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Ira Novoselsky
Ward 2 · 5 terms in this record
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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Council
On split votes, Novoselsky voted the same way as…
- Patrick M. Keefe79% (27 of 34)
- Steven Morabito70% (23 of 33)
- Arthur F. Guinasso61% (20 of 33)
- John F. Powers61% (20 of 33)
- Joanne McKenna42% (14 of 33)
- Jessica A. Giannino41% (14 of 34)
- Gerry Visconti35% (12 of 34)
- Anthony T. Zambuto35% (12 of 34)
- Richard J. Serino34% (11 of 32)
- George J. Rotondo30% (10 of 33)
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 Novoselsky 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 44 of 47 City Council meetings in 2020–2021 Council.
Missed
- Oct 4, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 14, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 28, 2020 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (47)
- Dec 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 4, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 5, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2020 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2020–2021 Council
Dec 6That the City Council go on record as supporting…Motion: Motion presented by Councillor Giannino, Councillor Serino: That the City Council…Passed 8–1 · Novoselsky: Yes
December 6, 2021: That the City Council go on record as supporting the attached letter from Martin Suuberg, DEP Commissioner relative to WinWaste Solutions (formerly Wheelabrator)
Motion presented by Councillor Giannino, Councillor Serino: That the City Council go on record as supporting the attached letter from Martin Suuberg, DEP Commissioner relative to WinWaste Solutions (formerly Wheelabrator).
Voted: Yes
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, ViscontiNo: Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 1] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Rotondo, Visconti NAYS: Zambuto ABSENT: Powers, Serino.”
Nov 22Hearing called as ordered for the purpose of establishing…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL…Passed 10–1 · Novoselsky: Yes
November 22, 2021: Hearing called as ordered for the purpose of establishing the Minimum Residential Factor for adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022 tax rate
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MINIMUM RESIDENTIAL FACTOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 TAX RATE?
Voted: Yes
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoNo: Rotondo
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 1] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto NAYS: Rotondo.”
Nov 22T-Mobile Northeast, LLC, 15 Commerce Way, Norton, MA 02766…Motion: T-Mobile Northeast, LLC, 15 Commerce Way, Norton, MA 02766 seeking permission…Failed 5–6 · Novoselsky: No
November 22, 2021: T-Mobile Northeast, LLC, 15 Commerce Way, Norton, MA 02766 seeking permission from the Revere City Council to install a wireless communications facility to include nine (9) roof mounted antennas...
T-Mobile Northeast, LLC, 15 Commerce Way, Norton, MA 02766 seeking permission from the Revere City Council to install a wireless communications facility to include nine (9) roof mounted antennas and related equipment at 385 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151.
Voted: No
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoNo: Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [5 TO 6] AYES: Giannino, Guinasso, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto NAYS: Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo.”
Nov 22Proposed amendment to the Revised Ordinances of the City…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ORDER THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON A SECOND…Failed 0–11 · Novoselsky: No
November 22, 2021: Proposed amendment to the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere requested by the applicant, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Boston, LLC, 50 Tomahawk Drive, Building #49, East Boston, MA 02128...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ORDER THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE ON A SECOND READING?
Voted: No
No: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [0 TO 11] NAYS: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto.”
Oct 4That the City Council amend the Rules or Order…Motion: Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City Council amend the…Failed 1–8 · Novoselsky: Not recorded
October 4, 2021: That the City Council amend the Rules or Order to permit the submission of a maximum of 10 motions
Motion presented by Councillor Rotondo: That the City Council amend the Rules or Order to permit the submission of a maximum of 10 motions
Yes: RotondoNo: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Serino, Visconti
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [1 TO 8] AYES: Rotondo NAYS: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Serino, Visconti ABSENT: Novoselsky, Zambuto.”
Sep 27That the City Council enter into Executive Session under…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER PURPOSE 3…Passed 10–0 · Novoselsky: Not recorded
September 27, 2021: That the City Council enter into Executive Session under purpose 3 of the Open Meeting Law, to discuss with the Mayor and City Solicitor, potential litigation that is clearly and…
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER PURPOSE 3 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW, TO DISCUSS WITH THE MAYOR AND CITY SOLICITOR, POTENTIAL LITIGATION THAT IS CLEARLY AND IMMINENTLY THREATENED AND LIKELY, RELATIVE TO THE PROPOSED USE OF THE QUALITY INN AS A HOMELESS TRANSITIONAL CENTER?
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Ira Novoselsky 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: Giannino, Guinasso, Keefe, McKenna, Morabito, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto ABSENT: Novoselsky.”
Jun 21An Ordinance Relative to Urban Farming and Bee KeepingMotion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO URBAN FARMING…Passed 9–0 · Novoselsky: Yes
June 21, 2021: An Ordinance Relative to Urban Farming and Bee Keeping
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO URBAN FARMING AND BEE KEEPING, AS AMENDED?
Voted: Yes
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe minutes list Patrick M. Keefe and 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: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Visconti, Zambuto ABSENT: Keefe, Rotondo.”
Jun 21An Ordinance Amending the Departmental Revolving Funds TableMotion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVOLVING FUNDS…Passed 10–0 · Novoselsky: Yes
June 21, 2021: An Ordinance Amending the Departmental Revolving Funds Table
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVOLVING FUNDS TABLE?
Voted: Yes
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe 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: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto ABSENT: Keefe.”
Jun 21Communication from the City Auditor requesting a transfer from…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF…Passed 10–0 · Novoselsky: Yes
June 21, 2021: Communication from the City Auditor requesting a transfer from the Water & Sewer Stabilization Fund to the Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 FROM THE WATER AND SEWER STABILIZATION FUND TO THE WATER AND SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND?
Voted: Yes
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe 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: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto ABSENT: Keefe.”
Jun 21Communication from the City Auditor requesting City Council adoption…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A FISCAL YEAR 2022 WATER RATE…Passed 10–0 · Novoselsky: Yes
June 21, 2021: Communication from the City Auditor requesting City Council adoption of water rates for Fiscal Year 2022
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A FISCAL YEAR 2022 WATER RATE OF $4.06 PER HUNDRED CUBIC FEET FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OWNERS AND $6.73 PER HUNDRED CUBIC FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY OWNERS?
Voted: Yes
Yes: Guinasso, Jessica A. Giannino, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rotondo, Serino, Visconti, ZambutoThe 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: Giannino, Guinasso, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Rotondo, Visconti, Zambuto ABSENT: Keefe.”
Votes with no disagreement (218)
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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