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Kathleen B. McMenimen
At-large (2024-2025) · 1 term in this record
Kathleen McMenimen
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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council
On split votes, McMenimen voted the same way as…
- Caren Dunn100% (9 of 9)
- Bill Hanley100% (9 of 9)
- Randall J. LeBlanc100% (7 of 7)
- Thomas M. Stanley100% (9 of 9)
- Carlos A. Vidal100% (9 of 9)
- Cathyann Harris89% (8 of 9)
- Paul S. Katz89% (8 of 9)
- Anthony LaFauci83% (5 of 6)
- Colleen Bradley-MacArthur78% (7 of 9)
- Sean Durkee78% (7 of 9)
- Paul J. Brasco56% (5 of 9)
- Robert G. Logan56% (5 of 9)
- Joseph P. LaCava44% (4 of 9)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list McMenimen 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 council” 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 22 of 23 City Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.
Missed
- Jul 16, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (23)
- Dec 22, 2025 · Regular: Present (Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Approval of a loan authorization in the amount of $6,800,000 for the Utility Rehabilitation and Roadway.)
- Nov 24, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 27, 2025 · Regular: Present (Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Loan authorization of $6,356,860 Amphitheater Arts and Athletic areas of 200 Trapelo Road.)
- Oct 14, 2025 · Regular: Present (Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: A loan authorization in the amount of $6,356,860 for funding of the fourth (Amphitheater/Arts) and fifth.; Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: A transfer in the amount of $140,000 for the Owner’s Project Management (OPM) services for the move of.)
- Sep 22, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2025 · Regular: Present (Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Loan Authorization in the amount of $6,420,000 for the exterior renovations to the Howe & Administration.)
- Aug 4, 2025 · Regular: Present (Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Loan authorization in the amount of $2,904,575 for the abatement and demolition of three buildings and.; Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Loan in the amount of $6,420,000 for the exterior renovations to the Howe & Administration Buildings.)
- Jul 16, 2025 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 23, 2025 · Regular: Present (Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Requested approval of a loan authorization in the amount of $2,904,575 for the abatement and demolition of.)
- Jun 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 5, 2025 · Special: Present
- May 27, 2025 · Regular: Present (Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Approval of a gift from Robert DiGregorio, Sr. of two Statues: a boy jumping rope and a girl running with.; Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: A small black and gold plaque be placed on one of the benches at 200 Trapelo Road in the field area for.)
- May 19, 2025 · Special: Present
- May 12, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2025 · Regular: Present (Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: A small black and gold plaque be placed on one of the benches at 200 Trapelo Road in the field area for.)
- Apr 14, 2025 · Regular: Present (Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: A small black and gold plaque be placed on one of the benches at 200 Trapelo Road in the field facing the.)
- Mar 24, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2025 · Regular: Present (Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Approval of an appropriation in the amount of $257,825 from Unreserved Fund Balance, for design services.)
- Feb 24, 2025 · Regular: Present (Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: A small black and gold plaque be placed on three available benches in the field area at 200 Trapelo Road.; Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Outside Dining Ordinance Amendment.)
- Feb 10, 2025 · Regular: Present (Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Acceptance of an appropriation in the amount of $36,000 to fund environmental surveys for two.; Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: An appropriation in the amount of $236,160 from the Unreserved Fund Balance to renovate the exterior of.; Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: A small black and gold plaque be placed on the three benches in the Memorial Area (lower circle) - one for.)
- Jan 27, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2025 · Regular: Present (Kathleen B. McMenimen recused from the vote on: Loan Authorization in the amount of $1,031,710 for Howe/Administration at 200 Trapelo Road.)
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2024–2025 Council
Nov 24Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved): Time…Motion: Councillor Harris moved that the action of the Committee be the…Passed 13–0 · McMenimen: Yes
November 24, 2025: Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved): Time extension for Special Permit Order #37570, #34994 and #35737 at 305...
