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Thomas O'Hara
Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record
Thomas F. O'Hara
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
On split votes, O'Hara voted the same way as…
- John Cahalane71% (17 of 24)
- Carol Sherman64% (16 of 25)
- John Cotton53% (10 of 19)
- Andrew Gottlieb8% (2 of 25)
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 O'Hara 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 26 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Apr 29, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 23, 2018 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (28)
- May 20, 2019 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 29, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 22, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 8, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 15, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Dec 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 3, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 19, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 5, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 11, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 6, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 23, 2018 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 9, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 18, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 21, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
May 20Grant a Marijuana Cultivation/Product Manufacturing Host Community Agreement to…Motion: to grant a Marijuana Cultivation/Product Manufacturing Host Community Agreement to CCC…Passed 3–2 · O'Hara: Yes
May 20, 2019: Grant a Marijuana Cultivation/Product Manufacturing Host Community Agreement to CCC Mashpee Holdings subject to the 3- year sunset clause
To grant a Marijuana Cultivation/Product Manufacturing Host Community Agreement to CCC Mashpee Holdings subject to the 3- year sunset clause
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cahalane, O'Hara, ShermanNo: Cotton, Gottlieb
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to grant a Marijuana Cultivation/Product Manufacturing Host Community Agreement to CCC Mashpee Holdings subject to the 3- year sunset clause. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: 3-2. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb, no Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton, no Opposed, (2).” (Motion: Cahalane, second: O'Hara)
May 20Approve the Marijuana Cultivation/Product Manufacturing Host Community Agreement with…Motion: to approve the Marijuana Cultivation/Product Manufacturing Host Community Agreement with CCE…Passed 4–1 · O'Hara: Yes
May 20, 2019: Approve the Marijuana Cultivation/Product Manufacturing Host Community Agreement with CCE CAT LLC subject to a 3-year sunset clause
To approve the Marijuana Cultivation/Product Manufacturing Host Community Agreement with CCE CAT LLC subject to a 3-year sunset clause
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cahalane, Cotton, O'Hara, ShermanNo: Gottlieb
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman O'Hara to approve the Marijuana Cultivation/Product Manufacturing Host Community Agreement with CCE CAT LLC subject to a 3-year sunset clause. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: 4-1. Motion carries. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb, no Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: O'Hara, second: Cotton)
May 6Recommend the amended motion of Article#14 for presentation on…Motion: to recommend the amended motion of Article#14 for presentation on Town…Passed 5–0 · O'Hara: Not recorded
May 6, 2019: Recommend the amended motion of Article#14 for presentation on Town Meeting floor
To recommend the amended motion of Article#14 for presentation on Town Meeting floor
The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but the roll call reads: Carol Sherman yes, John Cahalane yes, Andrew Gottlieb yes, Thomas O'Hara yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to recommend the amended motion of Article#14 for presentation on Town Meeting floor. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara,yes Opposed, none.” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Mar 25Approve and recommend the article relative to transferring from…Motion: to approve and recommend the article relative to transferring from revenue…Passed 4–1 · O'Hara: No
March 25, 2019: Approve and recommend the article relative to transferring from revenue available for appropriation/free cash; $50,000 to be expended under the direction of the Mashpee 150th Anniversary Committee...
