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Michael Lawson

At-large · 3 terms in this record

Mike Lawson

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Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board

67 of 67meetings attended (100%) · whole board 97%
245votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
0 of 3split votes where Lawson was in the minority · whole board 27%
0abstained
3terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Lawson 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 67 of 67 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (67)

Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board

Sep 13Recommend affirmative action on the proposed amendment to Article…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Lawson: Yes

September 13, 2020: Recommend affirmative action on the proposed amendment to Article 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to recommend affirmative action on the proposed amendment to Article 11. Roll call vote Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Mr. Lawson: Aye

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to recommend affirmative action on the proposed amendment to Article 11. Roll call vote Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Mr. Lawson: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Sep 13Recommend no action on the proposed amendment to Article…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Lawson: Yes

September 13, 2020: Recommend no action on the proposed amendment to Article 16

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to recommend no action on the proposed amendment to Article 16. Roll call vote Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Mr. Lawson: Aye

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to recommend no action on the proposed amendment to Article 16. Roll call vote Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye Mr. Lawson: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Sep 8Approve the consent agendaMotion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed 3–0 · Lawson: Yes

September 8, 2020: Approve the consent agenda

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote Mr. Lawson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Not Present Ms. Bates: Not Present

Voted: Yes

Yes: Ackerman, Hotchkiss, LawsonThe roll call records Linda Escobedo and Susan Bates as “Not Present” for this vote, so they are not shown voting. The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote Mr. Lawson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Not Present Ms. Bates: Not Present.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Sep 8Appoint Jim Smith of 14 Edmonds Road to the…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Lawson: Yes

September 8, 2020: Appoint Jim Smith of 14 Edmonds Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term beginning on October 1, 2020 to expire on April 30, 2023

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Jim Smith of 14 Edmonds Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term beginning on October 1, 2020 to expire on April 30, 2023 Roll call vote Mr. Lawson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Jim Smith of 14 Edmonds Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term beginning on October 1, 2020 to expire on April 30, 2023 Roll call vote Mr. Lawson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye.”

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

Sep 3Adopt changes to the Tax Incentive Financing Agreement with…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Lawson: Yes

September 3, 2020: Adopt changes to the Tax Incentive Financing Agreement with Town Counsel's input, and to remove the apostrophe in the word "party's" on page 2, and to remove an extra 'e'…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED: to adopt changes to the Tax Incentive Financing Agreement with Town Counsel's input, and to remove the apostrophe in the word "party's" on page 2, and to remove an extra 'e' in Christopher Heights on page 2. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED: to adopt changes to the Tax Incentive Financing Agreement with Town Counsel's input, and to remove the apostrophe in the word "party's" on page 2, and to remove an extra 'e' in Christopher Heights on page 2. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Sep 3Move affirmative action on Article 16Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was 4-1: VOTED:…Passed 4–1 · Lawson: Yes

September 3, 2020: Move affirmative action on Article 16

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was 4-1: VOTED: to move affirmative action on Article 16. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Nay

Voted: Yes

Yes: Ackerman, Escobedo, Hotchkiss, LawsonNo: BatesThe minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was 4-1: VOTED: to move affirmative action on Article 16. Roll call vote Mike Lawson: Aye Terri Ackerman: Aye Jane Hotchkiss: Aye Linda Escobedo: Aye Susan Bates: Nay.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Aug 31Extend the non-enforcement of parking meters through the remainder…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Lawson: Yes

August 31, 2020: Extend the non-enforcement of parking meters through the remainder of the calendar year

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to extend the non-enforcement of parking meters through the remainder of the calendar year. Roll call vote Mr. Lawson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to extend the non-enforcement of parking meters through the remainder of the calendar year. Roll call vote Mr. Lawson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye.”

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

Aug 31Approve the amendments to the TIF that were included…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: to…Passed 4–1 · Lawson: Yes

August 31, 2020: Approve the amendments to the TIF that were included in the August 31, 2020 Select Board packet along with minor edits noted today

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: to approve the amendments to the TIF that were included in the August 31, 2020 Select Board packet along with minor edits noted today. Roll call vote Mr. Lawson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Nay Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye

Voted: Yes

Yes: Bates, Escobedo, Hotchkiss, LawsonNo: AckermanThe minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was VOTED: to approve the amendments to the TIF that were included in the August 31, 2020 Select Board packet along with minor edits noted today. Roll call vote Mr. Lawson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Nay Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye.”

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

Aug 31Appoint election officers as stated in the memo dated…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Lawson: Yes

August 31, 2020: Appoint election officers as stated in the memo dated August 31, 2020 from the Town Clerk to the Select Board

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED: to appoint election officers as stated in the memo dated August 31, 2020 from the Town Clerk to the Select Board. Roll call vote Mr. Lawson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Select Board UNANIMOUSLY: VOTED: to appoint election officers as stated in the memo dated August 31, 2020 from the Town Clerk to the Select Board. Roll call vote Mr. Lawson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Aug 31Appoint Karle Packard of 86 Butternut Circle to the…Motion: Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED:…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Lawson: Yes

August 31, 2020: Appoint Karle Packard of 86 Butternut Circle to the Capital Planning Task Force for a term effective at the conclusion of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, and to expire June…

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Karle Packard of 86 Butternut Circle to the Capital Planning Task Force for a term effective at the conclusion of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, and to expire June 30, 2021. Roll call vote Mr. Lawson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion duly made and seconded, it was UNANIMOUSLY VOTED: to appoint Karle Packard of 86 Butternut Circle to the Capital Planning Task Force for a term effective at the conclusion of the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, and to expire June 30, 2021. Roll call vote Mr. Lawson: Aye Ms. Ackerman: Aye Ms. Hotchkiss: Aye Ms. Escobedo: Aye Ms. Bates: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

From the Concord Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos (the town’s website has no Select Board photos): The Concord Bridge — Wendy Rovelli and Cameron McKennitt (Celeste Katz Marston, April 2024), Paul Boehm and Mary Hartman (January 2025), Dean Banfield (courtesy photo, March 2026). Cropped by MassVoter. Former members show initials.

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