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Ami Ruehrwein Wall
At-large · 1 term in this record
Ami Wall
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
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Attendance
At the start of 8 of 8 Town Council meetings in 2026–2027 Council.
Missed none.
Every meeting (8)
- Sep 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2026 · Regular: Present (Ami Ruehrwein Wall joined at 7:40 p.m.)
- Jul 7, 2026 · Special: Present (Ami Ruehrwein Wall returned at 8:10 p.m.)
- Jun 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2026 · Regular: Present (Ami Ruehrwein Wall joined at 7:23 p.m.; Ami Ruehrwein Wall left the meeting at 8:50 p.m.)
- May 18, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2026 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2026–2027 Council
Sep 14Approve the guidance for "Alternate One" (no bike lanes)…Motion: MOTION: Move to approve the guidance for "Alternate One" (no bike…Passed 5–2 · Wall: Yes
September 14, 2026: Approve the guidance for "Alternate One" (no bike lanes) for the Main and Water Street intersection
MOTION: Move to approve the guidance for "Alternate One" (no bike lanes) for the Main and Water Street intersection. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: Ami Ruehrwein Wall Vote: 5-2-0. John F. Carney and John Crisley voting against the motion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butler, Chines, Constas, Fox, WallNo: Carney, Crisley
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the guidance for "Alternate One" (no bike lanes) for the Main and Water Street intersection. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: Ami Ruehrwein Wall Vote: 5-2-0. John F. Carney and John Crisley voting against the motion..” (Motion: Constas, second: Wall)
Sep 14Proceed with the current 25% design layout for the…Motion: MOTION: Move to proceed with the current 25% design layout for…Passed 5–2 · Wall: Yes
September 14, 2026: Proceed with the current 25% design layout for the Nahant/Main/North intersection
MOTION: Move to proceed with the current 25% design layout for the Nahant/Main/North intersection. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: Ami Ruehrwein Wall Vote: 5-2-0. Douglas S. Butler and John Crisley voting against the motion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carney, Chines, Constas, Fox, WallNo: Butler, Crisley
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to proceed with the current 25% design layout for the Nahant/Main/North intersection. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: Ami Ruehrwein Wall Vote: 5-2-0. Douglas S. Butler and John Crisley voting against the motion..” (Motion: Constas, second: Wall)
Jul 20Approve the change of hours for Life Love Cheese,…Motion: MOTION: Move to approve the change of hours for Life Love…Passed 6–0 · Wall: Not recorded
July 20, 2026: Approve the change of hours for Life Love Cheese, LLC at 184 Water Street as proposed
MOTION: Move to approve the change of hours for Life Love Cheese, LLC at 184 Water Street as proposed. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (6-0)
Yes: Butler, Carney, Chines, Constas, Crisley, FoxThe minutes say “Ami Ruehrwein Wall joined at 7:40 p.m.”. The count (6-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ami Ruehrwein Wall is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the change of hours for Life Love Cheese, LLC at 184 Water Street as proposed. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (6-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Jul 20Approve the Regional Health and Human Services Department three-year…Motion: MOTION: Move to approve the Regional Health and Human Services Department…Passed 6–1 · Wall: Yes
July 20, 2026: Approve the Regional Health and Human Services Department three-year Intermunicipal Agreement, July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029 as presented
MOTION: Move to approve the Regional Health and Human Services Department three-year Intermunicipal Agreement, July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029 as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-1-0 by roll call. Stacey Constas: Yes; John F. Carney: Yes; John Crisley: Yes; Brian Fox: Yes; Ami Ruehrwein Wall: Yes; Jonathan P. Chines: Yes; Douglas S. Butler: No.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carney, Chines, Constas, Crisley, Fox, WallNo: Butler
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to approve the Regional Health and Human Services Department three-year Intermunicipal Agreement, July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2029 as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-1-0 by roll call. Stacey Constas: Yes; John F. Carney: Yes; John Crisley: Yes; Brian Fox: Yes; Ami Ruehrwein Wall: Yes; Jonathan P. Chines: Yes; Douglas S. Butler: No..” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Jul 20Appoint Emilly Aiolff, Ella Bachman, Katalina Chea, Nathaniel Chines,…Motion: MOTION: Move to appoint Emilly Aiolff, Ella Bachman, Katalina Chea, Nathaniel…Passed 6–0 · Wall: Yes
July 20, 2026: Appoint Emilly Aiolff, Ella Bachman, Katalina Chea, Nathaniel Chines, Parker Hamlin, Morgan MacRobbie, Nicolas Moody, and Mia Russo to the Youth Council with terms expiring June 30, 2027
MOTION: Move to appoint Emilly Aiolff, Ella Bachman, Katalina Chea, Nathaniel Chines, Parker Hamlin, Morgan MacRobbie, Nicolas Moody, and Mia Russo to the Youth Council with terms expiring June 30, 2027. Moved by: John F. Carney Second: Brian Fox Vote: 6-0-1. Douglas Butler: Yes; John F. Carney: Yes; John Crisley: Yes; Stacey Constas: Yes; Brian Fox: Yes; Ami Ruehrwein Wall: Yes; Jonathan P. Chines: Abstained
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butler, Carney, Constas, Crisley, Fox, WallAbstained: Chines
