Somerville · 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.

Somerville voter guide

Annexation

Oct 15, 2024

The plan of services for the proposed Feathers Chapel Drive annexation

Result as recorded: failed 3-4, October 2024

  • YesRonnie NeillVoted yes on the plan of services for the proposed Feathers Chapel Drive annexation (failed 3-4, October 2024).
  • YesSandra MyersVoted yes on the plan of services for the proposed Feathers Chapel Drive annexation (failed 3-4, October 2024).
  • NoColin RosserVoted no on the plan of services for the proposed Feathers Chapel Drive annexation (failed 3-4, October 2024).
  • NoJames LoftiesVoted no on the plan of services for the proposed Feathers Chapel Drive annexation (failed 3-4, October 2024).
  • NoMike FrenchVoted no on the plan of services for the proposed Feathers Chapel Drive annexation (failed 3-4, October 2024).

Fayette Falcon · Oct 15, 2024Link

Commercial lot standards

Jun 8, 2026

Ordinance 2026-007, establishing commercial lot standards, on second reading

Result as recorded: passed 7-0, June 2026

  • YesAmanda MooreVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-007, establishing commercial lot standards, on second reading (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesColin RosserVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-007, establishing commercial lot standards, on second reading (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesJames LoftiesVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-007, establishing commercial lot standards, on second reading (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesMike FrenchVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-007, establishing commercial lot standards, on second reading (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesRonnie NeillVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-007, establishing commercial lot standards, on second reading (passed 7-0, June 2026).
  • YesSandra MyersVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-007, establishing commercial lot standards, on second reading (passed 7-0, June 2026).

Somerville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026Link

Cornerstone Building

Apr 13, 2026

Approving specifications to restore the Cornerstone Building's decorative windows and go to bid

Result as recorded: passed 5-1, April 2026

  • YesAmanda MooreVoted yes on approving specifications to restore the Cornerstone Building's decorative windows and go to bid (passed 5-1, April 2026).
  • YesColin RosserVoted yes on approving specifications to restore the Cornerstone Building's decorative windows and go to bid (passed 5-1, April 2026).
  • YesJames LoftiesVoted yes on approving specifications to restore the Cornerstone Building's decorative windows and go to bid (passed 5-1, April 2026).
  • YesRonnie NeillVoted yes on approving specifications to restore the Cornerstone Building's decorative windows and go to bid (passed 5-1, April 2026).
  • YesSandra MyersVoted yes on approving specifications to restore the Cornerstone Building's decorative windows and go to bid (passed 5-1, April 2026).
  • NoMike FrenchVoted no on approving specifications to restore the Cornerstone Building's decorative windows and go to bid (passed 5-1, April 2026).

Somerville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, April 13, 2026 · Apr 13, 2026Link

May 18, 2026

Awarding the Cornerstone Building decorative window restoration contract to Structural Waterproofing for $86,000

Result as recorded: passed 5-1, May 2026

  • YesAmanda MooreVoted yes on awarding the Cornerstone Building decorative window restoration contract to Structural Waterproofing for $86,000 (passed 5-1, May 2026).
  • YesColin RosserVoted yes on awarding the Cornerstone Building decorative window restoration contract to Structural Waterproofing for $86,000 (passed 5-1, May 2026).
  • YesJames LoftiesVoted yes on awarding the Cornerstone Building decorative window restoration contract to Structural Waterproofing for $86,000 (passed 5-1, May 2026).
  • YesRonnie NeillVoted yes on awarding the Cornerstone Building decorative window restoration contract to Structural Waterproofing for $86,000 (passed 5-1, May 2026).
  • NoMike FrenchVoted no on awarding the Cornerstone Building decorative window restoration contract to Structural Waterproofing for $86,000 (passed 5-1, May 2026).

Somerville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, May 18, 2026 special called meeting · May 18, 2026Link

Natural gas extension

Mar 9, 2026

Indefinitely postponing the Glade Springs Road natural gas extension

Result as recorded: passed 7-0, March 2026

  • YesAmanda MooreVoted yes on indefinitely postponing the Glade Springs Road natural gas extension (passed 7-0, March 2026).
  • YesColin RosserVoted yes on indefinitely postponing the Glade Springs Road natural gas extension (passed 7-0, March 2026).
  • YesMike FrenchVoted yes on indefinitely postponing the Glade Springs Road natural gas extension (passed 7-0, March 2026).
  • YesSandra MyersVoted yes on indefinitely postponing the Glade Springs Road natural gas extension (passed 7-0, March 2026).

Somerville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026Link

Property tax

May 11, 2026

Ordinance 2026-006, the FY27 budget and tax rate, on first reading

Result as recorded: passed 4-1, May 2026

  • YesAmanda MooreVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-006, the FY27 budget and tax rate, on first reading (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • YesColin RosserVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-006, the FY27 budget and tax rate, on first reading (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • YesSandra MyersVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-006, the FY27 budget and tax rate, on first reading (passed 4-1, May 2026).
  • NoMike FrenchVoted no on Ordinance 2026-006, the FY27 budget and tax rate, on first reading (passed 4-1, May 2026).

Somerville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026Link

Jun 8, 2026

Ordinance 2026-006, the FY27 budget and tax rate, on second reading

Result as recorded: passed 6-1, June 2026

  • YesAmanda MooreVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-006, the FY27 budget and tax rate, on second reading (passed 6-1, June 2026).
  • YesColin RosserVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-006, the FY27 budget and tax rate, on second reading (passed 6-1, June 2026).
  • YesJames LoftiesVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-006, the FY27 budget and tax rate, on second reading (passed 6-1, June 2026).
  • YesRonnie NeillVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-006, the FY27 budget and tax rate, on second reading (passed 6-1, June 2026).
  • YesSandra MyersVoted yes on Ordinance 2026-006, the FY27 budget and tax rate, on second reading (passed 6-1, June 2026).
  • NoMike FrenchVoted no on Ordinance 2026-006, the FY27 budget and tax rate, on second reading (passed 6-1, June 2026).

Somerville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026Link

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