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Paul S. Katz
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Record at a glance · 2026–2027 Council
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- Counted from the official minutes, for 2026–2027 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Katz 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 16 of 17 City Council meetings in 2026–2027 Council.
Missed
- Jan 20, 2026 · Joint: Absent
Every meeting (17)
- Sep 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2026 · Special: Present
- May 26, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 23, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2026 · Joint: Absent
- Jan 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 4, 2026 · Special: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2026–2027 Council
Sep 14Second and final reading: Loan Authorization $2,125,684 Water/Street/ SewerMotion: Councillor Katz made a motion for a second and final reading…Passed 13–0 · Katz: Yes
September 14, 2026: Second and final reading: Loan Authorization $2,125,684 Water/Street/ Sewer
Councillor Katz made a motion for a second and final reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Absent: Dunn. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 13-0-1-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Katz made a motion for a second and final reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Absent: Dunn. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 13-0-1-1..” (Motion: Katz)
Sep 14Second and final reading: Loan Authorization $1,675,000 Zetron Max…Motion: Councillor Katz made a motion for a second and final reading…Passed 13–0 · Katz: Yes
September 14, 2026: Second and final reading: Loan Authorization $1,675,000 Zetron Max alerting/radio control system
Councillor Katz made a motion for a second and final reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Absent: Dunn. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 13-0-1-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Katz made a motion for a second and final reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Absent: Dunn. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 13-0-1-1..” (Motion: Katz)
Sep 14Third and final reading: Compensation Ordinance to amend the…Motion: Councillor Harris made a motion for a third and final reading…Passed 12–0 · Katz: Yes
September 14, 2026: Third and final reading: Compensation Ordinance to amend the existing pay charts for non-union employees
Councillor Harris made a motion for a third and final reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: King. Absent: Dunn. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-1-1-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding). Tim King recused and is left out of this vote.
From the minutes
“Councillor Harris made a motion for a third and final reading of the matter. Roll Call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Brasco, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, LaCava, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: King. Absent: Dunn. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-1-1-1..” (Motion: Harris)
Aug 3Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Purchase…Motion: Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the…Passed 12–0 · Katz: Yes
August 3, 2026: Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Purchase and Sale agreement and lease for 600 Main street
Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: None. Absent: Brasco, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-0-2-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: None. Absent: Brasco, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-0-2-1..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Aug 3Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Confirmation…Motion: Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the…Passed 12–0 · Katz: Yes
August 3, 2026: Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Confirmation of the appointment of Debra Catalanotti of 47 Lura Lane, Waltham as a...
Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: None. Absent: Brasco, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-0-2-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: None. Absent: Brasco, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-0-2-1..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Aug 3Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Confirmation…Motion: Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the…Passed 12–0 · Katz: Yes
August 3, 2026: Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Confirmation of the appointment of Diane Lane of 152 Clark Lane, Waltham as a...
Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: None. Absent: Brasco, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-0-2-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: None. Absent: Brasco, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-0-2-1..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Aug 3Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Acceptance…Motion: Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the…Passed 12–0 · Katz: Yes
August 3, 2026: Adopt the Committee of the Whole recommendation (approved): Acceptance of the taking orders for two easements necessary to finish the traffic...
Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: None. Absent: Brasco, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-0-2-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor LeBlanc moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: None. Absent: Brasco, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-0-2-1..” (Motion: LeBlanc)
Aug 3Adopt the Public Works and Public Safety Committee recommendation…Motion: Councillor Dunn moved that the action of the Committee be the…Passed 12–0 · Katz: Yes
August 3, 2026: Adopt the Public Works and Public Safety Committee recommendation (approved): 17-80 Resurfacing of Mount Pleasant Street
Councillor Dunn moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: None. Absent: Brasco, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-0-2-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Dunn moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: None. Absent: Brasco, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-0-2-1..” (Motion: Dunn)
Aug 3Adopt the Public Works and Public Safety Committee recommendation…Motion: Councillor Dunn moved that the action of the Committee be the…Passed 12–0 · Katz: Yes
August 3, 2026: Adopt the Public Works and Public Safety Committee recommendation (approved): 17-80 Resurfacing of Duddy Avenue
Councillor Dunn moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: None. Absent: Brasco, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-0-2-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Dunn moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: None. Absent: Brasco, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-0-2-1..” (Motion: Dunn)
Aug 3Adopt the Public Works and Public Safety Committee recommendation…Motion: Councillor Dunn moved that the action of the Committee be the…Passed 12–0 · Katz: Yes
August 3, 2026: Adopt the Public Works and Public Safety Committee recommendation (approved): 17-80 Resurfacing of Buxton Lane
Councillor Dunn moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: None. Absent: Brasco, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-0-2-1.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis, VidalCouncil President Robert G. Logan presided and did not vote (the minutes list him as Presiding).
From the minutes
“Councillor Dunn moved that the action of the Committee be the action of the Council. Roll call required. In favor: Councillors Bradley-MacArthur, Dunn, Durkee, Hanley, Harris, Katz, King, LaFauci, LeBlanc, McLaughlin, Tzioumis and Vidal Opposed: None. Recused: None. Absent: Brasco, LaCava. Presiding: Logan. Approved: 12-0-0-2-1..” (Motion: Dunn)
Votes with no disagreement (20)
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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