meeting): #38-22 Amend the site plan review for VC2 and VC3 lots at 10,000 sf or larger: Request for discussion and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and...
4) Motion to amend the site plan review for VC2 and VC3 lots at 10,000 sf or larger Motion failed 5 yeas, 18 nays (Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Ryan, and Albright) 1 absent (Norton)
Voted: No
Yes: Baker, Lucas, Malakie, Oliver, WrightNo: Albright, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, RyanThe Actions name Emily Norton as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion failed 5 yeas, 18 nays (Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, Ryan, and Albright) 1 absent (Norton).”
Nov 15#38-22 Amend to remove minimum first floor height: Request…Motion: 5) Motion to amend to remove minimum first floor height Motion…Failed 5–17 · Markiewicz: No
November 15, 2023 (Special meeting): #38-22 Amend to remove minimum first floor height: Request for discussion and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map regarding village...
5) Motion to amend to remove minimum first floor height Motion failed 5 yeas, 17 nays (Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, and Albright) 2 absent (Norton and Ryan)
Voted: No
Yes: Baker, Lucas, Malakie, Oliver, WrightNo: Albright, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, NoelThe Actions name Emily Norton and Holly Ryan as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion failed 5 yeas, 17 nays (Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Markiewicz, Noel, and Albright) 2 absent (Norton and Ryan).”
Nov 15#38-22 Amend to require one parking spaces per two…Motion: 1) Motion to amend to require one parking spaces per two…Passed 15–9 · Markiewicz: Yes
November 15, 2023 (Special meeting): #38-22 Amend to require one parking spaces per two units for adaptive reuse in the MRT district. This parking requirement would be waivable as the...
1) Motion to amend to require one parking spaces per two units for adaptive reuse in the MRT district. This parking requirement would be waivable as the VCOD process provides. Motion carries 15 yeas, 9 nays (Bowman, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Noel, and Ryan)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Albright, Baker, Crossley, Gentile, Grossman, Kalis, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Lucas, Malakie, Markiewicz, Norton, Oliver, WrightNo: Bowman, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Noel, Ryan
From the minutes
“Motion carries 15 yeas, 9 nays (Bowman, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Noel, and Ryan).”
Votes with no disagreement (33)
From the Newton City Council’s official record of each meeting, the “City Council Actions,” posted by the City Clerk on the city’s Council Meetings page (older years on its archives page). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councilor photos: City of Newton (newtonma.gov), from each councilor’s official page. John Oliver, Rena Getz and Brian Golden: Fig City News. Cyrus Dahmubed, Brittany Hume Charm, Sean Roche, Lisa Gordon and Jacob Silber: League of Women Voters of Newton 2025 candidate guide. Julie Irish: her campaign website. Former councilors show initials.
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