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Jessica M. Kramer
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
Jess Kramer
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Kramer voted the same way as…
- Sheila Vaughn69% (9 of 13)
- Donald J. Alcombright62% (8 of 13)
- Tyler R. Bouchard54% (7 of 13)
- Kimberley A. Emberg23% (3 of 13)
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 Kramer 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 22 of 27 Board of Selectmen meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Jan 3, 2023 · Joint: Absent
- Oct 18, 2022 · Special: Absent
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 26, 2022 · Joint: Absent
- May 31, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (27)
- Apr 11, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2023 · Joint: Absent
- Dec 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2022 · Special: Absent
- Sep 20, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Sep 6, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Aug 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 26, 2022 · Joint: Absent
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 31, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- May 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Apr 11Favorable action on Article 19, the Capital Planning articleMotion: I move favorable action on Article 19, the Capital Planning article.Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Kramer: Yes
April 11, 2023 (Joint meeting): Favorable action on Article 19, the Capital Planning article
I move favorable action on Article 19, the Capital Planning article.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, roll call VOTE: I move favorable acti.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 11Approve the request from John Wheble to transfer his…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Kramer: Yes
April 11, 2023 (Joint meeting): Approve the request from John Wheble to transfer his Aquaculture Lease from Lease #1 to Lease #3.
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from John Wheble to transfer his Aquaculture Lease from Lease #1 to Lease #3.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, roll call vote. VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request from John Wheble to transfer h.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 11Approve the use of ARPA funds for the installation…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the use of…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Kramer: Yes
April 11, 2023 (Joint meeting): Approve the use of ARPA funds for the installation of an HVAC unit for Silver Lake Regional Hig...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the use of ARPA funds for the installation of an HVAC unit for Silver Lake Regional High School in the amount of $188,175.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the use of ARPA funds for the installation of an HVAC unit for Silver Lake.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 11Approve the use of ARPA funds for the Main…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the use of…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Kramer: Yes
April 11, 2023 (Joint meeting): Approve the use of ARPA funds for the Main Street water main replacement in the amount of $503,...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the use of ARPA funds for the Main Street water main replacement in the amount of $503,349.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the use of ARPA funds for the Main Street wa.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 11Approve the request of the Kingston School Committee to…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request of…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Kramer: Yes
April 11, 2023 (Joint meeting): Approve the request of the Kingston School Committee to withdraw $218,334 from the Special Educ...
I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request of the Kingston School Committee to withdraw $218,334 from the Special Education Reserve Account to fund the FY23 budget shortfall partially.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to approve the request of the Kingston School Committee to withdraw $218,334 from the Special Education Reserve Account.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 11Open the April 29, 2023, Annual Town Meeting warrantMotion: I move the Board of Selectmen to open the April 29,…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Kramer: Yes
April 11, 2023 (Joint meeting): Open the April 29, 2023, Annual Town Meeting warrant.
I move the Board of Selectmen to open the April 29, 2023, Annual Town Meeting warrant.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to open t.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 11Remove the two articles as discussedMotion: I move the Board of Selectmen to remove the two articles…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Kramer: Yes
April 11, 2023 (Joint meeting): Remove the two articles as discussed.
I move the Board of Selectmen to remove the two articles as discussed.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, by roll call vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectme.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 11Add the COA By-law and Naming Town Property By-law…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen to add the COA By-law…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Kramer: Yes
April 11, 2023 (Joint meeting): Add the COA By-law and Naming Town Property By-law articles, as discussed.
I move the Board of Selectmen to add the COA By-law and Naming Town Property By-law articles, as discussed.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to add the COA By-law and Naming To.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 11Remove Article 21 Fund Kingston Elementary School Roof RestorationMotion: I move the Board of Selectmen to remove Article 21 Fund…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Kramer: Yes
April 11, 2023 (Joint meeting): Remove Article 21 Fund Kingston Elementary School Roof Restoration.
I move the Board of Selectmen to remove Article 21 Fund Kingston Elementary School Roof Restoration.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Kramer, second by Mr. Bouchard, and a 5-0-0 vote, roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to remove Article 21 Fund Ki.” (Motion: Kramer, second: Bouchard) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Apr 11Remove Article 31, Fund Kingston Town Employee Labor Union…Motion: I move the Board of Selectmen to remove Article 31, Fund…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Kramer: Yes
April 11, 2023 (Joint meeting): Remove Article 31, Fund Kingston Town Employee Labor Union Contract, and Article 32, Fund Kings...
I move the Board of Selectmen to remove Article 31, Fund Kingston Town Employee Labor Union Contract, and Article 32, Fund Kingston Town Employee Clerical Union Contract.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count 5-0-0; it equals the members voting, so each is shown Y.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Alcombright, second by Ms. Kramer, and a 5-0-0 vote, roll call vote VOTE: I move the Board of Selectmen to remove Article 31, Fund Kingston Town Employee Labor Union Contract, and Article 32, Fund Ki.” (Motion: Alcombright, second: Kramer) The minutes name who voted no but give no count; the count shown is from those names.
Votes with no disagreement (2)
From the Kingston Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s meeting portal and older Agenda Center. We check every count against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Kimberley Emberg from the Town of Kingston 2023 Annual Town Report (captioned group photo); Sheila Vaughn and Joseph Cunningham Jr. from The Local Seen candidate videos (2026). Melissa Bateman from The Local Seen video of the June 2, 2026 Board of Selectmen meeting (identified by the nameplate in front of each member). Carl Pike shows initials for now. Former members show initials.
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