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Leah Gibson
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Gibson voted the same way as…
- Mark S. Elfman83% (5 of 6)
- Dennis Keefe80% (4 of 5)
- Seth Ferguson50% (3 of 6)
- Stephanie A. McGowan50% (3 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Gibson 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 23 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- May 23, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (23)
- Apr 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- May 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Apr 23Approve the Change of Manager Application for Big Night…Motion: Motion to approve the Change of Manager Application for Big Night…Passed 4–0 · Gibson: Not recorded
April 23, 2024: Approve the Change of Manager Application for Big Night Ventures LLC dba The Scorpion Bar & Mexican Cantina at 253 Patriot Place from Michael Lisitza to Kelsea Coulter
Motion to approve the Change of Manager Application for Big Night Ventures LLC dba The Scorpion Bar & Mexican Cantina at 253 Patriot Place from Michael Lisitza to Kelsea Coulter
The vote does not list Mark S. Elfman, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Change of Manager Application for Big Night Ventures LLC dba The Scorpion Bar & Mexican Cantina at 253 Patriot Place from Michael Lisitza to Kelsea Coulter, by L. Gibson, 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved. Roll Call. Dennis – Yes. Leah – Yes. Seth – Yes. Steph – Yes.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)
Apr 23Approve a payment of $12,500.00 to MassDevelopment as repayment…Motion: Motion to approve a payment of $12,500.00 to MassDevelopment as repayment…Passed 4–0 · Gibson: Not recorded
April 23, 2024: Approve a payment of $12,500.00 to MassDevelopment as repayment for Phase II of the Walnut Affordable Housing pre-work
Motion to approve a payment of $12,500.00 to MassDevelopment as repayment for Phase II of the Walnut Affordable Housing pre-work
The vote does not list Mark S. Elfman, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve a payment of $12,500.00 to MassDevelopment as repayment for Phase II of the Walnut Affordable Housing pre-work, by L. Gibson, 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved. Roll Call. Dennis – Yes. Leah – Yes. Seth – Yes. Steph – Yes.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)
Apr 23Approve $70,000.00 of the Affordable Housing Trust fund to…Motion: Motion to approve $70,000.00 of the Affordable Housing Trust fund to…Passed 4–0 · Gibson: Not recorded
April 23, 2024: Approve $70,000.00 of the Affordable Housing Trust fund to be committed to Phase II of the Walnut Street Housing Project
Motion to approve $70,000.00 of the Affordable Housing Trust fund to be committed to Phase II of the Walnut Street Housing Project
The vote does not list Mark S. Elfman, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve $70,000.00 of the Affordable Housing Trust fund to be committed to Phase II of the Walnut Street Housing Project, by L. Gibson, 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved. Roll Call. Dennis – Yes. Leah – Yes. Seth – Yes. Steph – Yes.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)
Apr 23Amend the annual per spot fee for commercial parking…Motion: Motion to amend the annual per spot fee for commercial parking…Passed 4–1 · Gibson: Yes
April 23, 2024: Amend the annual per spot fee for commercial parking to $10 per spot for renewals for July 1, 2024
Motion to amend the annual per spot fee for commercial parking to $10 per spot for renewals for July 1, 2024.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Ferguson, Gibson, KeefeNo: McGowan
From the minutes
“Motion to amend the annual per spot fee for commercial parking to $10 per spot for renewals for July 1, 2024. by L. Gibson, 2nd by S. Ferguson. Mike Stanton, Rt1 Business Owner. Advise is to put the breaks on this increase. Chair of the Water & Sewer Commission that sets rates yearly. Board should be ready to defend this increase. Use an outside firm to help set this rate. That cost of an outside firm would need to be incorporated into the annual per spot fee. Approved. Roll Call. Dennis – Yes. Leah – Yes. Mark – Yes. Seth – Yes. Steph – No.” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)
Mar 12Accept a donation to the Veteran Services Department for…Motion: Motion to accept a donation to the Veteran Services Department for…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Gibson: Yes
March 12, 2024: Accept a donation to the Veteran Services Department for retired flag lockage drop slots in the amount of $526.05
Motion to accept a donation to the Veteran Services Department for retired flag lockage drop slots in the amount of $526.05
Voted: Yes
Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to accept a donation to the Veteran Services Department for retired flag lockage drop slots in the amount of $526.05, by L. Gibson, 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved. 4-0, S. McGowan left meeting..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)
