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Provincetown Former Select Board member

Lise King

Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record

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Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2019–2020 Board

51 of 55meetings attended (93%) · whole board 97%
127votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes (2% of votes cast) · whole board 3%
3 of 6split votes where King was in the minority · whole board 33%
2abstained
3terms in this record

On split votes, King voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2019–2020 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list King 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 51 of 55 Select Board meetings in 2019–2020 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (55)

Votes where members disagreed · 2019–2020 Board

Jul 9Not entertain or offer an extension of the probationary…Motion: Move that the Select Board not entertain or offer an extension…Passed 4–1 · King: Yes

July 9, 2020 (Special meeting): Not entertain or offer an extension of the probationary period and move forward with severance of the employment contract

ApprovePassed · 4–1

Move that the Select Board not entertain or offer an extension of the probationary period and move forward with severance of the employment contract.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Abramson, Golden, King, VendenNo: Anthony

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board not entertain or offer an extension of the probationary period and move forward with severance of the employment contract. Motion: Lise King Seconded: Louise Venden David Abramson: aye Robert Anthony: no John Golden: aye Lise King: aye Louise Venden: aye Motion passed..” (Motion: King, second: Venden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Jul 2And the Board of Health vote to amend the…Motion: Move that the Select Board and the Board of Health vote…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · King: Yes

July 2, 2020: And the Board of Health vote to amend the Joint Emergeny Order Dining (Indoor and Outdoor Seating) #14 to: The hours of alcohol sales allwed to businesses with pouring licenses…

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Move that the Select Board and the Board of Health vote to amend the Joint Emergeny Order Dining (Indoor and Outdoor Seating) #14 to: The hours of alcohol sales allwed to businesses with pouring licenses shall be between 8:00 am - 11pm on Monday - Saturday and 10:00 am - 11 pm on Sunday. All the other regualtiosn and permits conditions, including hours of operations, shall remain in effect, and the the service areas shall be subject to inspection by agents of the Board of Health and Licensing Agent to be effective immediately. Select Board

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board and the Board of Health vote to amend the Joint Emergeny Order Dining (Indoor and Outdoor Seating) #14 to: The hours of alcohol sales allwed to businesses with pouring licenses shall be between 8:00 am - 11pm on Monday - Saturday and 10:00 am - 11 pm on Sunday. All the other regualtiosn and permits conditions, including hours of operations, shall remain in effect, and the the service areas shall be subject to inspection by agents of the Board of Health and Licensing Agent to be effective immediately. Select Board Roll Call Vote David Abramson: Aye Robert Anthony: Aye John Golden: Aye Lise King: Aye Louise Venden: Aye.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Jun 22Approve Economic Development Permit 20-01 for Xavier Palmer based…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit…Failed 0–5 · King: No

June 22, 2020: Approve Economic Development Permit 20-01 for Xavier Palmer based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019-09-23, subject to the...

ApproveFailed · 0–5

Move that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit 20-01 for Xavier Palmer based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019-09-23, subject to the attached permit with conditions [as submitted] [as revised].

Voted: No

No: Abramson, Anthony, Golden, King, Venden

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to approve Economic Development Permit 20-01 for Xavier Palmer based on findings that the proposed use is consistent with the criteria set forth in Selectmen's Policy 2019-09-23, subject to the attached permit with conditions [as submitted] [as revised]. Motion: David Abramson Seconded: Lise King Roll Call Vote Chair David Abramson: No Vice Chair Robert Anthony: No John Golden: No Lise King: No Louise Venden: No.” (Motion: Abramson, second: King)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Jun 1Allow a test of Commercial Street closures for June…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote to allow a test of…Passed 3–2 · King: No

June 1, 2020 (Special meeting): Allow a test of Commercial Street closures for June 4, 5, 6, and 7

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Move that the Select Board vote to allow a test of Commercial Street closures for June 4, 5, 6, and 7.

Voted: No

Yes: Anthony, Golden, VendenNo: Abramson, King

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote to allow a test of Commercial Street closures for June 4, 5, 6, and 7. Motion David Abramson Second Louise Venden Roll Call Vote David Abramson No Robert Anthony Aye John Golden Aye Lise King No Louise Aye 3-2-0 Motion Passes..” (Motion: Abramson, second: Venden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

May 11Have weekly meeting in Town HallMotion: Move that the Select Board have weekly meeting in Town Hall.Failed 2–3 · King: Yes

May 11, 2020: Have weekly meeting in Town Hall

ApproveFailed · 2–3

Move that the Select Board have weekly meeting in Town Hall.