Councillor Harris moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors, Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc Logan, McMenimen, and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Stanley. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 13-0-1-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors, Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc Logan, McMenimen, and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Stanley. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 13-0-1-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Nov 24Approve: Extension of time for Order # 36442 for…Motion: Councillor Harris moved approval of the matter. Roll call required. In…Passed 13–0 · McMenimen: Yes
November 24, 2025: Approve: Extension of time for Order # 36442 for BP 103 Fourth Avenue LLC at 103 Fourth Avenue
Councillor Harris moved approval of the matter. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors, Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc Logan, McMenimen, and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Stanley. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 13-0-1-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved approval of the matter. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors, Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc Logan, McMenimen, and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Stanley. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 13-0-1-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Nov 10Adopt the Public Works and Public Safety Committee recommendation…Motion: Councillor Dunn moved that the action of the Committee be the…Passed 9–3 · McMenimen: Yes
November 10, 2025: Adopt the Public Works and Public Safety Committee recommendation (approved): 17-25 street opening at 88 Hammond Street for Zhou Chen
Councillor Dunn moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors, Brasco, Dunn, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Logan . Absent: None. Recused: LaFauci, LeBlanc. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 9-3-0-2-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brasco, Dunn, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalNo: Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, LoganCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). Anthony LaFauci and Randall J. LeBlanc recused and are left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Dunn moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors, Brasco, Dunn, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Bradley-MacArthur, Durkee, Logan . Absent: None. Recused: LaFauci, LeBlanc. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 9-3-0-2-1..” (Motion: Dunn)
Oct 27Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (approved):…Motion: Councillor Brasco moved that the action of the Committee be the…Passed 14–0 · McMenimen: Yes
October 27, 2025: Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (approved): Bike Sharing Resolution
Councillor Brasco moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 14-0-0-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Brasco moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Brasco)
Oct 27Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): A transfer in…Motion: Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the…Passed 12–2 · McMenimen: Yes
October 27, 2025: Adopt the Finance Committee recommendation (approved): A transfer in the amount of $10,000 from the Stabilization Fund for the Benevolent Fund for...
Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Brasco, Logan. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 12-2-0-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalNo: Brasco, LoganCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor LaFauci moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: Brasco, Logan. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 12-2-0-1..” (Motion: LaFauci)
Oct 27Second and final reading: Loan authorization of $6,356,860 Amphitheater…Motion: Councillor Durkee moved for second and final reading of the matter.…Passed 13–0 · McMenimen: Not recorded
October 27, 2025: Second and final reading: Loan authorization of $6,356,860 Amphitheater Arts and Athletic areas of 200 Trapelo Road
Councillor Durkee moved for second and final reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Recused: McMenimen. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 13-0-0-1-1.
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). Kathleen B. McMenimen recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Durkee moved for second and final reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Recused: McMenimen. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 13-0-0-1-1..” (Motion: Durkee)
Oct 27Third and final reading: Zoning Amendment for Fast Food…Motion: Councillor Harris moved for a third and final reading. Roll Call…Passed 14–0 · McMenimen: Yes
October 27, 2025: Third and final reading: Zoning Amendment for Fast Food Establishments
Councillor Harris moved for a third and final reading. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 14-0-0-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved for a third and final reading. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: None. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 14-0-0-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Oct 14Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee…Motion: Councillor McMenimen moved that the action of the Committee be the…Passed 12–0 · McMenimen: Yes
October 14, 2025: Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): Allocation of CPA funds in the amount of $77,250 for Steeple...
Councillor McMenimen moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: LaFauci. Recused: Bradley-MacArthur. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 12-0-1-1-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). Colleen Bradley-MacArthur recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor McMenimen moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: LaFauci. Recused: Bradley-MacArthur. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 12-0-1-1-1..” (Motion: McMenimen)
Oct 14Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee…Motion: Councillor McMenimen moved that the action of the Committee be the…Passed 13–0 · McMenimen: Yes
October 14, 2025: Adopt the Long Term Debt and Capital Planning Committee recommendation (approved): Allocation of CPA funds in the amount of $942,575 for Window...
Councillor McMenimen moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: LaFauci. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 13-0-1-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor McMenimen moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call requested. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: LaFauci. Presiding: McLaughlin. Approved 13-0-1-1..” (Motion: McMenimen)
Sep 22Approve the applicationMotion: Councillor Harris moved approval of the application. Roll call required. In…Passed 13–0 · McMenimen: Yes
September 22, 2025: Approve the application
Councillor Harris moved approval of the application. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Katz. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Ordinance was approved 13-0-1-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley, VidalCouncil President John J. McLaughlin presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris moved approval of the application. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, Logan, McMenimen, Stanley and Vidal. Opposed: None. Absent: Katz. Presiding: McLaughlin. The Ordinance was approved 13-0-1-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Votes with no disagreement (3)
From the Waltham City Council’s official minutes, posted by the City Clerk in the city’s Agenda Center (City Council). We check every vote against the councillors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the city’s website has no City Council photos): The Waltham Times candidate profiles, October–November 2025 — Paul Brasco, Tim King (Artie Kronenfeld), Randall LeBlanc, Emma Tzioumis, Carlos Vidal, Anthony LaFauci, Caren Dunn, John McLaughlin (Isabella Lapriore), Joey LaCava (courtesy WCAC), Paul Katz (courtesy LWV) and Robert Logan; League of Women Voters of Waltham candidate pages — Colleen Bradley-MacArthur and Bill Hanley (2023), Sean Durkee and Cathyann Harris (2021). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.
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