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David Pottier
At-large · 5 terms in this record
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Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Council
On split votes, Pottier voted the same way as…
- Barry Sanders86% (19 of 22)
- David Chaves77% (17 of 22)
- Phillip Duarte77% (17 of 22)
- Scott Martin76% (16 of 21)
- Debra Botellio48% (10 of 21)
- John McCaul37% (7 of 19)
- Edward Correira36% (8 of 22)
- Deborah Carr32% (7 of 22)
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 Pottier 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 37 of 38 Municipal Council meetings in 2026–2027 Council.
Missed
- Aug 25, 2026 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (38)
- Sep 15, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 31, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 25, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 4, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 26, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 31, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2026 · Committee of the Whole: Present
- Jan 5, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2026–2027 Council
Sep 15Petitions: NoneMotion: to ratify the Committee's recommendationFailed 4–5 · Pottier: Yes
September 15, 2026: Petitions: None
To ratify the Committee's recommendation
Voted: Yes
Yes: Duarte, Martin, Pottier, SandersNo: Botellio, Carr, Chaves, Correira, McCaul
From the minutes
“Motion made to ratify the Committee's recommendation. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present. Four (4) Councilors, Sanders, Duarte, Pottier and Martin, voted in favor. Five (5) Councilors, Botellio, Correira, Chaves, Carr and McCaul, were opposed. Motion did not pass..”
Sep 15Motion passedMotion: to table the matters regarding Silver Street and Van Buren Street…Passed 7–2 · Pottier: Yes
September 15, 2026: Motion passed.
To table the matters regarding Silver Street and Van Buren Street for one week
Voted: Yes
Yes: Botellio, Carr, Chaves, Correira, McCaul, Pottier, SandersNo: Duarte, Martin
From the minutes
“Councilor Pottier made a motion to table the matters regarding Silver Street and Van Buren Street for one week. Council President Sanders stated that it was at the discretion of the full Council, as the Council had already voted on the previous matter. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present. Seven (7) Councilors voted in favor. Two (2) Councilors, Duarte and Martin, were opposed. Motion passed..” (Motion: Pottier)
Sep 8Appointment of Peter Lamb, 651 Norton Avenue, Taunton, to…Motion: to move to approvalFailed 4–4 · Pottier: Yes
September 8, 2026: appointment of Peter Lamb, 651 Norton Avenue, Taunton, to the License Commission for a term of six years expiring June, 2032
To move to approval
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chaves, Duarte, Pottier, SandersNo: Botellio, Carr, Correira, McCaulAbsent: Martin
From the minutes
“Motion made to move to approval. … On a roll call vote to move approval, eight (8) Councilors were present, Councilors Sanders, Duarte, Chaves and Pottier voted in favor. Councilors Botellio, Correira, Carr and McCaul were opposed. Councilor Martin was absent. Motion does not pass..”
Aug 25Resolutions: None New Business: Councilor Carr made a motion…Motion: to refer the incident at Deep Pond Farm and Stables to…Passed 5–3 · Pottier: Absent
August 25, 2026: Resolutions: None New Business: Councilor Carr made a motion to refer the petition submitted this evening to the Committee on Zoning and invite the Planning and Zoning Boards to participate…
To refer the incident at Deep Pond Farm and Stables to the Committee on Police and License next week in Executive Session, if a legal reason for Executive Session exists; otherwise, in Open Session
Voted: Absent
Yes: Botellio, Carr, Chaves, Correira, McCaulNo: Duarte, Martin, SandersAbsent: Pottier
From the minutes
“Councilor Correira made a motion to refer the incident at Deep Pond Farm and Stables to the Committee on Police and License next week in Executive Session, if a legal reason for Executive Session exists; otherwise, in Open Session. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present. Councilors McCaul, Carr, Chaves, Correira and Botellio voted in favor. Councilors Martin, Duarte and Sanders were opposed. Councilor Pottier was absent..” (Motion: Correira)
Jul 28Resolutions: NoneMotion: that a bid for demolition of the Taunton Nursing Home go…Passed 6–3 · Pottier: Yes
July 28, 2026: Resolutions: None
That a bid for demolition of the Taunton Nursing Home go out under the bid process with a minimum of three bids
Voted: Yes
Yes: Botellio, Carr, Chaves, Correira, Martin, PottierNo: Duarte, McCaul, Sanders
From the minutes
“Councilor Carr motioned that a bid for demolition of the Taunton Nursing Home go out under the bid process with a minimum of three bids. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors present, six (6) Councilors voting in favor, three (3) Councilors voting in opposition (Councilors Sanders, Duarte and McCaul). Motion passes..” (Motion: Carr)
Jun 30Resolutions: NoneMotion: to refer complaints regarding the Taunton Public Library to the Committee…Passed 7–2 · Pottier: Yes
June 30, 2026: Resolutions: None
To refer complaints regarding the Taunton Public Library to the Committee of the Whole
Voted: Yes
Yes: Botellio, Carr, Chaves, Correira, McCaul, Pottier, SandersNo: Duarte, Martin
From the minutes
“Motion made to refer complaints regarding the Taunton Public Library to the Committee of the Whole. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present. Seven (7) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors McCaul, Carr, Pottier, Chaves, Correira, Botellio, and Sanders). Two (2) Councilors voted in opposition (Councilors Martin and Duarte). Motion passed..”
