City Council, January 2, 2023
Mayor-elect Donald R. Grebien, the City Council-elect and the School Committee-elect of the City of Pawtucket, for the 2023-2025 term, assemble for the inaugural activities taking place on Monday, January 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Henry J. Winters Elementary School cafeteria, 481 Broadway, Pawtucket, RI.
Welcome is offered by Patricia DiCenso, Master of Ceremonies.
Invocation is offered by Reverend Shane Lima, the Ambassadors Church of the Nazarene.
Pledge of Allegiance is led by John Gallo, President, Pawtucket Veterans Council.
The National Anthem is sung by students from the Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing and Visual Arts chorus, under the direction of Scott Beauregard.
Greetings of the United States Congress are offered by Senator Jack Reed and Congressman David Cicilline. Greetings of the State of Rhode Island are offered by Governor Daniel J. McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos and Attorney General Peter Neronha.
Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, reads the Certificate of Election of Mayor-elect Donald R. Grebien.
The Oath of Office is administered to Mayor-elect Donald R. Grebien by Governor Daniel J. McKee
Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, reads the Certificates of Election of the Council members-elect:
| Councilor-At-Large-Elect | Michael A. Araujo |
| Councilor-At-Large-Elect | Roberto H. Moreno |
| Councilor-At-Large-Elect | Yesenia Rubio |
| Councilor-Elect 1st District | David P. Moran |
| Councilor-Elect 2nd District | Mark J. Wildenhain |
| Councilor-Elect 3rd District | Terrence E. Mercer |
| Councilor-Elect 4th District | Neicy N. Coderre |
| Councilor-Elect 5th District | Clovis C. Gregor |
| Councilor-Elect 6th District | Marlena M. Stachowiak |
The Oath of Office is administered by Mayor Donald R. Grebien to the following members of the City Council7
| Councilor-At-Large | Michael A. Araujo |
| Councilor-At-Large | Roberto H. Moreno |
| Councilor-At-Large | Yesenia Rubio |
| Councilor 1st District | David P. Moran |
| Councilor 2nd District | Mark J. Wildenhain |
| Councilor 3rd District | Terrence E. Mercer |
| Councilor 4th District | Neicy N. Coderre |
| Councilor 5th District | Clovis C. Gregor |
| Councilor 6th District | Marlena M. Stachowiak |
Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, reads the Certificate of Election of the members-elect of the School Committee:
Joanne M. Bonollo
Jennifer D. Carney
Gerard A. Charbonneau
James T. Chellel, Jr.
Erin Dube
Marsha J. Fernandes
Kimberly A. Grant
The Oath of Office is administered by Mayor Donald R. Grebien to the following members of the School Committee:
Joanne M. Bonollo
Jennifer D. Carney
Gerard A. Charbonneau
James T. Chellel, Jr.
Erin Dube
Marsha J. Fernandes
(Kimberly A. Grant is sworn-in on January 3, 2023, by Mayor Donald R. Grebien.)
THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL 2023-2025 IS CONVENED AT 6:46 P.M.
The roll of the members of the City Council is called by Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk.
Present – Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Mercer, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain.
Absent – 0.
Richard J. Goldstein, MMC, City Clerk, presides.
THE COUNCIL TAKES UP THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR MORAN.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moran, seconded by Councilor Gregor, the name of Councilor Terrence E. Mercer is placed in nomination for City Council President.
With no other names placed in nomination, upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Moreno, the nominations for City Council President are closed, on a unanimous voice vote.
COUNCILOR TERRENCE E. MERCER IS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE 2023 - 2025 TERM on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Mercer, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain.
NOES – 0.
PRESIDENT MERCER PRESIDES.
President Mercer gives his acceptance speech.
THE COUNCIL TAKES UP THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR STACHOWIAK.
Upon motion made by Councilor Stachowiak, seconded by Councilor Rubio, the name of Councilor Michael A. Araujo is placed in nomination for City Council President Pro Tempore.
With no other names placed in nomination, upon motion made by Councilor Wildenhain, seconded by Councilor Coderre, the nominations for City Council President Pro Tempore are closed, on a unanimous voice vote.
COUNCILOR MICHAEL A. ARAUJO IS ELECTED PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE 2023-2025 TERM on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain.
NOES - 0.
THE COUNCIL TAKES UP THE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR 2023-2025:
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES COUNCILOR ARAUJO.
588 Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Gregor, the RULES OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR 2023-2025 are ADOPTED on a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES – President Mercer, Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Moreno, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain.
NOES -0.
Upon motion made by Councilor Moreno, seconded by Councilor Araujo, the organizational meeting is adjourned at 7:05 p.m.
Mayor Donald R. Grebien gives his Inaugural Address.
Benediction is offered by Reverend Joshua Barrow, St. Teresa of the Child Jesus Church.