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Michael J. McLane
At-large · 4 terms in this record
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list McLane 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.
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- 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 5 of 5 Town Council meetings in 2021–2022 Council.
Missed none.
Every meeting (5)
- Apr 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Council
Apr 25A two-week extension for the removal of abandoned vehicles…Motion: Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned for a two-week extension for the…Passed 6–1 · McLane: No
April 25, 2022: A two-week extension for the removal of abandoned vehicles and other material to May 9th, 2022
Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned for a two-week extension for the removal of abandoned vehicles and other material to May 9th, 2022. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Jonathan P. Chines, Ann Santos, Anne P. Danehy, Mehreen N. Butt and Julie Smith-Galvin voting in favor of the motion. Michael J. McLane voting against the motion.
Voted: No
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: McLane
From the minutes
“Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. motioned for a two-week extension for the removal of abandoned vehicles and other material to May 9th, 2022. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Edward F. Dombroski, Jr., Jonathan P. Chines, Ann Santos, Anne P. Danehy, Mehreen N. Butt and Julie Smith-Galvin voting in favor of the motion. Michael J. McLane voting against the motion..” (Motion: Dombroski, second: Chines)
Apr 11Move the slate to appoint the applicants as proposed…Motion: Appointments: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to move the slate to appoint…Passed Unanimous, 7 present · McLane: Yes
April 11, 2022: Move the slate to appoint the applicants as proposed with three-year terms starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2025 to the Advisory Board of Public Works; Albion Cultural…
Appointments: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to move the slate to appoint the applicants as proposed with three-year terms starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2025 to the Advisory Board of Public Works; Albion Cultural Exchange Committee; Arts Council; Capital Planning Committee; Commission on Disabilities; Council on Aging; Historical Commission; Human Rights Commission; Permanent Building Committee and Veteran Advisory Board. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0 with Julie Smith Galvin recusing from the Permanent Building Committee.
Voted: Yes
The minutes say the slate passed 7-0, with Julie Smith-Galvin stepping aside (recusing) only from the Permanent Building Committee appointment; the 7-0 count includes her vote on the rest of the slate.
From the minutes
“Appointments: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to move the slate to appoint the applicants as proposed with three-year terms starting May 1st, 2022 and ending April 30th, 2025 to the Advisory Board of Public Works; Albion Cultural Exchange Committee; Arts Council; Capital Planning Committee; Commission on Disabilities; Council on Aging; Historical Commission; Human Rights Commission; Permanent Building Committee and Veteran Advisory Board. Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 7-0 with Julie Smith Galvin recusing from the Permanent Building Committee..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Mar 14Authorize the Town Council chair to execute the Settlement…Motion: Ann Santos motioned to authorize the Town Council chair to execute…Passed 6–0 · McLane: Yes
March 14, 2022: Authorize the Town Council chair to execute the Settlement Participation forms as proposed
Ann Santos motioned to authorize the Town Council chair to execute the Settlement Participation forms as proposed. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Chines, Danehy, Dombroski, McLane, Santos, Smith-GalvinThe minutes say “Mehreen N. Butt left the meeting”; “Mehreen N. Butt rejoined the meeting”. The count (6-0-0) matches the 6 other members present, so they are shown voting yes and Mehreen N. Butt is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Ann Santos motioned to authorize the Town Council chair to execute the Settlement Participation forms as proposed. Jonathan P. Chines seconded. Motion passed 6-0-0 by a roll call vote..” (Motion: Santos, second: Chines)
Feb 28Approve Budget #26 Health and Human Services department in…Motion: Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #26 Health and Human…Passed 6–1 · McLane: Yes
February 28, 2022: Approve Budget #26 Health and Human Services department in the amount of $383,076.00 Ann Santos seconded
Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #26 Health and Human Services department in the amount of $383,076.00 Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Mehreen N. Butt; Ann Santos; Jonathan P. Chines; Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane and Julie Smith-Galvin voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion and stated the work the department does is important but the whole budget is a step too far.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Butt, Chines, Danehy, McLane, Santos, Smith-GalvinNo: Dombroski
From the minutes
“Mehreen N. Butt motioned to approve Budget #26 Health and Human Services department in the amount of $383,076.00 Ann Santos seconded. Motion passed 6-1-0 with Mehreen N. Butt; Ann Santos; Jonathan P. Chines; Anne P. Danehy, Michael J. McLane and Julie Smith-Galvin voting in favor of the motion. Edward F. Dombroski, Jr. voting against the motion and stated the work the department does is important but the whole budget is a step too far..” (Motion: Butt, second: Santos)
Votes with no disagreement (60)
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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