[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”4″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”5″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”6″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”7″ ][cs_content_seo]Work on the Council\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”8″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”9″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”10″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”11″ ][cs_element_gap _id=”12″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”13″ ][cs_element_layout_div _id=”14″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”15″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”16″ ][cs_element_text _id=”17″ ][cs_content_seo]John was elected District 8 Councilor in 2019.
As Councilor, John led the efforts to clean Lake Waushakum, resulting in $1.7 million dollars in federal funding thanks to Congresswoman Katherine Clark and $250,000 from the Baker-Polito Administration. He also advocated for the city to permanently open the locked gates at the beach, allowing all neighbors access. Plans are now being developed to reconstruct the bathhouse, install an accessible dock, and close off more rainwater culverts.
Working with the CTNA, he obtained traffic safety measures, such as the new four way at the intersection of Bethany Road and Winthrop Street, a scene of many accidents, and new traffic calming signs to keep our streets safe for cars, pedestrians and pets. He has also pushed for more funding for the Traffic Commission. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”18″ ][cs_element_image _id=”19″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_layout_div][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id=”20″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”21″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”22″ ][cs_element_text _id=”23″ ][cs_content_seo]John advanced the purchase of land and planning for a new southside school, and creation of community center and reconstruction of a swimming facility.
As a longtime environmental activist, he proposed and drafted the Sustainability Committee and the Bike, Pedestrian and Sidewalk Committee, to get Framingham back on track with making our community more green and sustainable for our future. He has pushed for the creation of a curbside composting program.
John believes in smart growth and long term strategic planning, which is why he led the effort for an apartment moratorium to study the impact of apartments on our traffic, schools and public services. He also proposed ordinances that would increase the number of parking requirements, shrink the zone where apartments may be located, and limit the number of apartments that can be built in any given year. He has worked at revitalizing Downtown Framingham by writing ordinances banning panhandling and billboards. Additionally, John wrote an ordinance increasing transparency in our city government.
He also wrote an ordinance creating city-recognized Neighborhood Association Groups, to help neighbors with beautification and community building activities. During his time as Councilor, the number of appointments of District 8 residents to city boards and commissions has grown. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”24″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”25″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”26″ ][cs_content_seo]Information about the Framingham Council\n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”27″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”28″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”29″ ][cs_content_seo]List of Ordinances and Resolutions Written by John\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”30″ ][cs_content_seo]The Council meets the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Blumer Room of the Memorial Building (150 Concord Street)
The public is invited and encouraged to attend Council meetings.
Residents can watch the meetings live on the Council’s Facebook page and the Framingham Government Channel.
Upcoming meeting dates and times for Council and subcommittee meetings can be found in the Public Meeting Calendar.
Meeting agendas and minutes for Council and subcommittees are also found in the Public Meeting Calendar.
Request a citations or resolution on the Council website. As we all know, it is important to celebrate the accomplishments and milestones of our residents and community to uplift and bring pride to all of us.
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2020-002
Order Establishing the official Rules of the Council
2020-014
Order Authorizing the Mayor to research, develop and enter contracts re aggregation of electricity
2020-016
Resolution Establishing Blue Ribbon Commission for evaluation of municipal buildings
2020-028
Order Requesting funding for the Traffic Commission to fund traffic studies
2020-031
Amendment to the Rules of the Council re correspondence and petitions
2020-033
Zoning Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on construction of new multi-family dwellings
2020-047
Zoning Ordinance Requiring Additional Parking for new development
2020-052
Resolution Establishing Sustainability Commission
2020-052
Order Creating inter-departmental group as Energy Task Force to consider energy efficiency measures
2020-054
Order Adopting (Sections 3 to 7 of MGL Chapter 44B) Community Preservation Act
2020-059
Order Establishing All Way Stop at intersection of Bethany Road and Winthrop Street
2020-076
Order Requesting Sunday Service-MWRTA
2020-081
Order Requesting materials relative to proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Station on City-owned property
2020-107
Ordinance Establishing the Community Preservation Committee
2021-005
Order Creating adhoc Committee to Honor Eurie Stamps
2021-006
Order Converting All Bylaws into Ordinances
2021-011
Ordinance Implementing the Community Preservation Act
2021-015
Ordinance Creating Neighborhood Area Groups
2021-020
Petition increasing the size of Board of Health from 3 to 5 members
2021-022
Ordinance Increasing Transparency of and access to information
2021-022
Order Amending the Rules of Council
2021-024
Resolution Honoring Eurie A. Stamps Sr.
