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Taunton Former Councilor

Kelly Dooner

At-large · 2 terms in this record

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2024–2025 Council2022–2023 Council
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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council

41 of 47meetings attended (87%) · whole council 88%
73votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
6no votes (8% of votes cast) · whole council 8%
3 of 18split votes where Dooner was in the minority (17%) · whole council 22%
0abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Dooner 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 Dooner 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 41 of 47 Municipal Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (47)

Votes where councilors disagreed · 2024–2025 Council

Nov 19So VotedMotion: to have a tax shift of 1.750Passed 8–1 · Dooner: Yes

November 19, 2024: So Voted.

ApprovePassed · 8–1

To have a tax shift of 1.750

Voted: Yes

Yes: Borges, Dooner, Duarte, Martin, Postell, Pottier, Quintal, SandersNo: McCaul

From the minutes

“Motion was made to have a tax shift of 1.750 on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor, Councilor McCaul was opposed. So Voted..”

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

Oct 29Petition submitted by Eastern Propane & Oil, 11 Forge…Motion: to endorse the votePassed 7–2 · Dooner: Yes

October 29, 2024: Petition submitted by Eastern Propane & Oil, 11 Forge Pkwy, Franklin, MA 02038 on behalf of Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School for a NEW Flammable Storage License located at Bristol-Plymouth Regional…

ApprovePassed · 7–2

To endorse the vote

Voted: Yes

Yes: Borges, Dooner, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, Quintal, SandersNo: Duarte, Martin

From the minutes

“Motion was made to endorse the vote on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were 9 present, seven (7) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors McCaul, Borges, Pottier, Sanders, Quintal, Postell and Dooner), two (2) Councilors voted in opposition (Councilors Martin and Duarte). The motion passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Oct 29This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passageMotion: to ordainPassed 8–1 · Dooner: Yes

October 29, 2024: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.

OrdinancePassed · 8–1

To ordain

Voted: Yes

Yes: Borges, Dooner, Duarte, Martin, McCaul, Postell, Pottier, QuintalNo: Sanders

From the minutes

“Motion was made to ordain on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, eight (8) Councilors voted in favor, Councilor Sanders voted in opposition. The motion passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Oct 8She discussed that the inability of officers to move…Motion: to authorize and send the Home Rule Petition to the Legislature…Passed 7–2 · Dooner: Yes

October 8, 2024: She discussed that the inability of officers to move up in rank should not be a consideration as the Chief mentors his command staff and they are often acting Chief…

ApprovePassed · 7–2

To authorize and send the Home Rule Petition to the Legislature as drafted

Voted: Yes

Yes: Dooner, Duarte, Martin, Postell, Pottier, Quintal, SandersNo: Borges, McCaul

From the minutes

“Motion was made to authorize and send the Home Rule Petition to the Legislature as drafted on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, seven (7) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors Martin, Pottier, Sanders, Quintal, Postell, Duarte and Dooner), two (2) Councilors voted in opposition (Councilors McCaul and Borges). The motion passes..”

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

Sep 17Appointment of the Golf Commission members to the Mayor…Motion: to approvePassed 5–4 · Dooner: Yes

September 17, 2024: appointment of the Golf Commission members to the Mayor with approval by the Council, which is a change from the current practice, which is that the Golf Commissioners are appointed…

Confirm appointmentPassed · 5–4

To approve

Voted: Yes

Yes: Dooner, Duarte, Martin, Pottier, QuintalNo: Borges, McCaul, Postell, Sanders

From the minutes

“On a roll call vote, nine (9) Councilors were present, five (5) Councilors voted in favor (Councilors Martin, Pottier, Quintal, Duarte and Dooner), four (4) Councilors voted in opposition (Councilors McCaul, Borges, Sanders and Postell). The motion passes..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Aug 6Petition submitted by Evan KMotion: to approve the recommendation of the Committee to approve the lease…Passed 5–1 · Dooner: Yes

August 6, 2024: Petition submitted by Evan K

ApprovePassed · 5–1

To approve the recommendation of the Committee to approve the lease as presented and allow the Mayor's Office to make minor changes as needed, with a yes vote approving to move forward and a no vote would be to not move forward