To approve and recommend the article relative to transferring from revenue available for appropriation/free cash; $50,000 to be expended under the direction of the Mashpee 150th Anniversary Committee with approval by the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of funding the Town of Mashpee's Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2020
Voted: No
Yes: Cahalane, Cotton, Gottlieb, ShermanNo: O'Hara
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve and recommend the article relative to transferring from revenue available for appropriation/free cash; $50,000 to be expended under the direction of the Mashpee 150th Anniversary Committee with approval by the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of funding the Town of Mashpee's Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2020. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Motion carries. 4-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Mar 25Support the passage of the article regarding the 150th…Motion: to support the passage of the article regarding the 150th Anniversary…Passed 4–1 · O'Hara: No
March 25, 2019: Support the passage of the article regarding the 150th Anniversary Celebration
To support the passage of the article regarding the 150th Anniversary Celebration
Voted: No
Yes: Cahalane, Cotton, Gottlieb, ShermanNo: O'Hara
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to support the passage of the article regarding the 150th Anniversary Celebration. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Motion carries. 4-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cotton)
Mar 11Accept and forward the Host Agreement application from TripleM;…Motion: to accept and forward the Host Agreement application from TripleM; 29…Passed 4–1 · O'Hara: No
March 11, 2019: Accept and forward the Host Agreement application from TripleM; 29 & 41 Echo Road to the Cannabis Control Commission
To accept and forward the Host Agreement application from TripleM; 29 & 41 Echo Road to the Cannabis Control Commission
Voted: No
Yes: Cahalane, Cotton, Gottlieb, ShermanNo: O'Hara
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to accept and forward the Host Agreement application from TripleM; 29 & 41 Echo Road to the Cannabis Control Commission. Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb. VOTE: Motion carries. 4-1. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, (1).” (Motion: Cotton, second: Gottlieb)
Mar 11Approve and recommend Article#12 as draftedMotion: to approve and recommend Article#12 as draftedPassed 3–2 · O'Hara: No
March 11, 2019: Approve and recommend Article#12 as drafted
To approve and recommend Article#12 as drafted
Voted: No
Yes: Cahalane, Gottlieb, ShermanNo: Cotton, O'Hara
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to approve and recommend Article#12 as drafted. Motion seconded by Selectman Cahalane. VOTE: Motion carries. 3-2. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Cotton, no Opposed, (2).” (Motion: Gottlieb, second: Cahalane)
Mar 11Approve and recommend Article#9 directing 50% of the Rooms…Motion: to approve and recommend Article#9 directing 50% of the Rooms Tax…Failed 2–3 · O'Hara: Yes
March 11, 2019: Approve and recommend Article#9 directing 50% of the Rooms Tax to the new Capital Stabilization Account
To approve and recommend Article#9 directing 50% of the Rooms Tax to the new Capital Stabilization Account
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cahalane, O'HaraNo: Cotton, Gottlieb, Sherman
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to approve and recommend Article#9 directing 50% of the Rooms Tax to the new Capital Stabilization Account. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Motion does not carry. 2-3. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, no Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb, no Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton, no Opposed, (3).” (Motion: Cahalane, second: O'Hara)
Mar 11Approve and recommend Article #9 directing 75% of the…Motion: to approve and recommend Article #9 directing 75% of the Rooms…Passed 3–2 · O'Hara: No
March 11, 2019: Approve and recommend Article #9 directing 75% of the Rooms Tax to the new Capital Stabilization Account
To approve and recommend Article #9 directing 75% of the Rooms Tax to the new Capital Stabilization Account
Voted: No
Yes: Cotton, Gottlieb, ShermanNo: Cahalane, O'Hara
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cotton to approve and recommend Article #9 directing 75% of the Rooms Tax to the new Capital Stabilization Account. Motion seconded by Selectman Gottlieb. VOTE: Motion carries. 3-2. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane, no Selectman Gottlieb,yes Selectman O'Hara, no Selectman Cotton,yes Opposed, (2).” (Motion: Cotton, second: Gottlieb)
Mar 11Take no position on Article#31Motion: to take no position on Article#31Passed 3–2 · O'Hara: Yes
March 11, 2019: Take no position on Article#31
To take no position on Article#31
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cahalane, O'Hara, ShermanNo: Cotton, Gottlieb
From the minutes
“Motion made by Selectman Cahalane to take no position on Article#31. Motion seconded by Selectman Sherman. VOTE: Motion carries. 3-2. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman,yes Selectman Cahalane,yes Selectman Gottlieb, no Selectman O'Hara,yes Selectman Cotton, no Opposed, (2).” (Motion: Cahalane, second: Sherman)
Votes with no disagreement (290)
From the Mashpee Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Laserfiche records archive (linked as “View Most Recent Minutes” on the town’s Select Board page). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Mashpee (Select Board page)
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