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John F. Powers
Ward 5 · 3 terms in this record
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Council terms
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Council
On split votes, Powers voted the same way as…
- Anthony Cogliandro78% (14 of 18)
- Steven Morabito75% (12 of 16)
- Patrick M. Keefe73% (8 of 11)
- Ira Novoselsky71% (12 of 17)
- Marc Silvestri63% (10 of 16)
- Gerry Visconti61% (11 of 18)
- Joanne McKenna59% (10 of 17)
- Anthony T. Zambuto53% (9 of 17)
- Dan Rizzo47% (8 of 17)
- Richard J. Serino29% (4 of 14)
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 Powers 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 27 of 33 City Council meetings in 2022–2023 Council.
Missed
- Sep 11, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 28, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 31, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 26, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 5, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 3, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (33)
- Dec 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 28, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 31, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 26, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 5, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- May 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2023 · Regular: Present (John F. Powers recused from the vote on Council Order 23-055 (Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Enhanced COLA - Retirees For 2022).)
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2022–2023 Council
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 · Powers: Yes
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?
Voted: Yes
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 · Powers: Yes
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.
Voted: Yes
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 · Powers: Yes
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.
Voted: Yes
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 · Powers: Yes
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.
Voted: Yes
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.”
Nov 27Hearing called as ordered on the application of Zoro,…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE…Passed 9–1 · Powers: Yes
November 27, 2023: Hearing called as ordered on the application of Zoro, LLC, 1040-1048 North Shore Road, Unit B2, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council for the…
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE APPLICATION WITHOUT PREJUDICE?
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Silvestri, Visconti, ZambutoNo: SerinoThe minutes record the result as “Withdrawn Without Prejudice”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: WITHDRAWN WITHOUT PREJUDICE [9 TO 1] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna NAYS: Serino.”
Nov 271784 Holdings, LLC, Attn: John Auchenback, 8777 North Gainey…Motion: 1784 Holdings, LLC, Attn: John Auchenback, 8777 North Gainey Center Drive,…Passed 9–1 · Powers: Yes
November 27, 2023: 1784 Holdings, LLC, Attn: John Auchenback, 8777 North Gainey Center Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to enable appellant to operate a...
1784 Holdings, LLC, Attn: John Auchenback, 8777 North Gainey Center Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to enable appellant to operate a self-storage facility located within the IP District at 195 American Legion Highway, Revere, MA 02151.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Silvestri, Visconti, ZambutoNo: Serino
From the minutes
“RESULT: GRANTED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 1] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna NAYS: Serino.”
Nov 13Zoning Ordinance Further Amending the Revised Ordinances of the…Motion: Zoning Ordinance Further Amending the Revised Ordinances of the City of…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Powers: Yes
November 13, 2023: Zoning Ordinance Further Amending the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Prequalified Lots, Signage, and Driveways
Zoning Ordinance Further Amending the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Prequalified Lots, Signage, and Driveways.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Cogliandro, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Rizzo.”
Oct 30Hearing called as ordered for the purpose of changing…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CHANGE THE NAME OF UNITY AVENUE TO…Passed 8–1 · Powers: No
October 30, 2023: Hearing called as ordered for the purpose of changing the name of Unity Avenue to Previte Way pursuant to Section 12.04.020 Street Names of the Revised Ordinances of the City…
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL CHANGE THE NAME OF UNITY AVENUE TO PREVITE WAY?
Voted: No
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, ZambutoNo: Powers
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 1] AYES: Cogliandro, Novoselsky, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Visconti, Zambuto, McKenna NAYS: Powers ABSENT: Morabito.”
Oct 16An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the…Motion: An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of…Passed 9–0 · Powers: Yes
October 16, 2023: An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Lodging and Houses and Rooming Houses. (ordinance language attached)
An Ordinance Further Amending the Zoning Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Lodging and Houses and Rooming Houses. (ordinance language attached)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Gerry Visconti 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, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Visconti.”
Oct 16Broadway Capital CDPM, Inc., / 133 Salem Development, LLC,…Motion: Broadway Capital CDPM, Inc., / 133 Salem Development, LLC, 932 Broadway,…Passed 9–0 · Powers: Yes
October 16, 2023: Broadway Capital CDPM, Inc., / 133 Salem Development, LLC, 932 Broadway, Unit 1, Chelsea, MA 02150, requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to alter the existing special…
Broadway Capital CDPM, Inc., / 133 Salem Development, LLC, 932 Broadway, Unit 1, Chelsea, MA 02150, requesting a special permit from the Revere City Council to alter the existing special permit C-22-01 by increasing the number of affordable units within the permitted 72 unit mixed use development from 7 units to 18 units consisting of 6 units at 70% AMI and 12 units at 80% AMI at 133 Salem Street, Revere, MA 02151.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cogliandro, McKenna, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, ZambutoThe minutes list Gerry Visconti 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, Morabito, Novoselsky, Powers, Rizzo, Serino, Silvestri, Zambuto, McKenna ABSENT: Visconti.”
Votes with no disagreement (132)
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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