Waltham Former City Councilor

Thomas M. Stanley

At-large (2024-2025) · 1 term in this record

Thomas Stanley; Tom Stanley

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Council

19 of 23meetings attended (83%) · whole council 94%

41votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)

0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole council 2%

0 of 9split votes where Stanley was in the minority · whole council 17%

0abstained

1term in this record

On split votes, Stanley voted the same way as…

Caren Dunn100% (9 of 9)
Bill Hanley100% (9 of 9)
Randall J. LeBlanc100% (7 of 7)
Kathleen B. McMenimen100% (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 Stanley 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 19 of 23 City Council meetings in 2024–2025 Council.

Missed

Nov 24, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Aug 4, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Apr 28, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Jan 13, 2025 · Regular: Absent

Every meeting (23)

Dec 22, 2025 · Regular: Present
Nov 24, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Nov 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
Oct 27, 2025 · Regular: Present
Oct 14, 2025 · Regular: Present
Sep 22, 2025 · Regular: Present
Sep 8, 2025 · Regular: Present
Aug 4, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Jul 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
Jun 23, 2025 · Regular: Present
Jun 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
Jun 5, 2025 · Special: Present
May 27, 2025 · Regular: Present
May 19, 2025 · Special: Present
May 12, 2025 · Regular: Present
Apr 28, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Apr 14, 2025 · Regular: Present
Mar 24, 2025 · Regular: Present
Mar 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
Feb 24, 2025 · Regular: Present
Feb 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
Jan 27, 2025 · Regular: Present
Jan 13, 2025 · Regular: Absent

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 · Stanley: Not recorded

November 24, 2025: Adopt the Ordinances and Rules Committee recommendation (approved): Time extension for Special Permit Order #37570, #34994 and #35737 at 305...

ApprovePassed · 13–0

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.

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Nov 24Approve: Extension of time for Order # 36442 for…Motion: Councillor Harris moved approval of the matter. Roll call required. In…Passed 13–0 · Stanley: Not recorded

November 24, 2025: Approve: Extension of time for Order # 36442 for BP 103 Fourth Avenue LLC at 103 Fourth Avenue

ApprovePassed · 13–0

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.

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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 · Stanley: 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

ApprovePassed · 9–3

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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 · Stanley: Yes

October 27, 2025: Adopt the Economic and Community Development Committee recommendation (approved): Bike Sharing Resolution

ApprovePassed · 14–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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 · Stanley: 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...

ApprovePassed · 12–2

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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 · Stanley: Yes

October 27, 2025: Second and final reading: Loan authorization of $6,356,860 Amphitheater Arts and Athletic areas of 200 Trapelo Road

ApprovePassed · 13–0

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.

Voted: Yes

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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 · Stanley: Yes

October 27, 2025: Third and final reading: Zoning Amendment for Fast Food Establishments

ApprovePassed · 14–0

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

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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 · Stanley: 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...

ApprovePassed · 12–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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 · Stanley: 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...

ApprovePassed · 13–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Sep 22Approve the applicationMotion: Councillor Harris moved approval of the application. Roll call required. In…Passed 13–0 · Stanley: Yes

September 22, 2025: Approve the application

ApprovePassed · 13–0

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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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