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Brookline Vice Chair
Michael Rubenstein
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board
On split votes, Rubenstein voted the same way as…
- David Pearlman67% (12 of 18)
- Bernard Greene65% (11 of 17)
- John VanScoyoc53% (9 of 17)
- Paul Warren24% (4 of 17)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Rubenstein 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 40 of 40 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (40)
- Apr 28, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 21, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Apr 7, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 31, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2026 · Special: Present
- Mar 10, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 27, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 13, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Dec 29, 2025 · Special: Present
- Dec 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 9, 2025 · Special: Present
- Dec 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 18, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 28, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 14, 2025 · Special: Present
- Sep 30, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 19, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 5, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 29, 2025 · Special: Present
- Jul 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 1, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 17, 2025 · Special: Present
- Jun 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2025 · Special: Present
- May 27, 2025 · Special: Present
- May 20, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 13, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
Apr 28Favorable action on Article as outlined in the table…Motion: On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable action on Article as…Passed 4–0 · Rubenstein: Yes
April 28, 2026: Favorable action on Article as outlined in the table presented by the Town Administrator
On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable action on Article as outlined in the table presented by the Town Administrator.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, VanScoyocAbstained: Warren
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable action on Article as outlined in the table presented by the Town Administrator. Aye: John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene. Abstained: Paul Warren.”
Apr 28Favorable Action on the Article as presented by CTOSMotion: On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on the Article…Passed 4–0 · Rubenstein: Yes
April 28, 2026: Favorable Action on the Article as presented by CTOS
On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on the Article as presented by CTOS.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, VanScoyocAbstained: Warren
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on the Article as presented by CTOS. Aye: John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene Abstained: Paul Warren.”
Apr 28No Action on Article 12Motion: On motion, it was, Voted, 4-0-1-No Action on Article 12.Passed 4–0 · Rubenstein: Not recorded
April 28, 2026: No Action on Article 12
On motion, it was, Voted, 4-0-1-No Action on Article 12.
The minutes give the count as 4-0-1, but the roll call reads: John VanScoyoc yes, Michael Rubenstein yes, Bernard Greene yes, David Pearlman abstained. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted, 4-0-1-No Action on Article 12. Aye: John VanScoyoc, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene Abstained: David Pearlman.”
Apr 28Favorable Action on Article 14Motion: On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on Article 14.Passed 4–0 · Rubenstein: Yes
April 28, 2026: Favorable Action on Article 14
On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on Article 14.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, VanScoyocAbstained: Warren
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on Article 14. Aye: John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene Abstained: Paul Warren.”
Apr 28Favorable Action on the revised Article 21 as recommended…Motion: On motion, it was, Voted 3-0-2 Favorable Action on the revised…Passed 3–0 · Rubenstein: Yes
April 28, 2026: Favorable Action on the revised Article 21 as recommended by the Advisory Council on Public Health and removing the last whereas clause
On motion, it was, Voted 3-0-2 Favorable Action on the revised Article 21 as recommended by the Advisory Council on Public Health and removing the last whereas clause.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, RubensteinAbstained: VanScoyoc, Warren
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 3-0-2 Favorable Action on the revised Article 21 as recommended by the Advisory Council on Public Health and removing the last whereas clause. Aye: David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein, Bernard Greene Abstained: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren.”
Apr 14Favorable Action on Article 17 as revised and supported…Motion: On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on Article 17…Passed 4–0 · Rubenstein: Yes
April 14, 2026: Favorable Action on Article 17 as revised and supported by the petitioners
On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on Article 17 as revised and supported by the petitioners.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, VanScoyocAbstained: Warren
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 Favorable Action on Article 17 as revised and supported by the petitioners. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Abstained: Paul Warren.”
Apr 14Favorable Action on the Article with Paul Warren's revisionsMotion: On motion, it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on the Article…Passed 4–1 · Rubenstein: No
April 14, 2026: Favorable Action on the Article with Paul Warren's revisions
On motion, it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on the Article with Paul Warren's revisions.
Voted: No
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: Rubenstein
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-1 Favorable Action on the Article with Paul Warren's revisions. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren David Pearlman Against: Michael Rubenstein.”
Apr 14Article 25. Resolution requesting the discontinuance of state and…Motion: Article 25. Article 25. Resolution requesting the discontinuance of state and…Passed 4–0 · Rubenstein: Yes
April 14, 2026: Article 25. Resolution requesting the discontinuance of state and local collaboration with Federal Immigration Enforcement and participation in related information-sharing programs (Lebovitz,...
Article 25. Article 25. Resolution requesting the discontinuance of state and local collaboration with Federal Immigration Enforcement and participation in related information-sharing programs (Lebovitz, TMM8; Wu, TMM7, et al.) Public Safety Officials (Fire Chief, Police Chief): Strongly opposed withdrawal from BRIC and ceasing grant participation, citing critical importance for emergency management, regional cooperation, and law enforcement effectiveness. Select Board: Expressed concern that the article would hamstring public safety operations and that allegations against BRIC needed further investigation before any withdrawal. The Board emphasized the need for more information and collaboration with public safety officials.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Pearlman, Rubenstein, VanScoyoc, WarrenAbstained: Greene
From the minutes
“13e. Article 25. Article 25. Resolution requesting the discontinuance of state and local collaboration with Federal Immigration Enforcement and participation in related information-sharing programs (Lebovitz, TMM8; Wu, TMM7, et al.) Public Safety Officials (Fire Chief, Police Chief): Strongly opposed withdrawal from BRIC and ceasing grant participation, citing critical importance for emergency management, regional cooperation, and law enforcement effectiveness. Select Board: Expressed concern that the article would hamstring public safety operations and that allegations against BRIC needed further investigation before any withdrawal. The Board emphasized the need for more information and collaboration with public safety officials. On motion, it was, 4-0-1 Vote No Action on Article 25 Aye: John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Abstained: Bernard Greene.”
Apr 7Favorable Action on Article 21 as revised by the…Motion: On motion, it was, Voted 3-0-2 Favorable Action on Article 21…Passed 3–0 · Rubenstein: Yes
April 7, 2026: Favorable Action on Article 21 as revised by the Advisory Committee
On motion, it was, Voted 3-0-2 Favorable Action on Article 21 as revised by the Advisory Committee
Voted: Yes
Yes: Pearlman, Rubenstein, VanScoyocAbstained: Greene, Warren
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 3-0-2 Favorable Action on Article 21 as revised by the Advisory Committee Aye: John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Abstained: Bernard Greene, Paul Warren.”
Mar 31Place a single full-funding override totaling $23,254,439. on the…Motion: On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 to place a single full-funding…Passed 4–0 · Rubenstein: Yes
March 31, 2026: Place a single full-funding override totaling $23,254,439. on the May 5, 2026 ballot
On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 to place a single full-funding override totaling $23,254,439. on the May 5, 2026 ballot. The structure includes the town portion taken upfront and the school portion phased over three years.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Rubenstein, WarrenAbstained: VanScoyoc
From the minutes
“On motion, it was, Voted 4-0-1 to place a single full-funding override totaling $23,254,439. on the May 5, 2026 ballot. The structure includes the town portion taken upfront and the school portion phased over three years. Aye: Bernard Greene, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein Abstained: John VanScoyoc.”
Votes with no disagreement (614)
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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