City Council votes

Every decision recorded in the official minutes, with a link to the page it came from. Nov 2021 – Sep 2026

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Tuesday, September 8, 2026Tue, Sep 8, 20264 notable decisions

Watch meetingWatch Minutes

• Failed
  Proposed Ordinance – Amending §62-2(C), Solid waste – collection and disposal, generally A motion that the proposed ordinance be granted leave to withdraw failed.
  Ordinance 2–7 2 yeas, 7 nays Official minutes,p. 5
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Miscellaneous Handicapped parking removals on Third Street, Hunter Street, Mason Street, Pine Street, South Beach Street, South Beacon Street, and Washington Street The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Miscellaneous Handicapped parking removals on Third Street, Hunter Street, Mason Street, Pine Street, South Beach Street, South Beacon Street, and Washington Street The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5
• Tabled
  Mayor and Appropriation of funds to and from the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund totaling $586,600 ($330,000 for FREDTV Salaries & Expenses, $106,600 for FREDTV Capital, $150,000 for FRCMedia Salaries & Expenses) The council voted to table the matter.
  Budget 8–1 8 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 10

Tuesday, August 11, 2026Tue, Aug 11, 20262 notable decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Handicapped Parking on Cherry Street, Palmer Street, Plain Street, St. Mary’s Street, and Tripp Street The council voted to pass proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
• Withdrawn
  Resolution – Committee on Finance convene with various parties to discuss current population estimates for Fall River The council voted to grant the resolution leave to withdraw.
  Resolution 7–1 7 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 3

Tuesday, July 28, 2026Tue, Jul 28, 2026special4 notable decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Passed
  Mayor and order with Memorandum of Agreement between Mayor Paul E. Coogan and the City of Fall River City Council regarding outside legal counsel The council voted to adopt the order.
  Contract 8–1 8 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 2
• Passed
  Mayor and third revised Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget General Fund Appropriation Order The council voted to adopt the revised Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Municipal Budget General Fund appropriation order.
  Budget 8–1 8 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 5
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Salary amendments for the Director of Health and Human Services The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Salary amendments for the Director of Health and Human Services The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6

