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November 4, 2024
15 recorded votes, 14 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · City meeting page
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: City Council President Anthony Cogliandro presiding.
Present: Paul Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Angela Guarino-Sawaya, Robert J. Haas, Michelle Kelley, Joanne McKenna, Ira Novoselsky, Marc Silvestri, Anthony T. Zambuto, Anthony Cogliandro
Absent: Juan Pablo Jaramillo
Every vote, in order
Approval of the Journal
Approve the journal (minutes) of the October 28, 2024 meeting
Approval of the Journal of the Regular Meeting of October 28, 2024
The minutes give the result only (no count), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-323
That the Mayor be requested to issue a city-wide robocall informing residents of the day and time of a City Council public hearing on An Ordinance Repealing the Prohibition of Non-Medical...
Motion presented by Councillor Kelley: That the Mayor be requested to issue a city-wide robocall informing residents of the day and time of a City Council public hearing on An Ordinance Repealing the Prohibition of Non-Medical Marijuana Establishments, if said public hearing appears on a City Council agenda between now and December 31, 2025.
Yes: KelleyNo: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [1 TO 9] AYES: Kelley NAYS: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro ABSENT: Jaramillo.”
Council Order 24-220
An Ordinance Establishing Rules and Regulations for the Display of Flags and Use of City Hall
An Ordinance Establishing Rules and Regulations for the Display of Flags and Use of City Hall.
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, ZambutoNo: SilvestriThe minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [9 TO 1] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Cogliandro NAYS: Silvestri ABSENT: Jaramillo.”
Council Order 24-287
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Ida Cody to the Retirement Board
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Ida Cody to the Retirement Board.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-300
Communication from the Mayor relevant to the reappointment of Molly McGee to the Human Rights Commission
Communication from the Mayor relevant to the reappointment of Molly McGee to the Human Rights Commission.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-301
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Mark Ferrante to the Library Board of Trustees
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Mark Ferrante to the Library Board of Trustees.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-302
Communication from the Mayor relevant to the reappointment of Pauline Perno to the Disability Commission
Communication from the Mayor relevant to the reappointment of Pauline Perno to the Disability Commission.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-303
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of John Dove to the Library Board of Trustees
Communication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of John Dove to the Library Board of Trustees.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-272
Pursuant to Rule 46 of the City Council Rules of Order, that the City Council approve the installation of a portrait for Margaret P. "Peggy" O'Hara-Shanahan (d. 2021) in honor of her being the...
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: Pursuant to Rule 46 of the City Council Rules of Order, that the City Council approve the installation of a portrait for Margaret P. "Peggy" O'Hara-Shanahan (d. 2021) in honor of her being the first woman to serve on the Revere City Council. (appointed 1973).
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-273
Pursuant to Rule 46 of the City Council Rules of Order, that the City Council approve the installation of a portrait for Elvira T. "Vera" Curcio (d. 2007) in honor of her being the first woman...
Motion presented by Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: Pursuant to Rule 46 of the City Council Rules of Order, that the City Council approve the installation of a portrait for Elvira T. "Vera" Curcio (d. 2007) in honor of her being the first woman elected to serve on the City Council and the first woman to represent Ward 3. (elected 1976).
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-324
Communication from the Mayor requesting the appropriation necessary to fund the contract between the City of Revere and Revere Public Works Department AFSCME Council 98, Local 880 covering the...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPROPRIATION NECESSARY TO FUND THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND REVERE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AFSCME COUNCIL 98, LOCAL 880 COVERING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2027?
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto, Cogliandro ABSENT: Jaramillo.”
Council Order 24-326
That the City Council award Certificates of Appreciation to Brad Ouellette, Travis Gambardella, Mike Penta, and Matthew Mahoney for their work at Revere Boxing Outreach
Motion presented by Council President Cogliandro: That the City Council award Certificates of Appreciation to Brad Ouellette, Travis Gambardella, Mike Penta, and Matthew Mahoney for their work at Revere Boxing Outreach.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-327
That the Mayor request our State Delegation to file legislation providing for a discounted toll rate for private passenger vehicles registered in the City of Revere for transit through the Sumner...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Council President Cogliandro: That the Mayor request our State Delegation to file legislation providing for a discounted toll rate for private passenger vehicles registered in the City of Revere for transit through the Sumner Tunnel and the Ted Williams Tunnel, and over the Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge.
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-328
That the City Council approve the attached amendments to the City Council Rules of Order relative to Chapter 402 of the Acts of 1965
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY COUNCIL RULES OF ORDER RELATIVE TO MGL CHAPTER 402 OF THE ACTS OF 1965?
The minutes give the result only (a voice vote), so MassVoter does not show how each councillor voted.
Council Order 24-329
That the Mayor request MassDOT to install proper lighting or station a police detail on Bennington Street where the street is reduced to one lane, in the interest of public safety. The current...
Motion presented by Councillor Silvestri, Councillor McKenna: That the Mayor request MassDOT to install proper lighting or station a police detail on Bennington Street where the street is reduced to one lane, in the interest of public safety. The current configuration poses a dangerous risk to oncoming vehicular travel.
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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