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William Ramsey
Elected townwide · 7 terms in this record
Bill Ramsey
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
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 Ramsey 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 56 of 61 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Feb 9, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 3, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (61)
- Apr 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 31, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Oct 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Apr 19Recommend favorable action on Article 27Motion: to recommend favorable action on Article 27.Passed 2–1 · Ramsey: Yes
April 19, 2023: Recommend favorable action on Article 27
To recommend favorable action on Article 27.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fisher, RamseyNo: Klein
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 27. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: no Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Apr 19Recommend favorable action on Article 11Motion: to recommend favorable action on Article 11.Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Yes
April 19, 2023: Recommend favorable action on Article 11
To recommend favorable action on Article 11.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fisher, RamseyThe roll call lists Liz Klein as not present for this vote, so Liz Klein is left out.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 11. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: absent Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)
Apr 19Adopt the Municipal Single-Use Plastic Water Bottle PolicyMotion: to adopt the Municipal Single-Use Plastic Water Bottle Policy. Seconded.Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Yes
April 19, 2023: Adopt the Municipal Single-Use Plastic Water Bottle Policy
To adopt the Municipal Single-Use Plastic Water Bottle Policy. Seconded.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fisher, RamseyThe roll call lists Liz Klein as not present for this vote, so Liz Klein is left out.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to adopt the Municipal Single-Use Plastic Water Bottle Policy. Seconded. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: absent Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)
Mar 15Recommend an FY24 Culture & Recreation balanced budget of…Motion: to recommend an FY24 Culture & Recreation balanced budget of $2,362,373.Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained
March 15, 2023: Recommend an FY24 Culture & Recreation balanced budget of $2,362,373
To recommend an FY24 Culture & Recreation balanced budget of $2,362,373.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend an FY24 Culture & Recreation balanced budget of $2,362,373. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain Ms. Klein: yes.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Mar 15Authorize remote participation by public bodies of the Town…Motion: to authorize remote participation by public bodies of the Town of…Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Yes
March 15, 2023: Authorize remote participation by public bodies of the Town of Hingham in accordance with the provisions of 940 CMR 29.10
To authorize remote participation by public bodies of the Town of Hingham in accordance with the provisions of 940 CMR 29.10.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Klein, RamseyThe roll call lists Joseph Fisher as not present for this vote, so Joseph Fisher is left out.
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to authorize remote participation by public bodies of the Town of Hingham in accordance with the provisions of 940 CMR 29.10. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: not available (Mr. Fisher was participating remotely and had to step away from the Zoom meeting during this agenda item.) Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Klein)
Mar 9Recommend a FY24 Public Safety balanced budget of $16,924,899Motion: to recommend a FY24 Public Safety balanced budget of $16,924,899.Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained
March 9, 2023: Recommend a FY24 Public Safety balanced budget of $16,924,899
To recommend a FY24 Public Safety balanced budget of $16,924,899.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend a FY24 Public Safety balanced budget of $16,924,899. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Klein, second: Fisher)
Mar 9Recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation balanced budget of…Motion: to recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation balanced budget of $2,295,873.Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained
March 9, 2023: Recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation balanced budget of $2,295,873
To recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation balanced budget of $2,295,873.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation balanced budget of $2,295,873. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Mar 9Recommend a FY24 Public Safety recommended budget of $17,817,682Motion: to recommend a FY24 Public Safety recommended budget of $17,817,682.Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained
March 9, 2023: Recommend a FY24 Public Safety recommended budget of $17,817,682
To recommend a FY24 Public Safety recommended budget of $17,817,682.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Public Safety recommended budget of $17,817,682. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Mar 9Recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation recommended budget of…Motion: to recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation recommended budget of $2,765,203.Passed 2–0 · Ramsey: Abstained
March 9, 2023: Recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation recommended budget of $2,765,203
To recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation recommended budget of $2,765,203.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Fisher, KleinAbstained: Ramsey
From the minutes
“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend a FY24 Culture and Recreation recommended budget of $2,765,203. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: abstain.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Klein)
Feb 14Recommend favorable action on Article DDMotion: to recommend favorable action on Article DD.Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Ramsey: Yes
February 14, 2023: Recommend favorable action on Article DD
To recommend favorable action on Article DD.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name Liz Klein as both making and seconding this motion.
From the minutes
“Vote: Ms. Klein made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article DD. Ms. Klein seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Ms. Klein: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes.” (Motion: Klein)
Votes with no disagreement (314)
From the Hingham Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Hingham Anchor candidate stories (William Ramsey 2020, Liz Klein 2021, Julie Strehle 2024). Former members show initials.
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