Work on the Council
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.
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.
Information about the Framingham Council
List of Ordinances and Resolutions Written by John
- 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.
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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.
2020-2021
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2020-002 |
Order Establishing the official Rules of the Council |
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2020-014 |
Order Authorizing the Mayor to research, develop and enter contracts re aggregation of electricity |
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2020-016 |
Resolution Establishing Blue Ribbon Commission for evaluation of municipal buildings |
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2020-028 |
Order Requesting funding for the Traffic Commission to fund traffic studies |
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2020-031 |
Amendment to the Rules of the Council re correspondence and petitions |
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2020-033 |
Zoning Ordinance Establishing a Moratorium on construction of new multi-family dwellings |
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2020-047 |
Zoning Ordinance Requiring Additional Parking for new development |
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2020-052 |
Resolution Establishing Sustainability Commission |
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2020-052 |
Order Creating inter-departmental group as Energy Task Force to consider energy efficiency measures |
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2020-054 |
Order Adopting (Sections 3 to 7 of MGL Chapter 44B) Community Preservation Act |
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2020-059 |
Order Establishing All Way Stop at intersection of Bethany Road and Winthrop Street |
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2020-076 |
Order Requesting Sunday Service-MWRTA |
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2020-081 |
Order Requesting materials relative to proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Station on City-owned property |
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2020-107 |
Ordinance Establishing the Community Preservation Committee |
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2021-005 |
Order Creating adhoc Committee to Honor Eurie Stamps |
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2021-006 |
Order Converting All Bylaws into Ordinances |
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2021-011 |
Ordinance Implementing the Community Preservation Act |
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2021-015 |
Ordinance Creating Neighborhood Area Groups |
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2021-020 |
Petition increasing the size of Board of Health from 3 to 5 members |
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2021-022 |
Ordinance Increasing Transparency of and access to information |
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2021-022 |
Order Amending the Rules of Council |
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2021-024 |
Resolution Honoring Eurie A. Stamps Sr. |
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2021-029 |
Order Evaluating any and all Opportunities to Consolidate Municipal and School Functions such as Technology Services, Personnel, Finance, and Facilities |
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2021-030 |
Order Studying the Feasibility and Efficacy of transferring the Pearl Street Garage to the MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) |
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2021-036 |
Order Creating the Sidewalk, Bike & Trail Advisory Committee Ordinance |
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2021-037 |
Order Requiring the Disclosure of Financial Interests in Certain Projects, Licenses and Contracts |
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2021-045 |
Petition Requesting legislation to Establish an Economic Development Committee |
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2021-062 |
Order Sending letter to Senators Warren and Markey, and Congresswoman Clark requesting funds to design and construct an Early Childhood Learning Center |
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2021-065 |
Zoning Ordinance Amending CBD Zoning Map and Table of Uses |
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2021-066 |
Ordinance Establishing a Wage Theft Committee |
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2021-068 |
Resolution declaring June as Restaurant Month |
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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 |
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2021-084 |
Order Establishing a Structural Defiicit Committee |
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2021-109 |
Order Authorizing a letter to Eversource re Geothermal Pilot Program |
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2021-112 |
Order sending a protest letter to State Representatives with regard to Reprecincting in Framingham |
2022-Present
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2022-009 |
Amendment to Council Rules |
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2022-011 |
Order Authorizing Mayor to establish a Municipal Load Aggregation Plan |
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2022-012 |
Ordinance Requiring additional Off-Street Parking for Residential Developments |
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2022-013 |
Ordinance Declaring Framingham a Welcome Community |
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2022-020 |
Ordinance Creating a Traffic Department |
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2022-026 |
Resolution Honoring the 100th anniversary of Tosti's Garage |
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2022-027 |
Citation Celebrating the Brazilian-American Center on their 10th Anniversary |
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2022-044 |
Resolution Honoring 80th Anniversary of Framingham Auxiliary Police |
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2022-049 |
Resolution Creating a Blue-Ribbon Commission to revitalize the municipal campus |
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2022-050 |
Order Sending letter to Mayor Sisitsky to Formalize Downtown Community Cares weekly working group |
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2022-051 |
Ordinance Removing Billboards to further advance the beautification of downtown |
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2022-052 |
Ordinance Regulating Aggressive Solicitation (panhandling) |
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2022-053 |
Order Sending letter to Mayor Sistisky to Expand Framingham's Opportunity Zone incentives into downtown |
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2022-075 |
Order Establish a Council Rule to review and recommend proclamations and citations |
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2022-076 |
Order Establishing a Taxicabs/Livery Vehicles and operation Policy |
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2022-082 |
Order to send letter with Mayor Sisitsky addressing potential loss of cancer treatment center in Framingham |
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2022-083 |
Order Stating a Climate Emergency Declaration |
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2022-090 |
Resolution in recognition of the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA and the 20th Anniversary of Disability Commission |
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2022-109 |
Resolution Honoring the 100th birthday of Anthony Hank Ferracamo |
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2022-110 |
Joint Resolution Honoring the memory and service of Mark Goldman |
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2022-124 |
Resolution Celebrating of the Greater Framingham Community Church's Diamond Anniversary |
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2022-134 |
Ordinance Regarding the number of members on the Human Relations Commision |
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2022-140 |
Resolution Honoring the 100th birthday of Vernice Moreno Gex |
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Order Amending Council Rules |
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Ordinance Changing the composition of the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Committee |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Order that the Mayor report on the status crossing guards by October 1, 2023 |
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Order that the Mayor report on Framingham’s fiscal health (stabilization fund levels, use of reserves, etc.) by October 1, 2023 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Order that the Mayor report on the status of strategic plan development, in collaboration with SIFOC, to the Council by October 1, 2023 |
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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 |
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Order that the Finance Subcommittee refine the job description and reclassify the vacant “auditor” position by October 1, 2023 |