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Lakeville Vice Chair
Chris Plonka
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
Christopher Plonka
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board
On split votes, Plonka voted the same way as…
- Maureen Candito63% (5 of 8)
- Lorraine Carboni63% (5 of 8)
- Paul Hunt50% (4 of 8)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Plonka 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 36 of 37 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.
Missed
- Jul 14, 2025 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (37)
- Apr 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 17, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Feb 3, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 20, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Jan 6, 2026 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Dec 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 25, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Nov 3, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 14, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Oct 6, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 30, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 16, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Sep 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 19, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 5, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Aug 4, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jul 14, 2025 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 8, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 24, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 23, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Jun 2, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 30, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 19, 2025 · Regular: Present
- May 5, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 28, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 22, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 15, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 14, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2025 · Regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2025 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board
Mar 17Prepare for an Override in the amount of $4,915,700Motion: To prepare for an Override in the amount of $4,915,700.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Plonka: Yes
March 17, 2026: Prepare for an Override in the amount of $4,915,700
To prepare for an Override in the amount of $4,915,700.
Voted: Yes
Joint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 8 yes and 1 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To prepare for an Override in the amount of $4,915,700. Roll call vote: Select Board Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye Finance Committee Chair Beals - aye, Vice-Chair Kostant - nay, J. Tonini - aye, B. Mancovsky - aye. M. Wright - aye.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Mar 17Follow the format presented by the Town Administrator: Question…Motion: To follow the format presented by the Town Administrator: Question 1A…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Plonka: Yes
March 17, 2026: Follow the format presented by the Town Administrator: Question 1A Shall the Town of Lakeville be allowed to assess an additional $2,615,700 in real estate and personal property taxes for…
To follow the format presented by the Town Administrator: Question 1A Shall the Town of Lakeville be allowed to assess an additional $2,615,700 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of operating the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026? Question 1B Shall the Town of Lakeville be allowed to assess an additional $1,300,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of operating the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027? Question 1C Shall the Town of Lakeville be allowed to assess an additional $1,000,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of operating the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2028?
Voted: Yes
Joint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 8 yes and 1 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Hunt and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To follow the format presented by the Town Administrator: Question 1A Shall the Town of Lakeville be allowed to assess an additional $2,615,700 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of operating the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026? Question 1B Shall the Town of Lakeville be allowed to assess an additional $1,300,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of operating the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2027? Question 1C Shall the Town of Lakeville be allowed to assess an additional $1,000,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of operating the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2028? Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - aye Finance Committee Chair Beals - aye, Vice-Chair Kostant - nay, J. Tonini - aye, B. Mancovsky - aye. M. Wright - aye.” (Motion: Hunt, second: Carboni)
Mar 17Reaffirm for the audit for the agreed upon Freetown/Lakeville…Motion: to reaffirm for the audit for the agreed upon Freetown/Lakeville Regional…Passed 3–1 · Plonka: Yes
March 17, 2026: Reaffirm for the audit for the agreed upon Freetown/Lakeville Regional School District
To reaffirm for the audit for the agreed upon Freetown/Lakeville Regional School District.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Candito, Carboni, PlonkaNo: Hunt
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Plonka and seconded by Member Candito, it was: VOTED: to reaffirm for the audit for the agreed upon Freetown/Lakeville Regional School District. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni aye, Member Hunt - nay and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Plonka, second: Candito)
Mar 5Appoint Kathryn Trost to the Lakeville School Committee to…Motion: To appoint Kathryn Trost to the Lakeville School Committee to fill…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Plonka: Yes
March 5, 2026: Appoint Kathryn Trost to the Lakeville School Committee to fill an unexpired term through April 2027
To appoint Kathryn Trost to the Lakeville School Committee to fill an unexpired term through April 2027.
Voted: Yes
Joint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 6 yes and 1 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Plonka and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Kathryn Trost to the Lakeville School Committee to fill an unexpired term through April 2027. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye; Member Plonka - aye; School Committee Member R. Cushing - aye. School Committee Member M. Richards - aye; and School Committee Member S. Sylvia - nay..” (Motion: Plonka, second: Hunt)
Mar 5Table the motion until Town Counsel has reviewed and…Motion: To table the motion until Town Counsel has reviewed and provided…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Plonka: Yes
March 5, 2026: Table the motion until Town Counsel has reviewed and provided a determination
To table the motion until Town Counsel has reviewed and provided a determination.
