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Brookline Former Select Board member

Michael Sandman

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

Mike Sandman

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

35 of 35meetings attended (100%) · whole board 99%
642votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
6no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
5 of 22split votes where Sandman was in the minority (23%) · whole board 28%
13abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, Sandman voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Sandman 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 35 of 35 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (35)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 29Approve contract PW/25-34 "Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Transportation Study"…Motion: Question of approving contract PW/25-34 "Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Transportation Study"…Passed 4–1 · Sandman: Yes

April 29, 2025: Approve contract PW/25-34 "Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Transportation Study" with Kittelson and Associates in the amount of $132,469 for phases 1 and 2 of the study

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Question of approving contract PW/25-34 "Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Transportation Study" with Kittelson and Associates in the amount of $132,469 for phases 1 and 2 of the study. John VanScoyoc read a statement: I wish to seek consensus on a modification of our procedures regarding consultant contracts. The immediate concern is the Kittelson contract under item 3j, but the broader concerns are these: 1. for all consultant contracts funded from operational budgets, I believe we should seek an assessment by the requesting department as to whether the consultant contract connects clearly to an operational need, and further that the operational need can be met only by an outside consultant.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Sandman, WarrenNo: VanScoyoc

From the minutes

“3j. Question of approving contract PW/25-34 "Chestnut Hill Commercial Area Transportation Study" with Kittelson and Associates in the amount of $132,469 for phases 1 and 2 of the study. John VanScoyoc read a statement: I wish to seek consensus on a modification of our procedures regarding consultant contracts. The immediate concern is the Kittelson contract under item 3j, but the broader concerns are these: 1. for all consultant contracts funded from operational budgets, I believe we should seek an assessment by the requesting department as to whether the consultant contract connects clearly to an operational need, and further that the operational need can be met only by an outside consultant..”

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

Apr 29No action on Article 20Motion: On motion it was, Voted No action on Article 20Passed 4–1 · Sandman: Yes

April 29, 2025: No action on Article 20

ApprovePassed · 4–1

On motion it was, Voted No action on Article 20

Voted: Yes

Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: Pearlman

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted No action on Article 20 Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc Against: David Pearlman.”

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

Apr 29Refer articles 14 to the Select BoardMotion: On motion it was, Voted to refer articles 14 to the…Passed 4–1 · Sandman: Yes

April 29, 2025: Refer articles 14 to the Select Board

ApprovePassed · 4–1

On motion it was, Voted to refer articles 14 to the Select Board

Voted: Yes

Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: Pearlman

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to refer articles 14 to the Select Board Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc Against: David Pearlman.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Apr 29Refer articles 15 to the Select BoardMotion: On motion it was, Voted to refer articles 15 to the…Passed 4–1 · Sandman: Yes

April 29, 2025: Refer articles 15 to the Select Board

ApprovePassed · 4–1

On motion it was, Voted to refer articles 15 to the Select Board

Voted: Yes

Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: Pearlman

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to refer articles 15 to the Select Board Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc Against: David Pearlman.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Apr 29Favorable Action on ArticleMotion: On motion it was, Voted 3-1-1 Favorable Action on ArticlePassed 3–1 · Sandman: Abstained

April 29, 2025: Favorable Action on Article

ApprovePassed · 3–1

On motion it was, Voted 3-1-1 Favorable Action on Article

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Greene, Pearlman, WarrenNo: VanScoyocAbstained: Sandman

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 3-1-1 Favorable Action on Article Aye: Bernard Greene, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Against: John VanScoyoc Abstained: Michael Sandman.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (PDF)

Apr 1No Action on the contractMotion: On motion it was, Voted No Action on the contractPassed 3–0 · Sandman: Abstained

April 1, 2025: No Action on the contract

ApprovePassed · 3–0

On motion it was, Voted No Action on the contract

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenAbstained: Greene, Sandman

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted No Action on the contract Aye: Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman Abstained: Bernard Greene, Mike Sandman.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Apr 1No Action on Article 16Motion: On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 No Action on Article 16Passed 4–0 · Sandman: Yes

April 1, 2025: No Action on Article 16

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 No Action on Article 16

Voted: Yes

Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Warren

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 No Action on Article 16 Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, , John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman Abstained: Paul Warren.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Apr 1No Action on Article 21Motion: On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on Article 21Passed 4–1 · Sandman: Yes

April 1, 2025: No Action on Article 21

ApprovePassed · 4–1

On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on Article 21

Voted: Yes

Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: Pearlman

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on Article 21 Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc Against: David Pearlman.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Mar 25Add Marion Freedman Gurspan to the proposed membership slateMotion: On motion it was, Voted to add Marion Freedman Gurspan to…Passed 4–0 · Sandman: Abstained

March 25, 2025: Add Marion Freedman Gurspan to the proposed membership slate

ApprovePassed · 4–0

On motion it was, Voted to add Marion Freedman Gurspan to the proposed membership slate.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Greene, Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenAbstained: Sandman

From the minutes

“On motion it was, Voted to add Marion Freedman Gurspan to the proposed membership slate. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Abstained: Mike Sandman.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Feb 11Approve the Washington Street Complete Streets Preferred Design Alternative,…Motion: VOTED, to approve the Washington Street Complete Streets Preferred Design Alternative,…Passed 4–1 · Sandman: Yes

February 11, 2025: Approve the Washington Street Complete Streets Preferred Design Alternative, as voted by the Transportation Board at its February 5, 2025 meeting, and to advance that Design to the Massachusetts...

ApprovePassed · 4–1

VOTED, to approve the Washington Street Complete Streets Preferred Design Alternative, as voted by the Transportation Board at its February 5, 2025 meeting, and to advance that Design to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation with a letter of support.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Sandman, WarrenNo: VanScoyoc

From the minutes

“VOTED, to approve the Washington Street Complete Streets Preferred Design Alternative, as voted by the Transportation Board at its February 5, 2025 meeting, and to advance that Design to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation with a letter of support. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman Against: John VanScoyoc.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (587)

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