Bogota · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Bogota voter guide

Affordable housing

Dec 18, 2025

Resolution 2025-272 authorizing a mediation/settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Center

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Dec. 2025

  • YesConsuelo CarpenterVoted yes on Resolution 2025-272 authorizing a mediation/settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Center (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesJohn MitchellSeconded the motion and voted yes on Resolution 2025-272 authorizing a mediation/settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Center (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesLisa KohlesVoted yes on Resolution 2025-272 authorizing a mediation/settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Center (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesPatrick H. McHaleVoted yes on Resolution 2025-272 authorizing a mediation/settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Center (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesWilliam HordernMade the motion and voted yes on Resolution 2025-272 authorizing a mediation/settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Center (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).

Borough of Bogota · Dec 18, 2025Link

Community solar

Apr 4, 2024

A consent agenda that included Resolution 2024-100 supporting a community solar project in the borough

Result as recorded: passed 6-0, Apr. 2024

  • YesDiana VergaraVoted yes on a consent agenda that included Resolution 2024-100 supporting a community solar project in the borough (passed 6-0, Apr. 2024).
  • YesLisa KohlesVoted yes on a consent agenda that included Resolution 2024-100 supporting a community solar project in the borough (passed 6-0, Apr. 2024).

Borough of Bogota · Apr 4, 2024Link

Rescue Squad merger

Dec 18, 2025

Resolution 2025-263 approving the merger of Rescue Squad volunteers into the Bogota Fire Department

Result as recorded: passed 4-0 with one recusal, Dec. 2025

  • YesConsuelo CarpenterMade the motion and Voted yes on Resolution 2025-263 approving the merger of Rescue Squad volunteers into the Bogota Fire Department (passed 4-0 with one recusal, Dec. 2025).
  • YesJohn MitchellVoted yes on Resolution 2025-263 approving the merger of Rescue Squad volunteers into the Bogota Fire Department (passed 4-0 with one recusal, Dec. 2025).
  • YesLisa KohlesSeconded the motion and Voted yes on Resolution 2025-263 approving the merger of Rescue Squad volunteers into the Bogota Fire Department (passed 4-0 with one recusal, Dec. 2025).
  • YesPatrick H. McHaleVoted yes on Resolution 2025-263 approving the merger of Rescue Squad volunteers into the Bogota Fire Department (passed 4-0 with one recusal, Dec. 2025).
  • —William HordernRecused himself from the vote on Resolution 2025-263 merging Rescue Squad volunteers into the Fire Department (passed 4-0, Dec. 2025).

Borough of Bogota · Dec 18, 2025Link

Sewer bond

Dec 18, 2025

Adopt Ordinance 1645, a $350,000 bond ordinance for storm and sanitary sewer improvements

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, Dec. 2025

  • YesConsuelo CarpenterMade the motion and voted yes to adopt Ordinance 1645, a $350,000 bond ordinance for storm and sanitary sewer improvements (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesJohn MitchellVoted yes to adopt Ordinance 1645, a $350,000 bond ordinance for storm and sanitary sewer improvements (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesLisa KohlesSeconded the motion and voted yes to adopt Ordinance 1645, a $350,000 bond ordinance for storm and sanitary sewer improvements (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesPatrick H. McHaleVoted yes to adopt Ordinance 1645, a $350,000 bond ordinance for storm and sanitary sewer improvements (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesWilliam HordernVoted yes to adopt Ordinance 1645, a $350,000 bond ordinance for storm and sanitary sewer improvements (passed 5-0, Dec. 2025).

Borough of Bogota · Dec 18, 2025Link

Vehicle lease

Apr 23, 2026

Purchase Order 260468 for the Enterprise FM Trust police and fire fleet lease, and yes on the rest of the April 2026 payment of claims, which carried

  • NoConsuelo CarpenterVoted no on Purchase Order 260468 for the Enterprise FM Trust police and fire fleet lease, and yes on the rest of the April 2026 payment of claims, which carried.
  • NoLisa KohlesVoted no on Purchase Order 260468 for the Enterprise FM Trust police and fire fleet lease, and yes on the rest of the April 2026 payment of claims, which carried.

Borough of Bogota · Apr 23, 2026Link

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