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Revere City Council
How the Revere City Council voted, from the City Clerk's official minutes. 11 councillors: 5 elected at large and one from each of the city’s 6 wards. Elected November 2021; organizational meeting January 3, 2022. Marc Silvestri and Dan Rizzo (at-large), Anthony Cogliandro (Ward 3) and Al Fiore (Ward 5) joined the council. Council President: Gerry Visconti in 2022 (Vice President Richard J. Serino) and Patrick M. Keefe in 2023 (Vice President Joanne McKenna). Al Fiore (Ward 5) resigned (letter placed on file May 9, 2022); John F. Powers won the July 19, 2022 special election and returned on August 22, 2022. George J. Rotondo (at-large) died in office in September 2022; on September 19, 2022 the council filled his seat by choosing Anthony T. Zambuto, who was sworn in that night. Patrick M. Keefe became Acting Mayor when the Mayor resigned on April 21, 2023, and left the council; Joanne McKenna presided as President Pro Tempore for the rest of 2023, with 10 councillors. Covers 48 meetings, January 3 to December 18, 2023.
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What does the City Council do? It is the city’s lawmaking body. It passes local laws (ordinances), votes on the yearly budget, and approves borrowing and zoning changes.
The mayor runs the city day to day and proposes the budget.
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Councilors
Anthony CogliandroCouncillor · Ward 3 · at 48 of 48 meetingsAl FioreCouncillor · Ward 5 · at 8 of 9 meetings · until Apr 2022
Joanne McKennaVice President (2023); President Pro Tempore (from April 2023) · At-large · at 46 of 48 meetingsSteven MorabitoCouncillor · At-large · at 45 of 48 meetings
Ira NovoselskyCouncillor · Ward 2 · at 42 of 48 meetingsJohn F. PowersCouncillor · Ward 5 · at 27 of 33 meetings · from Aug 2022Dan RizzoCouncillor · At-large · at 40 of 48 meetingsGeorge J. RotondoCouncillor · At-large · at 11 of 17 meetings · until Sep 2022
Marc SilvestriCouncillor · At-large · at 45 of 48 meetingsGerry ViscontiCouncil President (2022) · At-large · at 48 of 48 meetings
Anthony T. ZambutoCouncillor · At-large · at 30 of 30 meetings · from Sep 2022"At X of Y meetings" counts the roll call at the start of each meeting in this record. Councilors who step out are listed on each meeting page.
Meetings
About missing minutes
Loaded: every full City Council meeting with minutes on the city’s meeting portal, from January 1, 2018 through June 22, 2026 (204 meetings, including the organizational meetings each January). Each minutes file on the portal also bundles the previous meeting’s minutes and the agenda attachments; MassVoter reads only the pages that are that meeting’s own minutes, and page numbers refer to that file. Sub-committee meetings (Zoning, Appointments, Ways & Means, Legislative Affairs and others) and Committee of the Whole sessions are not loaded, and votes taken in them and reported in the council minutes are not shown as council votes. Not here: the minutes of the June 28 and July 12, 2021 meetings (the portal has the agendas only). The portal lists no City Council meeting after June 22, 2026, although the city calendar shows council meetings on July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24, September 14 and September 28, and October 5, 2026; MassVoter is asking the City Clerk for those minutes. Older council minutes (2010 to 2017) are on the same portal and are not loaded here. Revere’s minutes record a result for each item. Roll calls list each councillor by name (“ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 2] · AYES: … · NAYS: … · ABSENT: …”); for those MassVoter shows each councillor’s vote after checking the names against the attendance list. Councillors listed as absent for a single vote are left out of it; councillors listed as abstaining are shown as present, not voting. A few roll calls are written out in the narrative instead (for example on amendments, reconsideration and readings of ordinances); MassVoter shows those too, from the exact wording. Voice votes and items recorded only as “Ordered”, “Accepted” or “Tabled” show the result only; MassVoter never assumes such a vote was unanimous. Items referred to a sub-committee, placed on file, ordered to a public hearing, withdrawn or tabled automatically under the Rules of Order are not votes and are not listed. Steps written only in the narrative without a roll call (for example “Reconsideration fails” or “Ordered on a second reading”) are not listed separately. Elections of the Council President and Vice President show the result only, with a note listing each councillor’s choice. We will ask the City Clerk to confirm any noted vote.
Votes where councilors disagreed
Most council votes are unanimous. These are the ones where at least one councilor voted no or abstained, newest first.
Dec 4Hearing called as ordered by the Board of Assessors…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF .880912…Passed 9–0 · see note
December 4, 2023: Hearing called as ordered by the Board of Assessors requesting adoption of the Minimum Residential Factor for Fiscal Year 2024
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL FACTOR OF .880912 TO ENABLE THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS TO PROCEED WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 TAX RATE?
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Steven Morabito as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Morabito.”
Dec 4AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE…Motion: AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF…Passed 9–0 · see note
December 4, 2023: AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF REVERE RELATIVE TO THE ASSISTANT CITY CLERK AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CLERK
AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF REVERE RELATIVE TO THE ASSISTANT CITY CLERK AND ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CLERK.
