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Chris Flanagan

Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record

Christopher Flanagan

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Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board

26 of 28meetings attended (93%) · whole board 91%
358votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
1 of 11split votes where Flanagan was in the minority (9%) · whole board 29%
0abstained
5terms in this record

On split votes, Flanagan voted the same way as…

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 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 26 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (28)

Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board

Apr 7Support the articleMotion: to support the articlePassed 4–1 · Flanagan: Yes

April 7, 2020: Support the article

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To support the article

Voted: Yes

Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Mezzadri, TerrioNo: McMahon

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri moved to support the article; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye"; Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Terrio)

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

Mar 24The CPC Budget as outlined as the by the…Motion: the CPC Budget as outlined as the by the Finance Director;…Passed 4–0 · Flanagan: Not recorded

March 24, 2020: The CPC Budget as outlined as the by the Finance Director; Mr. Lambton seconded

ApprovePassed · 4–0

The CPC Budget as outlined as the by the Finance Director; Mr. Lambton seconded. Ms. McMahon amended her motion to place the article and subsequently support the budget as outlined by the Finance Director

Yes: Lambton, McMahon, Mezzadri, TerrioThe roll call does not list Chris Flanagan, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved the CPC Budget as outlined as the by the Finance Director; Mr. Lambton seconded. Ms. McMahon amended her motion to place the article and subsequently support the budget as outlined by the Finance Director; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye".” (Motion: McMahon, second: Terrio)

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

Mar 24Reappoint Jeff Eldredge to the Planning Board for a…Motion: to reappoint Jeff Eldredge to the Planning Board for a three-year…Passed 3–2 · Flanagan: Yes

March 24, 2020: Reappoint Jeff Eldredge to the Planning Board for a three-year term to expire on 03/31/2023

AppointPassed · 3–2

To reappoint Jeff Eldredge to the Planning Board for a three-year term to expire on 03/31/2023

Voted: Yes

Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, TerrioNo: McMahon, Mezzadri

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to reappoint Jeff Eldredge to the Planning Board for a three-year term to expire on 03/31/2023; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Ms. McMahon "no", Mr. Mezzadri "no" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Mar 24Reappoint Josh Mason as an alternate to the Planning…Motion: to reappoint Josh Mason as an alternate to the Planning Board…Passed 4–0 · Flanagan: Yes

March 24, 2020: Reappoint Josh Mason as an alternate to the Planning Board with a term to expire on 03/31/201

AppointPassed · 4–0

To reappoint Josh Mason as an alternate to the Planning Board with a term to expire on 03/31/201

Voted: Yes

Yes: Flanagan, Lambton, Mezzadri, TerrioThe roll call does not list Sheryl McMahon, who was on the attendance line; this member is not shown as voting.

From the minutes

“Mr. Lambton moved to reappoint Josh Mason as an alternate to the Planning Board with a term to expire on 03/31/201; Mr. Terrio seconded. The Board voted: Mr. Terrio "aye", Mr. Lambton "aye", Mr. Mezzadri "aye" and Mr. Flanagan "aye".” (Motion: Lambton, second: Terrio)

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

Mar 20Pursuant to the Governor's recent orders and the continued…Motion: pursuant to the Governor's recent orders and the continued escalation of…Passed 5–0 · Flanagan: Not recorded

March 20, 2020: Pursuant to the Governor's recent orders and the continued escalation of COVID-19 the Board effective today issues a Local Declaration of Emergency to assure that that Town can obtain State…

Adopt orderPassed · 5–0

Pursuant to the Governor's recent orders and the continued escalation of COVID-19 the Board effective today issues a Local Declaration of Emergency to assure that that Town can obtain State and Federal assistance if necessary

The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon, Bob Mezzadri and Chris Lambton). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved pursuant to the Governor's recent orders and the continued escalation of COVID-19 the Board effective today issues a Local Declaration of Emergency to assure that that Town can obtain State and Federal assistance if necessary; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)

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

Mar 20Adopt the recommendations of the Town Administration to reduce…Motion: the Board adopt the recommendations of the Town Administration to reduce…Passed 5–0 · Flanagan: Not recorded

March 20, 2020: Adopt the recommendations of the Town Administration to reduce staffing level to only those critical to maintain primary functions to reduce the threat to the community

ApprovePassed · 5–0

The Board adopt the recommendations of the Town Administration to reduce staffing level to only those critical to maintain primary functions to reduce the threat to the community

The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon, Bob Mezzadri and Chris Lambton). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved the Board adopt the recommendations of the Town Administration to reduce staffing level to only those critical to maintain primary functions to reduce the threat to the community; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio, second: Mezzadri)

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

Mar 16Pursuant to the Governor's most recent order the Board…Motion: pursuant to the Governor's most recent order the Board approved of…Passed 5–0 · Flanagan: Not recorded

March 16, 2020: Pursuant to the Governor's most recent order the Board approved of the Town Administrator's recommendations as outlined, including the temporary closure of all town buildings to the public...

Adopt orderPassed · 5–0

Pursuant to the Governor's most recent order the Board approved of the Town Administrator's recommendations as outlined, including the temporary closure of all town buildings to the public commencing at the closed of business today until further notice

The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Chris Flanagan, John Terrio, Sheryl McMahon and Chris Lambton). Showing the count only. The minutes name Bob Mezzadri as the seconder, but Bob Mezzadri is not on the attendance line, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“Mr. Terrio moved pursuant to the Governor's most recent order the Board approved of the Town Administrator's recommendations as outlined, including the temporary closure of all town buildings to the public commencing at the closed of business today until further notice; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 5-0-0.” (Motion: Terrio)

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

Mar 10Support the articleMotion: to support the articlePassed Unanimous, 4 present · Flanagan: Not recorded

March 10, 2020: Support the article

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To support the article

Chris Flanagan had not yet arrived.

From the minutes

“Mr. Mezzadri moved to support the article; Mr. Lambton seconded. Mr. Mezzadri noted that the environment was our business and we should do whatever we can to take care of it. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: Mezzadri, second: Lambton)

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

Mar 10Place the articleMotion: to place the articlePassed Unanimous, 4 present · Flanagan: Not recorded

March 10, 2020: Place the article

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To place the article

Chris Flanagan had not yet arrived.

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to place the article; Mr. Lambton seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Lambton)

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

Mar 10Recommend $300,000 from raise and appropriate for the purpose…Motion: to recommend $300,000 from raise and appropriate for the purpose of…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Flanagan: Not recorded

March 10, 2020: Recommend $300,000 from raise and appropriate for the purpose of the article

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To recommend $300,000 from raise and appropriate for the purpose of the article

Chris Flanagan had not yet arrived.

From the minutes

“Ms. McMahon moved to recommend $300,000 from raise and appropriate for the purpose of the article; Mr. Mezzadri seconded. The Board voted 4-0-0.” (Motion: McMahon, second: Mezzadri)

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

Votes with no disagreement (323)

    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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