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Chris Flanagan
Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record
Christopher Flanagan
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Flanagan voted the same way as…
- Paul McCormick100% (5 of 5)
- John Terrio71% (5 of 7)
- Chris Lambton43% (3 of 7)
- Jim Plath14% (1 of 7)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Flanagan 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 28 of 32 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (32)
- May 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present (Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.)
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2022 · Regular: Present (Chris Flanagan left the meeting and did not return.)
- Oct 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present (Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) for at least one item.)
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
May 2Not endorse Article 40 at Special Town MeetingMotion: to not endorse Article 40 at Special Town MeetingFailed 0–5 · Flanagan: Not recorded
May 2, 2023: Not endorse Article 40 at Special Town Meeting
To not endorse Article 40 at Special Town Meeting
The minutes give the count as 0-5-0, but the roll call reads: Chris Lambton yes, Chris Flanagan yes, John Terrio yes, Paul McCormick yes, Jim Plath yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Chris Flanagan moved to not endorse Article 40 at Special Town Meeting, Jim Plath seconded the motion. Lambton aye, Flanagan aye, Terrio aye, McCormick aye, Plath aye. The Board voted 0-5-0.” (Motion: Flanagan, second: Plath)
Apr 25Approve the application andMotion: approve the application andPassed 3–0 · Flanagan: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Approve the application and
Approve the application and
Yes: Lambton, Plath, TerrioAbstained: McCormick
From the minutes
“Jim Plath made a motion to approve the application and Chris Lambton' seconded. Plath aye, Lambton aye, Terrio aye. The Board voted 3-0-1 (Paul McCormick abstained.” (Motion: Plath, second: Lambton)
Apr 25Further vote that that we authorize and direct the…Motion: further vote that that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer…Passed 5–0 · Flanagan: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Further vote that that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town...
Further vote that that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Lambton, Jim Plath, John Terrio and Paul McCormick). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Jim Plath made a motion to further vote that that we authorize and direct the Town Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax compliance procedures and continuing disclosure procedures in such forms as the Town Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds and to comply with relevant securities laws. Paul McCormick seconded the vote and the Board voted unanimously in favor. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Plath, second: McCormick)
Apr 25Accept the resignation of Brian McManus from the Recreation…Motion: to accept the resignation of Brian McManus from the Recreation CommissionPassed Unanimous, 3 present · Flanagan: Not recorded
April 25, 2023: Accept the resignation of Brian McManus from the Recreation Commission
To accept the resignation of Brian McManus from the Recreation Commission
Jim Plath had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to accept the resignation of Brian McManus from the Recreation Commission. John Terrio seconded. The Board unanimously in favor. The Board voted 3-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick, second: Terrio)
Apr 14Place and support a transfer $570, 000 from Free…Motion: to place and support a transfer $570, 000 from Free Cash…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Flanagan: Yes
April 14, 2023: Place and support a transfer $570, 000 from Free Cash to the General-Purpose Stabilization Fund for the purpose of Article 38
To place and support a transfer $570, 000 from Free Cash to the General-Purpose Stabilization Fund for the purpose of Article 38
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick moved to place and support a transfer $570, 000 from Free Cash to the General-Purpose Stabilization Fund for the purpose of Article 38. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
Apr 14Place and support a transfer of $350,000 from Landfill,…Motion: place and support a transfer of $350,000 from Landfill, Solar, Special…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Flanagan: Yes
April 14, 2023: Place and support a transfer of $350,000 from Landfill, Solar, Special Revenue Fund and a transfer of $570,000 from Free Cash for the purpose of Article 21
Place and support a transfer of $350,000 from Landfill, Solar, Special Revenue Fund and a transfer of $570,000 from Free Cash for the purpose of Article 21
Voted: Yes
The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“Paul McCormick made a motion to place and support a transfer of $350,000 from Landfill, Solar, Special Revenue Fund and a transfer of $570,000 from Free Cash for the purpose of Article 21. Lambton aye, McCormick aye, Terrio aye, Flanagan aye. The Board voted unanimously in favor. VOTE: 4-0-0.” (Motion: McCormick)
Apr 11Reappoint Hussam Awad to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities…Motion: to reappoint Hussam Awad to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities with…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Flanagan: Not recorded
April 11, 2023: Reappoint Hussam Awad to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities with a term to expire March 31, 2026
To reappoint Hussam Awad to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities with a term to expire March 31, 2026
Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to reappoint Hussam Awad to the Advisory Committee on Disabilities with a term to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Apr 11Reappoint John Lowell to the Agricultural Commission with a…Motion: to reappoint John Lowell to the Agricultural Commission with a term…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Flanagan: Not recorded
April 11, 2023: Reappoint John Lowell to the Agricultural Commission with a term to expire March 31, 2026
To reappoint John Lowell to the Agricultural Commission with a term to expire March 31, 2026
Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to reappoint John Lowell to the Agricultural Commission with a term to expire March 31, 2026. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Apr 11Reappoint Mark Lambdin, David SanClemente, Michael Sarli and Carolyn…Motion: to reappoint Mark Lambdin, David SanClemente, Michael Sarli and Carolyn Solomon…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Flanagan: Not recorded
April 11, 2023: Reappoint Mark Lambdin, David SanClemente, Michael Sarli and Carolyn Solomon to the Alternative Energy Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint David Langan as an...
To reappoint Mark Lambdin, David SanClemente, Michael Sarli and Carolyn Solomon to the Alternative Energy Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint David Langan as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2025
Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio moved to reappoint Mark Lambdin, David SanClemente, Michael Sarli and Carolyn Solomon to the Alternative Energy Advisory Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint David Langan as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2025. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Apr 11Reappoint Sharon Deane, Jane Derman and Helene Savicki to…Motion: to reappoint Sharon Deane, Jane Derman and Helene Savicki to the…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Flanagan: Not recorded
April 11, 2023: Reappoint Sharon Deane, Jane Derman and Helene Savicki to the Beach Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Marc Goldberg as an Alternate with a term…
To reappoint Sharon Deane, Jane Derman and Helene Savicki to the Beach Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Marc Goldberg as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024
Chris Flanagan stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“John Terrio to reappoint Sharon Deane, Jane Derman and Helene Savicki to the Beach Committee with terms to expire March 31, 2026; and to reappoint Marc Goldberg as an Alternate with a term to expire March 31, 2024. Paul McCormick seconded the motion. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: McCormick)
Votes with no disagreement (357)
From the Dennis Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2023 on) and its Laserfiche records archive (earlier years). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Dennis (Select Board page)
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