Lawrence Joseph Quintal
Republican · MA
Lawrence "Larry" Quintal is a former two-term Taunton city councilor who co-owns Silva Funeral Home with his wife. His priorities are lowering the cost of living, including utility bills, and cutting taxes, such as reducing the income tax to 4% and the sales tax to 5%.
Where Lawrence Joseph Quintal stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Anti-Corruption (1 record), Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Voted against a Taunton City Council motion to drop a proposed plastic bag ban. The council split 4-4.
July 11, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: taunton-ma.gov
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
Voted to ask the state Inspector General to review how Taunton handled a solar project bidding process (Solar Ray RFP). The motion failed 4-5.
September 12, 2023Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: taunton-ma.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 support
Voted against raising Taunton city councilors' yearly stipend to $16,631 starting in 2024. The increase passed 5-4.
December 6, 2022Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: taunton-ma.gov
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Voted against keeping Taunton's proposed new city charter off the November 2023 ballot. The motion to keep it off passed 5-4.
September 26, 2023
Source: taunton-ma.gov
Past race Lawrence Joseph Quintal ran in:
- Massachusetts State Representative 3rd Bristol District · November 3, 2026 · 3rd Bristol District; Massachusetts