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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 · 2020–2021 Council

22 of 26meetings attended (85%) · whole council 94%
48votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
4no votes (8% of votes cast) · whole council 7%
4 of 15split votes where Markiewicz was in the minority (27%) · whole council 13%
0abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Markiewicz voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 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 22 of 26 City Council meetings in 2020–2021 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (26)

Votes where councilors disagreed · 2020–2021 Council

Dec 20#391-21 Approve Appointment of John Rice to the Newton…Motion: Motion to Approve Appointment of John Rice to the Newton Historical…Passed 15–8 · Markiewicz: Not recorded

December 20, 2021: #391-21 Approve Appointment of John Rice to the Newton Historical Commission: Appointment of John Rice to the Newton Historical Commission

Confirm appointmentPassed · 15–8

Motion to Approve Appointment of John Rice to the Newton Historical Commission Approved 15 Yeas 8 Nays (Councilors Baker, Gentile, Kalis, Laredo, Lucas, Malakie, Oliver, Wright) 1 Absent (Markiewicz)

Yes: Albright, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Norton, RyanNo: Baker, Gentile, Kalis, Laredo, Lucas, Malakie, Oliver, Wright

From the minutes

“Motion to Approve Appointment of John Rice to the Newton Historical Commission Approved 15 Yeas 8 Nays (Councilors Baker, Gentile, Kalis, Laredo, Lucas, Malakie, Oliver, Wright) 1 Absent (Markiewicz).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Dec 20#89-21 Approve petition to amend special permit Council Order…Motion: Motion to approve petition to amend special permit Council Order #566-18…Passed Unanimous, 23 present · Markiewicz: Not recorded

December 20, 2021: #89-21 Approve petition to amend special permit Council Order #566-18 at 432 Cherry Street: Petition to amend special permit Council Order #566-18...

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 23 present

Motion to approve petition to amend special permit Council Order #566-18 at 432 Cherry Street Approved by Voice Vote 23-0-1 (Councilor Markiewicz absent)

The Actions call this a voice vote but record the count.

From the minutes

“Motion to approve petition to amend special permit Council Order #566-18 at 432 Cherry Street Approved by Voice Vote 23-0-1 (Councilor Markiewicz absent).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Dec 20#29-21 Approve the Amended Petition to allow Single-Family attached…Motion: Motion to Approve the Amended Petition to allow Single-Family attached dwelling…Passed 17–6 · Markiewicz: Not recorded

December 20, 2021: #29-21 Approve the Amended Petition to allow Single-Family attached dwelling unites at 145 Warren Street: Amended Petition to allow single-family...

ApprovePassed · 17–6

Motion to Approve the Amended Petition to allow Single-Family attached dwelling unites at 145 Warren Street Approved 17 Yeas 6 Nays (Councilors Baker, Gentile, Laredo, Lucas, Malakie, Wright) 1 Absent (Markiewicz)

Yes: Albright, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Norton, Oliver, RyanNo: Baker, Gentile, Laredo, Lucas, Malakie, Wright

From the minutes

“Motion to Approve the Amended Petition to allow Single-Family attached dwelling unites at 145 Warren Street Approved 17 Yeas 6 Nays (Councilors Baker, Gentile, Laredo, Lucas, Malakie, Wright) 1 Absent (Markiewicz).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Dec 20Accept the committee recommendations on 34 items without discussion…Motion: The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1…Passed Unanimous, 23 present · Markiewicz: Not recorded

December 20, 2021: Accept the committee recommendations on 34 items without discussion (#379-21, #406-21, #380-21, #293-21, #119-20, #304-21, ...)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 23 present

The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 absent to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following items:

One vote on the block of items the council took up without discussion. The items: #379-21 Petition to exceed FAR and allow retaining wall in excess of 4’ at...; #406-21 Petition to allow a garage greater than 700 sq. ft. for four...; #380-21 Petition to construct addition and modify parking at 483 Dedham Street; #293-21 Petition to allow 28-unit dwelling at 967 Washington, 92&96 Walker...; #119-20 Request to waive I&I fee for Special Permit #71-20 at 1114 Beacon...; #304-21 Request to Rezone 11 Florence Street; #305-21 Petition to construct elderly housing with services at 11 Florence...; #338-20 Petition to allow detached oversized accessory apartment at 63...; #377-21 Petition to exceed FAR and amend Special Permit #350-10 at 175...; #125-21 Amended Petition to allow marijuana retailer at 740 Beacon Street; #389-21 Petition to allow for-profit educational use at 1631 Beacon Street; #360-21 Petition to allow single-family attached dwellings at 50 Highland...; #388-21 Petition to allow single-family attached dwellings at 300 Elliot...; #361-21 Appointment of Sonya McKnight to the Conservation Commission; #412-21 Appointment of Kevin McCormick to the Planning & Development Board; #414-21 Request for a discussion on improving election administration; #441-21 Requesting an update on progress on improvements and long-term...; #425-21 Requesting renewal of bus license for Lasell University; #426-21 Requesting renewal of taxi license; #427-21 Requesting renewals of taxi licenses; #428-21 Requesting renewal of taxi license; #429-21 Requesting renewal of public auto license; #430-21 Requesting renewal of public auto license; #431-21 Requesting renewal of public auto license; #432-21 Requesting renewal of public auto license; #433-21 Requesting renewal of public auto license; #434-21 Requesting renewal of public auto license; #435-21 Requesting renewal of public auto license; #436-21 Requesting to amend City Ordinance for expanding overnight permits...; #437-21 Request for a grant of location in Rachel Road, Mosley Road...; #117-20 Acceptance of a sewer extension and easement on Farwell Street; #442-21 Request to allocate $330,000 from the Sewer Surplus Fund Sewer...; #440-21 Authorizing funds to settle claims against the City; #443-21 Repurpose $38,758 $38,758.17 from portable radios to radio....

