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Barnstable Town Member
Felicia Penn
Town Council · 2 terms in this record
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On split votes, Penn voted the same way as…
- Kristine Clark95% (20 of 21)
- William Crocker, Jr.95% (20 of 21)
- John Crow95% (20 of 21)
- Craig Tamash95% (20 of 21)
- Seth Burdick95% (19 of 20)
- Gordon Starr95% (19 of 20)
- Betty Ludtke90% (19 of 21)
- Barry Sheingold90% (18 of 20)
- Thomas Keane89% (17 of 19)
- Charles Bloom86% (18 of 21)
- Mathew Levesque63% (5 of 8)
- Lisa DaLuz5% (1 of 20)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2027 Council only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Penn as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
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Attendance
At the start of 11 of 13 Town Council meetings in 2025–2027 Council.
Missed
- Jun 11, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 8, 2026 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (13)
- Jun 11, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- May 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 12, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 29, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 8, 2026 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 11, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2027 Council
Jun 112026-209 Authorization To Amend The Grant Agreement With The…Motion: Dan Santos, Director of the Public Works Department, gave the rationale…Passed 11–1 · Penn: Not recorded
June 11, 2026 · Item 2026-209: 2026-209 Authorization To Amend The Grant Agreement With The Natural Resources Conservation Service To Increase The Grant Amount By An Additional $36,932 For The Purpose Of Constructing Stormwater Improvements
Dan Santos, Director of the Public Works Department, gave the rationale for 2026-209, 2026-210, and 2026-211 all dealing with grants RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to amend the grant agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to increase the amount of the grant funds provided by NRCS amount by an additional $36,932 for the purpose of construction associated with stormwater improvements on Old Shore Road in Cotuit and associated costs.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Dan Santos, Director of the Public Works Department, gave the rationale for 2026-209, 2026-210, and 2026-211 all dealing with grants RESOLVED: That the Town Council does hereby authorize the Town Manager to amend the grant agreement with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to increase the amount of the grant funds provided by NRCS amount by an additional $36,932 for the purpose of construction associated with stormwater … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
Jun 112026-176 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $13,753,721 For…Motion: ORDERED: That the sum of $13,753,721 be appropriated for the purpose…Passed 11–1 · Penn: Not recorded
June 11, 2026 · Item 2026-176: 2026-176 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $13,753,721 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget
ORDERED: That the sum of $13,753,721 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $13,753,721 be raised from current year revenues by the Airport Enterprise Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $13,753,721 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $13,753,721 be raised from current year revenues by the Airport Enterprise Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
Jun 112026-177 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $12,362,909 For…Motion: ORDERED: That the sum of $12,362,909 be appropriated for the purpose…Passed 11–1 · Penn: Not recorded
June 11, 2026 · Item 2026-177: 2026-177 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $12,362,909 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department Of Public Works General Fund Budget
ORDERED: That the sum of $12,362,909 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $8,674,443 be raised from current year revenue, that $125,000 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, that $66,340 be provided from the Bismore Special Revenue Fund, and that $3,497,126 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $12,362,909 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works General Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation, that $8,674,443 be raised from current year revenue, that $125,000 be provided from the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, that $66,340 be provided from the Bismore Special Revenue Fund, and that … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
Jun 112026-178 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $4,327,342 For…Motion: ORDERED: That the sum of $4,327,342 be appropriated for the purpose…Passed 11–0 · Penn: Not recorded
June 11, 2026 · Item 2026-178: 2026-178 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $4,327,342 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department Of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget
ORDERED: That the sum of $4,327,342 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $4,113,398 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $213,944 be provided from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashAbstained: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $4,327,342 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $4,113,398 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $213,944 be provided from the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, 1 ABSTAIN (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
Jun 112026-179 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $14,088,265 For…Motion: ORDERED: That the sum of $14,088,265 be appropriated for the purpose…Passed 11–0 · Penn: Not recorded
June 11, 2026 · Item 2026-179: 2026-179 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $14,088,265 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department Of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget
ORDERED: That the sum of $14,088,265 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $6,514,711 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $6,173,554 be provided from the Sewer Construction and Private Road Maintenance and Improvement Special Revenue Fund, and that $1,400,000 be provided from the Capital Trust Fund, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashAbstained: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $14,088,265 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Department of Public Works Water Pollution Control Enterprise Fund Budget, and to meet such appropriation that $6,514,711 be raised from the Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $6,173,554 be provided from the Sewer Construction and Private Road Maintenance and Improvement Special Revenue … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, 1 ABSTAIN (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
Jun 112026-181 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $20,666,594 For…Motion: ORDERED: That the sum of $20,666,594 be appropriated for the purpose…Passed 11–1 · Penn: Not recorded
June 11, 2026 · Item 2026-181: 2026-181 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $20,666,594 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Barnstable Police Department Budget
ORDERED: That the sum of $20,666,594 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Barnstable Police Department Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $20,140,135 be raised from current year revenues, that $50,000 be provided the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, and that $476,459 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $20,666,594 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Barnstable Police Department Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $20,140,135 be raised from current year revenues, that $50,000 be provided the Embarkation Fee Special Revenue Fund, and that $476,459 be provided from the General Fund Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: PASSES 11 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
Jun 112026-183 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $4,186,621 For…Motion: ORDERED: That the sum of $4,186,621 be appropriated for the purpose…Passed 10–1 · Penn: Not recorded
June 11, 2026 · Item 2026-183: 2026-183 Appropriation Order In The Amount Of $4,186,621 For The Purpose Of Funding The Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget
ORDERED: That the sum of $4,186,621 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $3,980,928 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $205,693 be provided from the Golf Course Enterprise Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager.
