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Anthony Longo
At-large · 2 terms in this record
Tony Longo
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On split votes, Longo voted the same way as…
- Ann McGonigle Santos100% (5 of 5)
- Paul R. DiNocco80% (4 of 5)
- Edward F. Dombroski80% (4 of 5)
- Peter J. May80% (4 of 5)
- Mehreen N. Butt20% (1 of 5)
- Julie Smith-Galvin20% (1 of 5)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Longo 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.
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.
Attendance
At the start of 11 of 12 Town Council meetings in 2018–2019 Council.
Missed
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (12)
- Apr 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 26, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 31, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Council
Apr 8Re-appoint Jeanne Stinson to the Recreation Commission with a…Motion: Member Santos motioned to re-appoint Jeanne Stinson to the Recreation Commission…Passed 6–0 · Longo: Not recorded
April 8, 2019: Re-appoint Jeanne Stinson to the Recreation Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Jeanne Stinson to the Recreation Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Longo recusing.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, May, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say Anthony Longo stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting. The third number in the count (6-0-1) is the member who stepped aside.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to re-appoint Jeanne Stinson to the Recreation Commission with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Longo recusing..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
Mar 25Ratify the Town Administrator’s appointment of Lt. Steven Skory…Motion: The Town Council unanimously ratified the appointment by a 7-0-0 vote.Passed Unanimous, 7 present · Longo: Yes
March 25, 2019: Ratify the Town Administrator’s appointment of Lt. Steven Skory as Police Chief as of June 1, 2019
The Town Council unanimously ratified the appointment by a 7-0-0 vote.
Voted: Yes
Town Administrator Stephen P. Maio announced his choice; the minutes say the Town Council unanimously ratified the appointment by a 7-0-0 vote and do not name a mover or seconder.
From the minutes
“The Town Council unanimously ratified the appointment by a 7-0-0 vote..”
Mar 25Appoint John McDonald to the Permanent Building Committee with…Motion: Member Dombroski motioned to appoint John McDonald to the Permanent Building…Passed 6–0 · Longo: Yes
March 25, 2019: Appoint John McDonald to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Dombroski motioned to appoint John McDonald to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosAbstained: Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to appoint John McDonald to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Santos)
Mar 25Appoint Joseph Bertrand to the Permanent Building Committee with…Motion: Member Longo motioned to appoint Joseph Bertrand to the Permanent Building…Passed 6–0 · Longo: Yes
March 25, 2019: Appoint Joseph Bertrand to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Longo motioned to appoint Joseph Bertrand to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosAbstained: Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Councilor Longo motioned to appoint Joseph Bertrand to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining..” (Motion: Longo, second: Santos)
Mar 25Appoint Thomas Galvin to the Permanent Building Committee with…Motion: Member Santos motioned to appoint Thomas Galvin to the Permanent Building…Passed 6–0 · Longo: Yes
March 25, 2019: Appoint Thomas Galvin to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022
Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Thomas Galvin to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosAbstained: Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to appoint Thomas Galvin to the Permanent Building Committee with a term beginning May 1, 2019 and ending April 30, 2022. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining..” (Motion: Santos, second: Dombroski)
Mar 25Approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article as presented…Motion: Member Dombroski motioned to approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article…Failed 3–4 · Longo: No
March 25, 2019: Approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $1,996,000.00 with the addition of every Saturday and…
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $1,996,000.00 with the addition of every Saturday and 2nd and 4th Sunday except holidays and curbside pickup. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion failed 3-4-0 with Councilor Dombroski, Councilor May and Councilor Smith-Galvin voting in favor and Councilor Santos, Councilor Longo, Councilor Butt and Councilor DiNocco voting against the motion.
Voted: No
Yes: Dombroski, May, Smith-GalvinNo: Butt, DiNocco, Longo, Santos
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $1,996,000.00 with the addition of every Saturday and 2nd and 4th Sunday except holidays and curbside pickup. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion failed 3-4-0 with Councilor Dombroski, Councilor May and Councilor Smith-Galvin voting in favor and Councilor Santos, Councilor Longo, Councilor Butt and Councilor DiNocco voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Mar 25Approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article as presented…Motion: Member Santos motioned to approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article…Passed 6–0 · Longo: Not recorded
March 25, 2019: Approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $1,996,000.00
Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $1,996,000.00. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Dombroski voting against the motion.
The minutes give the count as 6-0-1 and name Edward F. Dombroski (no), which does not add up with the 7 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Councilor Santos motioned to approve the Refuse and Recycling Warrant Article as presented by the Director of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $1,996,000.00. Councilor Longo seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Councilor Dombroski voting against the motion..” (Motion: Santos, second: Longo)
Mar 11Approve the February 25, 2019 regular council minutes as…Motion: Member Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the February 25, 2019 regular council…Passed 4–0 · Longo: Not recorded
March 11, 2019: Approve the February 25, 2019 regular council minutes as presented
Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the February 25, 2019 regular council minutes as presented. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 4-0-1 with Councilor May abstaining.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, Smith-GalvinAbstained: May
From the minutes
“Councilor Smith-Galvin motioned to approve the February 25, 2019 regular council minutes as presented. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 4-0-1 with Councilor May abstaining..” (Motion: Smith-Galvin, second: Dombroski)
Mar 11Approve the RCN Cable Contract for ten (10) years…Motion: Member Dombroski motioned to approve the RCN Cable Contract for ten…Passed 4–0 · Longo: Not recorded
March 11, 2019: Approve the RCN Cable Contract for ten (10) years for the period commencing on March 9, 2019 and terminating on March 8, 2029
Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the RCN Cable Contract for ten (10) years for the period commencing on March 9, 2019 and terminating on March 8, 2029. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 4-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining.
Yes: Butt, DiNocco, Dombroski, MayAbstained: Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Councilor Dombroski motioned to approve the RCN Cable Contract for ten (10) years for the period commencing on March 9, 2019 and terminating on March 8, 2029. Councilor DiNocco seconded. Motion passed 4-0-1 with Councilor Smith-Galvin abstaining..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: DiNocco)
Feb 11Approve the Police Department budget in the amount of…Motion: Member DiNocco motioned to approve the Police Department budget in the…Passed 5–2 · Longo: Yes
February 11, 2019: Approve the Police Department budget in the amount of $5,899,868.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill with the addition of $38,000.00 to salaries and $10,000.00 to supplies for a…
Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Police Department budget in the amount of $5,899,868.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill with the addition of $38,000.00 to salaries and $10,000.00 to supplies for a total budget of $5,947,868.00. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-2-0 with Councilor Butt and Councilor Smith-Galvin voting against the motion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: DiNocco, Dombroski, Longo, May, SantosNo: Butt, Smith-Galvin
From the minutes
“Councilor DiNocco motioned to approve the Police Department budget in the amount of $5,899,868.00 as presented by Town Accountant Kevin Gill with the addition of $38,000.00 to salaries and $10,000.00 to supplies for a total budget of $5,947,868.00. Councilor Dombroski seconded. Motion passed 5-2-0 with Councilor Butt and Councilor Smith-Galvin voting against the motion..” (Motion: DiNocco, second: Dombroski)
Votes with no disagreement (192)
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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