Tuesday, July 14, 2026Tue, Jul 14, 202629 notable decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Failed
  Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 A motion that the appropriation order be adopted failed.
  Budget 4–4 4 yeas, 4 nays Official minutes,p. 3
• Failed
  Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 A motion that the appropriation order be rejected failed.
  Budget 4–4 4 yeas, 4 nays Official minutes,p. 4
• Passed
  Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 The council voted that the appropriation order be rejected.
  Budget 6–2 6 yeas, 2 nays Official minutes,p. 5
• Passed
  Sections A1 through A10 (Mayor, Salaries; Mayor, Expenses; City Council, Salaries; City Council, Expenses; City Clerk, Salaries; City Clerk, Expenses; Elections, Salaries; Elections, Expenses; Veterans’ Benefits, Salaries; and Veterans’ Benefits, Expenses) of the Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 The council voted to reject A1 through A10.
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 5
• Failed
  Sending a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue regarding the City Council’s concerns in relation to hardships within the various proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budgets as well as the submitted monthly appropriation orders A motion to send a letter to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue regarding the City Council’s concerns in relation to hardships within the various proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budgets as well as the submitted monthly appropriation orders failed.
  Other 4–3 4 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 5
• Passed
  Sections B1 through B3 (Administrative Services, Salaries; Administrative Services, Expenses; Judgements and Claims) of the Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 The council voted to reject B1 through B3.
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 5
• Passed
  Sections C1 and C2 (Financial Services, Salaries; Financial Services, Expenses) of the Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 The council voted to reject C1 and C2.
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 5
• Passed
  Sections D1 through D3 (Facilities, Salaries; Facilities, Expenses; and Facilities, Capital) of the Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 The council voted to reject D1 through D3.
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 5
• Passed
  Sections E1 through E3 (Community Maintenance, Salaries; Community Maintenance, Expenses; and Community Maintenance, Capital) of the Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 The council voted to reject E1 through E3.
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Sections F1 through F3 (Community Services, Salaries; Community Services, Expenses; and Community Services, Transfers) of the Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 The council voted to reject F1 through F3.
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Section G2 (School Transportation) of the Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 The council voted to reject G2, School Transportation.
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Sections H1 through H8 (Police, Salaries; Police, Expenses; Police, Capital; Harbor Master, Salaries; Harbor Master, Expenses; Fire & Emergency Services, Salaries; Fire & Emergency Services, Expenses; and Fire & Emergency Services, Capital) of the Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 The council voted to reject H1 through H8.
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Sections I1 through I4 (Debt – Service; Insurance; Pension Contributions; Reserve Fund) of the Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 The council voted to reject I1 through I4.
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Funding sources totaling specified amounts from EMS Rate Revenues, Water Rate Revenues, and Sewer Rate Revenues for the Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 The council voted to reject the following funding sources: $128,952.96 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Insurance; $192,247.95 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Pension; $105,415 from the EMS Rate Revenues for Other Indirect; $51,569.92 from the Water Rate Revenues for Insurance; $99,661 from the Water Rate Revenues for Pension; $67,786.50 from the Water Rate Revenues for Other Indirect; $12,884.58 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Insurance; $24,385.33 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Pension; and $41,730.08 from the Sewer Rate Revenues for Other Indirect.
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 The council voted to reduce the appropriation order total to $0.
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Revised July Continuing Appropriation Budget for FY 2027 The council voted to adopt the appropriation order, as amended.
  Budget 6–2 6 yeas, 2 nays Official minutes,p. 6
• Referred
  Proposed Ordinance – Amending §62-2(C), Solid waste – Collection and disposal, generally The council voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
  Ordinance 5–3 5 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 8
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Amending §50-301, Salary schedule for executive officers, department heads, and non-union personnel The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.
  Ordinance Not recorded Official minutes,p. 8
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Amending §50-301, Salary schedule for executive officers, department heads, and non-union personnel The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.
  Ordinance Not recorded Official minutes,p. 8
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Amending §50-303, Salary schedule for political appointments and boards/committees The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Amending §50-303, Salary schedule for political appointments and boards/committees The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Miscellaneous (Parking prohibited during certain hours on Hyacinth Street and Locust Street) The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.
  Ordinance Not recorded Official minutes,p. 9
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Miscellaneous (Parking prohibited during certain hours on Hyacinth Street and Locust Street) The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended.
  Ordinance Not recorded Official minutes,p. 9
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Miscellaneous (Fifteen-minute parking on South Main Street, East, 76 feet north of Slade Street) The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Miscellaneous (Fifteen-minute parking on South Main Street, East, 76 feet north of Slade Street) The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Miscellaneous (Handicapped parking removals on Albion Street, Bowen Street, Brow Street, Center Street, Kellogg Street, Lewis Street, Merchant Street, Montgomery Street, North Main Street, N. Underwood Street, Oxford Street, Quequechan Street, South Main Street, Walnut Street) The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9
• Passed
  Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Miscellaneous (Handicapped parking removals on Albion Street, Bowen Street, Brow Street, Center Street, Kellogg Street, Lewis Street, Merchant Street, Montgomery Street, North Main Street, N. Underwood Street, Oxford Street, Quequechan Street, South Main Street, Walnut Street) The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended.
  Ordinance Unanimous Official minutes,p. 10
• Failed
  Proposed Ordinance – Salary amendments for the Director of Health and Human Services A motion that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended failed.
  Ordinance 4–4 4 yeas, 4 nays Official minutes,p. 10
• Failed
  Voter petition to amend the Zoning Map for the Brayton-Warren Corridor district A motion to refer the petition to the Planning Board failed.
  Ordinance 4–4 4 yeas, 4 nays Official minutes,p. 14

Tuesday, June 30, 2026Tue, Jun 30, 2026special42 notable decisions

Meeting record Minutes

• Passed
  Vote of no confidence on Director of Financial Services Emily Arpke The council voted to adopt a vote of no confidence on Emily Arpke, Director of Financial Services.
  Other 6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A1 for Mayor, Salaries The council voted to reject line item A1 for Mayor, Salaries.
  Budget 6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A2 for Mayor, Expenses The council voted to reject line item A2 for Mayor, Expenses.
  Budget 6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A3 for City Council, Salaries The council voted to reject line item A3 for City Council, Salaries.
  Budget 6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A4 for City Council, Expenses The council voted to reject line item A4 for City Council, Expenses.
  Budget 6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A5 for City Clerk, Salaries The council voted to reject line item A5 for City Clerk, Salaries.
  Budget 6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A6 for City Clerk, Expenses The council voted to reject line item A6 for City Clerk, Expenses.
  Budget 7–2 7 yeas, 2 nays Official minutes,p. 6
• Passed
  Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A7 for Elections, Salaries The council voted to reject line item A7 for Elections, Salaries.
  Budget 6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 7
• Passed
  Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A8 for Elections, Expenses The council voted to reject line item A8 for Elections, Expenses.
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 7
• Passed
  Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A9 for Veterans' Benefits, Salaries The council voted to reject line item A9 for Veterans' Benefits, Salaries.
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 7
• Passed
  Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund appropriation order line item A10 for Veterans' Benefits, Expenses The council voted to reject line item A10 for Veterans' Benefits, Expenses.
  Budget Not recorded Official minutes,p. 7

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