Voted: Yes

Yes: Borges, Dooner, Duarte, Martin, QuintalNo: McCaulAbsent: Postell, Pottier, Sanders

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the recommendation of the Committee to approve the lease as presented and allow the Mayor's Office to make minor changes as needed, with a yes vote approving to move forward and a no vote would be to not move forward. On discussion, Councilor McCaul stated that he would be voting no out of respect for the other Councilors who are not here. On a roll call vote, six (6) Councilors were present, five (5) Councilors voting in favor, Councilor McCaul voting in opposition. The motion passes. Councilors Postell, Sanders and Pottier were absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Aug 6Councilors Postell, Sanders and Pottier were absentMotion: to approve the recommendation of the Committee to authorize the City…Passed 5–1 · Dooner: Yes

August 6, 2024: Councilors Postell, Sanders and Pottier were absent.

ApprovePassed · 5–1

To approve the recommendation of the Committee to authorize the City to enter into an HCA Agreement with Black Earth

Voted: Yes

Yes: Borges, Dooner, Duarte, Martin, QuintalNo: McCaulAbsent: Postell, Pottier, Sanders

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve the recommendation of the Committee to authorize the City to enter into an HCA Agreement with Black Earth on a roll call vote. On discussion, Councilor McCaul stated that he would be voting no out of respect for the other Councilors who are not here. On a roll call vote, six (6) Councilors were present, five (5) Councilors voting in favor, Councilor McCaul voting in opposition. The motion passes. Councilors Pottier, Sanders and Postell were absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Jul 30Com. from Councilor Duarte regarding the sewer project for…Motion: to refer to the Department of Public Works and BETA for…Passed 6–1 · Dooner: Yes

July 30, 2024: Com. from Councilor Duarte regarding the sewer project for Oak Hill and Colonial Estates

Send to committee or departmentPassed · 6–1

To refer to the Department of Public Works and BETA for a written response within thirty (30) days

Voted: Yes

Yes: Borges, Dooner, Duarte, Martin, Postell, SandersNo: McCaulAbsent: Pottier, Quintal

From the minutes

“Motion was made to refer to the Department of Public Works and BETA for a written response within thirty (30) days. On a roll call vote, seven (7) Councilors were present, six (6) Councilors voted in favor, Councilor McCaul was opposed. The motion passes. Councilors Pottier and Quintal were absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Jul 30Com. from the First Assistant City Solicitor stating that…Motion: to provide HCA waivers to all marijuana establishments that currently have…Failed 1–6 · Dooner: No

July 30, 2024: Com. from the First Assistant City Solicitor stating that pursuant to the Ordinance regarding Marijuana Establishments (Chapter 222), each Marijuana Establishment must have a Host Community Agreement Waiver

ApproveFailed · 1–6

To provide HCA waivers to all marijuana establishments that currently have HCA's

Voted: No

Yes: SandersNo: Borges, Dooner, Duarte, Martin, McCaul, PostellAbsent: Pottier, Quintal

From the minutes

“Motion was made to provide HCA waivers to all marijuana establishments that currently have HCA's. On a roll call vote, seven (7) 5 Councilors were present, six (6) Councilors voted in opposition, Councilor Sanders voted in favor. The motion does not pass. Councilors Quintal and Pottier were absent..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Jul 30Petitions: Marijuana License - NEW 1Motion: to approve item D in the Committee on Public Property regarding…Passed 5–2 · Dooner: Yes

July 30, 2024: Petitions: Marijuana License - NEW 1

ApprovePassed · 5–2

To approve item D in the Committee on Public Property regarding Map/Lot 63-1-0 being moved to surplus

Voted: Yes

Yes: Dooner, Duarte, McCaul, Postell, SandersNo: Borges, MartinAbsent: Pottier, Quintal

From the minutes

“Motion was made to approve item D in the Committee on Public Property regarding Map/Lot 63-1-0 being moved to surplus on a roll call vote. On a roll call vote, seven (7) Councilors were present, five (5) Councilors voted in favor (McCaul, Sanders, Postell, Duarte and Dooner), two (2) Councilors voted in opposition (Borges and Martin). The motion passes. Councilors Pottier and Quintal were absent. 6 Unfinished Business: NONE..”

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

Votes with no disagreement (62)

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