Mar 12Disband the Hog Reeve appointmentMotion: Motion to disband the Hog Reeve appointmentPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Gibson: Yes
March 12, 2024: Disband the Hog Reeve appointment
Motion to disband the Hog Reeve appointment
Voted: Yes
Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to disband the Hog Reeve appointment, by L. Gibson, 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved. 4-0, S. McGowan left meeting..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)
Mar 12Approve the Extended Hours Request - Renaissance Hotel at…Motion: Motion to approve the Extended Hours Request - Renaissance Hotel at…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Gibson: Yes
March 12, 2024: Approve the Extended Hours Request - Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place and Hilton Garden Inn at Patriots Place at 28 Patriot Place to serve alcohol on Sunday March 31st, Easter…
Motion to approve the Extended Hours Request - Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place and Hilton Garden Inn at Patriots Place at 28 Patriot Place to serve alcohol on Sunday March 31st, Easter and Sunday May 12th, Mother's Day starting at 11am
Voted: Yes
Stephanie A. McGowan was not present for this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the Extended Hours Request - Renaissance Hotel at Patriot Place and Hilton Garden Inn at Patriots Place at 28 Patriot Place to serve alcohol on Sunday March 31st, Easter and Sunday May 12th, Mother's Day starting at 11am, by L. Gibson, 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved. 4-0, S. McGowan left meeting..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)
Jan 16Opt out of mail in voting pursuant to MGL…Motion: Motion to opt out of mail in voting pursuant to MGL…Passed 3–2 · Gibson: Yes
January 16, 2024: Opt out of mail in voting pursuant to MGL chapter 54, section 25 B for the annual town elections scheduled for May 6th, 2024
Motion to opt out of mail in voting pursuant to MGL chapter 54, section 25 B for the annual town elections scheduled for May 6th, 2024
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Gibson, McGowanNo: Ferguson, Keefe
From the minutes
“Motion to opt out of mail in voting pursuant to MGL chapter 54, section 25 B for the annual town elections scheduled for May 6th, 2024, by L. Gibson, 2nd by S. Ferguson. Approved: 3 – 2 (DK & SF opposed). Opting Out..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)
Jan 16Appoint Paige Duncan as the town manager subject to…Motion: Motion to appoint Paige Duncan as the town manager subject to…Passed 4–1 · Gibson: Yes
January 16, 2024: Appoint Paige Duncan as the town manager subject to a negotiated contract and to appoint the select board chair and the town labor council to begin negotiations with the selected…
Motion to appoint Paige Duncan as the town manager subject to a negotiated contract and to appoint the select board chair and the town labor council to begin negotiations with the selected town manager. L. Gibson
Voted: Yes
Yes: Elfman, Ferguson, Gibson, KeefeNo: McGowan
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Paige Duncan as the town manager subject to a negotiated contract and to appoint the select board chair and the town labor council to begin negotiations with the selected town manager. L. Gibson, 2nd by S. Ferguson. 4 – 1 (SM opposed). Approved..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)
Nov 7Pursuant to G.L. c. 40, §56 to maintain the…Motion: Motion pursuant to G.L. c. 40, §56 to maintain the split…Passed 4–1 · Gibson: Not recorded
November 7, 2023: Pursuant to G.L. c. 40, §56 to maintain the split tax rate and adopt a Residential Factor of 0.9388 for Fiscal Year 2024
Motion pursuant to G.L. c. 40, §56 to maintain the split tax rate and adopt a Residential Factor of 0.9388 for Fiscal Year 2024
The minutes give the count (4-1) and name Stephanie A. McGowan as voting to abstain, but the names and count do not match the 5 members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion pursuant to G.L. c. 40, §56 to maintain the split tax rate and adopt a Residential Factor of 0.9388 for Fiscal Year 2024 by L. Gibson, 2nd S. Ferguson. SF – Looks like you just picked the mid-point. Is there any science behind that? No shift to the increase. TW – If you kept the same as last year, commercial would get a $400 tax break. 1.2% shift was last year. No dollar value. Approved 4-1. S. McGowan abstain..” (Motion: Gibson, second: Ferguson)
Votes with no disagreement (150)
From the Foxborough Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Select Board minutes page and its Diligent meeting portal. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: WJAR NBC 10 (Bill Yukna), The Foxboro Reporter, photo by Mark Stockwell (Amy LaBrache), The Sun Chronicle (Mark Elfman), and stills from Foxboro Cable Access videos: “Around Foxborough #44 – Stephanie McGowan for the Foxborough Board of Selectmen” (2020) and the Foxboro Jaycees Candidates Night, April 11, 2024 (Deb Giardino).
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