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Provincetown Vice Chair
John Golden
Elected townwide · 9 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Golden voted the same way as…
- Leslie Sandberg88% (7 of 8)
- David Abramson50% (4 of 8)
- Louise Venden50% (4 of 8)
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 Golden 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 33 of 34 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (34)
- May 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2023 · Special: Present
- Mar 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 3, 2023 · Special: Present (John Golden arrived at 11:25 am.)
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Special: Present
- Jan 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Special: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2022 · Special: Present
- Dec 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2022 · Special: Present
- Oct 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2022 · Special: Present
- Oct 3, 2022 · Special: Present
- Sep 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 17, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Aug 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2022 · Regular: Present (John Golden left the meeting at 9:04 pm.)
- Jun 28, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jun 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 16, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jun 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Mar 27Appoint Robert Biddleman as an alternate on the Community…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Robert Biddleman as…Passed 4–0 · Golden: Yes
March 27, 2023: Appoint Robert Biddleman as an alternate on the Community Housing Council with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Robert Biddleman as an alternate on the Community Housing Council with a term to expire on December 31, 2024.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Abramson, Anthony, Golden, SandbergAbstained: Venden
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Robert Biddleman as an alternate on the Community Housing Council with a term to expire on December 31, 2024. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Vote: 4-0-1 (LV).” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Feb 13Appoint Brent Daly as an alternate on the Historic…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Brent Daly as…Passed 4–1 · Golden: Yes
February 13, 2023: Appoint Brent Daly as an alternate on the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Brent Daly as an alternate on the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Abramson, Anthony, Golden, SandbergNo: Venden
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Brent Daly as an alternate on the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on December 31, 2024. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: No.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Jan 24Recommend the School Committee's FY2024 School Budget in the…Motion: Move that the Select Board to recommend the School Committee's FY2024…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Golden: Yes
January 24, 2023 (Special meeting): Recommend the School Committee's FY2024 School Budget in the amount of $ 5,220,842.47
Move that the Select Board to recommend the School Committee's FY2024 School Budget in the amount of $ 5,220,842.47.
Voted: Yes
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent. The roll call lists Louise Venden as absent. Louise Venden had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board to recommend the School Committee's FY2024 School Budget in the amount of $ 5,220,842.47. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Not present..” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Jan 24Transmit the FY2024 Budget: Division 1: $ 1,248,079, Division…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to transmit the FY2024 Budget:…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Golden: Yes
January 24, 2023 (Special meeting): Transmit the FY2024 Budget: Division 1: $ 1,248,079, Division 2: $ 12,863,588, Division 3: $ 8,809,006, Division 4: $ 4,360,866, and Division 5: $ 1,263,951 for a total amount of…
Move that the Select Board vote to transmit the FY2024 Budget: Division 1: $ 1,248,079, Division 2: $ 12,863,588, Division 3: $ 8,809,006, Division 4: $ 4,360,866, and Division 5: $ 1,263,951 for a total amount of $28,545,490 with their recommendations as submitted to the Finance Committee for their review.
Voted: Yes
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent. The roll call lists Louise Venden as absent. Louise Venden had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to transmit the FY2024 Budget: Division 1: $ 1,248,079, Division 2: $ 12,863,588, Division 3: $ 8,809,006, Division 4: $ 4,360,866, and Division 5: $ 1,263,951 for a total amount of $28,545,490 with their recommendations as submitted to the Finance Committee for their review. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Not present..” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Jan 24Adopt the Town Manager's recommended FY2024 - FY2028 Capital…Motion: Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended FY2024…Passed Unanimous, 3 present · Golden: Yes
January 24, 2023 (Special meeting): Adopt the Town Manager's recommended FY2024 - FY2028 Capital Improvement Plan Five Year Plan as revised
Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended FY2024 - FY2028 Capital Improvement Plan Five Year Plan as revised. The FY2024 CIP was revised to include moving the Province Lands Pedestrian Road project from FY2025 to FY2024 for an increase of $50,000. Move that the Select Board vote to transmit the FY2024 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $6,201,000 with their recommendations as submitted to the Finance Committee for their review.
