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Caroline Bays
At-large · 5 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Council
On split votes, Bays voted the same way as…
- Anthony Palomba87% (13 of 15)
- Nicole Gardner80% (12 of 15)
- John G. Gannon73% (11 of 15)
- Lisa J. Feltner57% (8 of 14)
- Vincent J. Piccirilli53% (8 of 15)
- Emily Izzo33% (5 of 15)
- Mark S. Sideris21% (3 of 14)
- John M. Airasian20% (3 of 15)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Bays 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 47 of 48 City Council meetings in 2022–2023 Council.
Missed
- Mar 14, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (48)
- Dec 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present (Caroline Bays recused from the vote: Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting - January 4, 2023 — President Sideris asked for a motion to accept the.)
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 12, 2022 · Special: Present
- May 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2022 · Special: Present
- Apr 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where councilors disagreed · 2022–2023 Council
Dec 12Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds and Councilor…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Bays: Yes
December 12, 2023: Approve the transfer of funds: Resolution Authorizing a Transfer of Funds in the Amount off $79,000 from FY24 City Council Reserve to FY24 Fire Clothing Allowance Account
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the transfer of funds and Councilor Feltner seconded.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Dec 12Approve the exemptions of the 10 names listed in…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the exemptions of the 10 names…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Bays: Yes
December 12, 2023: Approve the exemptions of the 10 names listed in the attached memo
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the exemptions of the 10 names listed in the attached memo and Councilor Feltner seconded.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Dec 12Approve the Action Item: Committee on Personnel and City…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Action Item and Councilor Gannon…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Bays: Yes
December 12, 2023: Approve the Action Item: Committee on Personnel and City Organization Report regarding its meeting on November 27, 2023 – Bays, Chair ACTION ITEM: To recommend the City Council approve...
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Action Item and Councilor Gannon seconded.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gannon)
Dec 12Accept the two reports: Committee of the Budget and…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the two reports and Councilor Gannon…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Bays: Yes
December 12, 2023: Accept the two reports: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report regarding its meeting on December 4, 2023 - Piccirilli, Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the two reports and Councilor Gannon seconded.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The amendment was approved unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Dec 12Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report regarding…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Bays: Yes
December 12, 2023: Committee of the Budget and Fiscal Oversight Report regarding its meeting on December 4, 2023 - Piccirilli, Chair
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The report was accepted unanimously in Voice Vote..”
Dec 12Approve the Resolution: Resolution on Appropriation of American Rescue…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Resolution and Councilor Gardner seconded.Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Bays: Yes
December 12, 2023: Approve the Resolution: Resolution on Appropriation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Resolution and Councilor Gardner seconded.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The resolution was approved unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Gardner)
Dec 12Approve Action Item: Committee on Public Works Report regarding…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve Action Item and Councilor Feltner seconded.Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Bays: Yes
December 12, 2023: Approve Action Item: Committee on Public Works Report regarding its meeting on November 16, 2023 – Piccirilli Chair
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve Action Item and Councilor Feltner seconded.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Nov 27Move to Item 5AMotion: Councilor Piccirilli made the motion and Councilor Feltner seconded.Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Bays: Yes
November 27, 2023: Move to Item 5A
Councilor Piccirilli made the motion and Councilor Feltner seconded.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Nov 27Accept the Proclamation: Proclamation Honoring Watertown Scout Troop 30…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Proclamation and Councilor Feltner seconded.Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Bays: Yes
November 27, 2023: Accept the Proclamation: Proclamation Honoring Watertown Scout Troop 30 and Pack 30
Councilor Piccirilli moved to accept the Proclamation and Councilor Feltner seconded.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record a unanimous voice vote; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Voice Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
Nov 27Approve the Transfer of Funds: Transfer of Funds from…Motion: Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Transfer of Funds and Councilor…Passed Unanimous, 9 present · Bays: Yes
November 27, 2023: Approve the Transfer of Funds: Transfer of Funds from Fiscal Year 2024 City Council Reserve Account to Fiscal Year 2024 Human Resources Various Accounts
Councilor Piccirilli moved to approve the Transfer of Funds and Councilor Feltner seconded.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this vote as unanimous; every councilor present is shown voting yes.
From the minutes
“The motion passed unanimously in a Roll Call Vote..” (Motion: Piccirilli, second: Feltner)
From the Watertown City Council’s official minutes, posted on the city’s meeting portal (linked from the City Council page on watertown-ma.gov). We check every vote against the councilors present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Watertown News (watertownmanews.com) candidate Q&As, candidate letters and articles that name each councilor; Mark Sideris photo by Charlie Breitrose. The city’s website has no councilor photos.
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