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Barnstable Town Member
Seth Burdick
Town Council · 2 terms in this record
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On split votes, Burdick voted the same way as…
- William Crocker, Jr.100% (42 of 42)
- John Crow100% (30 of 30)
- Gordon Starr100% (40 of 40)
- Craig Tamash100% (42 of 42)
- Kristine Clark98% (41 of 42)
- Barry Sheingold98% (41 of 42)
- Thomas Keane98% (39 of 40)
- Charles Bloom95% (40 of 42)
- Felicia Penn95% (19 of 20)
- Mathew Levesque93% (25 of 27)
- Betty Ludtke79% (33 of 42)
- Lisa DaLuz5% (2 of 38)
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 Burdick 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 15 of 15 Town Council meetings in 2025–2027 Council.
Missed none.
Every meeting (15)
- Jul 16, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2026 · Regular: Present
- 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: Present
- Dec 11, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 20, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2027 Council
Jul 162026-217 Order Authorizing Grants Of Easements For Gas Facilities…Motion: ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on…Passed 9–1 · Burdick: Yes
July 16, 2026 · Item 2026-217: 2026-217 Order Authorizing Grants Of Easements For Gas Facilities To Serve Three Sewer Pump Stations On Town-owned Land
ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction and for nominal monetary consideration, to grant perpetual easements to the Boston Gas Company, doing business as National Grid, or one of its related entities for the installation and operation of natural gas facilities to serve the following Town-owned land and easement areas described as follows: Upon a portion of the land located at 990 Shootflying Road in Centerville, shown as Assessor Parcel 211-006, and described in an order of taking recorded at the Barnstable Land Registration Office of the Land Court as Document No. 1,500,742, an easement area comprised of 580± square feet as shown on a plan captioned “Gas Easement Exhibit Plan” “990 Shootflying Road (Centerville Village) Barnstable, Massachusetts”, prepared by the Town of Barnstable, Department of Pub
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Keane, Levesque, Ludtke, Sheingold, TamashNo: DaLuz
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That the Town Council hereby authorizes the Town Manager, on behalf of the Town, as part of a negotiated transaction and for nominal monetary consideration, to grant perpetual easements to the Boston Gas Company, doing business as National Grid, or one of its related entities for the installation and operation of natural gas facilities to serve the following Town-owned land and … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES 1 NO (DALUZ).” The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Jun 252026-201 Order Amending Article Ii, Sewer Assessments, Chapter 184…Motion: provided that in the event that the percentage change is negative…Passed 9–1 · Burdick: Yes
June 25, 2026 · Item 2026-201: 2026-201 Order Amending Article Ii, Sewer Assessments, Chapter 184 Sewers And Water Of The General Ordinances (on the amendment)
Provided that in the event that the percentage change is negative no change shall be made (Sheingold) that would be on a year-by-year basis (Nober) Yes
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: Ludtke
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded provided that in the event that the percentage change is negative no change shall be made (Sheingold) that would be on a year-by-year basis (Nober) Yes VOTE: ON THE AMENDMENT PASSES 9 YES, 1 NO (LUDTKE) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
Jun 25Article II, Sewer Assessments, Chapter 184 Sewers and Water,…Motion: ORDERED: That Article II, Sewer Assessments, Chapter 184 Sewers and Water,…Passed 9–1 · Burdick: Yes
June 25, 2026: Article II, Sewer Assessments, Chapter 184 Sewers and Water, of the General Ordinances of the Code of the Town of Barnstable shall be amended by deleting the la (on the…
ORDERED: That Article II, Sewer Assessments, Chapter 184 Sewers and Water, of the General Ordinances of the Code of the Town of Barnstable shall be amended by deleting the last two sentences of § 184-9.5(A) and inserting the following new sentences in their place: “Commencing July 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the initial maximum amount shall be adjusted as of July 1 of each year by the percentage change in the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Construction Cost Index for Boston for the immediately preceding year ending June 30, as determined by the Town Manager. The Town Manager shall post the adjusted maximum amount on the Town website each year on or before August 1, provided in the event that the percentage change is negative no change shall be made.”
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bloom, Burdick, Clark, Crocker, Crow, Keane, Sheingold, Starr, TamashNo: Ludtke
From the minutes
“Upon a motion duly made and seconded it was ORDERED: That Article II, Sewer Assessments, Chapter 184 Sewers and Water, of the General Ordinances of the Code of the Town of Barnstable shall be amended by deleting the last two sentences of § 184-9.5(A) and inserting the following new sentences in their place: “Commencing July 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the initial maximum amount shall be adjusted as of July 1 of each year by the … VOTE: ON THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDMENT PASSES 9 YES, 1 NO (LUDTKE) Roll Call: BLOOM, BURDICK, CLARK, CROCKER, CROW, KEANE, LUDTKE, SHEINGOLD, STARR, TAMASH.”
Jun 252026-216 Resolve Ensuring Compliance With Evolving Law And Federal…Motion: Town Attorney Karen Nober gave the rationale Discussion: (Ludtke)I would not…Passed 9–0 · Burdick: Not recorded
June 25, 2026 · Item 2026-216: 2026-216 Resolve Ensuring Compliance With Evolving Law And Federal Grant Conditions
Town Attorney Karen Nober gave the rationale Discussion: (Ludtke)I would not vote for this, never, I can't stand it (Bloom) what I heard was very dry more about mitigation that we are not abandoning civil rights, need to hear more (Nober) we are not abandoning civil rights, the town has robust equal employment opportunity act that is in full effect. WHEREAS. the federal government is currently requiring all federal grant recipients to certify that they do not operate any programs promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that violate any applicable federal anti-discrimination laws; and WHEREAS, the Town recognizes that the federal government has stated its intention to interpret this requirement so broadly as to include programs and policies that reference DEI or which may be construed to provide preferential treatment based on certain classifications, including, but n
The minutes record 9 yes, 0 no, but do not name every member’s vote, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Town Attorney Karen Nober gave the rationale Discussion: (Ludtke)I would not vote for this, never, I can't stand it (Bloom) what I heard was very dry more about mitigation that we are not abandoning civil rights, need to hear more (Nober) we are not abandoning civil rights, the town has robust equal employment opportunity act that is in full effect. WHEREAS. the federal government is currently requiring all federal grant recipients to … VOTE: PASSES 9 YES, 1 N0 (LUDTKE) Roll Call:.”
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 · Burdick: Yes
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.
Voted: Yes
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 · Burdick: Yes
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.
Voted: Yes
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 · Burdick: Yes
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.
Voted: Yes
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 · Burdick: Yes
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.
Voted: Yes
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 · Burdick: Yes
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.
Voted: Yes
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 · Burdick: Yes
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.
Voted: Yes
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.”
Votes with no disagreement (127)
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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