City Council
The City Council consists of 15 members elected for two year terms, at nonpartisan elections held in the fall of the odd numbered years, with the terms commencing on the first Sunday in January of the even numbered year. Six (6) members are elected at Large (Citywide) and nine (9) are elected by ward. All councilors have equal voting authority in the City Council. The City Council derives its power and authority from the City Charter, the General Ordinances of the City, Massachusetts General Laws and the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The City Council is the legislative body of City Government, adopting Ordinances, Orders and Resolutions while approving or confirming appropriations, appointments and other matters proposed by the Mayor .The City Clerk, as Clerk of the City Council, and Assistant City Clerk, as Clerk of Council Committees are responsible for maintaining Ordinances and records of all City Council Activity. The City Council President is elected annually by and from the members of the City Council, for a 1 year term. The City Council Vice President is appointed by the President subject to confirmation by the City Council. Committees are appointed by the City Council President, and the Chairman of each Committee is elected by the members of that Committee.
Waltham City Council e-mail addresses list / 2024 City Council Card
* See Ward Map to find your City Councillor here *
Councillors-at-Large
Name | Title | Phone |
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Colleen Bradley-MacArthur | Councillor At Large | (781) 330-0523 |
Kathleen B. McMenimen | Councillor At Large | (781) 894-1247 |
Carlos A. Vidal | Councillor At Large | (781) 899-2282 |
Paul J. Brasco | Councillor At Large | (781) 893-6260 |
Randall J. LeBlanc | Councillor At Large | (781) 373-2465 |
Thomas M. Stanley | Councillor At Large | (617) 529-4279 |
Ward Councillors
Name | Ward | Phone |
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Anthony LaFauci | Ward One | (781) 609-2777 |
Caren Dunn | Ward Two | (781) 290-9431 |
Bill Hanley | Ward Three | (617) 594-2188 |
John J. McLaughlin, Council President | Ward Four | (781) 891-6486 |
Joseph P. LaCava, Council Vice President | Ward Five | (781) 736-7836 |
Sean Durkee | Ward Six | (781) 974-4971 |
Paul S. Katz | Ward Seven | (781) 606-7579 |
Cathyann Harris | Ward Eight | (781) 697-4560 |
Robert G. Logan | Ward Nine | (781) 893-3572 |
Committees
Name | Chairperson |
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Licenses & Franchises | Carlos Vidal |
Economic & Community Development | Paul Brasco |
Finance | Anthony LaFauci |
Public Works & Public Safety | Randall LeBlanc |
Ordinances & Rules | Cathyann Harris |
Long Term Debt & Capital Planning | Kathleen McMenimen |
Veterans Services | Sean Durkee |
Committee of the Whole | Vice President, Joseph LaCava |
2023 Special Committees
Name | Chairperson |
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City Master Plan Committee | |
Kevin M. Ritcey Award Committee | |
Cable Access Committee | |
Ambulance Review Committee |