2021-029
Order Evaluating any and all Opportunities to Consolidate Municipal and School Functions such as Technology Services, Personnel, Finance, and Facilities
2021-030
Order Studying the Feasibility and Efficacy of transferring the Pearl Street Garage to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA)
2021-036
Order Creating the Sidewalk, Bike & Trail Advisory Committee Ordinance
2021-037
Order Requiring the Disclosure of Financial Interests in Certain Projects, Licenses and Contracts
2021-045
Petition Requesting legislation to Establish an Economic Development Committee
2021-062
Order Sending letter to Senators Warren and Markey, and Congresswoman Clark requesting funds to design and construct an Early Childhood Learning Center
2021-065
Zoning Ordinance Amending CBD Zoning Map and Table of Uses
2021-066
Ordinance Establishing a Wage Theft Committee
2021-068
Resolution declaring June as Restaurant Month
2021-074
Order sending letter to Mayor Spicer recommending a Blue Ribbon Panel to achieve the goals of the Charter and the new Ordinance on Public Records Access
2021-084
Order Establishing a Structural Defiicit Committee
2021-109
Order Authorizing a letter to Eversource re Geothermal Pilot Program
2021-112
Order sending a protest letter to State Representatives with regard to Reprecincting in Framingham
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2022-009
Amendment to Council Rules
2022-011
Order Authorizing Mayor to establish a Municipal Load Aggregation Plan
2022-012
Ordinance Requiring additional Off-Street Parking for Residential Developments
2022-013
Ordinance Declaring Framingham a Welcome Community
2022-020
Ordinance Creating a Traffic Department
2022-026
Resolution Honoring the 100th anniversary of Tosti’s Garage
2022-027
Citation Celebrating the Brazilian-American Center on their 10th Anniversary
2022-044
Resolution Honoring 80th Anniversary of Framingham Auxiliary Police
2022-049
Resolution Creating a Blue-Ribbon Commission to revitalize the municipal campus
2022-050
Order Sending letter to Mayor Sisitsky to Formalize Downtown Community Cares weekly working group
2022-051
Ordinance Removing Billboards to further advance the beautification of downtown
2022-052
Ordinance Regulating Aggressive Solicitation (panhandling)
2022-053
Order Sending letter to Mayor Sistisky to Expand Framingham’s Opportunity Zone incentives into downtown
2022-075
Order Establish a Council Rule to review and recommend proclamations and citations
2022-076
Order Establishing a Taxicabs/Livery Vehicles and operation Policy
2022-082
Order to send letter with Mayor Sisitsky addressing potential loss of cancer treatment center in Framingham
2022-083
Order Stating a Climate Emergency Declaration
2022-090
Resolution in recognition of the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA and the 20th Anniversary of Disability Commission
2022-109
Resolution Honoring the 100th birthday of Anthony Hank Ferracamo
2022-110
Joint Resolution Honoring the memory and service of Mark Goldman
2022-124
Resolution Celebrating of the Greater Framingham Community Church’s Diamond Anniversary
2022-134
Ordinance Regarding the number of members on the Human Relations Commision
2022-140
Resolution Honoring the 100th birthday of Vernice Moreno Gex
2023-082
Order Amending Council Rules
2023-043
Ordinance Changing the composition of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Committee
2023-042
Order that the Mayor report with specific strategies to consolidate municipal and school services to create greater efficiency, including, but not limited to, financial, purchasing, building maintenance, etc. within a reasonable time, but no later than January 1, 2024
2023-042
Order that the Mayor report on any and all activity over the past fiscal year or expected over the next fiscal year for all special purpose accounts (gifts, developments, etc.), including ARPA funds, to the Council by October 1, 2023
2023-042
Order that the Mayor report on the feasibility to utilize our transfer station or a like rail location to directly dispose of refuse (so-called tipping fees), and on the efficacy of providing curbside composting by October 1, 2023
2023-042
Order that the Mayor report on the possibility of Framingham directly providing transportation services for our students, including greater utilization of MWRTA services by our students by October 1, 2023
2023-042
Order that the Mayor report on feasibility of waiving special refuse collection fee in lower income census blocks as a means of reducing the dumping of bulk items in these areas by October 1, 2023
2023-042
Order that the Mayor report on the status crossing guards by October 1, 2023
2023-042
Order that the Mayor report on Framingham’s fiscal health (stabilization fund levels, use of reserves, etc.) by October 1, 2023
2023-042
Order that the Mayor report on the appropriate funding level for the newly created EDC to the Council within six months of appointment of EDC members
2023-042
Order that the Mayor report on the restructuring of a Traffic Department to work with and support the Traffic Commission to the Council by January 1, 2024
2023-042
Order that the Mayor report on the status of strategic plan development, in collaboration with SIFOC, to the Council by October 1, 2023
2023-042
Order that the Mayor make every effort to reduce administrative costs before impacting direct services to residents; however, should it become necessary to do so, she shall contact the Council 30 days prior to enforcing the reduction in services and outline the funds required to continue said services
2023-042
Order that the Finance Subcommittee refine the job description and reclassify the vacant “auditor” position by October 1, 2023
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