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. 

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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

2020-2021

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

2022-Present

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