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Revere Councillor
Michelle Kelley
At-large · 2 terms in this record
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Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Council
On split votes, Kelley voted the same way as…
- Marc Silvestri56% (5 of 9)
- Anthony T. Zambuto44% (4 of 9)
- Paul Argenzio30% (3 of 10)
- Chris Giannino22% (2 of 9)
- Anthony Cogliandro20% (2 of 10)
- Joanne McKenna20% (2 of 10)
- Jim Mercurio20% (2 of 10)
- Ira Novoselsky20% (2 of 10)
- Robert J. Haas13% (1 of 8)
- Angela Guarino-Sawaya10% (1 of 10)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Kelley 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 13 of 14 City Council meetings in 2026–2027 Council.
Missed
- May 4, 2026 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (14)
- Jun 22, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2026–2027 Council
Jun 22Shall the City Council approve the host community agreement…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE…Passed 10–0 · Kelley: Abstained
June 22, 2026: Shall the City Council approve the host community agreement between the city of Revere and revolution storage, LLC?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND REVOLUTION STORAGE, LLC?
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoAbstained: KelleyMichelle Kelley abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 0] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSTAIN: Kelley.”
Jun 22Shall the City Council approve an agreement for payment…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT IN LIEU…Passed 10–0 · Kelley: Abstained
June 22, 2026: Shall the City Council approve an agreement for payment in lieu of taxes between the city of Revere and revolution storage, LLC?
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN AGREEMENT FOR PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES BETWEEN THE CITY OF REVERE AND REVOLUTION STORAGE, LLC?
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoAbstained: KelleyMichelle Kelley abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [10 TO 0] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSTAIN: Kelley.”
Jun 8An Ordinance Further Amending the Revolving Funds Table for…Motion: An Ordinance Further Amending the Revolving Funds Table for FY2027 of…Passed Unanimous, 10 present · Kelley: Yes
June 8, 2026: An Ordinance Further Amending the Revolving Funds Table for FY2027 of the Revere Revised Ordinances
An Ordinance Further Amending the Revolving Funds Table for FY2027 of the Revere Revised Ordinances.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Haas.”
Jun 8Zoraida Uran, Trustee of Zoraida Uran Family Trust, 53…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED FOR 53 TAFT…Passed 9–0 · Kelley: Yes
June 8, 2026: Zoraida Uran, Trustee of Zoraida Uran Family Trust, 53 Taft Street, Revere, MA 02151 requesting a special permit to enable the appellant to alter and expand a pre-existing, non-conforming...
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL GRANT THE RELIEF REQUESTED FOR 53 TAFT STREET SUBJECT TO ANY CONDITIONS REQUIRED BY SITE PLAN REVIEW?
Voted: Yes
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Silvestri, ZambutoAbstained: NovoselskyIra Novoselsky abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 0] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSTAIN: Novoselsky ABSENT: Haas.”
Jun 8Communication from the City Auditor requesting an appropriation from…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER FROM THE SOLID WASTE…Passed 9–0 · Kelley: Yes
June 8, 2026: Communication from the City Auditor requesting an appropriation from the solid waste enterprise retained earnings account in the amount of $190,000 for the purchase of a street sweeper
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A TRANSFER FROM THE SOLID WASTE RETAINED EARNINGS ACCOUNT TO THE NEW EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $190,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A STREET SWEEPER?
Voted: Yes
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, ZambutoAbstained: MercurioJim Mercurio abstained (shown as present, not voting).
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 0] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSTAIN: Mercurio ABSENT: Haas.”
Jun 8Communication from the City Auditor requesting approval the Fiscal…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 WATER RATES…Passed 8–2 · Kelley: No
June 8, 2026: Communication from the City Auditor requesting approval the Fiscal Year 2027 water rates as follows: residential, $5.25 per HCF, commercial, $8.70 per HCF
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 WATER RATES AS FOLLOWS: residential, $5.25 per HCF, commercial, $8.70 per HCF?
Voted: No
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, ZambutoNo: Kelley, Silvestri
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [8 TO 2] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Zambuto NAYS: Kelley, Silvestri ABSENT: Haas.”
Jun 1Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Opioid…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE OPIOID ABATEMENT…Passed 9–0 · Kelley: Yes
June 1, 2026: Communication from the City Auditor relative to the Opioid Abatement Trust Fund Transfer - FY2027 budget
SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE OPIOID ABATEMENT TRUST FUND TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH OTHER EXPENSES ACCOUNT IN THE AMOUNT OF $239,000?
Voted: Yes
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, ZambutoThe minutes list Robert J. Haas 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: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Zambuto ABSENT: Haas, Silvestri.”
May 4An Ordinance Further Amending Title 8 of the Revere…Motion: An Ordinance Further Amending Title 8 of the Revere Revised Ordinances…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Kelley: Not recorded
May 4, 2026: An Ordinance Further Amending Title 8 of the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Cryptocurrency ATMS
An Ordinance Further Amending Title 8 of the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Cryptocurrency ATMS.
The minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Mercurio, Novoselsky, Silvestri, Zambuto ABSENT: Kelley, McKenna.”
Apr 13A Zoning Ordinance Further Amending Title 17 of the…Motion: A Zoning Ordinance Further Amending Title 17 of the Revised Ordinances…Passed 10–1 · Kelley: Yes
April 13, 2026: A Zoning Ordinance Further Amending Title 17 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Special Permits. (Engrossment & Ordainment)
A Zoning Ordinance Further Amending Title 17 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Special Permits. (Engrossment & Ordainment)
Voted: Yes
Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: NovoselskyThe minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.
From the minutes
“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [10 TO 1] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Mercurio, Silvestri, Zambuto NAYS: Novoselsky.”
Apr 13That the Mayor request the Revere Police Department to…Motion: Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request…Failed 5–5 · Kelley: No
April 13, 2026: That the Mayor request the Revere Police Department to assign an officer to be present during City Council meetings. Given the increasingly hostile climate and heightened concerns regarding public...
Motion presented by Councillor McKenna, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor request the Revere Police Department to assign an officer to be present during City Council meetings. Given the increasingly hostile climate and heightened concerns regarding public safety, having an officer in attendance would provide reassurance to councillors, staff, and members of the public. The presence of law enforcement would help ensure that meetings are conducted in a safe, orderly, and secure environment.
Voted: No
Yes: Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, MercurioNo: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Kelley, Novoselsky, SilvestriThe minutes list Anthony T. Zambuto as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [5 TO 5] AYES: Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, McKenna, Mercurio NAYS: Argenzio, Giannino, Kelley, Novoselsky, Silvestri ABSENT: Zambuto.”
Votes with no disagreement (37)
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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