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to appoint Emilly Aiolff, Ella Bachman, Katalina Chea, Nathaniel Chines, Parker Hamlin, Morgan MacRobbie, Nicolas Moody, and Mia Russo to the Youth Council with terms expiring June 30, 2027. Moved by: John F. Carney Second: Brian Fox Vote: 6-0-1. Douglas Butler: Yes; John F. Carney: Yes; John Crisley: Yes; Stacey Constas: Yes; Brian Fox: Yes; Ami Ruehrwein Wall: Yes; Jonathan P. Chines: Abstained.” (Motion: Carney, second: Fox)
Jun 24The Board of Health be authorized to put temporary…Motion: MOTION: Move that the Board of Health be authorized to put…Passed 5–1 · Wall: Yes
June 24, 2026: The Board of Health be authorized to put temporary signage up in the event an algae bloom creates a health issue
MOTION: Move that the Board of Health be authorized to put temporary signage up in the event an algae bloom creates a health issue. Moved by: John F. Carney Second: Ami Ruehrwein Wall Vote: 5-1-0 by roll call. Stacey Constas: Yes; Ami Ruehrwein Wall: Yes; Brian Fox: Yes; John F. Carney: Yes; Jonathan P. Chines: Yes; Douglas S. Butler: No
Voted: Yes
Yes: Carney, Chines, Constas, Fox, WallNo: Butler
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move that the Board of Health be authorized to put temporary signage up in the event an algae bloom creates a health issue. Moved by: John F. Carney Second: Ami Ruehrwein Wall Vote: 5-1-0 by roll call. Stacey Constas: Yes; Ami Ruehrwein Wall: Yes; Brian Fox: Yes; John F. Carney: Yes; Jonathan P. Chines: Yes; Douglas S. Butler: No.” (Motion: Carney, second: Wall)
Jun 8Accept the Affordable Housing Trust report as presentedMotion: MOTION: Move to accept the Affordable Housing Trust report as presented.…Passed 6–0 · Wall: Not recorded
June 8, 2026: Accept the Affordable Housing Trust report as presented
MOTION: Move to accept the Affordable Housing Trust report as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-0. Ami Ruehrwein was not available for the vote.
Yes: Butler, Carney, Chines, Constas, Crisley, FoxThe minutes say Ami Ruehrwein Wall was not present for the vote, so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to accept the Affordable Housing Trust report as presented. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-0. Ami Ruehrwein was not available for the vote..” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Jun 8Appoint Willy Chung to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with…Motion: MOTION: Move to appoint Willy Chung to the Environmental Sustainability Committee…Passed 6–0 · Wall: Not recorded
June 8, 2026: Appoint Willy Chung to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with a term ending April 30, 2029
MOTION: Move to appoint Willy Chung to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with a term ending April 30, 2029. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (6-0)
Yes: Butler, Carney, Chines, Constas, Crisley, FoxThe minutes say “Ami Ruehrwein Wall joined at 7:23 p.m.”; “Ami Ruehrwein Wall left the meeting at 8:50 p.m.”. The count (6-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ami Ruehrwein Wall is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to appoint Willy Chung to the Environmental Sustainability Committee with a term ending April 30, 2029. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (6-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Jun 8Appoint Jillian Arcari and Laila Atoui as the student…Motion: MOTION: Move to appoint Jillian Arcari and Laila Atoui as the…Passed 6–0 · Wall: Not recorded
June 8, 2026: Appoint Jillian Arcari and Laila Atoui as the student members to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending June 30, 2027
MOTION: Move to appoint Jillian Arcari and Laila Atoui as the student members to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending June 30, 2027. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (6-0)
Yes: Butler, Carney, Chines, Constas, Crisley, FoxThe minutes say “Ami Ruehrwein Wall joined at 7:23 p.m.”; “Ami Ruehrwein Wall left the meeting at 8:50 p.m.”. The count (6-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ami Ruehrwein Wall is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to appoint Jillian Arcari and Laila Atoui as the student members to the Human Rights Commission with a term ending June 30, 2027. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (6-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Jun 8Appoint Isabella Melo and Marlene Veldwisch to the Human…Motion: MOTION: Move to appoint Isabella Melo and Marlene Veldwisch to the…Passed 6–0 · Wall: Not recorded
June 8, 2026: Appoint Isabella Melo and Marlene Veldwisch to the Human Rights Commission with terms ending April 30, 2029
MOTION: Move to appoint Isabella Melo and Marlene Veldwisch to the Human Rights Commission with terms ending April 30, 2029. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (6-0)
Yes: Butler, Carney, Chines, Constas, Crisley, FoxThe minutes say “Ami Ruehrwein Wall joined at 7:23 p.m.”; “Ami Ruehrwein Wall left the meeting at 8:50 p.m.”. The count (6-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Ami Ruehrwein Wall is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Move to appoint Isabella Melo and Marlene Veldwisch to the Human Rights Commission with terms ending April 30, 2029. Moved by: Stacey Constas Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (6-0).” (Motion: Constas, second: Carney)
Votes with no disagreement (58)
From the Wakefield Town Council’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Town Council). We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no member photos): Jonathan Chines from his own Wakefield Patch posts (2026); Stacey Constas (2025), John Crisley (2025, captioned group photo) and Ami Ruehrwein Wall (April 2026 WCAT candidate forum screenshot) from the Wakefield Daily Item; Douglas Butler and John Carney from WCAT’s 2024 candidate interview photos (Barbara Worley); Brian Fox from WCAT’s board page (2021). All cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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