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George J. Rotondo
At-large · 3 terms in this record
George J. Rotondo Jr.
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Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Council
On split votes, Rotondo voted the same way as…
- Dan Rizzo76% (13 of 17)
- Ira Novoselsky75% (6 of 8)
- Joanne McKenna61% (11 of 18)
- Anthony Cogliandro58% (11 of 19)
- Richard J. Serino58% (11 of 19)
- Gerry Visconti58% (11 of 19)
- Steven Morabito42% (8 of 19)
- Marc Silvestri29% (5 of 17)
- Patrick M. Keefe20% (1 of 5)
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 Rotondo 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 11 of 17 City Council meetings in 2022–2023 Council.
Missed
- Sep 7, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 11, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 28, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 7, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 24, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (17)
- Sep 7, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- May 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 28, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 24, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2022–2023 Council
Aug 22Hearing called as ordered on a petition filed by…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE PETITION OF NATIONAL GRID AND…Passed 10–0 · Rotondo: Not recorded
August 22, 2022: Hearing called as ordered on a petition filed by National Grid and Verizon to install three jointly owned poles on Thornton Street near the intersection of Shirley Avenue to provide…
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE PETITION OF NATIONAL GRID AND VERIZON TO INSTALL 3 JOINTLY OWNED POLES ON THORNTON STREET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN ON FILE?
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, ViscontiThe minutes list George J. Rotondo 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: Powers, Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti ABSENT: Rotondo.”
Aug 22Hearing called as ordered on the application of Sathuan…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ALLOW THE PETITIONER TO WITHDRAW THE APPLICATION…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · Rotondo: Yes
August 22, 2022: Hearing called as ordered on the application of Sathuan Sa, EJS Investments, Inc., 1258 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02907 request a special permit from the Revere City Council to enable…
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ALLOW THE PETITIONER TO WITHDRAW THE APPLICATION WITHOUT PREJUDICE?
Voted: Yes
The minutes record the result as “Withdrawn Without Prejudice”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WITHDRAWN WITHOUT PREJUDICE [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Powers, Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti.”
Aug 22An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the…Motion: An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · Rotondo: Yes
August 22, 2022: An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Research and Development Facilities
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Research and Development Facilities
Voted: Yes
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Powers, Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti.”
Jul 11An Amendment to the Revised Zoning Ordinances of the…Motion: An Amendment to the Revised Zoning Ordinances of the City of…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Rotondo: Yes
July 11, 2022: An Amendment to the Revised Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to the Legalization of Accessory Dwelling Units
An Amendment to the Revised Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to the Legalization of Accessory Dwelling Units.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti ABSENT: Silvestri.”
Jul 11An Ordinance Establishing Inclusionary Zoning in the City of…Motion: An Ordinance Establishing Inclusionary Zoning in the City of Revere.Failed 1–8 · Rotondo: No
July 11, 2022: An Ordinance Establishing Inclusionary Zoning in the City of Revere
An Ordinance Establishing Inclusionary Zoning in the City of Revere.
Voted: No
Yes: MorabitoNo: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [1 TO 8] AYES: Morabito NAYS: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti ABSENT: Silvestri.”
Jul 11Communication from the Mayor relative to a PARC Resolution…Motion: Communication from the Mayor relative to a PARC Resolution for Liberty…Passed 8–0 · Rotondo: Yes
July 11, 2022: Communication from the Mayor relative to a PARC Resolution for Liberty Park
Communication from the Mayor relative to a PARC Resolution for Liberty Park.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, ViscontiThe minutes list Patrick M. Keefe 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, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti ABSENT: Keefe, Silvestri.”
Jun 27Communication from the Mayor relative to An Act Establishing…Motion: Communication from the Mayor relative to An Act Establishing a New…Passed 7–2 · Rotondo: No
June 27, 2022: Communication from the Mayor relative to An Act Establishing a New Election System for the School Committee of the City of Revere
Communication from the Mayor relative to An Act Establishing a New Election System for the School Committee of the City of Revere.
Voted: No
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Serino, Silvestri, ViscontiNo: Novoselsky, Rotondo
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [7 TO 2] AYES: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti NAYS: Novoselsky, Rotondo ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Jun 27Communication from the City Clerk requesting a confirmatory vote…Motion: Communication from the City Clerk requesting a confirmatory vote of the…Passed 8–0 · Rotondo: Yes
June 27, 2022: Communication from the City Clerk requesting a confirmatory vote of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget appropriation
Communication from the City Clerk requesting a confirmatory vote of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget appropriation.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cogliandro, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, ViscontiThe minutes list Marc Silvestri 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, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo, Silvestri.”
Jun 27That the Mayor to look into the feasibility of…Motion: Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor to look into…Failed 4–4 · Rotondo: Yes
June 27, 2022: That the Mayor to look into the feasibility of providing a dedicated Zoom coordinator for all public meetings and engagements as deemed necessary by the Mayor, his designee, and the…
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the Mayor to look into the feasibility of providing a dedicated Zoom coordinator for all public meetings and engagements as deemed necessary by the Mayor, his designee, and the Revere City Council. The purpose of this position would be to provide Zoom for every public meeting allowing city officials and residents to participate in the event they have Covid.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cogliandro, Morabito, Rotondo, SerinoNo: Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, ViscontiThe minutes list Marc Silvestri as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [4 TO 4] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Rotondo, Serino NAYS: Keefe, McKenna, Novoselsky, Visconti ABSENT: Rizzo, Silvestri.”
Jun 16Shall the City Council adopt the following water rate…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE FOLLOWING WATER RATE SCHEDULE FOR…Passed 8–1 · Rotondo: No
June 16, 2022: Shall the City Council adopt the following water rate schedule for fiscal years 2023 through 2025 as follows: · effective for billings as of july 1, 2023: $4.23 per hcf…
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE FOLLOWING WATER RATE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023 THROUGH 2025 AS FOLLOWS: · EFFECTIVE FOR BILLINGS AS OF JULY 1, 2023: $4.23 PER HCF FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS AND $7.02 PER HCF FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS?
Voted: No
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, ViscontiNo: Rotondo
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 1] AYES: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti NAYS: Rotondo ABSENT: Keefe.”
Votes with no disagreement (62)
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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