Laura-Jean Washington

City Councilor · present at 14 of 15 verified meetings

Also recorded in the minutes as Laura-Jean Sampson.

Attendance93.3%14 of 15 meetings

Motions1,580While present

Named no110.7% of motions

Named yes20.1% of motions

Most recent time named as voting no

Apr 8, 2025 · Appointment Rejection of the appointment of Kelly Furtado to Police Chief and granting leave to withdraw for the contract order Reject the appointment and grant the order approving the Chief's contract leave to withdraw · Minutes p. 3

Passed 5–4

Voting record

Position All

Absent
Proposed ordinance establishing salary schedule for Community Medicine Scheduling CoordinatorSep 12, 2023 · Pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Absent
Proposed ordinance establishing salary schedule for Community Medicine Scheduling CoordinatorSep 12, 2023 · Passed through ordination
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Absent
Proposed ordinance renaming standing committee to Committee on Human Services, Housing, Elder and Veterans' AffairsSep 12, 2023 · Pass the proposed ordinance through second reading and enrollment
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Absent
Proposed ordinance renaming standing committee to Committee on Human Services, Housing, Elder and Veterans' AffairsSep 12, 2023 · Passed through ordination
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Absent
Resolution that Committee on Finance reconvene with MassDOT, City Administrator and City Engineer for update on Route 79/Davol Street Corridor Improvements ProjectSep 12, 2023 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Absent
Resolution that Committee on Economic Development and Tourism convene to discuss improved signage directing visitors to attractions and eventsSep 12, 2023 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Absent
Resolution that Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs convene to discuss development of Davis Park and related fundingSep 12, 2023 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Absent
Citation honoring Lewis Latimer Fellowship Program and the legacy of Lewis H. LatimerSep 12, 2023 · Adopt the citation
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Absent
Order for curb removal of 8 feet for Derek Sousa at 50 Hayfield LaneSep 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 6
Absent
Order for curb removal of 85.6 feet for Seafox Holdings LLC at 1375 Airport RoadSep 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 6
Absent
Order approving Police Chief's report on licenses for Taxicab Drivers, Private Livery Drivers, and Taxicab VehiclesSep 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 6
Absent
Order approving Auto Body Shop License Renewals for Richard's Autobody and Paint (44 6th Street) and Carvalho's Tire and Auto Center, Inc. (410 Second Street)Sep 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 6
Absent
Order approving Auto Body Shop License Transfer No. 40 at 400 Second Street from Carlos C. Sousa to Paulo A. CarvalhoSep 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 7
Absent
Order approving Auto Body Shop License Transfer No. 151 at 751 Eastern Avenue from Khoury Enterprises, LLC to David Del RosarioSep 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 7
Absent
Order approving Auto Repair Shop License Renewals for Fortier's Auto Sales and Service, Inc. (605 Globe St), Carvalho's Tire and Auto Center, Inc. (410 Second St), and AA Auto Repair and Sales, LLC (401 Bedford St)Sep 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 7
Absent
Order approving Auto Repair Shop License Transfer No. 168 at 697 Pleasant Street from Jose Pinheiro to Wilson Frank EliasSep 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 7
Absent
Order for City Engineer to prepare plans for the acceptance of Gatehouse Drive from Maple Street to Prospect StreetSep 12, 2023 · Refer the order to the Planning Board
Referred Unanimous p. 7
Absent
Order for City Engineer to prepare plans for the acceptance of Mohawk Drive from Indian Town Road to Mohawk DriveSep 12, 2023 · Refer the order to the Planning Board
Referred Unanimous p. 7
Absent
Order for City Engineer to prepare plans for the discontinuance of Ash Street from Ash Street to Globe StreetSep 12, 2023 · Refer the order to the Planning Board
Referred Unanimous p. 8
Absent
Order for City Engineer to prepare plans for the discontinuance of Center Street from South Beacon Street to Ash StreetSep 12, 2023 · Refer the order to the Planning Board
Referred Unanimous p. 8
Absent
Order for City Engineer to prepare plans for the discontinuance of Vine Street from South Beacon Street to Ash StreetSep 12, 2023 · Refer the order to the Planning Board
Referred Unanimous p. 8
Absent
Order appointing Jonathan Lima to the Fall River Historical CommissionSep 12, 2023 · Adopt the order
Passed Unanimous p. 8
Absent
Claims against the CitySep 12, 2023 · Refer the claims to Corporation Counsel
Referred Unanimous p. 8
Absent
Anonymous communication regarding Tax Work-Off Program for VeteransSep 12, 2023 · Accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous p. 8
Absent
Anonymous communication regarding alleged ADA non-compliance at 920 Plymouth AvenueSep 12, 2023 · Accepted and placed on file and a copy be forwarded to Corporation Counsel
Passed Unanimous p. 8
Absent
Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by Patrick Higgins regarding August 15, 2023 alleged violation by City CouncilSep 12, 2023 · Refer the complaint to Corporation Counsel
Referred Unanimous p. 9
Absent
Fall River Public Library Annual Report for FY23Sep 12, 2023 · Accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous p. 9
Absent
Resolution that Committee on Public Works and Transportation convene to discuss construction on President Avenue and complaints regarding damage, overnight work and noiseSep 12, 2023 · Adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 9
Unanimous
Mayor and order appropriating $135,000 from EMS Stabilization Fund to EMS, CapitalAug 15, 2023 · That the order be adopted
Passed Unanimous p. 1
Unanimous
