Laura-Jean Washington

City Councilor · present at 14 of the 76 meetings held · 61 couldn’t be verified automatically

Also recorded in the minutes as Laura-Jean Sampson.

Attendance93.3%of 15 verified meetings · 61 couldn’t verify

Decisions1,58081% unanimous

Split votes124Not unanimous, not named absent

In the minority97% of split votes

Most recent time in the minority

Apr 8, 2025 · Appointment Rejection of the appointment of Kelly Furtado to Police Chief and granting leave to withdraw for the contract order The council voted to reject the appointment and grant the order approving the Chief's contract leave to withdraw. · Minutes p. 3

Named noPassed 5–4

Voting record

Position All

Unanimous · not named
Citation for Madison Medeiros for organizing a fundraiser basketball tournament for the Catholic Youth Organization Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the citation.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
Unanimous · not named
Resolution for approval of a TIE Agreement for MassCan Capital LLC, at 460 Globe Street Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the resolution.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
Not listed
Resolution authorizing submission of the Community Development Agency's Five Year Consolidated Plan and Year One Annual Action Plan Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the resolution.
Passed 8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 2
Unanimous · not named
Fiscal Year 2025 Quarter 3 Budget Report Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to refer the report to the Committee on Finance.
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Unanimous · not named
Fiscal Year 2026 Enterprise Fund Budget - Emergency Medical Services Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to refer the budget to the Committee on Finance.
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Unanimous · not named
Order establishing the Diman Stabilization Fund Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the order.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Unanimous · not named
Order transferring $4.6 Million from FY24 Surplus Revenue to the Diman Stabilization Fund Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the order.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Unanimous · not named
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (handicapped parking removals on Broad Street and Osborn Street) Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Unanimous · not named
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (handicapped parking removals on Broad Street and Osborn Street) Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Unanimous · not named
Proposed Ordinance - Right-of-way fees for fiber optic cable installations Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5
Unanimous · not named
Proposed Ordinance - Right-of-way fees for fiber optic cable installations Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5
Unanimous · not named
Resolution requesting Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with Corporation Counsel and interested parties to discuss amendments to the Abutters Lots Program Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the resolution.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5
Not listed
Resolution requesting Committee on Public Safety convene with the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Chief of Emergency Medical Services to provide quarterly updates Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the resolution.
Passed Not recorded Official minutes,p. 5
Unanimous · not named
Taxicab driver license application for David Correiro Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to separate and refer the taxicab driver application for David Correiro to the Committee on Regulations.
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5
Unanimous · not named
Police Chief's report on licenses (Pool/Billiard and Second Hand renewals) Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the order, as amended.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5
Unanimous · not named
Claims against the City Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to refer the claims to Corporation Counsel.
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5
Unanimous · not named
Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Rebecca Collins regarding April 8, 2025, alleged violation by City Council Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel.
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5
Unanimous · not named
Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Patrick Higgins regarding April 8, 2025, alleged violation by City Council Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel.
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5
Unanimous · not named
Drainlayer license applications for nineteen contractors Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to approve the drainlayer applications.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6
Not listed
Resolution requesting Committee on Ordinances and Legislation convene with the Director of Human Resources and Corporation Counsel to discuss the creation of a Screening Committee for the Chief of the Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Departments Apr 22, 2025 · A motion to adopt the resolution failed.
Failed 4–5 4 yeas, 5 nays Official minutes,p. 6
Unanimous · not named
Resolution regarding Screening Committee for Department Chiefs Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to amend the resolution by striking out "Fire Department" in the first and third paragraphs of the resolution and striking out "Fire Chief" in the fourth paragraph of the resolution.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7
Unanimous · not named
Resolution regarding Screening Committee for Police and EMS Chiefs, as amended Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the resolution, as amended.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7
Unanimous · not named
Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Rene Brown regarding April 8, 2025, alleged violation by City Council Apr 22, 2025 · The council voted to refer the matter to Corporation Counsel.
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7
Not listed
Proposed Ordinances re FY 26 Water and Sewer rates Apr 14, 2025 · The council voted that the proposed ordinances to increase the Water and Sewer rates for FY26 be granted leave to withdraw, as amended.
Withdrawn 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 3
Not listed
Fiscal Year 2026 Water Enterprise Fund Revenue reduction of $527,000.00 Apr 14, 2025 · A motion to reduce the Water Enterprise Fund Revenue by $527,000.00 failed.