Voted: Yes
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent. The roll call lists Louise Venden as absent. Louise Venden had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board adopt the Town Manager's recommended FY2024 - FY2028 Capital Improvement Plan Five Year Plan as revised. The FY2024 CIP was revised to include moving the Province Lands Pedestrian Road project from FY2025 to FY2024 for an increase of $50,000. Move that the Select Board vote to transmit the FY2024 Capital Improvement Plan in the amount of $6,201,000 with their recommendations as submitted to the Finance Committee for their review. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Not present..” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Jan 23Approve a request to install an 18-foot-wide driveway and…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to approve a request to…Passed 3–1 · Golden: Yes
January 23, 2023: Approve a request to install an 18-foot-wide driveway and parking area on property adjacent to 170 Bradford Street Extension Provincetown, MA according to the plan submitted
Move that the Select Board vote to approve a request to install an 18-foot-wide driveway and parking area on property adjacent to 170 Bradford Street Extension Provincetown, MA according to the plan submitted.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Golden, Sandberg, VendenNo: AbramsonThe roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to approve a request to install an 18-foot-wide driveway and parking area on property adjacent to 170 Bradford Street Extension Provincetown, MA according to the plan submitted. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Chair David Abramson: No Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
Jan 23Direct Town Staff to finalize for the Select Board's…Motion: Move to direct Town Staff to finalize for the Select Board's…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Golden: Yes
January 23, 2023: Direct Town Staff to finalize for the Select Board's approval a License Agreement between the Town and Victor DePoalo for the exclusive use of land within the public way
Move to direct Town Staff to finalize for the Select Board's approval a License Agreement between the Town and Victor DePoalo for the exclusive use of land within the public way.
Voted: Yes
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move to direct Town Staff to finalize for the Select Board's approval a License Agreement between the Town and Victor DePoalo for the exclusive use of land within the public way. Motion: Leslie Sandberg Second: John Golden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Sandberg, second: Golden)
Jan 17Endorse The Community Builder's application to the Department of…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to endorse The Community Builder's…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Golden: Yes
January 17, 2023 (Special meeting): Endorse The Community Builder's application to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for funding the affordable housing project at 3 Jerome Smith Road with a unit mix of...
Move that the Select Board vote to endorse The Community Builder's application to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for funding the affordable housing project at 3 Jerome Smith Road with a unit mix of thirteen (13) units at 30% AMI, thirty-two (32) units at 60% AMI, sixteen (16) units at 80 AMI and four (4) units at Market Rate/Unrestricted.
Voted: Yes
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to endorse The Community Builder's application to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) for funding the affordable housing project at 3 Jerome Smith Road with a unit mix of thirteen (13) units at 30% AMI, thirty-two (32) units at 60% AMI, sixteen (16) units at 80 AMI and four (4) units at Market Rate/Unrestricted. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
Jan 17Allow Board Chair, Dave Abramson to sign the certified…Motion: Motion to allow Board Chair, Dave Abramson to sign the certified…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Golden: Yes
January 17, 2023 (Special meeting): Allow Board Chair, Dave Abramson to sign the certified vote letter to The Community Builders
Motion to allow Board Chair, Dave Abramson to sign the certified vote letter to The Community Builders.
Voted: Yes
The roll call lists Robert Anthony as absent.
From the minutes
“Motion to allow Board Chair, Dave Abramson to sign the certified vote letter to The Community Builders. Motion: John Golden Second: Leslie Sandberg Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Absent Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Sandberg)
Jan 9Appoint Michael Dillon as an alternate member on the…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Dillon as…Passed 5–0 · Golden: Not recorded
January 9, 2023: Appoint Michael Dillon as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023, with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Dillon as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023, with a term to expire on December 31, 2024
The roll call lists Robert Anthony, but the minutes show this member as not present (Robert Anthony is not on the attendance line). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Move that the Select Board vote to appoint Michael Dillon as an alternate member on the Board of Health effective January 9, 2023, with a term to expire on December 31, 2024 Motion: John Golden Second: Louise Venden Roll Chair David Abramson: Aye Vice Chair John Golden: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye Leslie Sandberg: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.” (Motion: Golden, second: Venden)
Votes with no disagreement (99)
From the Provincetown Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Select Board agendas and minutes archive. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Provincetown Independent (courtesy of the members, or by Paul Benson). John Golden: Provincetown Banner (Wicked Local), photo by Vincent Guadazno, February 2019.
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