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Steven Morabito as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote. The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Morabito.”
Dec 4A ZONING ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF…Motion: A ZONING ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY…Passed 9–0 · see note
December 4, 2023: A ZONING ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF REVERE BY ESTABLISHING GREEN STREET AND SHIRLEY AVENUE SMART GROWTH OVERLAY DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO MASS. GEN. LAWS CHAPTER…
A ZONING ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF REVERE BY ESTABLISHING GREEN STREET AND SHIRLEY AVENUE SMART GROWTH OVERLAY DISTRICTS PURSUANT TO MASS. GEN. LAWS CHAPTER 40R.
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Steven Morabito as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote. The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Morabito.”
Dec 4Beachmont Post 6712 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Inc., 150…Motion: Beachmont Post 6712 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Inc., 150 Bennington Street,…Passed 9–1 · No: Morabito
December 4, 2023: Beachmont Post 6712 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Inc., 150 Bennington Street, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to change the existing nonconforming accessory...
Beachmont Post 6712 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Inc., 150 Bennington Street, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to change the existing nonconforming accessory parking use to a commercial auto storage/parking use, including parking by contract or lease, at 150 Bennington Street, Revere, MA 02151.
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, ZambutoNo: Morabito
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 1] AYES: Cogliandro, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna NAYS: Morabito.”
Dec 4That the Acting Mayor be requested to examine the…Motion: Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the Acting Mayor be requested…Passed · see note
December 4, 2023: That the Acting Mayor be requested to examine the feasibility of establishing a Water Main Break Recovery Grant Program that offer grants to affected business and property owners who suffer...
Motion presented by Councillor Morabito: That the Acting Mayor be requested to examine the feasibility of establishing a Water Main Break Recovery Grant Program that offer grants to affected business and property owners who suffer financial material losses due to water main breaks. This will allow certain eligible businesses and property owners who sustain damage and losses not covered from their insurance to apply for funds of up to $5,000.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted. The minutes record the result as “Ordered As Amended”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED AS AMENDED VOICE VOTE.”
Dec 4That the Mayor-Elect be requested to conduct an investigation,…Motion: Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor-Elect be requested to…Passed · see note
December 4, 2023: That the Mayor-Elect be requested to conduct an investigation, through an external source, of the City Solicitor relative to recent allegations brought to the attention of the administration and...
Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro: That the Mayor-Elect be requested to conduct an investigation, through an external source, of the City Solicitor relative to recent allegations brought to the attention of the administration and City Council by multiple city employees.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Dec 4That the Mayor-Elect request the Traffic Commission to examine…Motion: Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor-Elect request the Traffic…Passed · see note
December 4, 2023: That the Mayor-Elect request the Traffic Commission to examine the feasibility of extending the left lane split on Washington Avenue at Sherman Street in Linden Square to help to ease…
Motion presented by Councillor Serino: That the Mayor-Elect request the Traffic Commission to examine the feasibility of extending the left lane split on Washington Avenue at Sherman Street in Linden Square to help to ease traffic backup on Washington Avenue.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Dec 4That the City Clerk be requested to install a…Motion: Motion presented by Councillor Zambuto: That the City Clerk be requested…Passed · see note
December 4, 2023: That the City Clerk be requested to install a perpetual plaque in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chambers in recognition and honor of all women who have…
Motion presented by Councillor Zambuto: That the City Clerk be requested to install a perpetual plaque in the City Councillor Joseph A. DelGrosso City Council Chambers in recognition and honor of all women who have served and will serve on the Revere City Council. The plaque will be similar to that of the perpetual plaque honoring all City Council Presidents which is currently installed at the rear of the Chambers.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Dec 4That the Mayor-Elect be requested to submit an appropriation…Motion: Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor-Elect be requested to…Passed · see note
December 4, 2023: That the Mayor-Elect be requested to submit an appropriation request to the City Council from the Community Improvement Trust Fund in the amount $23,000 for three air quality sensors to…
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor-Elect be requested to submit an appropriation request to the City Council from the Community Improvement Trust Fund in the amount $23,000 for three air quality sensors to be installed in Ward 5 and in addition to the City's existing sensor network.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Dec 4That the Mayor-Elect be requested to submit an appropriation…Motion: Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor-Elect be requested to…Passed · see note
December 4, 2023: That the Mayor-Elect be requested to submit an appropriation request to the City Council from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for an amount to be determined for the purpose of…
Motion presented by Councillor Powers: That the Mayor-Elect be requested to submit an appropriation request to the City Council from the Community Improvement Trust Fund for an amount to be determined for the purpose of resurfacing the Oak Island Playground with handicap accessible rubberized surface.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
From the Revere City Council’s official minutes (the council’s “Journal”), posted on the city’s meeting portal (linked from the City Council page on revere.org). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Councillor photos: City of Revere (revere.org), from the official photos on the City Council page. Former councillors show initials.
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