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Mehreen N. Butt
At-large · 9 terms in this record
Mehreen Butt
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Council
On split votes, Butt voted the same way as…
- Jonathan P. Chines100% (10 of 10)
- Anne P. Danehy100% (9 of 9)
- Julie Smith-Galvin100% (10 of 10)
- Robert E. Vincent90% (9 of 10)
- Michael J. McLane70% (7 of 10)
- Edward F. Dombroski0% (0 of 10)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Butt 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 24 of 24 Town Council meetings in 2022–2023 Council.
Missed none.
Every meeting (24)
- Apr 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 27, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Oct 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Special: Present
- May 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Council
Mar 27Move the question (end debate and vote)Motion: Jonathan P. Chines moved the question. The motion passed 5-2-0 with…Passed 5–2 · Butt: Yes
March 27, 2023: Move the question (end debate and vote)
Jonathan P. Chines moved the question. The motion passed 5-2-0 with Jonathan P. Chines; Julie Smith-Galvin; Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane; and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombrosk, Jr., and Robert E. Vincent II voted against the motion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-GalvinNo: Dombroski, Vincent
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines moved the question. The motion passed 5-2-0 with Jonathan P. Chines; Julie Smith-Galvin; Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane; and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombrosk, Jr., and Robert E. Vincent II voted against the motion..” (Motion: Chines)
Jan 23Approve Budget 28 Veteran Services in the amount of…Motion: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 28 Veteran Services in…Passed 6–1 · Butt: Yes
January 23, 2023: Approve Budget 28 Veteran Services in the amount of $194,513.00
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 28 Veteran Services in the amount of $194,513.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 by roll call vote with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane, Robert E. Vincent II and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion and made a commitment to work with Veteran Services to better understand how our veterans can be better served.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve Budget 28 Veteran Services in the amount of $194,513.00. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 by roll call vote with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane, Robert E. Vincent II and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion and made a commitment to work with Veteran Services to better understand how our veterans can be better served..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Dec 12Approve the amended policy dated December 7th, 2022Motion: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the amended policy dated December…Passed 5–2 · Butt: Yes
December 12, 2022: Approve the amended policy dated December 7th, 2022
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the amended policy dated December 7th, 2022. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. renewed his position stating 2.5% should not be the starting point. Michael J. McLane stated he is not supportive of the amended policy as it should be a year-to-year basis. Motion passed 5-2-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anne P. Danehy, Robert E. Vincent II and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting against the motion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski, McLane
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the amended policy dated December 7th, 2022. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. renewed his position stating 2.5% should not be the starting point. Michael J. McLane stated he is not supportive of the amended policy as it should be a year-to-year basis. Motion passed 5-2-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anne P. Danehy, Robert E. Vincent II and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Nov 14A minimum residential factor of 0.910735 which will maintain…Motion: Jonathan P. Chines motioned for a minimum residential factor of 0.910735…Passed 6–1 · Butt: Yes
November 14, 2022: A minimum residential factor of 0.910735 which will maintain a shift factor of 1.75
Jonathan P. Chines motioned for a minimum residential factor of 0.910735 which will maintain a shift factor of 1.75. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane and Robert E. Vincent II voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the residential tax factor motion, citing his related underlying, ongoing concern generally over annual budgeting presumption to increase tax levy the full 2.5% in each budgeting cycle, which he believes is not appropriate.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned for a minimum residential factor of 0.910735 which will maintain a shift factor of 1.75. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane and Robert E. Vincent II voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the residential tax factor motion, citing his related underlying, ongoing concern generally over annual budgeting presumption to increase tax levy the full 2.5% in each budgeting cycle, which he believes is not appropriate..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Nov 14Appoint Joseph Dorney to the Housing Authority to fill…Motion: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Joseph Dorney to the Housing…Passed 6–1 · Butt: Yes
November 14, 2022: Appoint Joseph Dorney to the Housing Authority to fill the State Appointee position with a term through June 24th, 2027
Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Joseph Dorney to the Housing Authority to fill the State Appointee position with a term through June 24th, 2027. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane and Robert E. Vincent II voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voted against the motion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Jonathan P. Chines motioned to appoint Joseph Dorney to the Housing Authority to fill the State Appointee position with a term through June 24th, 2027. Julie Smith-Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Mehreen N. Butt, Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane and Robert E. Vincent II voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voted against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Oct 24Approve the October 12th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes…Motion: Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the October…Passed 6–0 · Butt: Yes
October 24, 2022: Approve the October 12th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed
Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the October 12th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Julie-Smith Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski and Robert E. Vincent II voting in favor of the motion. Michael J. McLane abstained.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, Smith-Galvin, VincentAbstained: McLane
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: Jonathan P. Chines motioned to approve the October 12th, 2022 Town Council meeting minutes as proposed. Julie-Smith Galvin seconded. Motion passed 6-0-1 with Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin, Anne P. Danehy, Edward F. Dombroski and Robert E. Vincent II voting in favor of the motion. Michael J. McLane abstained..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Jun 27Amend the motion: set the Water Rate at a…Motion: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. amended the motion to set the Water…Failed 2–5 · Butt: No
June 27, 2022: Amend the motion: set the Water Rate at a 3.0% increase
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. amended the motion to set the Water Rate at a 3.0% increase. Michael J. McLane seconded. Motion did not pass 2-5-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting in favor of the motion. Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin and Mehreen N. Butt voting against the motion.
Voted: No
Yes: Dombroski, McLaneNo: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Smith-Galvin, Vincent
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. amended the motion to set the Water Rate at a 3.0% increase. Michael J. McLane seconded. Motion did not pass 2-5-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting in favor of the motion. Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, Jonathan P. Chines, Julie Smith-Galvin and Mehreen N. Butt voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: McLane)
Jun 27Main motion: Accept the Advisory Board of Public Works…Motion: Original motion stands and passed 5-2-0 with Robert E. Vincent II,…Passed 5–2 · Butt: Yes
June 27, 2022: Main motion: Accept the Advisory Board of Public Works recommendation for Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2023 set at a 3.50% increase above Fiscal Year 2022 as presented
Original motion stands and passed 5-2-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting against the motion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski, McLane
From the minutes
“Original motion stands and passed 5-2-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. and Michael J. McLane voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Jun 27Amend the motion: set the Sewer Rate for Fiscal…Motion: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. amended the motion to set the Sewer…Failed 1–6 · Butt: No
June 27, 2022: Amend the motion: set the Sewer Rate for Fiscal Year 2023 at a 1.0% increase
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. amended the motion to set the Sewer Rate for Fiscal Year 2023 at a 1.0% increase. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. Motion did not pass 1-6-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting in favor of the motion. Robert E. Vincent II, Michael J. McLane, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting against the motion.
Voted: No
Yes: DombroskiNo: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-Galvin, Vincent
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. amended the motion to set the Sewer Rate for Fiscal Year 2023 at a 1.0% increase. Robert E. Vincent II seconded. Motion did not pass 1-6-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting in favor of the motion. Robert E. Vincent II, Michael J. McLane, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Vincent)
Jun 27Main motion: Approve an increase to the Sewer Rate…Motion: Original motion stands and passed 6-1-0 with Robert E. Vincent II,…Passed 6–1 · Butt: Yes
June 27, 2022: Main motion: Approve an increase to the Sewer Rate for Fiscal Year 2023 of 2.15%
Original motion stands and passed 6-1-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Michael J. McLane, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Smith-Galvin, VincentNo: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Original motion stands and passed 6-1-0 with Robert E. Vincent II, Michael J. McLane, Anne P. Danehy, Julie Smith-Galvin, Jonathan P. Chines and Mehreen N. Butt voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion..” (Motion: Chines, second: Smith-Galvin)
Votes with no disagreement (216)
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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