Failed 4–5 4 yeas, 5 nays Official minutes,p. 3
Not listed
Fiscal Year 2026 Water Division budget appropriation for Water, Salaries Apr 14, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the Water Division appropriation for Water, Salaries.
Passed 8–1 8 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Not listed
Fiscal Year 2026 Water Division budget appropriation for Water, Expenses Apr 14, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the Water Division budget appropriation for Water, Expenses.
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Not listed
Fiscal Year 2026 Water Division budget appropriation for Water, Capital Apr 14, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the Water Division budget appropriation for Water, Capital.
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Not listed
Fiscal Year 2026 Water Division budget appropriation for Water, Transfers and Indirect Costs reduction of $527,000.00 and adoption as amended Apr 14, 2025 · The council voted to reduce the Water Division budget appropriation for Water, Transfers and Indirect Costs by $527,000.00, and to adopt the appropriation, as amended.
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Not listed
Fiscal Year 2026 Water Division budget appropriation for Water, Debt Apr 14, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the Water Division budget appropriation for Water, Debt.
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Not listed
Fiscal Year 2026 Water Division budget, as amended Apr 14, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the Water Division budget, as amended.
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Not listed
Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Division budget appropriation for Sewer, Salaries Apr 14, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the Sewer Division budget appropriation for Sewer, Salaries.
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Not listed
Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Division budget appropriation for Sewer, Expenses Apr 14, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the Sewer Division budget appropriation for Sewer, Expenses.
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Not listed
Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Division budget appropriation for Sewer, Capital Apr 14, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the Sewer Division budget appropriation for Sewer, Capital.
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Not listed
Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Division budget appropriation for Sewer, Transfers and Indirect Costs reduction of $832,000.00 and adoption as amended Apr 14, 2025 · The council voted to reduce the Sewer Division budget appropriation for Sewer, Transfers and Indirect Costs by $832,000.00, and to adopt the appropriation, as amended.
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Not listed
Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Division budget appropriation for Sewer, Debt Apr 14, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the Sewer Division budget appropriation for Sewer, Debt.
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Not listed
Fiscal Year 2026 Sewer Division budget, as amended Apr 14, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the Sewer Division budget, as amended.
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Unanimous · not named
Appropriation of $185,000.00 from CPA Fund Undesignated fund balance to CPA Historic Resources Preservation, Projects Apr 8, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the order.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
Unanimous · not named
Auto Repair Shop License Revocation for Steven Nasiff d/b/a Rodman Repair, Inc., 771 Rodman Street Apr 8, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the order.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
Named yes
Confirmation of the appointment of Kelly Furtado to Police Chief and order requesting approval of contract Apr 8, 2025 · A motion to confirm the appointment and adopt the order approving the Chief's contract failed.
Failed 4–5 4 yeas, 5 nays Official minutes,p. 3
Named no
Rejection of the appointment of Kelly Furtado to Police Chief and granting leave to withdraw for the contract order Apr 8, 2025 · The council voted to reject the appointment and grant the order approving the Chief's contract leave to withdraw.
Passed 5–4 5 yeas, 4 nays Official minutes,p. 3
Not listed
Requesting the creation of a formal search committee to interview candidates for the vacant Police Chief position Apr 8, 2025 · The council voted to send a letter to the administration requesting the creation of a formal search committee to interview candidates for the vacant Police Chief position.
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 4
Unanimous · not named
Mayor and Community Development Agency Five Year Consolidated Plan and Year One Annual Action Plan Apr 8, 2025 · The council voted to refer the matter to the Committee on Finance.
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Unanimous · not named
Appropriation of $400,000.00 from EMS, Revenues to EMS, Salaries Apr 8, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the order.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Unanimous · not named
Appropriation of $714,769.66 from EMS, Retained Earnings to EMS, Capital Apr 8, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the order.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Unanimous · not named
Appropriation of $472,117.00 from EMS, Retained Earnings to EMS, Stabilization Apr 8, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the order.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Unanimous · not named
Order declaring six (6) vehicles as surplus property Apr 8, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the order.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Unanimous · not named
Confirmation of the appointment of Timothy R. Long to the Library Board of Trustees Apr 8, 2025 · The council voted to confirm the appointment.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Unanimous · not named
Increase to the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) Base from $12,000.00 to $14,000.00 for City retirees Apr 8, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the order.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4
Unanimous · not named
Increase to the Fall River Retirement Board Member stipend from $3,000.00 to $4,500.00 for the five (5) members of the Fall River Contributory Retirement Board Apr 8, 2025 · The council voted to adopt the order.
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 4

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