Joseph D. Camara

City Councilor · present at 31 of 35 verified meetings

Attendance88.6%31 of 35 meetings

Motions2,799While present

Named no1063.8% of motions

Named yes120.4% of motions

Most recent time named as voting no

Sep 8, 2026 · Budget Mayor and the Appropriation of funds totaling $586,600 to and from the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund ($330,000 for FREDTV Operating Salaries & Expenses, $106,600 for FREDTV Capital, $150,000 for FRCMedia Operating Salaries & Expenses) Table the matter · Minutes p. 10

Tabled 8–1

Voting record

Position All

Unanimous · not named
Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Christopher Antao to the Cultural CouncilSep 8, 2026 · Confirm the reappointment
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Vania Marie Noverca-Viveiros to the Cultural CouncilSep 8, 2026 · Confirm the reappointment
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Ken Schadegg to the Historical CommissionSep 8, 2026 · Confirm the reappointment
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Mayor and request for confirmation of the reappointment of Richard R. Mancini to the Historical CommissionSep 8, 2026 · Confirm the reappointment
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Fiscal Year 2026 Quarterly Budget ReportSep 8, 2026 · Refer the report to the Committee on Finance
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Mayor and loan order of $10,000,000 for the construction and/or improvement of City StreetsSep 8, 2026 · Authorized to be published and referred to the Committee on Finance
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Mayor and request from Purchasing Agent for City Council approval to conduct a public online auction for surplus propertySep 8, 2026 · Approve the request
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinancesSep 8, 2026 · Refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Absent
City Council President communication and revised policy to City Council re: outside legal councilSep 8, 2026 · Refer the matter to the Committee on Finance
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Absent
Corporation Counsel request to strike out §2-33 in City code, which relates to Authority to retain outside legal counselSep 8, 2026 · Refer the matter to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Resolution for Committee on Finance to convene with city officials to develop a comprehensive plan for an accurate financial analysis of the cost and distribution of solid waste and recycling cartsSep 8, 2026 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Not listed
Proposed Ordinance - Amending §62-2(C), Solid waste - collection and disposal, generallySep 8, 2026 · Be granted leave to withdraw
Failed 2–7 2 yeas, 7 nays Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Proposed Ordinance - Amending §62-2(C), Solid waste - collection and disposal, generallySep 8, 2026 · Table the proposed ordinance
Tabled Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (Handicapped parking removals)Sep 8, 2026 · Passed through second reading and enrollment
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (Handicapped parking removals)Sep 8, 2026 · Passed to be ordained
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Resolution for Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to convene with the City Engineer and Corporation Counsel to draft an ordinance establishing a fee or fine, over $250, for after-the-fact curb removal applicationsSep 8, 2026 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Resolution for Committee on Economic Development and Tourism to convene with city officials to review renovations at Oak Grove CemeterySep 8, 2026 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 5(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Resolution for Committee on Finance to convene with city officials to discuss developing a public portal providing access to the City's financial systems and dataSep 8, 2026 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Resolution for Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to convene with the Director of Human Resources to discuss the planned Compensation StudySep 8, 2026 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Not listed
Resolution for Committee on Public Safety to convene with the Chief of Police and Director Traffic and Parking to discuss speeding enforcement practices and proceduresSep 8, 2026 · Amend the resolution by striking out the entire third paragraph and "enforcement practices and procedures to improve" within the fourth paragraph
Passed 9–0 9 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 6(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Resolution for Committee on Public Safety to convene to discuss speeding enforcement practices and procedures, as amendedSep 8, 2026 · Adopt the resolution, as amended
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Citation for Anthony F. Cordeiro - Recipient of the Roger Valcourt Outstanding Citizen AwardSep 8, 2026 · Accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Order for one new jointly owned pole location on Bedford Street (Massachusetts Electric Company / Verizon New England, Inc.)Sep 8, 2026 · Referred to the Committee on Public Works and Transportation
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Orders for one new jointly owned pole location each on Airport Road, Bay Street, Mott Street, Rodman Street, and Stafford Road (Massachusetts Electric Company / Verizon New England, Inc.)Sep 8, 2026 · Adopt the orders
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 7(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Orders for Auto Repair Shop License at 830 Globe Street, Curb Removal at 498 Reading Street on Montgomery Street, and Second Hand Article Store License at 133 Mariano Bishop BoulevardSep 8, 2026 · Adopt the orders
