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Mark Dockser
At-large · 6 terms in this record
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Dockser voted the same way as…
- Karen Gately Herrick100% (10 of 10)
- Jackie McCarthy90% (9 of 10)
- Chris Haley11% (1 of 9)
- Carlo Bacci10% (1 of 10)
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 Dockser 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 24 of 24 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (24)
- Apr 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Present (Mark Dockser took part remotely.)
- Mar 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 31, 2022 · Joint: Present
- May 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Apr 18Delay the board reorganization until their next meeting, May…Motion: Bacci moved to delay the board reorganization until their next meeting,…Passed 4–0 · Dockser: Yes
April 18, 2023: Delay the board reorganization until their next meeting, May 9t^, after the recount is certified
Bacci moved to delay the board reorganization until their next meeting, May 9t^, after the recount is certified. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 4-1 vote with Herrick abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, McCarthyAbstained: HerrickThe minutes write the count as 4-1; the member named abstained, so the second number is the abstention, not a no vote.
From the minutes
“Bacci moved to delay the board reorganization until their next meeting, May 9t^, after the recount is certified. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 4-1 vote with Herrick abstaining..” (Motion: Bacci, second: McCarthy)
Feb 21Conduct In Person Early Voting for the April 4th…Motion: Haley moved to conduct In Person Early Voting for the April…Failed 0–5 · Dockser: No
February 21, 2023: Conduct In Person Early Voting for the April 4th Town Election on March 25th at Town Hall 9: 00 AM to 5:00 PM if approved by the Board of Registrars
Haley moved to conduct In Person Early Voting for the April 4th Town Election on March 25th at Town Hall 9: 00 AM to 5:00 PM if approved by the Board of Registrars. The motion was seconded by Herrick and failed with a 0- 5 vote.
Voted: No
No: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, Herrick, McCarthyThe minutes give the count as 0-5 with 5 members present, so every member present voted no.
From the minutes
“Haley moved to conduct In Person Early Voting for the April 4th Town Election on March 25th at Town Hall 9: 00 AM to 5:00 PM if approved by the Board of Registrars. The motion was seconded by Herrick and failed with a 0- 5 vote..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Dec 6Approve the motion whose full reading was suspended (debt-sale…Motion: Herrick seconded the original motion, and it was approved with a…Passed 4–0 · Dockser: Yes
December 6, 2022: Approve the motion whose full reading was suspended (debt-sale vote certified by the Town Clerk)
Herrick seconded the original motion, and it was approved with a 4- 0- 1 vote with McCarthy abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, HerrickAbstained: McCarthyThe minutes say “Herrick seconded the original motion, and it was approved with a 4- 0- 1 vote with McCarthy abstaining.”
From the minutes
“Herrick seconded the original motion, and it was approved with a 4- 0- 1 vote with McCarthy abstaining..” (second: Herrick)
Nov 21Direct the Town Manager to cause a Menorah and…Motion: Haley moved to direct the Town Manager to cause a Menorah…Passed 3–2 · Dockser: Yes
November 21, 2022: Direct the Town Manager to cause a Menorah and a Christmas Tree to be placed on the Town Common to demonstrate the Select Board and the Town of Reading' s…
Haley moved to direct the Town Manager to cause a Menorah and a Christmas Tree to be placed on the Town Common to demonstrate the Select Board and the Town of Reading' s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the community; and to place a sign near these items stating that these symbols are here to reflect the Town' s strong commitment to these purposes. The motion was seconded by Herrick. The motion passed with the following roll call vote: Herrick -yes; McCarthy -yes; Baal -no; Haley -no; Dockser- yes.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dockser, Herrick, McCarthyNo: Bacci, Haley
From the minutes
“Haley moved to direct the Town Manager to cause a Menorah and a Christmas Tree to be placed on the Town Common to demonstrate the Select Board and the Town of Reading' s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the community; and to place a sign near these items stating that these symbols are here to reflect the Town' s strong commitment to these purposes. The motion was seconded by Herrick. The motion passed with the following roll call vote: Herrick -yes; McCarthy -yes; Baal -no; Haley -no; Dockser- yes..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Nov 15Adopt a residential factor of .996452 for Fiscal Year…Motion: Haley moved that the Select Board adopt a residential factor of…Passed 4–1 · Dockser: Yes
November 15, 2022: Adopt a residential factor of .996452 for Fiscal Year 2023
