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Benjamin Franco

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

Benjamin J. Franco

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Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board

51 of 52meetings attended (98%) · whole board 98%
625votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
13no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
5 of 20split votes where Franco was in the minority (25%) · whole board 28%
6abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Franco voted the same way as…

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 Franco 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.

These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.

Attendance

At the start of 51 of 52 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (52)

Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board

Apr 30Approve the following contracts for Owner Project Manager services…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the following contracts for…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes

April 30, 2019: Approve the following contracts for Owner Project Manager services with Leftfield, Boston Massachusetts: Baldwin School Owner Project Manager Services, Leftfield, $45,620 Driscoll School Owner...

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve the following contracts for Owner Project Manager services with Leftfield, Boston Massachusetts: Baldwin School Owner Project Manager Services, Leftfield, $45,620 Driscoll School Owner Project Manager Services, Leftfield, $45,620

Voted: Yes

Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyHeather Hamilton is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following contracts for Owner Project Manager services with Leftfield, Boston Massachusetts: Baldwin School Owner Project Manager Services, Leftfield, $45,620 Driscoll School Owner Project Manager Services, Leftfield, $45,620 Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Absent: Heather Hamilton.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Apr 16Approve the application for Pledge of Collateral and appointment…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Pledge…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Abstained

April 16, 2019: Approve the application for Pledge of Collateral and appointment of alternate managers for J&Z Food Corp d/b/a Six Po Hot Pot to be held at 1353 Beacon Street

AppointPassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Pledge of Collateral and appointment of alternate managers for J&Z Food Corp d/b/a Six Po Hot Pot to be held at 1353 Beacon Street. Alternate managers are Yuzhu "Jessica" Jiang and Zhongshu "Lily" Zhao.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Greene, Hamilton, Heller, WishinskyAbstained: Franco

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve the application for Pledge of Collateral and appointment of alternate managers for J&Z Food Corp d/b/a Six Po Hot Pot to be held at 1353 Beacon Street. Alternate managers are Yuzhu "Jessica" Jiang and Zhongshu "Lily" Zhao. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Abstained: Benjamin Franco.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Apr 16Favorable Action Article 30 as amended by Board Member…Motion: On motion it was, Voted 3-2 Favorable Action Article 30 as…Passed 3–2 · Franco: No

April 16, 2019: Favorable Action Article 30 as amended by Board Member Greene

ApprovePassed · 3–2

On motion it was, Voted 3-2 Favorable Action Article 30 as amended by Board Member Greene.

Voted: No

Yes: Greene, Hamilton, HellerNo: Franco, Wishinsky

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 3-2 Favorable Action Article 30 as amended by Board Member Greene. Aye: Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Against: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Mar 26Favorable action on article 19Motion: On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 favorable action on article 19.Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes

March 26, 2019: Favorable action on article 19

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 favorable action on article 19.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyAbstained: Hamilton

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 favorable action on article 19. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene Abstain: Heather Hamilton.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 21 (PDF)

Mar 19Favorable Action on Article 1Motion: On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 1.Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes

March 19, 2019: Favorable Action on Article 1

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 1.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Franco, Greene, Hamilton, WishinskyNancy Heller is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 1. Aye: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Absent: Nancy Heller.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Mar 19Favorable Action on Article 7Motion: On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 7.Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes

March 19, 2019: Favorable Action on Article 7

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 7.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Franco, Greene, Hamilton, WishinskyNancy Heller is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 Favorable Action on Article 7. Aye: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Absent: Nancy Heller.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Mar 19Favorable action on Article 1 of the April 9,…Motion: On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article 1…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes

March 19, 2019: Favorable action on Article 1 of the April 9, 2019 Special Town Meeting

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article 1 of the April 9, 2019 Special Town Meeting.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Franco, Greene, Hamilton, WishinskyNancy Heller is listed as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 4-0 favorable action on Article 1 of the April 9, 2019 Special Town Meeting. Roll call: Aye: Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Absent: Nancy Heller.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

Mar 12Approve an Interim Operating Agreement with Neutron Holdings, Inc.,…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve an Interim Operating Agreement…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes

March 12, 2019: Approve an Interim Operating Agreement with Neutron Holdings, Inc., dba Lime to participate in the Brookline E-Scooter Pilot Program

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve an Interim Operating Agreement with Neutron Holdings, Inc., dba Lime to participate in the Brookline E-Scooter Pilot Program.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Franco, Greene, Hamilton, WishinskyAbstained: Heller

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve an Interim Operating Agreement with Neutron Holdings, Inc., dba Lime to participate in the Brookline E-Scooter Pilot Program. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Abstained: Nancy Heller.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Mar 12Approve an Interim Operating Agreement with Bird Rides, Inc.…Motion: On motion it was, Voted to approve an Interim Operating Agreement…Passed 4–0 · Franco: Yes

March 12, 2019: Approve an Interim Operating Agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. dba Bird to participate in the Brookline E-Scooter Pilot Program

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to approve an Interim Operating Agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. dba Bird to participate in the Brookline E-Scooter Pilot Program.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Franco, Greene, Hamilton, WishinskyAbstained: Heller

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to approve an Interim Operating Agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. dba Bird to participate in the Brookline E-Scooter Pilot Program. Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Bernard Greene, Heather Hamilton Abstained: Nancy Heller.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Mar 12Does the Board support putting both school projects on…Motion: Does the Board support putting both school projects on the ballot…Passed 4–1 · Franco: Yes

March 12, 2019: Does the Board support putting both school projects on the ballot together as a bundled item?

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Does the Board support putting both school projects on the ballot together as a bundled item?

Voted: Yes

Yes: Franco, Greene, Heller, WishinskyNo: Hamilton

From the minutes

“3. Does the Board support putting both school projects on the ballot together as a bundled item? Aye: Neil Wishinsky, Benjamin Franco, Nancy Heller, Bernard Greene No: Heather Hamilton.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 23 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (596)

    From the Brookline Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s CivicClerk meetings portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Brookline.News (candidate profiles, 2024 and 2026) and the Michael Rubenstein for Brookline Select Board campaign website.

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