Mayor and order appropriating $45,000 from EMS, Salaries to EMS, ExpensesAug 15, 2023 · That the order be adopted
Passed Unanimous p. 1
Unanimous
Mayor and proposal for Bristol County ARPA funding in the amount of $250,000.00 to create a need-based assistance program for veterans and their families to assist with payments for food, utilities, rent/mortgage and transportationAug 15, 2023 · To approve the proposal
Passed Unanimous p. 1
Unanimous
Mayor and notice re joint grant application with other school districts related to the EPA's Clean School Bus Rebate ProgramAug 15, 2023 · That the notice be accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Mayor and proposed ordinance amendments regarding registered and certified mail notice requirementsAug 15, 2023 · To refer the proposed ordinance to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Traffic Commission recommending amendments to traffic ordinancesAug 15, 2023 · To refer the recommendations to the Committee on Ordinances and Legislation
Referred Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Board of Election Commissioners and warrant for Preliminary City Election scheduled for September 19, 2023Aug 15, 2023 · To adopt the warrant
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Board of Park Commissioners communication re Davis Park league/organization permit decisionAug 15, 2023 · That the communication be accepted and placed on file
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Communication to the Board of Park Commissioners requesting safety study information, park gate access reasons, use studies, and deed copy regarding Davis ParkAug 15, 2023 · That a communication be sent to the Board of Park Commissioners requesting detailed information regarding the safety study that determined the park was not accessible to emergency vehicles, the reason(s) why the park gates are always locked to the public, any previous studies regarding ideal use of the park and that the Board of Park Commissioners provide a copy of the David family deed that transferred ownership of the property to the City for use as a park
Passed Unanimous p. 2
Unanimous
Communication from Robert Schenck, 79 18th Street re water drain repair reimbursementAug 15, 2023 · That the communication be accepted and placed on file and that the related correspondence be sent to the Watuppa Water Board and Corporation Counsel
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Not listed
Emergency Preamble for Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, handicapped parking (Third Street, Cambridge Street, Division Street, Eddy Street, Hunter Street, June Street, Osborn Street, Palmer Street, South Beach Street, Summerfield Street, Woodstock Street)Aug 15, 2023 · To adopt the emergency preamble
Passed 7–0 7 yeas, 0 nays p. 3
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, handicapped parking (Third Street, Cambridge Street, Division Street, Eddy Street, Hunter Street, June Street, Osborn Street, Palmer Street, South Beach Street, Summerfield Street, Woodstock Street)Aug 15, 2023 · To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading, second reading, passed to be enrolled and passed to be ordained
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Traffic, miscellaneous (one way streets, parking prohibited, fifteen minute parking, handicapped parking removals)Aug 15, 2023 · To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
Passed Unanimous p. 3
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Community Medicine Scheduling CoordinatorAug 15, 2023 · To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Proposed Ordinance - Renaming of standing committee to "Committee on Human Services, Youth, Housing, Elder and Veterans' Affairs"Aug 15, 2023 · To pass the proposed ordinance through first reading
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Resolution that the Committee on Finance convene with the Administration and representatives from the Department of Emergency Medical Services, the Community Development Agency and the Homeless and Substance Use Disorder Outreach Services to discuss the funding and contracting of a mental health clinicianAug 15, 2023 · To adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Resolution that the Committee on Finance convene with the Administration to discuss strategies to decrease the number of homeless encampments within the CityAug 15, 2023 · To adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 4
Unanimous
Resolution that the Committee on Finance convene with the Administration to discuss increased rental costs within the City - amendment to change committee to Committee on Real EstateAug 15, 2023 · That the resolution be amended by striking out "Committee on Finance" and inserting "Committee on Real Estate,"
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Resolution that the Committee on Real Estate convene with the Administration to discuss increased rental costs within the CityAug 15, 2023 · To adopt the resolution, as amended
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Resolution that the Committee on Economic Development and Tourism convene with the Administration to discuss ownership and development of Battleship Cove Yacht ClubAug 15, 2023 · To adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Resolution that the Committee on Health and Environmental Affairs convene with the Administrator of Community Utilities and a representative from Veolia Water to discuss storm water catch basin maintenance protocolAug 15, 2023 · To adopt the resolution
Passed Unanimous p. 5
Unanimous
Resolution that the Administration, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Director and the Veteran's Benefit Agent provide requested information regarding the Bristol County ARPA funding application to benefit veteransAug 15, 2023 · To amend the resolution by inserting, following "Veterans Services Agent ""convene with the Committee on Human Services, Housing, Youth, and Elder Affairs," and adopt the resolution, as amended
Passed Unanimous p. 5

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