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the sum of $4,186,621 be appropriated for the purpose of funding the Town's Fiscal Year 2027 Golf Course Enterprise Fund Budget; and to meet such appropriation that $3,980,928 be raised from Enterprise Fund Revenues, and that $205,693 be provided from the Golf Course Enterprise Reserves, as presented to the Town Council by the Town Manager. VOTE: PASSES 10 YES, 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LEVESQUE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, TAMASH.”
May 282026-170 Appointments To A Board/committee/commissionMotion: RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a…Passed 11–1 · Penn: Yes
May 28, 2026 · Item 2026-170: 2026-170 Appointments To A Board/committee/commission
RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: John Virgona, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Historical Commission: Megan Farrington Greenwell, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Housing Committee: Meaghan Mort, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Infrastructure and Energy Committee: Jignesh Amin, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Ludtke, Penn, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council appoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: John Virgona, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Historical Commission: Megan Farrington Greenwell, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Housing Committee: Meaghan Mort, as a regular member to a term … VOTE: PASSES - 11 YES 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
May 282026-171 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commissionMotion: Resolved: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a…Passed 11–1 · Penn: Yes
May 28, 2026 · Item 2026-171: 2026-171 Reappointments To A Board/committee/commission
Resolved: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: Laura Cronin, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Steamship Authority Port Council: Greg Egan, as a Town of Barnstable Representative member, to a term expiring 12/30/2028
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Ludtke, Penn, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was Resolved: That the Town Council reappoints the following individuals to a multiple-member Board/Committee/Commission: Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: Laura Cronin, as a regular member, to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Steamship Authority Port Council: Greg Egan, as a Town of Barnstable Representative member, to a term expiring 12/30/2028 VOTE: PASSES - 11 YES 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, PENN, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
May 282026-203 Acquisition Of An Affordable Housing Restriction On Land…Motion: RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on…Passed 11–1 · Penn: Yes
May 28, 2026 · Item 2026-203: 2026-203 Acquisition Of An Affordable Housing Restriction On Land Located At 114 Grove Street, 199 Barnstable Road, 191 Barnstable Road, And 187 Barnstable Road In Hyannis
RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction for no monetary consideration, to acquire a perpetual Affordable Housing Restriction pursuant to M.G.L. c. 184, §§ 31-32, for the creation of permanently deed restricted Affordable Housing Units in accordance with Chapter 9, Article 1, of the Town Code, from Bratt, LLC, on the land located at 114 Grove Street and 199 Barnstable Road in Hyannis, described in a Quitclaim Deed filed in the Barnstable Land Registration Office of the Land Court as Document No. 1,525,477, with Certificate of Title No. 239531; and on the land located at 199 Barnstable Road, 191 Barnstable Road, and 187 Barnstable Road in Hyannis, described in a Quitclaim Deed recorded in the Barnstable County Registry of Deeds at Book 37046, Page 293. The Town Manager is further authorized to negotiate,
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Ludtke, Penn, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was RESOLVED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction for no monetary consideration, to acquire a perpetual Affordable Housing Restriction pursuant to M.G.L. c. 184, §§ 31-32, for the creation of permanently deed restricted Affordable Housing Units in accordance with Chapter 9, Article 1, of the Town Code, from Bratt, … VOTE: PASSES 11 YES 1 NO (DALUZ) Roll Call:.” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Votes with no disagreement (97)
From the Barnstable Town Council’s official minutes, posted on the town’s website. We check every roll call against the recorded count and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Member photos: Cape Cod Times (Charles Bloom, Kristine Clark, John Crow, Felicia Penn, Barry Sheingold, Gordon Starr, Craig Tamash); the members’ own websites (William Crocker, Thomas Keane, Betty Ludtke); Seth Burdick from the Cotuit-Santuit Civic Association. Matthew Levesque from his Commercial Realty Advisors bio. Lisa DaLuz from Barnstable Government Access video of the October 1, 2026 Town Council meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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