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Seekonk Select Board Member
Christopher Zorra
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Zorra 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 board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 26 of 27 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Apr 13, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (27)
- Mar 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Mar 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Mar 8Andrade abstained from the discussion and excused himself from…Motion: to accept the Deed for Lannister Lane as presented.Passed 2–0 · Zorra: Yes
March 8, 2023 · Item D: Andrade abstained from the discussion and excused himself from the BOS meeting room.
To accept the Deed for Lannister Lane as presented.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: AndradeAbsent: Healy, Petronio
From the minutes
“C. Zorra made a motion to accept the Deed for Lannister Lane as presented.; it was seconded by J. Sullivan, and it was approved as follows: Vote: 2 in favor and 1 abstention (D. Andrade) School Committee Vice Chair Kim Sluter called the joint School Committee meeting with the Board of Selectmen to order. Roll Call Vote: Kim Sluter-Aye; Emily Field-Aye; Noah Escaler-Aye: Meaghan Mahoney-Aye M. Mahone.” (Motion: Zorra, second: Sullivan)
Feb 15Consider the proposal to award additional 2% Cost of…Motion: to approve the additional 2% cost of living adjustment for Bristol…Passed 4–0 · Zorra: Yes
February 15, 2023 · Item I: Consider the proposal to award additional 2% Cost of Living Adjustment for Bristol County Retirement retirees for FY 23
To approve the additional 2% cost of living adjustment for Bristol County Retirees (5% total on the first $20,000 of their allowance) for FY 23
Voted: Yes
Yes: Andrade, Petronio, Sullivan, ZorraAbstained: Healy
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to approve the additional 2% cost of living adjustment for Bristol County Retirees (5% total on the first $20,000 of their allowance) for FY 23; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was voted: Vote: 4 approved with 1 abstention (M. Healy abstained.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
Feb 15Consider the request to utilize American Rescue Plan Act…Motion: to utilize $325,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for…Passed 4–0 · Zorra: Abstained
February 15, 2023 · Item J: Consider the request to utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for additional funding for the Senior Center 540 Arcade Avenue Phase II Building Project
To utilize $325,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for additional funding for the Senior Center 540 Arcade Avenue Phase II Building Project
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Andrade, Healy, Petronio, SullivanAbstained: Zorra
From the minutes
“A. Petronio made a motion to utilize $325,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for additional funding for the Senior Center 540 Arcade Avenue Phase II Building Project; it was seconded by D. Andrade, and it was voted: Vote: 4 approved with 1 abstention (C. Zorra abstained.” (Motion: Petronio, second: Andrade)
Dec 21Craig answered approximately $500Motion: to keep the early in-person votingPassed 3–1 · Zorra: Yes
December 21, 2022 · Item F: Craig answered approximately $500.
To keep the early in-person voting
Voted: Yes
Yes: Andrade, Healy, ZorraNo: SullivanAbsent: Petronio
From the minutes
“D. Andrade made a motion to keep the early in-person voting; C. Zorra seconded, and it was voted: VOTE: 3 in favor/1 against Michael Healy-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; David Andrade-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Nay D. Andrade asked Ms. Craig to come back with the results after the election to see how they should proceed in the future.” (Motion: Andrade, second: Zorra)
Dec 21Update on the Pond Street Bridge Design including discussion…Motion: for option 1 sidewalk on the south side onlyPassed 3–1 · Zorra: Yes
December 21, 2022 · Item E: Update on the Pond Street Bridge Design including discussion on sidewalk(s)
For option 1 sidewalk on the south side only
Voted: Yes
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraNo: AndradeAbsent: Petronio
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion for option 1 sidewalk on the south side only; it was seconded by C. Zorra and voted: VOTE: 3 in favor, 1 against (D. Andrade.” (Motion: Healy)
Nov 16Public Hearing: Consider the request for a Transfer of…Motion: to approve a transfer and pledge of license for an Inn-holder's,…Passed 3–0 · Zorra: Yes
November 16, 2022 · Item A: Public Hearing: Consider the request for a Transfer of an Inn-holder's, All-Alcohol On-Premise License and Pledge of Collateral for Seekonk Lodging, LLC, d/b/a Ramada Inn, Sonali N. Patel,
To approve a transfer and pledge of license for an Inn-holder's, All- Alcohol On-Premise License and Pledge of Collateral for Navigant Credit Union for Seekonk Lodging, LLC, d/b/a Ramada Inn
Voted: Yes
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraAbsent: Andrade, PetronioDavid Andrade arrived late or left early; the minutes record this vote as 3–0.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to approve a transfer and pledge of license for an Inn-holder's, All- Alcohol On-Premise License and Pledge of Collateral for Navigant Credit Union for Seekonk Lodging, LLC, d/b/a Ramada Inn; it was seconded by C. Zorra, and it was unanimously approved. Roll Call Vote: 3-0 all in favor Michael Healy-Aye; Chris Zorra-Aye; Justin Sullivan-Aye.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
Nov 16Class I Motor VehiclesMotion: to renew Class I Motor Vehicles licenses as submittedPassed 3–0 · Zorra: Yes
November 16, 2022: Class I Motor Vehicles
To renew Class I Motor Vehicles licenses as submitted
Voted: Yes
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraAbsent: Andrade, PetronioDavid Andrade arrived late or left early; the minutes record this vote as 3–0.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Class I Motor Vehicles licenses as submitted; C. Zorra seconded and all approved. VOTE: 3-0 all approved Class II Motor Vehicles M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
Nov 16Class I Motor VehiclesMotion: to renew Class II Motor Vehicles licenses as submittedPassed 3–0 · Zorra: Yes
November 16, 2022: Class I Motor Vehicles
To renew Class II Motor Vehicles licenses as submitted
Voted: Yes
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraAbsent: Andrade, PetronioDavid Andrade arrived late or left early; the minutes record this vote as 3–0.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Class II Motor Vehicles licenses as submitted; C. Zorra seconded and all approved. VOTE: 3-0 all approved Class III Motor Vehicles M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
Nov 16Class I Motor VehiclesMotion: to renew Class III Motor Vehicles licenses as submittedPassed 3–0 · Zorra: Yes
November 16, 2022: Class I Motor Vehicles
To renew Class III Motor Vehicles licenses as submitted
Voted: Yes
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraAbsent: Andrade, PetronioDavid Andrade arrived late or left early; the minutes record this vote as 3–0.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Class III Motor Vehicles licenses as submitted; C. Zorra seconded and all approved. VOTE: 3-0 all approved 2. Amusement Facilities M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
Nov 16Amusement FacilitiesMotion: to renew Amusement Facility licenses as submittedPassed 3–0 · Zorra: Yes
November 16, 2022: Amusement Facilities
To renew Amusement Facility licenses as submitted
Voted: Yes
Yes: Healy, Sullivan, ZorraAbsent: Andrade, PetronioDavid Andrade arrived late or left early; the minutes record this vote as 3–0.
From the minutes
“M. Healy made a motion to renew Amusement Facility licenses as submitted; C. Zorra seconded and all approved. VOTE: 3-0 all approved 3. Amusement Machines M. Heal.” (Motion: Healy, second: Zorra)
Votes with no disagreement (253)
From the Seekonk Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. Every vote in these minutes has a count, and most name anyone who voted no or abstained. We check every count against the members named and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Photos of current members: Town of Seekonk Select Board page (seekonk-ma.gov). Former members show initials.
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