Haley moved that the Select Board adopt a residential factor of .996452 for Fiscal Year 2023. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with the following roll call vote: Haley - no; McCarthy - yes; Dockser - yes; Bacci - yes; Herrick - yes.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Herrick, McCarthyNo: Haley
From the minutes
“Haley moved that the Select Board adopt a residential factor of .996452 for Fiscal Year 2023. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with the following roll call vote: Haley - no; McCarthy - yes; Dockser - yes; Bacci - yes; Herrick - yes..” (Motion: Haley, second: McCarthy)
Oct 25Adopt a residential factor of .9965 for Fiscal Year…Motion: Haley moved that the Select Board adopt a residential factor of…Passed 3–2 · Dockser: Yes
October 25, 2022: Adopt a residential factor of .9965 for Fiscal Year 2023
Haley moved that the Select Board adopt a residential factor of .9965 for Fiscal Year 2023. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 3- 2 vote with Haley and Bacci opposing.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dockser, Herrick, McCarthyNo: Bacci, Haley
From the minutes
“Haley moved that the Select Board adopt a residential factor of .9965 for Fiscal Year 2023. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 3- 2 vote with Haley and Bacci opposing..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Oct 25Extend the sunset date of the Reading Center For…Motion: Haley moved to extend the sunset date of the Reading Center…Passed 4–1 · Dockser: Yes
October 25, 2022: Extend the sunset date of the Reading Center For Active Living Committee (ReCalc) to June 30, 2023
Haley moved to extend the sunset date of the Reading Center For Active Living Committee (ReCalc) to June 30, 2023. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 4- 1 vote with Bacci opposed.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dockser, Haley, Herrick, McCarthyNo: Bacci
From the minutes
“Haley moved to extend the sunset date of the Reading Center For Active Living Committee (ReCalc) to June 30, 2023. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 4- 1 vote with Bacci opposed..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Oct 25Approve $900,000 in ARPA funds for Premium Pay as…Motion: Haley moved to approve $900,000 in ARPA funds for Premium Pay…Passed 3–2 · Dockser: No
October 25, 2022: Approve $900,000 in ARPA funds for Premium Pay as presented
Haley moved to approve $900,000 in ARPA funds for Premium Pay as presented. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 3-2 vote with Dockser and Herrick opposed.
Voted: No
Yes: Bacci, Haley, McCarthyNo: Dockser, Herrick
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve $900,000 in ARPA funds for Premium Pay as presented. The motion was seconded by McCarthy and approved with a 3-2 vote with Dockser and Herrick opposed..” (Motion: Haley, second: McCarthy)
Sep 20Close the warrant with article 20 for Subsequent Town…Motion: Haley moved to close the warrant with article 20 for Subsequent…Passed 3–2 · Dockser: Yes
September 20, 2022: Close the warrant with article 20 for Subsequent Town Meeting to take place on November 14th, as presented
Haley moved to close the warrant with article 20 for Subsequent Town Meeting to take place on November 14th, as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 3- 2 vote with Haley and Bacci opposing.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Dockser, Herrick, McCarthyNo: Bacci, Haley
From the minutes
“Haley moved to close the warrant with article 20 for Subsequent Town Meeting to take place on November 14th, as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 3- 2 vote with Haley and Bacci opposing..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Sep 13Approve $ 91, 600 in ARPA funds for YMCA…Motion: Haley moved to approve $ 91, 600 in ARPA funds for…Passed 4–0 · Dockser: Yes
September 13, 2022: Approve $ 91, 600 in ARPA funds for YMCA Adaptive Swimming overseen by the Recreation Committee as presented
Haley moved to approve $ 91, 600 in ARPA funds for YMCA Adaptive Swimming overseen by the Recreation Committee as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 4-0- 1 vote with McCarthy abstaining.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bacci, Dockser, Haley, HerrickAbstained: McCarthy
From the minutes
“Haley moved to approve $ 91, 600 in ARPA funds for YMCA Adaptive Swimming overseen by the Recreation Committee as presented. The motion was seconded by Herrick and approved with a 4-0- 1 vote with McCarthy abstaining..” (Motion: Haley, second: Herrick)
Votes with no disagreement (130)
From the Reading Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Public Records Archive (Minutes > Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Reading Patch candidate profiles, courtesy of the candidates (Melissa Murphy, Karen Gately Herrick, Chris Haley), and The Reading Post candidacy announcements (Karen Rose-Gillis, Sal Bramante). The town’s website has no member photos.
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