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Douglas Lucente
At-large · 10 terms in this record
Doug Lucente; Douglas M. Lucente
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
On split votes, Lucente voted the same way as…
- Suzanne Barry50% (3 of 6)
- Jill Hai50% (3 of 6)
- Joseph Pato0% (0 of 6)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Lucente 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 57 of 59 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 25, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (59)
- Apr 10, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 18, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 5, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2019 · Special: Present
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2019 · Special: Present
- Jan 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2019 · Joint: Present
- Jan 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2018 · Special: Present
- Dec 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Oct 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 22, 2018 · Special: Present
- Oct 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 1, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 26, 2018 · Special: Present
- Sep 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 28, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Aug 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 25, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 19, 2018 · Special: Present
- Jun 18, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Jun 14, 2018 · Special: Present
- Jun 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 11, 2018 · Special: Present (Douglas Lucente arrived after the meeting began.)
- Jun 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 30, 2018 · Joint: Present
- May 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2018 · Joint: Present
- May 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Apr 10Position on the School Committee’s proposed amendment for reconsideration…Motion: Article 39 - Zoning Bylaw - Limited Site Plan Review Four…Passed 4–0 · Lucente: Not recorded
April 10, 2019: Position on the School Committee’s proposed amendment for reconsideration of 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 39 (Limited Site Plan Review): support
Article 39 - Zoning Bylaw - Limited Site Plan Review Four Board Members were in support and one Member was a wait for their position regarding the School Committee's proposed amendment for reconsideration for Article 39.
A Town Meeting article position recorded in the minutes (no motion). The minutes say four members supported it and one was a “wait”, without naming them. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Article 39 - Zoning Bylaw - Limited Site Plan Review Four Board Members were in support and one Member was a wait for their position regarding the School Committee's proposed amendment for reconsideration for Article 39..”
Apr 8Approve a fireworks display on Friday July 5, 2019,…Motion: Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted…Passed 4–0 · Lucente: Not recorded
April 8, 2019: Approve a fireworks display on Friday July 5, 2019, at approximately 9:30 p.m., subject to approval of the necessary safety precautions required by the Fire Department Selectmen Committee Appointment
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 4-0 to approve a fireworks display on Friday July 5, 2019, at approximately 9:30 p.m., subject to approval of the necessary safety precautions required by the Fire Department Selectmen Committee Appointment
Yes: Barry, Hai, Pato, SandeenThe minutes say “Mr. Lucente recused himself as he is a member of the Lion's Club of Lexington.” The count (4-0) matches the 4 other members present, so that member is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board of Selection voted 4-0 to approve a fireworks display on Friday July 5, 2019, at approximately 9:30 p.m., subject to approval of the necessary safety precautions required by the Fire Department Selectmen Committee Appointment.”
Apr 3Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 4 (Reduce…Motion: 2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 4: Reduce Community Preservation…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Lucente: Yes
April 3, 2019: Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 4 (Reduce Community Preservation Act (CPA) Surcharge Rate From 3% To 1% Pursuant To G.L. C. 44b, § 16 (Citizen Article)): indefinitely postpone
2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 4: Reduce Community Preservation Act (CPA) Surcharge Rate From 3% To 1% Pursuant To G.L. C. 44b, § 16 (Citizen Article) [IP] | SB Y | JP Y | DL Y | JH Y | MS Y
Voted: Yes
From the “Article Positions” chart appended to the April 3, 2019 minutes (the last chart posted for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting): each member’s position is marked Y (support), N (do not support), A (abstain), W (wait) or R (recused); an “IP” in the chart’s IP column means the position is on indefinitely postponing the article. The members set these positions at meetings from March 2019 on; this is the chart’s final posted record.
From the minutes
“2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 4: Reduce Community Preservation Act (CPA) Surcharge Rate From 3% To 1% Pursuant To G.L. C. 44b, § 16 (Citizen Article) [IP] | SB Y | JP Y | DL Y | JH Y | MS Y.”
Apr 3Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 5 (Establish…Motion: 2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 5: Establish Qualifications For…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Lucente: Yes
April 3, 2019: Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 5 (Establish Qualifications For Tax Deferrals): support
2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 5: Establish Qualifications For Tax Deferrals | SB Y | JP Y | DL Y | JH Y | MS Y
Voted: Yes
From the “Article Positions” chart appended to the April 3, 2019 minutes (the last chart posted for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting): each member’s position is marked Y (support), N (do not support), A (abstain), W (wait) or R (recused). The members set these positions at meetings from March 2019 on; this is the chart’s final posted record.
From the minutes
“2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 5: Establish Qualifications For Tax Deferrals | SB Y | JP Y | DL Y | JH Y | MS Y.”
Apr 3Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 6 (Appropriate…Motion: 2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 6: Appropriate For Cremation…Failed 2–2 · Lucente: Abstained
April 3, 2019: Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 6 (Appropriate For Cremation Facility At Westview Cemetery (Citizen Article)): support
2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 6: Appropriate For Cremation Facility At Westview Cemetery (Citizen Article) | SB N | JP Y | DL A | JH N | MS Y
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Pato, SandeenNo: Barry, HaiAbstained: LucenteFrom the “Article Positions” chart appended to the April 3, 2019 minutes (the last chart posted for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting): each member’s position is marked Y (support), N (do not support), A (abstain), W (wait) or R (recused). The members set these positions at meetings from March 2019 on; this is the chart’s final posted record.