Voted: Yes
Moved by School Committee Member S. Sylvia (not a Select Board member). Joint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 7 yes and 0 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by School Committee Member S. Sylvia and seconded by Select Board Member Hunt, it was VOTED: To table the motion until Town Counsel has reviewed and provided a determination. Polled vote: Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye; Member Plonka - aye; School Committee Member R. Cushing - aye. School Committee Member M. Richards - aye; and School Committee Member S. Sylvia - aye.” (second: Hunt)
Jan 20Support Option #5 for the Old Colony Regional Technical…Motion: To support Option #5 for the Old Colony Regional Technical High…Passed 3–1 · Plonka: Yes
January 20, 2026: Support Option #5 for the Old Colony Regional Technical High School Building Project
To support Option #5 for the Old Colony Regional Technical High School Building Project.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Candito, Carboni, PlonkaNo: Hunt
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Plonka and seconded by Member Carboni, it was: VOTED: To support Option #5 for the Old Colony Regional Technical High School Building Project. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - nay and Member Plonka - aye.” (Motion: Plonka, second: Carboni)
Jan 6Appoint Jeffrey Roderiques to the Old Colony School Committee…Motion: To appoint Jeffrey Roderiques to the Old Colony School Committee with…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Plonka: Yes
January 6, 2026: Appoint Jeffrey Roderiques to the Old Colony School Committee with a term to expire on May 1, 2026
To appoint Jeffrey Roderiques to the Old Colony School Committee with a term to expire on May 1, 2026.
Voted: Yes
Joint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 7 yes and 0 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by L. Carboni and seconded by S. Syliva, it was: VOTED: To appoint Jeffrey Roderiques to the Old Colony School Committee with a term to expire on May 1, 2026. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, ViceChair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye, Member Plonka - aye, Steve Sylvia - aye, Becky Cushing - aye and Melinda Richards - aye..” (Motion: Carboni)
Nov 19Appoint Lauren Beagen to the Lakeville School Committee to…Motion: To appoint Lauren Beagen to the Lakeville School Committee to fill…Failed 2–2 · Plonka: Yes
November 19, 2025: Appoint Lauren Beagen to the Lakeville School Committee to fill an unexpired term through to the next Town Election
To appoint Lauren Beagen to the Lakeville School Committee to fill an unexpired term through to the next Town Election.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hunt, PlonkaNo: Candito, CarboniJoint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 3 yes and 4 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Plonka and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Lauren Beagen to the Lakeville School Committee to fill an unexpired term through to the next Town Election. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - nay, Vice-Chair Carboni - nay, Member Hunt - aye; Member Plonka - aye; School Committee Member C. Fernandez - aye; School Committee Member M. Richards - nay; and School Committee Member S. Sylvia - nay..” (Motion: Plonka, second: Hunt)
Nov 19Appoint Becky Cushing to the Lakeville School Committee to…Motion: To appoint Becky Cushing to the Lakeville School Committee to fill…Passed 2–2 · Plonka: No
November 19, 2025: Appoint Becky Cushing to the Lakeville School Committee to fill an unexpired term through to the next Town Election
To appoint Becky Cushing to the Lakeville School Committee to fill an unexpired term through to the next Town Election.
Voted: No
Yes: Candito, CarboniNo: Hunt, PlonkaJoint vote: members of another board voted too (counting everyone, 4 yes and 3 no). Only the Select Board members' votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by School Committee Member S. Sylvia, it was: VOTED: To appoint Becky Cushing to the Lakeville School Committee to fill an unexpired term through to the next Town Election. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - nay; Member Plonka - nay; School Committee Member C. Fernandez - nay; School Committee Member M. Richards - aye; and School Committee Member S. Sylvia - aye..” (Motion: Carboni)
Oct 21Appoint Suzanne Plonka to the 175" Anniversary Committee for…Motion: To appoint Suzanne Plonka to the 175" Anniversary Committee for a…Passed 3–0 · Plonka: Abstained
October 21, 2025: Appoint Suzanne Plonka to the 175" Anniversary Committee for a one- year term to expire on July 31, 2026
To appoint Suzanne Plonka to the 175" Anniversary Committee for a one- year term to expire on July 31, 2026.
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Candito, Carboni, HuntAbstained: Plonka
From the minutes
“Upon motion made by Member Carboni and seconded by Member Hunt, it was: VOTED: To appoint Suzanne Plonka to the 175" Anniversary Committee for a one- year term to expire on July 31, 2026. Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice-Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt - aye and Member Plonka - abstain.” (Motion: Carboni, second: Hunt)
Votes with no disagreement (302)
From the Lakeville Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document 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: Nemasket Week (Lorraine Carboni, Chris Plonka, Lia Fabian and Kristen Howard, April 2026; Paul Hunt, April 2025). Former members show initials.
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