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Revere Councillor

Michelle Kelley

At-large · 2 terms in this record

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2026–2027 Council2024–2025 Council
Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council

43 of 46meetings attended (93%) · whole council 96%
249votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
25no votes (10% of votes cast) · whole council 6%
24 of 50split votes where Kelley was in the minority (48%) · whole council 17%
3abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Kelley voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 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 43 of 46 City Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (46)

Votes where councilors disagreed · 2024–2025 Council

Dec 1An Ordinance Further Amending the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative…Motion: An Ordinance Further Amending the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to the…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · Kelley: Yes

December 1, 2025: An Ordinance Further Amending the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. (attached)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

An Ordinance Further Amending the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. (attached)

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, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Dec 1An Ordinance Further Amending Title 12 and Title 17…Motion: An Ordinance Further Amending Title 12 and Title 17 of the…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · Kelley: Yes

December 1, 2025: An Ordinance Further Amending Title 12 and Title 17 of the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Overhanging Signs and Storefront Sign Maintenance. (attached)

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

An Ordinance Further Amending Title 12 and Title 17 of the Revere Revised Ordinances Relative to Overhanging Signs and Storefront Sign Maintenance. (attached)

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, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Nov 24An Ordinance Repealing Section 9.12.030 Posting Political Signs of…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE POLITICAL SIGN…Passed 9–1 · Kelley: Yes

November 24, 2025: An Ordinance Repealing Section 9.12.030 Posting Political Signs of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere. - 3rd Reading

ApprovePassed · 9–1

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE POLITICAL SIGN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REVERE?

Voted: Yes

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: NovoselskyThe minutes record the result as “Ordered Engrossed And Ordained”.

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED ENGROSSED AND ORDAINED [9 TO 1] AYES: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Zambuto, Silvestri NAYS: Novoselsky ABSENT: Jaramillo.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Nov 24Communication from the Chief of Planning & Community Development…Motion: SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ACT EXEMPTING ANNETTE V. O’BRIEN…Failed 3–7 · Kelley: No

November 24, 2025: Communication from the Chief of Planning & Community Development relevant to a proposed special act to support the family of Robert O'Brien

ApproveFailed · 3–7

SHALL THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ACT EXEMPTING ANNETTE V. O’BRIEN FROM BEING AWARDED A MEMBER-SURVIVOR ALLOWANCE AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 32, SECTION 12(2)(d)) OF THE GENERAL LAWS AND INSTEAD RECEIVE A ONE-TIME, LUMP SUM PAYMENT OF THE ACCUMULATED TOTAL DEDUCTION ACCOUNT OF ROBERT B. O’BRIEN ON FILE WITH THE REVERE CONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM.?

Voted: No

Yes: Argenzio, Guarino-Sawaya, NovoselskyNo: Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Silvestri, Zambuto

From the minutes

“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [3 TO 7] AYES: Argenzio, Guarino-Sawaya, Novoselsky NAYS: Cogliandro, Giannino, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSENT: Jaramillo.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Nov 10Third and final reading: ordinance repealing Section 9.12.030, posting…Motion: Roll call on the 3rd and final reading: Councillors Argenzio, Cogliandro,…Passed 9–1 · Kelley: Yes

November 10, 2025: Third and final reading: ordinance repealing Section 9.12.030, posting political signs

ApprovePassed · 9–1

Roll call on the 3rd and final reading: Councillors Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino- Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Zambuto, and Council President Silvestri voting "YES". Councillor Novoselsky voting "NO". Councillor Jaramillo was absent.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: NovoselskyThis roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes. The minutes list Juan Pablo Jaramillo as absent for this vote (on the attendance list for the meeting); left out of this vote. The third reading passed on this roll call (later minutes record “November 10, 2025 Ordered on a third and final reading”); the item was then tabled because a councillor objected.

From the minutes

“Roll call on the 3rd and final reading: Councillors Argenzio, Cogliandro, Giannino, Guarino- Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Zambuto, and Council President Silvestri voting "YES". Councillor Novoselsky voting "NO". Councillor Jaramillo was absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Oct 27An Ordinance Further Amending Wage Theft Policies in the…Motion: An Ordinance Further Amending Wage Theft Policies in the City of…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · Kelley: Yes

October 27, 2025: An Ordinance Further Amending Wage Theft Policies in the City of Revere

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

An Ordinance Further Amending Wage Theft Policies in the City of Revere.