From the minutes

“The City Council voted without discussion 23 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 absent to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following items:.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Dec 20#390-21 Accept the committee recommendation: Requesting amendments to Zoning…Motion: The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor…Passed 22–1 · Markiewicz: Not recorded

December 20, 2021: #390-21 Accept the committee recommendation: Requesting amendments to Zoning Ordinance Chapter 30, Sections 4.4 and 6.4

ApprovePassed · 22–1

The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Baker), 1 absent (Councilor Markiewicz) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following

Yes: Albright, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Lucas, Malakie, Noel, Norton, Oliver, Ryan, WrightNo: Baker

From the minutes

“The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Baker), 1 absent (Councilor Markiewicz) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Dec 20#299-21 Accept the committee recommendation: Petition to allow marijuana…Motion: The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor…Passed 22–1 · Markiewicz: Not recorded

December 20, 2021: #299-21 Accept the committee recommendation: Petition to allow marijuana retailer at 131 Rumford Avenue

ApprovePassed · 22–1

The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Gentile), 1 absent (Councilor Markiewicz) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following

Yes: Albright, Baker, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Lucas, Malakie, Noel, Norton, Oliver, Ryan, WrightNo: Gentile

From the minutes

“The City Council voted without discussion 22 Yeas, 1 Nay (Councilor Gentile), 1 absent (Councilor Markiewicz) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Dec 20#393-21 Accept the committee recommendation: Resolution from the City…Motion: The City Council voted without discussion 21 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors…Passed 21–2 · Markiewicz: Not recorded

December 20, 2021: #393-21 Accept the committee recommendation: Resolution from the City Council to the Mayor re school bus fees and the FY23 budget

ApprovePassed · 21–2

The City Council voted without discussion 21 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Grossman, Albright), 1 absent (Councilor Markiewicz) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following item:

Yes: Baker, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Lucas, Malakie, Noel, Norton, Oliver, Ryan, WrightNo: Albright, Grossman

From the minutes

“The City Council voted without discussion 21 Yeas, 2 Nays (Councilors Grossman, Albright), 1 absent (Councilor Markiewicz) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following item:.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Dec 20#188-21 Accept the committee recommendation: Request for Ordinance Amendment…Motion: The City Council voted without discussion 20 Yeas, 3 Nays (Councilors…Passed 20–3 · Markiewicz: Not recorded

December 20, 2021: #188-21 Accept the committee recommendation: Request for Ordinance Amendment to place Limitations on Firearms Business Licenses

ApprovePassed · 20–3

The City Council voted without discussion 20 Yeas, 3 Nays (Councilors Lucas, Malakie, Oliver), 1 absent (Councilor Markiewicz) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following item:

Yes: Albright, Baker, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Gentile, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Norton, Ryan, WrightNo: Lucas, Malakie, Oliver

From the minutes

“The City Council voted without discussion 20 Yeas, 3 Nays (Councilors Lucas, Malakie, Oliver), 1 absent (Councilor Markiewicz) to Accept the Committee Recommendations on the following item:.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Dec 6#180-21 Amend the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Requesting a…Motion: Motion to Amend the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment by Councilor Baker…Failed 3–19 · Markiewicz: Not recorded

December 6, 2021: #180-21 Amend the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Requesting a review and possible amendments to Section 4.2.5(A)

ApproveFailed · 3–19

Motion to Amend the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment by Councilor Baker Failed to Carry 3 Yeas 19 Nays (Councilors Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Noel, Albright) 2 Absent (Norton, Markiewicz)

The Actions record the count “Motion to Amend the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment by Councilor Baker Failed to Carry 3 Yeas 19 Nays (Councilors Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Noel, Albright) 2 Absent (Norton, Markiewicz)”, and the names do not add up to the councilors present. MassVoter shows the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion to Amend the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment by Councilor Baker Failed to Carry 3 Yeas 19 Nays (Councilors Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Humphrey, Kelley, Krintzman, Noel, Albright) 2 Absent (Norton, Markiewicz).” (Motion: Baker)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Dec 6#180-21 Approve the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Requesting a…Motion: Motion to Approve the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Approved 18 Yeas…Passed 18–4 · Markiewicz: Not recorded

December 6, 2021: #180-21 Approve the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Requesting a review and possible amendments to Section 4.2.5(A)

ApprovePassed · 18–4

Motion to Approve the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Approved 18 Yeas 4 Nays (Councilors Baker, Gentile, Lucas, Malakie) 2 Absent (Norton, Markiewicz)

Yes: Albright, Bowman, Crossley, Danberg, Downs, Greenberg, Grossman, Humphrey, Kalis, Kelley, Krintzman, Laredo, Leary, Lipof, Noel, Oliver, Ryan, WrightNo: Baker, Gentile, Lucas, MalakieThe Actions name Christopher J. Markiewicz as absent for this vote, though listed present at the top of the Actions; left out of this vote.

From the minutes

“Motion to Approve the Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Approved 18 Yeas 4 Nays (Councilors Baker, Gentile, Lucas, Malakie) 2 Absent (Norton, Markiewicz).”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (11)

    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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