The City Council is the "legislature" of the Holyoke City government.

With a composition of 15 members, seven represent the residential wards of the City, while the remaining eight are elected at-large. The Council has a mandate to insure that Holyoke is run in an effective and efficient manner.  The council holds hearings, passes ordinances, financial orders and resolutions and oversees city finances.  Members serve on standing committees, which study and review these matters.  All council meetings are open to the public. Councilors also respond to resident complaints and problems.  The City Council generally meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month. 

Minutes are kept in the City Clerk's office and are open for public inspection.  Follow this link

Click here for the ordinances of the City of Holyoke.

The City Council's major duties include:

• Approving laws;
• Appointing the tax collector; assessors and certain other municipal officers;
• Confirming Mayoral appointments.
• Carefully reviewing and approving the annual municipal budget is another important responsibility of the Council.
• Rules and orders of the City Council:  City_Council_Rules.doc

2010 - 2011 Holyoke City Councilors 

Ward Councilors

(Ward Map)

Ward 1

Donald R. Welch, 11 D Arbor Way.  413-535-5186. 

Serves on the Public Service and Redevelopment Committees.

Ward 2

Diosdado Lopez, 19 Springdale Ave. 413-532-4496.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Serves as Chair of the Ordinance Committee.

Ward 3

Anthony M. Keane, 14 Queen St. 413-222-2672.

Serves on the Ordinance and Redevelopment Committees.

Ward 4

Timothy W. Purington, 243 Oak St. 413-534-8944.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Serves on the Ordinance, Public Safety and Personnel Committees.

Ward 5

Linda L. Vacon, 7 Pheasant Dr. 533-6498.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  and www.LindaVacon.com

Serves on the Public Service Committee and the Redevelopment Committee.

Ward 6

Todd McGee, 17 Ridgewood Ave. 535-5097.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Serves as Chair of the Finance Committee.

Ward 7

John J. O'Neill, 170 Lincoln St. 539-9748.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Serves on the Ordinance and Finance Committees, as well as the Joint Committee of School Committee and City Council.

At Large Councilors

Patricia C. Devine, 58 Magnolia Ave. 532-3974.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Serves as Chair of the Public Safety Committee. As well as a member of the Personnel Committee.

Kevin A. Jourdain, 357 Jarvis Ave. 538-5519.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  and http://holyokefirst.blogspot.com/

Serves as Chair of the Redevelopment Committee.  As well as a member of the Finance Committee and the Joint Committee of School and City Council.

James M. Leahy, 12 Park Slope. 413-537-4200.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Serves as Chair of the Public Service Committee. As well as a member of the Finance Committee.

Rebecca Lisi, 25 Reservation Rd. 535-2492.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  and http://www.votelisi.com/

Serves on the Ordinance and Public Service Committees.

Joseph M. McGiverin, 27 Downing Ave. 536-6557. 

Serves as President of the City Council.  As well as Chair of the Personnel Committee.

Brenna M. Murphy, 15 Anderson Ave. 534-1764.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Serves on the Public Safety and Public Service Committees.

Peter R. Tallman, 10 Hendel Dr. 538-5700.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Serves on the Finance and Public Safety Committees.

Aaron Vega, 152 Homestead Ave. 552-0268.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  and www.vegaforholyoke.com

Serves on the Public Safety and Redevelopment Committees, as well as the School Building Committee and Joint Committee of School Committee and City Council.

Council Committees  council_committees_2010.rtf

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