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Wakefield Member

John Crisley

At-large · 2 terms in this record

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2026–2027 Council2025–2026 Council
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Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Council

28 of 30meetings attended (93%) · whole board 96%
240votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
2 of 9split votes where Crisley was in the minority · whole board 20%
4abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Crisley voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Crisley 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 28 of 30 Town Council meetings in 2025–2026 Council.

Missed

Every meeting (30)

Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Council

Apr 27Reduce the cut to $30,000, effectively restoring the $20,000…Motion: MOTION: Move to reduce the cut to $30,000, effectively restoring the…Failed 2–5 · Crisley: Yes

April 27, 2026: Reduce the cut to $30,000, effectively restoring the $20,000 for the Hurd School

ApproveFailed · 2–5

MOTION: Move to reduce the cut to $30,000, effectively restoring the $20,000 for the Hurd School. Moved by: Douglas S. Butler Second: John Crisley Vote: 2-5 motion did not pass. Douglas S. Butler and John Crisley in favor. Jonathan P. Chines, John F. Carney, Stacey Constas, Brian Fox, and Mehreen N. Butt voting against the motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butler, CrisleyNo: Butt, Carney, Chines, Constas, Fox

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to reduce the cut to $30,000, effectively restoring the $20,000 for the Hurd School. Moved by: Douglas S. Butler Second: John Crisley Vote: 2-5 motion did not pass. Douglas S. Butler and John Crisley in favor. Jonathan P. Chines, John F. Carney, Stacey Constas, Brian Fox, and Mehreen N. Butt voting against the motion..” (Motion: Butler, second: Crisley)

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

Apr 27Reduce the Parking Lots Construction Warrant Article from $350,000…Motion: MOTION: Move to reduce the Parking Lots Construction Warrant Article from…Passed 6–1 · Crisley: Yes

April 27, 2026: Reduce the Parking Lots Construction Warrant Article from $350,000 to $100,000 for fiscal year 2027

ApprovePassed · 6–1

MOTION: Move to reduce the Parking Lots Construction Warrant Article from $350,000 to $100,000 for fiscal year 2027. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-1 motion passed. Douglas S. Butler voting against the motion.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Carney, Chines, Constas, Crisley, FoxNo: Butler

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to reduce the Parking Lots Construction Warrant Article from $350,000 to $100,000 for fiscal year 2027. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-1 motion passed. Douglas S. Butler voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Apr 27Rescind approval of the Building Space and Capital Needs…Motion: MOTION: Move to rescind approval of the Building Space and Capital…Passed 6–1 · Crisley: No

April 27, 2026: Rescind approval of the Building Space and Capital Needs Assessment Warrant Article in the amount of $150,000 for fiscal year 2027

ApprovePassed · 6–1

MOTION: Move to rescind approval of the Building Space and Capital Needs Assessment Warrant Article in the amount of $150,000 for fiscal year 2027. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-1 motion passes. John Crisley voting against the motion.

Voted: No

Yes: Butler, Butt, Carney, Chines, Constas, FoxNo: Crisley

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to rescind approval of the Building Space and Capital Needs Assessment Warrant Article in the amount of $150,000 for fiscal year 2027. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-1 motion passes. John Crisley voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)

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

Apr 27Approve the April 13, 2026, Town Council meeting minutes…Motion: MOTION: Move to approve the April 13, 2026, Town Council meeting…Passed 6–0 · Crisley: Yes

April 27, 2026: Approve the April 13, 2026, Town Council meeting minutes as presented

Approve minutesPassed · 6–0

MOTION: Move to approve the April 13, 2026, Town Council meeting minutes as presented. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-0-1 motion passed. Brian Fox abstained.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butler, Butt, Carney, Chines, Constas, CrisleyAbstained: Fox

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to approve the April 13, 2026, Town Council meeting minutes as presented. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-0-1 motion passed. Brian Fox abstained..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Apr 27Approve the April 15, 2026, Tri-Board meeting minutes as…Motion: MOTION: Move to approve the April 15, 2026, Tri-Board meeting minutes…Passed 5–0 · Crisley: Abstained

April 27, 2026: Approve the April 15, 2026, Tri-Board meeting minutes as presented

Approve minutesPassed · 5–0

MOTION: Move to approve the April 15, 2026, Tri-Board meeting minutes as presented. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 5-0-2 motion passed. Brian Fox and John Crisley abstaining.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Butler, Butt, Carney, Chines, ConstasAbstained: Crisley, Fox

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to approve the April 15, 2026, Tri-Board meeting minutes as presented. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 5-0-2 motion passed. Brian Fox and John Crisley abstaining..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Apr 13Approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026 Annual…Motion: MOTION: Move to approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026…Passed 5–0 · Crisley: Abstained

April 13, 2026: Approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting

ApprovePassed · 5–0

MOTION: Move to approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 5-0-1 with John Crisley abstaining.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Butler, Butt, Carney, Chines, ConstasAbstained: Crisley

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 5-0-1 with John Crisley abstaining..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)

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

Apr 13Approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026 Annual…Motion: MOTION: Move to approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026…Passed 5–0 · Crisley: Not recorded

April 13, 2026: Approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting

ApprovePassed · 5–0

MOTION: Move to approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (5-0). John Crisley was not present for the vote.

Yes: Butler, Butt, Carney, Chines, ConstasThe minutes say John Crisley was not present for the vote, so that member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: Unanimous (5-0). John Crisley was not present for the vote..” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Apr 13Approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026, Annual…Motion: MOTION: Move to approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026,…Passed 5–1 · Crisley: Yes

April 13, 2026: Approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026, Annual Town Meeting

ApprovePassed · 5–1

MOTION: Move to approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026, Annual Town Meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 5-1-0. Douglas S. Butler voted against the motion

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Carney, Chines, Constas, CrisleyNo: Butler

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to approve for presentation at the May 4, 2026, Annual Town Meeting. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 5-1-0. Douglas S. Butler voted against the motion.” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Mar 23Approve the Fortune Teller license for Dvora Intuitive for…Motion: MOTION: Move to approve the Fortune Teller license for Dvora Intuitive…Passed 6–0 · Crisley: Yes

March 23, 2026: Approve the Fortune Teller license for Dvora Intuitive for a mobile license only

ApprovePassed · 6–0

MOTION: Move to approve the Fortune Teller license for Dvora Intuitive for a mobile license only. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-0-1 with Douglas S. Butler abstaining

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Carney, Chines, Constas, Crisley, FoxAbstained: Butler

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to approve the Fortune Teller license for Dvora Intuitive for a mobile license only. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-0-1 with Douglas S. Butler abstaining.” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Mar 23Approve the Town Council meeting minutes from March 9,…Motion: MOTION: Move to approve the Town Council meeting minutes from March…Passed 6–0 · Crisley: Yes

March 23, 2026: Approve the Town Council meeting minutes from March 9, 2026

Approve minutesPassed · 6–0

MOTION: Move to approve the Town Council meeting minutes from March 9, 2026. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-0-1 with Douglas S. Butler abstaining

Voted: Yes

Yes: Butt, Carney, Chines, Constas, Crisley, FoxAbstained: Butler

From the minutes

“MOTION: Move to approve the Town Council meeting minutes from March 9, 2026. Moved by: Jonathan P. Chines Second: John F. Carney Vote: 6-0-1 with Douglas S. Butler abstaining.” (Motion: Chines, second: Carney)

Read it in the official minutes, page 15 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (231)

    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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