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John Dickson
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Dickson 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 26 of 32 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- May 13, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 22, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 25, 2019 · Joint: Absent
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 17, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 6, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (32)
- May 13, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 22, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2019 · Joint: Absent
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2019 · Joint: Present
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 26, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2018 · Regular: Present (John Dickson arrived late.)
- Nov 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 17, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 16, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Jul 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Apr 22Approve the release ofthe draft plan for public viewing…Motion: to approve the release ofthe draft plan for public viewing and…Passed 5–0 · Dickson: Not recorded
April 22, 2019: Approve the release ofthe draft plan for public viewing and open the 30 day comment period
To approve the release ofthe draft plan for public viewing and open the 30 day comment period
The minutes give the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, David Whitney and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve the release ofthe draft plan for public viewing and open the 30 day comment period, Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted 5-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Chaffee)
Apr 22Approve Action Items l - based on Administration 's…Motion: to approve Action Items l - based on Administration 's recommendationPassed 5–0 · Dickson: Not recorded
April 22, 2019: Approve Action Items l - based on Administration 's recommendation
To approve Action Items l - based on Administration 's recommendation
The minutes give the vote as 5-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, David Whitney and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson deRuyter moved to approve Action Items l - based on Administration 's recommendation, Selectperson Whitney seconded .The Board voted 5-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: deRuyter, second: Whitney)
Mar 11Move the Cape Tech budget as presentedMotion: Move the Cape Tech budget as presentedPassed 4–0 · Dickson: Not recorded
March 11, 2019: Move the Cape Tech budget as presented
Move the Cape Tech budget as presented
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, David Whitney, John Dickson and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved the Cape Tech budget as presented, Selectperson Whitney second . The Board voted 4- Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Whitney)
Mar 11Vote on the FY20 Human Services as presentedMotion: to vote on the FY20 Human Services as presentedPassed 4–0 · Dickson: Not recorded
March 11, 2019: Vote on the FY20 Human Services as presented
To vote on the FY20 Human Services as presented
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, David Whitney, John Dickson and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to vote on the FY20 Human Services as presented, Selectperson Dickson seconded .The Board voted 4-Yes 0 -No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Dickson)
Mar 11That the Board support the continuation of the 2019…Motion: that the Board support the continuation of the 2019 Razor Clam…Passed 4–0 · Dickson: Not recorded
March 11, 2019: That the Board support the continuation of the 2019 Razor Clam Pilot Program
That the Board support the continuation of the 2019 Razor Clam Pilot Program
The minutes give the vote as 4-0, but 5 members were present for this vote (Cynthia Bingham, Ben deRuyter, David Whitney, John Dickson and Mary Chaffee). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved that the Board support the continuation of the 2019 Razor Clam Pilot Program, Selectperson Dickson second .The Board voted 4 -Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Dickson)
Feb 4Appoint Michael Mei as Police SergeantMotion: to appoint Michael Mei as Police SergeantPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Dickson: Yes
February 4, 2019: Appoint Michael Mei as Police Sergeant
To appoint Michael Mei as Police Sergeant
Voted: Yes
Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Bingham moved to appoint Michael Mei as Police Sergeant, Selectperson Whitney second .The Board voted 4-Yes 0-No.” (Motion: Bingham, second: Whitney)
Dec 3Approve article 13, Citizens Petition/Town Code Amendment/Prohibition on Marijuana…Motion: to approve article 13, Citizens Petition/Town Code Amendment/Prohibition on Marijuana Establishments,…Failed 1–3 · Dickson: Not recorded
December 3, 2018: Approve article 13, Citizens Petition/Town Code Amendment/Prohibition on Marijuana Establishments, as printed in the warrant
To approve article 13, Citizens Petition/Town Code Amendment/Prohibition on Marijuana Establishments, as printed in the warrant, Select
The minutes give only the count (1-3), not how each member voted. Ben deRuyter stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to approve article 13, Citizens Petition/Town Code Amendment/Prohibition on Marijuana Establishments, as printed in the warrant, Select Whitney person second. The Board voted 1-Yes, 3-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Whitney)
Dec 3Approve article 15, Citizens Petition/Zoning Bylaw Amendment/Recreational Marijuana Establishments,…Motion: to approve article 15, Citizens Petition/Zoning Bylaw Amendment/Recreational Marijuana Establishments, as…Failed 2–2 · Dickson: Not recorded
December 3, 2018: Approve article 15, Citizens Petition/Zoning Bylaw Amendment/Recreational Marijuana Establishments, as printed in the warrant
To approve article 15, Citizens Petition/Zoning Bylaw Amendment/Recreational Marijuana Establishments, as printed in the warrant
The minutes give only the count (2-2), not how each member voted. Ben deRuyter stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dickson moved to approve article 15, Citizens Petition/Zoning Bylaw Amendment/Recreational Marijuana Establishments, as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Whitney second. The Board voted 2- Yes, 2-No.” (Motion: Dickson, second: Whitney)
Nov 19Approve the licensed special event request; Homeless for the…Motion: to approve the licensed special event request; Homeless for the HolidaysPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Dickson: Not recorded
November 19, 2018: Approve the licensed special event request; Homeless for the Holidays
To approve the licensed special event request; Homeless for the Holidays
John Dickson had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved to approve the licensed special event request; Homeless for the Holidays, Selectperson Whitney second. The Board voted 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: Whitney)
Oct 29Article 6 , la as printed in the warrantMotion: Article 6 , la as printed in the warrantPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Dickson: Yes
October 29, 2018: Article 6 , la as printed in the warrant
Article 6 , la as printed in the warrant
Voted: Yes
The minutes record 1 abstention; Ben deRuyter had stepped aside (recused). Ben deRuyter stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Whitney moved Article 6 , la as printed in the warrant, Selectperson Chaffee second .The Board voted 4-Yes 0-No 1 -Abstain.” (Motion: Whitney, second: Chaffee)
Votes with no disagreement (213)
From the Brewster Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s online records archive. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Brewster (Select Board and Staff Biographies page).
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