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Auto Repair Shop License Renewals for Ground Earth Inc. (1741 Stafford Road) and Auto Stop (325 Oman Street)Sep 8, 2026 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Auto Repair Shop License Transfer for license no. 21 at 605 Globe Street from Robert P. Fortier d/b/a Fortier's Auto Sales & Service Inc. to Justin R. Fortier d/b/a Fortier's Auto Sales & Service, Inc.Sep 8, 2026 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Police Chief's Report on Licenses (Taxicab Drivers: Shawn Pinto; Private Livery Drivers: Danilson Claudio Moreira Tavares)Sep 8, 2026 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 8(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Zayo Group, LLC for permanent aerial fiber attachments on Bedford Street across 9 existing polesSep 8, 2026 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Zayo Group, LLC for permanent aerial fiber attachments on Locust Street across 8 existing polesSep 8, 2026 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Petition of Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid and Zayo Group, LLC for permanent aerial fiber attachments on Stonehaven Road across 12 existing polesSep 8, 2026 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Claims against the CitySep 8, 2026 · Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Assistant Corporation Counsel response to Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Collin Dias re: July 28, 2026, Special Meeting of the City CouncilSep 8, 2026 · Accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Communication from city resident re: bus stop location near 102 Laurel StreetSep 8, 2026 · Referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Drainlayer License application for JPB Construction Co., Inc.Sep 8, 2026 · Approve the drainlayer application
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 9(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Notice of Casualty and Loss for 34 Friendship StreetSep 8, 2026 · Accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 10(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Notice of Casualty and Loss for 484 Highland AvenueSep 8, 2026 · Accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 10(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Named no
Mayor and the Appropriation of funds totaling $586,600 to and from the PEG Access and Cable Related Fund ($330,000 for FREDTV Operating Salaries & Expenses, $106,600 for FREDTV Capital, $150,000 for FRCMedia Operating Salaries & Expenses)Sep 8, 2026 · Table the matter
Tabled 8–1 8 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 10(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Order - Timothy R. Long, 1343 Newhall Street - Removal of 9 feet, 1 inch of curbing for an opening total of 24 feet, 1 inch, at 677 Meridian StreetSep 8, 2026 · Adopt the order, as amended
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 10(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Not listed
Confirmation of the appointment of Ann O'Neil-Souza as the City AdministratorAug 11, 2026 · Confirm the appointment
Passed 7–0 7 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Communication from Corporation Counsel requesting reconsideration of the Petition for a Zoning Map Amendment previously submitted on July 14, 2026Aug 11, 2026 · That the communication be accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Letter from City Council President to MassDOT regarding Route 79/Davol Street Corridor redevelopmentAug 11, 2026 · That the communication be accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Interim City Administrator/Chief of Staff updates regarding former Police Station on Bedford StreetAug 11, 2026 · That the communication be accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Traffic Commission recommendations for amendments to traffic ordinancesAug 11, 2026 · That the recommendations be referred to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Not listed
Emergency preamble for Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Handicapped Parking (Cherry Street, Palmer Street, Plain Street, St. Mary's Street, Tripp Street)Aug 11, 2026 · Adopt the emergency preamble
Passed 8–0 8 yeas, 0 nays Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Handicapped Parking (Cherry Street, Palmer Street, Plain Street, St. Mary's Street, Tripp Street)Aug 11, 2026 · That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, Miscellaneous (Handicapped parking removals: Third Street, Hunter Street, Mason Street, Pine Street, South Beach Street, South Beacon Street, Washington Street)Aug 11, 2026 · That the proposed ordinance be passed through first reading
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Order - Creation of an Ad-Hoc School Transportation CommitteeAug 11, 2026 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Unanimous · not named
Resolution for Committee on Ordinances and Legislation to convene with Corporation Counsel to discuss potential amendments to City code §46-7 relating to NoiseAug 11, 2026 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)
Not listed
Resolution for Committee on Finance to convene with various parties to discuss current population estimates for the City of Fall RiverAug 11, 2026 · That the resolution be granted leave to withdraw
Withdrawn 7–1 7 yeas, 1 nays Official minutes,p. 3(PDF, opens in a new tab)

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Unanimous · not named means the motion was unanimous, but the minutes don’t say who was present for it, so it isn’t counted as this councilor’s yes. Not listed means the minutes recorded a tally without naming this councilor. We never assume how anyone voted. How we treat unanimous votes