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6.9.2026 Fall River City Council

Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tue, Jun 9, 2026

Decisions25
Passed19
Referred6
Tabled · Failed0 · 0
Split votesSplit2not unanimous

Where the council split

2 of 25 decisions were not unanimous
Split vote · 1 of 2
Ordinance

Mayor and veto of the proposed ordinance authorizing the City Council to hire outside legal counsel

The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended, notwithstanding the veto of the Mayor.

Passed
6–3yeas–nays
“On a motion made by Councilor Cadime and seconded by Vice President Dionne, it was voted 6 yeas, 3 nays, that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended, notwithstanding the veto of the Mayor, with Councilors Camara, Hart and Pereira voting in the negative.”

Minutes p. 1The minutes name only these members. Everyone else isn’t listed individually.

7–1

Loan order of $29,800,000 for the purchase of the former Bishop Connolly High School property located at 373 Elsbree Street

The council voted to adopt the loan order.

Budget · Named no: Christopher M. Peckham, Sr. · Named abstaining: Andrew J. Raposo · Minutes p. 5

Passed

All 25 decisions

In agenda order, grouped by subject
Appointments1
  • Passed Appointment
    Mayor and request for confirmation of the appointment of Nathaniel Roberts to the Cultural Council The council voted to confirm the appointment.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
Budget & finance1 of 2
  • Passed Budget
    Mayor and grant order to accept $10,000 from Southcoast Health to procure a state-of-the-art advanced training manikin for the Emergency Medical Services Dept. The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 1
Ordinances7 of 8
  • Passed Ordinance
    Mayor and veto of the proposed ordinance authorizing the City Council to hire outside legal counsel The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed to be ordained, as amended, notwithstanding the veto of the Mayor.
    6–3 6 yeas, 3 nays Official minutes,p. 1
  • Referred Ordinance
    Mayor and proposed ordinance amending §2-401, Chief of Police – Appointment; powers and duties; term The council voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Referred Ordinance
    Mayor and proposed ordinance amending §50-303, Salary schedule for political appointments and boards/committees The council voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Referred Ordinance
    Mayor and proposed ordinance amending §50-301, Salary schedule for executive officers, department heads, and non-union personnel The council voted to refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Referred Ordinance
    Mayor and 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.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Referred Ordinance
    Traffic Commission recommending amendments to the traffic ordinances The council voted to refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Ordinance
    Proposed Ordinance – Traffic, Violations and penalties The council voted that the proposed ordinance be passed through second reading and enrollment, as amended.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Contracts1
  • Passed Contract
    Mayor and Memorandum of Agreement for Labor Advantage for Workers, Local 124 The council voted to adopt the order.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
Other business2 of 9
  • Passed Other
    Fall River Redevelopment Authority communication regarding Davol Street Corridor Maintenance The council voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2
  • Passed Other
    Commission on Disability communication regarding recommended changes to polling places The council voted that the communication be accepted and placed on file.
    Unanimous Official minutes,p. 2

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