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Anthony J. Donato
At-large · 2 terms in this record
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On split votes, Donato voted the same way as…
- John G. Gannon95% (18 of 19)
- Vincent J. Piccirilli95% (18 of 19)
- Mark S. Sideris89% (17 of 19)
- Caroline Bays79% (15 of 19)
- Lisa J. Feltner79% (15 of 19)
- Anthony Palomba72% (13 of 18)
- Kenneth M. Woodland67% (4 of 6)
- Angeline B. Kounelis50% (9 of 18)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Donato 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 46 of 46 City Council meetings in 2020–2021 Council.
Missed none.
Every meeting (46)
- Dec 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 2, 2021 · Special: Present
- Aug 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2021 · Special: Present
- May 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2021 · Special: Present
- Mar 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 22, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 11, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2020 · Special: Present (Anthony J. Donato recused from the vote: FY 2021 General Budget - $152,442,000 FY 2021 Other Financing Sources General Fund - $4,373,710 FY 2021 Financing.)
- Jun 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2020 · Special: Present
- May 26, 2020 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Mar 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2020 · Regular: Present (Anthony J. Donato recused from the vote: Public Hearing and Vote to on a Petition for a Grant of Location from NSTAR ELECTRIC COMPANY d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY.; Anthony J. Donato recused from the vote: Consideration and Approval of Submitting the Accelerated Repair Program Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts.)
- Jan 28, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2020–2021 Council
Dec 14Vote to appoint someone to fill the vacancy on…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to vote to appoint someone to fill the…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Donato: Yes
December 14, 2021: Vote to appoint someone to fill the vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees
Councilor Piccirilli moved to vote to appoint someone to fill the vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Dec 14Apoint MelansonHeath to conduct the Fiscal 2021 Audit and…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to apoint MelansonHeath to conduct the Fiscal 2021…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Donato: Yes
December 14, 2021: Apoint MelansonHeath to conduct the Fiscal 2021 Audit and to complete a Request for a Proposal for audit services beginning with the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit
Councilor Piccirilli moved to apoint MelansonHeath to conduct the Fiscal 2021 Audit and to complete a Request for a Proposal for audit services beginning with the Fiscal Year 2022 Audit;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Dec 14Accept an easement for highway purposes at the southwest…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept an easement for highway purposes at…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Donato: Yes
December 14, 2021: Accept an easement for highway purposes at the southwest corner of the intersection of North Beacon Street and Irving Street and to authorize the City Manager to execute the acceptance…
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept an easement for highway purposes at the southwest corner of the intersection of North Beacon Street and Irving Street and to authorize the City Manager to execute the acceptance of said easement;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Dec 14Amend his to motion that the Council should accept…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to amend his to motion that the Council…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Donato: Yes
December 14, 2021: Amend his to motion that the Council should accept the pedestrian access (stone dust path) easement across 580 Pleasant Street along the Charles River and to authorize the City Manager…
Councilor Piccirilli moved to amend his to motion that the Council should accept the pedestrian access (stone dust path) easement across 580 Pleasant Street along the Charles River and to authorize the City Manager to execute the acceptance of said easement except that the citation of Paramount Place as being a Private Way shall strike out the words “Private Way”;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Dec 14Consideration and Action on the 2020 Re-Precincting PlanPassed Unanimous, 9 present · Donato: Yes
December 14, 2021: Consideration and Action on the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..”
Dec 14Approve the re-precincting map as presented: Consideration and Action…Motion: As there was concern that a motion had not been made,…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Donato: Yes
December 14, 2021: Approve the re-precincting map as presented: Consideration and Action on the 2020 Re-Precincting Plan
As there was concern that a motion had not been made, Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the re-precincting map as presented;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Palomba)
Dec 14Appropriate the Transportation Network Company funds as follows: a)…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to appropriate the Transportation Network Company funds as…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Donato: Yes
December 14, 2021: Appropriate the Transportation Network Company funds as follows: a) $8,000 for the City of Watertown’s annual 2022 TMA dues b) $20,000 for a portion of the Bluebike operating costs c)…
Councilor Piccirilli moved to appropriate the Transportation Network Company funds as follows: a) $8,000 for the City of Watertown’s annual 2022 TMA dues b) $20,000 for a portion of the Bluebike operating costs c) $37, 482 for a portion of the Pleasant Street shuttle operating costs Councilor Feltner seconded the motion.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Dec 14Endorse the letter of supportMotion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to endorse the letter of support;Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Donato: Yes
December 14, 2021: Endorse the letter of support
Councilor Piccirilli moved to endorse the letter of support;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a voice vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Dec 14Accept all three proclamations: Acceptance of ProclamationsMotion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept all three proclamations;Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Donato: Yes
December 14, 2021: Accept all three proclamations: Acceptance of Proclamations
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept all three proclamations;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Nov 23Adopt the residential tax shift to 159.1528% and to…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli then moved to adopt the residential tax shift to…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Donato: Yes
November 23, 2021: Adopt the residential tax shift to 159.1528% and to adopt a maximum residential exemption of 30%
Councilor Piccirilli then moved to adopt the residential tax shift to 159.1528% and to adopt a maximum residential exemption of 30%;
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion was adopted unanimously on a roll call vote..” (second: Palomba)
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