From the minutes
“2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 6: Appropriate For Cremation Facility At Westview Cemetery (Citizen Article) | SB N | JP Y | DL A | JH N | MS Y.”
Apr 3Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 7 (Appropriate…Motion: 2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 7: Appropriate Funds For…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Lucente: Yes
April 3, 2019: Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 7 (Appropriate Funds For The Creation Of A Lexington Economic Development Strategy (Citizen Article)): indefinitely postpone
2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 7: Appropriate Funds For The Creation Of A Lexington Economic Development Strategy (Citizen Article) [IP] | SB Y | JP Y | DL Y | JH Y | MS Y
Voted: Yes
From the “Article Positions” chart appended to the April 3, 2019 minutes (the last chart posted for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting): each member’s position is marked Y (support), N (do not support), A (abstain), W (wait) or R (recused); an “IP” in the chart’s IP column means the position is on indefinitely postponing the article. The members set these positions at meetings from March 2019 on; this is the chart’s final posted record.
From the minutes
“2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 7: Appropriate Funds For The Creation Of A Lexington Economic Development Strategy (Citizen Article) [IP] | SB Y | JP Y | DL Y | JH Y | MS Y.”
Apr 3Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 8 (Funding…Motion: 2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 8: Funding For Sustainability…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Lucente: Yes
April 3, 2019: Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 8 (Funding For Sustainability Actions (Citizen Article)): indefinitely postpone
2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 8: Funding For Sustainability Actions (Citizen Article) [IP] | SB Y | JP Y | DL Y | JH Y | MS Y
Voted: Yes
From the “Article Positions” chart appended to the April 3, 2019 minutes (the last chart posted for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting): each member’s position is marked Y (support), N (do not support), A (abstain), W (wait) or R (recused); an “IP” in the chart’s IP column means the position is on indefinitely postponing the article. The members set these positions at meetings from March 2019 on; this is the chart’s final posted record.
From the minutes
“2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 8: Funding For Sustainability Actions (Citizen Article) [IP] | SB Y | JP Y | DL Y | JH Y | MS Y.”
Apr 3Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 9 (Sustainability…Motion: 2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 9: Sustainability Director (Citizen…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Lucente: Yes
April 3, 2019: Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 9 (Sustainability Director (Citizen Article)): indefinitely postpone
2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 9: Sustainability Director (Citizen Article) [IP] | SB Y | JP Y | DL Y | JH Y | MS Y
Voted: Yes
From the “Article Positions” chart appended to the April 3, 2019 minutes (the last chart posted for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting): each member’s position is marked Y (support), N (do not support), A (abstain), W (wait) or R (recused); an “IP” in the chart’s IP column means the position is on indefinitely postponing the article. The members set these positions at meetings from March 2019 on; this is the chart’s final posted record.
From the minutes
“2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 9: Sustainability Director (Citizen Article) [IP] | SB Y | JP Y | DL Y | JH Y | MS Y.”
Apr 3Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 10 (Appropriate…Motion: 2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 10: Appropriate To Post…Passed 4–0 · Lucente: Yes
April 3, 2019: Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 10 (Appropriate To Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund): support
2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 10: Appropriate To Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund | SB R | JP Y | DL Y | JH Y | MS Y
Voted: Yes
Yes: Hai, Lucente, Pato, SandeenFrom the “Article Positions” chart appended to the April 3, 2019 minutes (the last chart posted for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting): each member’s position is marked Y (support), N (do not support), A (abstain), W (wait) or R (recused). The members set these positions at meetings from March 2019 on; this is the chart’s final posted record. Suzanne Barry is marked “R” (recused) and is not shown voting.
From the minutes
“2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 10: Appropriate To Post Employment Insurance Liability Fund | SB R | JP Y | DL Y | JH Y | MS Y.”
Apr 3Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 11 (Appropriate…Motion: 2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 11: Appropriate FY2020 Operating…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Lucente: Yes
April 3, 2019: Position on 2019 Annual Town Meeting Article 11 (Appropriate FY2020 Operating Budget): support
2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 11: Appropriate FY2020 Operating Budget | SB Y | JP Y | DL Y | JH Y | MS Y
Voted: Yes
From the “Article Positions” chart appended to the April 3, 2019 minutes (the last chart posted for the 2019 Annual Town Meeting): each member’s position is marked Y (support), N (do not support), A (abstain), W (wait) or R (recused). The members set these positions at meetings from March 2019 on; this is the chart’s final posted record.
From the minutes
“2019 Annual Town Meeting position chart, Article 11: Appropriate FY2020 Operating Budget | SB Y | JP Y | DL Y | JH Y | MS Y.”
Votes with no disagreement (327)
From the Lexington Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Laserfiche records archive (Select Board minutes). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Select Board photos: Town of Lexington (lexingtonma.gov), from the official Select Board page. Former members show initials.
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