FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 02/05/2026
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Framingham City Council Chair Announces Subcommittee Assignments
FRAMINGHAM - City Council Chair George P. King, Jr. has announced the City Council’s subcommittee assignments following the Council’s reorganization.
The subcommittees allow the Council to conduct detailed review and oversight of key policy areas before matters advance to the full Council.
City Council Leadership
Chair: George P. King, Jr.
Vice Chair: Janet Leombruno
Appointments Subcommittee
Members: Janet Leombruno, Noval Alexander, Christine A. Long
This three-member subcommittee reviews, when assigned by the full Council or Council Chair, mayoral appointments subject to Council oversight and forwards recommendations to the full Council for approval or rejection.
Finance Subcommittee
Chair: Philip R. Ottaviani, Jr.
Vice Chair: Michael P. Cannon
Members: George P. King, Jr., Leora Mallach, John A. Stefanini
This five-member subcommittee considers budget-related matters, including the creation of new positions, changes to the employee classification plan, and any issues involving increases to City employee headcount.
Rules, Ordinances and Ethics Subcommittee
Members: Tracey Bryant, John A. Stefanini, Mary Kate Feeney
This subcommittee reviews Council rules, orders, and ethics matters, and conducts final review of all ordinances proposed by Council subcommittees.
Economic Development, Public Health, Education, Welfare, and Veterans Subcommittee
Members: Noval Alexander, Michael P. Cannon, Tracey Bryant
This subcommittee reviews matters related to economic development, public health, welfare, cultural affairs, and Veterans affairs, including all proposals for Tax Increment Financing.
Planning and Zoning Subcommittee
Members: Christine Long, Janet Leombruno, Philip R. Ottaviani, Jr.
This subcommittee reviews proposed amendments to zoning ordinances and maps, land use and planning matters, special permits, and related issues.
Environment and Sustainability Subcommittee
Members: Leora Mallach, Brandon F. Ward, Mary Kate Feeney
This subcommittee addresses environmental and sustainability issues including air, land, and water pollution; waste disposal and land reclamation; recycling; energy efficiency; and the impact of development on residents’ quality of life.
Committee of the Whole
Members: All City Councilors
This forum allows in-depth discussion and preliminary consideration of complex matters referred by the Council, including ordinances, resolutions, policy initiatives, the municipal budget, and strategic planning. Unless otherwise voted, meetings on the fifth Tuesday of a month are designated as Committee of the Whole meetings.
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