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John P. Haran
Elected townwide · 4 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board
On split votes, Haran voted the same way as…
- Frank S. Gracie III33% (3 of 9)
- David A. Tatelbaum29% (2 of 7)
- Shawn D. McDonald11% (1 of 9)
- Stanley M. Mickelson11% (1 of 9)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Haran 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 22 of 22 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (22)
- Apr 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2021 · Executive Session: Present
- Mar 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 23, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 14, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2020 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2020 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
Jan 25ApproveMotion: to approvePassed 4–1 · Haran: No
To approve
Voted: No
Yes: Gracie, McDonald, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Haran
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Selectman David Tatelbaum, it was voted 4-1-0 (John Haran against) to approve.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Tatelbaum)
Jan 4USW Contract SignatureMotion: to approve the signing of the contract and for the members…Passed 3–2 · Haran: No
January 4, 2021 · Item F: USW Contract Signature
To approve the signing of the contract and for the members who voted in favor to come to Town Hall to sign the contract
Voted: No
Yes: McDonald, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Gracie, Haran
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Vice- Chair Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Selectman David Tatelbaum, it was voted 3-2-0 (John Haran and Frank Gracie against) to approve the signing of the contract and for the members who voted in favor to come to Town Hall to sign the contract.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Tatelbaum)
Dec 7Town Administrator Contract ApprovalMotion: to approve the Town Administrator's ContractPassed 3–2 · Haran: No
December 7, 2020 · Item D: Town Administrator Contract Approval
To approve the Town Administrator's Contract
Voted: No
Yes: McDonald, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Gracie, Haran
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Vice- Chair Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, it was voted 3-2-0 (John Haran and Frank Gracie against) to approve the Town Administrator's Contract.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
Nov 23Hearing-Tax RateMotion: to set the Minimum Residential Factor at 89.3954 and to authorize…Passed 4–1 · Haran: No
November 23, 2020: Hearing-Tax Rate
To set the Minimum Residential Factor at 89.3954 and to authorize Mr
Voted: No
Yes: Gracie, McDonald, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Haran
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Vice- Chair Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Selectman David Tatelbaum, it was voted 4-1-0 (John Haran against) to set the Minimum Residential Factor at 89.3954 and to authorize Mr.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Tatelbaum)
Sep 21DPW Sidewalk Repair ReportMotion: to support option number threePassed 4–1 · Haran: Yes
September 21, 2020 · Item A: DPW Sidewalk Repair Report
To support option number three
Voted: Yes
Yes: Gracie, Haran, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: McDonaldThe minutes give the result as 4–0–1 (Shawn D. McDonald abstaining), but the roll call in the minutes records it differently; the roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, and seconded by Selectman John Haran, it was voted 4-0-1 (Shawn McDonald abstained) to support option number three.” (Motion: Mickelson, second: Haran)
Aug 24ApproveMotion: to offer Cody Haddad a one year contract in the amount…Passed 3–1 · Haran: No
To offer Cody Haddad a one year contract in the amount of $70,000 to begin on August 26, 2020
Voted: No
Yes: Gracie, McDonald, MickelsonNo: HaranAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Vice- Chair Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, it was voted 3-1 (John Haran against) to offer Cody Haddad a one year contract in the amount of $70,000 to begin on August 26, 2020.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
Aug 24Board of Public Works VacancyMotion: to appoint Robert Almy to The Board of Public WorksPassed 3–1 · Haran: No
August 24, 2020 · Item L: Board of Public Works Vacancy
To appoint Robert Almy to The Board of Public Works
Voted: No
Yes: Gracie, McDonald, MickelsonNo: HaranAbsent: Tatelbaum
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Vice- Chair Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Selectman Stanley Mickelson, it was voted 3-1 (John Haran against) to appoint Robert Almy to The Board of Public Works.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Mickelson)
Aug 14Interview finalist for the Interim Town Clerk position- Sarah…Motion: to appoint Sarah Haskell Arruda as Interim Town ClerkPassed 3–2 · Haran: Yes
August 14, 2020: Interview finalist for the Interim Town Clerk position- Sarah Haskell Arruda
To appoint Sarah Haskell Arruda as Interim Town Clerk
Voted: Yes
Yes: Haran, McDonald, TatelbaumNo: Gracie, Mickelson
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Selectman John Haran, and seconded by Vice- Chair Shawn McDonald, it was voted 3-2 (Stanley Mickelson and Frank Gracie against) to appoint Sarah Haskell Arruda as Interim Town Clerk.” (Motion: Haran, second: McDonald)
Jun 30Ratify Harbormaster ContractMotion: to approve the Harbormaster's Contract as amendedPassed 4–1 · Haran: No
June 30, 2020 · Item A: Ratify Harbormaster Contract
To approve the Harbormaster's Contract as amended
Voted: No
Yes: Gracie, McDonald, Mickelson, TatelbaumNo: Haran
From the minutes
“After a motion was made by Selectman Shawn McDonald, and seconded by Vice- Chair Frank Gracie, it was voted 4-1 (John Haran against) to approve the Harbormaster's Contract as amended.” (Motion: McDonald, second: Gracie)
Votes with no disagreement (143)
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