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, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Oct 27An Ordinance Further Amending Title 13 of the Revised…Motion: An Ordinance Further Amending Title 13 of the Revised Ordinances of…Passed Unanimous, 11 present · Kelley: Yes

October 27, 2025: An Ordinance Further Amending Title 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Stormwater Management

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 11 present

An Ordinance Further Amending Title 13 of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Revere Relative to Stormwater Management.

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, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Novoselsky, Zambuto, Silvestri.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Oct 27Second reading: ordinance repealing Section 9.12.030, posting political signsMotion: Roll call on the second reading. Councillors Argenzio, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas,…Passed 8–2 · Kelley: Yes

October 27, 2025: Second reading: ordinance repealing Section 9.12.030, posting political signs

ApprovePassed · 8–2

Roll call on the second reading. Councillors Argenzio, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Zambuto, and President Silvestri voting "YES". Councillors Jaramillo and Novoselsky voting "NO". Councillor Giannino voting "PRESENT".

Voted: Yes

Yes: Argenzio, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Silvestri, ZambutoNo: Jaramillo, NovoselskyAbstained: Chris GianninoThis roll call is written out in the narrative of the minutes. Chris Giannino abstained (shown as present, not voting). The second reading passed on this roll call (later minutes record “October 27, 2025 Ordered on a second reading”); the item was then tabled because a councillor objected, so the result line reads “Tabled - objection 2nd reading”.

From the minutes

“Roll call on the second reading. Councillors Argenzio, Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Kelley, McKenna, Zambuto, and President Silvestri voting "YES". Councillors Jaramillo and Novoselsky voting "NO". Councillor Giannino voting "PRESENT"..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Oct 27That the Mayor be requested to form a working…Motion: Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor be…Passed 9–0 · Kelley: Yes

October 27, 2025: That the Mayor be requested to form a working group made up of ISD staff, the Solicitor's Office, and any other department deemed appropriate to establish an ordinance requiring all…

ApprovePassed · 9–0

Motion presented by Councillor Argenzio, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya: That the Mayor be requested to form a working group made up of ISD staff, the Solicitor's Office, and any other department deemed appropriate to establish an ordinance requiring all rental properties in Revere to register with the City. This will establish a comprehensive list of all rental properties and institute an inspection of these properties to ensure safe living conditions.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Silvestri, ZambutoAbstained: Cogliandro, NovoselskyAnthony Cogliandro and Ira Novoselsky abstained (shown as present, not voting).

From the minutes

“RESULT: ORDERED - ROLL CALL [9 TO 0] AYES: Argenzio, Giannino, Guarino-Sawaya, Haas, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna, Zambuto, Silvestri ABSTAIN: Cogliandro, Novoselsky.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 20 (PDF)

Oct 27That the City Council, in collaboration with the Mayor,…Motion: Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Jaramillo:…Failed 5–5 · Kelley: Yes

October 27, 2025: That the City Council, in collaboration with the Mayor, City Planner, and any other relevant stakeholders, begin a formal discussion on the feasibility of implementing tolls on certain city roads....

ApproveFailed · 5–5

Motion presented by Councillor Cogliandro, Councillor McKenna, Councillor Guarino-Sawaya, Councillor Jaramillo: That the City Council, in collaboration with the Mayor, City Planner, and any other relevant stakeholders, begin a formal discussion on the feasibility of implementing tolls on certain city roads. Multiple state highways run through the City putting a significant strain on the City's residents and its infrastructure without any financial compensation from Massachusetts.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKennaNo: Argenzio, Chris Giannino, Haas, Novoselsky, Silvestri

From the minutes

“RESULT: DEFEATED - ROLL CALL [5 TO 5] AYES: Cogliandro, Guarino-Sawaya, Jaramillo, Kelley, McKenna NAYS: Argenzio, Giannino, Haas, Novoselsky, Silvestri RECUSED: Zambuto.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 22 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (126)

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