Jun 23She respectfully requested that the Council reappoint Mark Pacheco…Motion: to approve the reappointment of Mark Pacheco as Director of Elections…Passed 5–4 · Pottier: Yes
June 23, 2026: She respectfully requested that the Council reappoint Mark Pacheco and support the motion for his reappointment.
To approve the reappointment of Mark Pacheco as Director of Elections for a three-year term expiring June 27, 2029
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chaves, Duarte, Martin, Pottier, SandersNo: Botellio, Carr, Correira, McCaul
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve the reappointment of Mark Pacheco as Director of Elections for a three-year term expiring June 27, 2029. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, (5) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors Sanders, Duarte, Chaves, Pottier and Martin. (4) Councilors were opposed (Councilors Botellio, Correira, Carr and McCaul. Motion passed..”
Jun 9Communication from Mayor O'Connell requesting the reappointment of Mark…Motion: to table to next week's meeting, June 16, 2026Passed 5–4 · Pottier: Yes
June 9, 2026: Communication from Mayor O'Connell requesting the reappointment of Mark Pacheco as Director of Elections for a three (3) year term expiring June 27, 2029. A few Councilors made comments. Mayor…
To table to next week's meeting, June 16, 2026
Voted: Yes
Yes: Botellio, Duarte, Martin, Pottier, SandersNo: Carr, Chaves, Correira, McCaul
From the minutes
“Motion was made to table to next week's meeting, June 16, 2026. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, five (5) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors Martin, Pottier, Duarte, Botellio and Sanders), four (4) Councilors were opposed (Councilors McCaul, Carr, Chaves and Correira). Motion passed..”
Jun 9Petitions: NoneMotion: to approve the vote that was taken in the Committee on…Passed 7–2 · Pottier: Yes
June 9, 2026: Petitions: None
To approve the vote that was taken in the Committee on Finance and Salaries Item #2
Voted: Yes
Yes: Botellio, Chaves, Correira, Duarte, Martin, Pottier, SandersNo: Carr, McCaul
From the minutes
“Motion made to approve the vote that was taken in the Committee on Finance and Salaries Item #2. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, seven (7) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors Sanders, Botellio, Duarte, Correira, Chaves, Pottier and Martin), two (2) Councilors were opposed (Councilors Carr and McCaul). Motion passed..”
May 26Hearing: On the petition for a Special Permit submitted…Motion: to grant the petitionFailed 3–6 · Pottier: Not recorded
May 26, 2026: Hearing: On the petition for a Special Permit submitted by Attorney Daniel F
To grant the petition
The minutes say 8 councilors were present for this roll call, but list 9 at the start of the meeting. The minutes give the count (3–6), but the names in the minutes don’t match it, so individual votes aren’t shown.
From the minutes
“Motion was made to grant the petition. On a roll call vote, eight (8) Councilors were present, three (3) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors Correira, Duarte and Sanders), six (6) Councilors were opposed (Councilors Martin, McCaul, Carr, Pottier, Chaves and Botellio). Motion did not pass..”
Votes with no disagreement (83)
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