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James Malkin
Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record
Jim Malkin
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Malkin 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 46 of 47 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed
- Aug 3, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (47)
- Apr 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Jan 27, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Jan 20, 2021 · Joint: Present
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Apr 5Appoint Jim Malkin as the representative on the working…Motion: appoint Jim Malkin as the representative on the working committeePassed 2–0 · Malkin: Abstained
April 5, 2022: Appoint Jim Malkin as the representative on the working committee
Appoint Jim Malkin as the representative on the working committee
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Doty, RossiAbstained: Malkin
From the minutes
“Mr. Doty moved to appoint Jim Malkin as the representative on the working committee. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 abstain Jim Malkin Planning Board request regarding Peaked Hill Pastures Affordable Hou.” (Motion: Doty, second: Rossi)
Mar 15ApproveMotion: approvePassed 2–0 · Malkin: Yes
March 15, 2022: Approve
Approve
Voted: Yes
Yes: Doty, MalkinAbstained: Rossi
From the minutes
“Mr. Doty moved to approve Chairperson Malkin seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain Mr. Rossi Minutes from January 25, 2022, February 1, 2022, February 15, 2022, F.” (Motion: Doty, second: Malkin)
Dec 7Reappoint Joan Malkin as Chilmark’s Select Board appointed representative…Motion: reappoint Joan Malkin as Chilmark’s Select Board appointed representative on the…Passed 2–0 · Malkin: Abstained
December 7, 2021: Reappoint Joan Malkin as Chilmark’s Select Board appointed representative on the MV Commission
Reappoint Joan Malkin as Chilmark’s Select Board appointed representative on the MV Commission
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Doty, RossiAbstained: Malkin
From the minutes
“Mr. Rossi moved to reappoint Joan Malkin as Chilmark’s Select Board appointed representative on the MV Commission. Mr. Doty seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain James Malkin as he is spouse Planning Board ‐ Memo on setbacks for new Homesite.” (Motion: Rossi, second: Doty)
Apr 6Approve and sign documents to sell 4 North Ridge…Motion: approve and sign documents to sell 4 North Ridge RdPassed 2–0 · Malkin: Not recorded
April 6, 2021: Approve and sign documents to sell 4 North Ridge Rd
Approve and sign documents to sell 4 North Ridge Rd
The minutes give the count (2 Ayes, 1 Abstain) but not clearly who, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Doty moved to approve and sign documents to sell 4 North Ridge Rd. Chair Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain Mr. Carroll said the taxes and expenses (to date estimate $97,000 and some more.” (Motion: Doty, second: Rossi)
Mar 16Wave as a minor informalityMotion: wave as a minor informalityPassed 2–0 · Malkin: Abstained
March 16, 2021: Wave as a minor informality
Wave as a minor informality
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Doty, RossiAbstained: Malkin
From the minutes
“Mr. Doty moved to wave as a minor informality. Chairman Rossi seconded the motion. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Abstain Malkin Mr. Doty recommended a warrant article on the ATM to pay town back the t.” (Motion: Doty, second: Rossi)
Feb 2Approved and accept this Memorandum of UnderstandingMotion: approved and accept this Memorandum of UnderstandingPassed 2–1 · Malkin: Not recorded
February 2, 2021: Approved and accept this Memorandum of Understanding
Approved and accept this Memorandum of Understanding
The minutes give the count (2 Ayes, 1 Nay) but not clearly who, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to approved and accept this Memorandum of Understanding. Chairman Rossi seconded the motion. Mr. Doty said he can’t support this barn size. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes, 1 Nay MV Cultural Council - Appointment of Wendy Weldon: Wendy Weldon said she has be.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Rossi)
Jan 19Approve Lot 5A be leased to John Keene and…Motion: approve Lot 5A be leased to John Keene and MVFPTPassed 2–0 · Malkin: Not recorded
January 19, 2021: Approve Lot 5A be leased to John Keene and MVFPT
Approve Lot 5A be leased to John Keene and MVFPT
The minutes record “2 Ayes” but list 3 members present, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Malkin moved to approve Lot 5A be leased to John Keene and MVFPT. Chairman Rossi seconded the motion. Mr. Doty recused himself from discussion and voting as he is on the Board of the MVFPT. SO VOTED: 2 Ayes 1, abstain Warren Doty Climate Committee – Jim Malkin: Mr. Malkin said he would.” (Motion: Malkin, second: Rossi)
Votes with no disagreement (166)
From the Chilmark Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Member photos from The Martha’s Vineyard Times: Jeffrey Maida (April 2024 election story), Matthew Poole (June 2025 profile, photo by Sarah Shaw Dawson), Rebecca Haag (April 2026 candidate forum, photo by Nicholas Vukota). Former members show initials.
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