Emerson · 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.

Emerson voter guide

2026 budget

May 5, 2026

Adopting the 2026 municipal budget

Result as recorded: passed 5-0, May 2026

  • YesAshley RiceVoted yes on adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesAshley SayersVoted yes on adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesMichael TimmermanVoted yes on adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesNicole ArgenziaVoted yes on adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, May 2026).
  • YesO'Neil EllisVoted yes on adopting the 2026 municipal budget (passed 5-0, May 2026).

Borough of Emerson · May 5, 2026Link

Affordable housing

Feb 17, 2026

Introducing Ordinance 1714-26 to revise the required affordable set-aside in the multifamily affordable housing overlay zone

Result as recorded: 6-0, February 2026

  • YesAshley RiceVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 1714-26 to revise the required affordable set-aside in the multifamily affordable housing overlay zone (6-0, February 2026).
  • YesAshley SayersVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 1714-26 to revise the required affordable set-aside in the multifamily affordable housing overlay zone (6-0, February 2026).
  • YesMegan CiolinoVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 1714-26 to revise the required affordable set-aside in the multifamily affordable housing overlay zone (6-0, February 2026).
  • YesMichael TimmermanVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 1714-26 to revise the required affordable set-aside in the multifamily affordable housing overlay zone (6-0, February 2026).
  • YesNicole ArgenziaVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 1714-26 to revise the required affordable set-aside in the multifamily affordable housing overlay zone (6-0, February 2026).
  • YesO'Neil EllisVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 1714-26 to revise the required affordable set-aside in the multifamily affordable housing overlay zone (6-0, February 2026).

Borough of Emerson · Feb 17, 2026Link

Budget cap bank

Apr 21, 2026

Ordinance 1715-26 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank

Result as recorded: adopted 5-0, April 2026

  • YesAshley RiceVoted yes on Ordinance 1715-26 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesAshley SayersVoted yes on Ordinance 1715-26 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesMegan CiolinoVoted yes on Ordinance 1715-26 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesMichael TimmermanVoted yes on Ordinance 1715-26 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 5-0, April 2026).
  • YesO'Neil EllisVoted yes on Ordinance 1715-26 to exceed the municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (adopted 5-0, April 2026).

Borough of Emerson · Apr 21, 2026Link

Property revaluation

Apr 21, 2026

Resolution 131-26 to initiate a boroughwide revaluation program

Result as recorded: passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, April 2026

  • YesAshley RiceVoted yes on Resolution 131-26 to initiate a boroughwide revaluation program (passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, April 2026).
  • YesAshley SayersVoted yes on Resolution 131-26 to initiate a boroughwide revaluation program (passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, April 2026).
  • YesMegan CiolinoVoted yes on Resolution 131-26 to initiate a boroughwide revaluation program (passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, April 2026).
  • YesMichael TimmermanVoted yes on Resolution 131-26 to initiate a boroughwide revaluation program (passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, April 2026).
  • YesO'Neil EllisVoted yes on Resolution 131-26 to initiate a boroughwide revaluation program (passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, April 2026).

Borough of Emerson · Apr 21, 2026Link

Jun 23, 2026

Introducing Ordinance 1725-26, a $445,000 special emergency appropriation for the revaluation of all real property

Result as recorded: 5-0, June 2026

  • YesMegan CiolinoVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 1725-26, a $445,000 special emergency appropriation for the revaluation of all real property (5-0, June 2026).
  • YesMichael TimmermanVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 1725-26, a $445,000 special emergency appropriation for the revaluation of all real property (5-0, June 2026).
  • YesNicole ArgenziaVoted yes on introducing Ordinance 1725-26, a $445,000 special emergency appropriation for the revaluation of all real property (5-0, June 2026).

Borough of Emerson · Jun 23, 2026Link

State zoning bill S-1836

May 5, 2026

Resolution 146-26 opposing state Senate Bill S-1836

Result as recorded: passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, May 2026

  • YesAshley RiceVoted yes on Resolution 146-26 opposing state Senate Bill S-1836 (passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, May 2026).
  • YesAshley SayersVoted yes on Resolution 146-26 opposing state Senate Bill S-1836 (passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, May 2026).
  • YesMichael TimmermanVoted yes on Resolution 146-26 opposing state Senate Bill S-1836 (passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, May 2026).
  • YesNicole ArgenziaVoted yes on Resolution 146-26 opposing state Senate Bill S-1836 (passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, May 2026).
  • YesO'Neil EllisVoted yes on Resolution 146-26 opposing state Senate Bill S-1836 (passed 5-0 on the consent agenda, May 2026).

Borough of Emerson · May 5, 2026Link

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