Voted: Yes

Yes: King, VendenNo: Abramson, Anthony, Golden

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board have weekly meeting in Town Hall. Motion Louise Venden Seconded Lise King Roll Call DA -no RA - no JG - no Lk - yes LV - yes Motion fails..” (Motion: Venden, second: King)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Apr 27Require mask be worn by persons not in a…Motion: Move that the Select Board require mask be worn by persons…Passed 3–2 · King: Yes

April 27, 2020: Require mask be worn by persons not in a vehicle on Commercial Street from Bangs Street to Pleasant Street and in any business that is operating in enclosed spaces, and…

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Move that the Select Board require mask be worn by persons not in a vehicle on Commercial Street from Bangs Street to Pleasant Street and in any business that is operating in enclosed spaces, and businesses must post and police their customers effective Friday, May 1, 2020

Voted: Yes

Yes: Anthony, Golden, KingNo: Abramson, Venden

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board require mask be worn by persons not in a vehicle on Commercial Street from Bangs Street to Pleasant Street and in any business that is operating in enclosed spaces, and businesses must post and police their customers effective Friday, May 1, 2020 Motion: John Golden Seconded: Lise King Roll Call Vote David Abramson: no Robert Anthony: yes John Golden: yes Lise King: yes Louise Venden: no Motion passes.” (Motion: Golden, second: King)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Apr 27Meet on a weekly basis to discuss the recovery…Motion: Move to meet on a weekly basis to discuss the recovery…Passed 3–2 · King: Yes

April 27, 2020: Meet on a weekly basis to discuss the recovery coalition and anything related to the COVID crisis

ApprovePassed · 3–2

Move to meet on a weekly basis to discuss the recovery coalition and anything related to the COVID crisis.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Abramson, King, VendenNo: Anthony, Golden

From the minutes

“Move to meet on a weekly basis to discuss the recovery coalition and anything related to the COVID crisis. Motion: Lise King Seconded: Louise Venden DA - yes RA - no JG - no Lk - yes LV - yes Motion passes.” (Motion: King, second: Venden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Apr 13Town use all Town messaging boards include the reader…Motion: Move that the Town use all Town messaging boards include the…Failed 1–4 · King: Yes

April 13, 2020: Town use all Town messaging boards include the reader board, to signal to visitors that they wear a mask in public

ApproveFailed · 1–4

Move that the Town use all Town messaging boards include the reader board, to signal to visitors that they wear a mask in public.

Voted: Yes

Yes: KingNo: Abramson, Anthony, Golden, Venden

From the minutes

“Move that the Town use all Town messaging boards include the reader board, to signal to visitors that they wear a mask in public. Motion: Lise King Seconded: Robert Anthony Member Lise King made the motion to alert people coming into town to wear masks, this request came from a constituent. Members John Golden, Louise Venden, Vice Chair Robert Anthony and Chair Dave Abramson were not in support of signage as it would create confusing. David Abramson: No Robert Anthony: No John Golden: No Lise King: Yes Louise Venden: No.” (Motion: King, second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

Mar 23Jamie Staniscia as a regular member to the Provincetown…Motion: Move that the Select Board Jamie Staniscia as a regular member…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · King: Yes

March 23, 2020: Jamie Staniscia as a regular member to the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation with a term to expire on July 29, 2023

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Move that the Select Board Jamie Staniscia as a regular member to the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation with a term to expire on July 29, 2023

Voted: Yes

Louise Venden stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board Jamie Staniscia as a regular member to the Provincetown Public Pier Corporation with a term to expire on July 29, 2023 Motion: David Abramson Seconded: Robert Anthony Roll Call Vote Robert Anthony: Yea Lise King: Yea John Golden: Yea Dave Abramson: Yea.” (Motion: Abramson, second: Anthony)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Mar 9Pursuant to Provincetown General By-Law Section 11, Chapter 6-2…Motion: Move that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Provincetown General By-Law…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · King: Yes

March 9, 2020: Pursuant to Provincetown General By-Law Section 11, Chapter 6-2 to approve the request of Ted Smith, for a curb cut at 46.5 Harry Kemp Way as presented. (Assessor's Map 13-1,…

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Move that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Provincetown General By-Law Section 11, Chapter 6-2 to approve the request of Ted Smith, for a curb cut at 46.5 Harry Kemp Way as presented. (Assessor's Map 13-1, Parcel 25-K).

Voted: Yes

Robert Anthony stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Move that the Select Board vote, pursuant to Provincetown General By-Law Section 11, Chapter 6-2 to approve the request of Ted Smith, for a curb cut at 46.5 Harry Kemp Way as presented. (Assessor's Map 13-1, Parcel 25-K). Motion: John Golden Seconded: Lise King Vote: 4-0-0.” (Motion: Golden, second: King)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Votes with no disagreement (122)

    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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