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Sandwich Former Select Board member

Michael Miller

Elected townwide · 8 terms in this record

Mike Miller

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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board

27 of 28meetings attended (96%) · whole board 94%
104votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board 0%
0split votes where Miller was in the minority
0abstained
8terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Miller 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 27 of 28 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (28)

Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board

Apr 28Authorize Mr. Sampson to represent the Town as Ambassador…Motion: To authorize Mr. Sampson to represent the Town as Ambassador on…Passed 4–0 · Miller: Yes

April 28, 2022: Authorize Mr. Sampson to represent the Town as Ambassador on his visit to Kent, ENG

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To authorize Mr. Sampson to represent the Town as Ambassador on his visit to Kent, ENG.

Voted: Yes

Yes: George, Hoctor, Holden, MillerAbstained: SampsonThe minutes say "Approved with Mr. Sampson abstaining." without a count; the other members present are shown voting yes.

From the minutes

“Mr. Holden moved to authorize Mr. Sampson to represent the Town as Ambassador on his visit to Kent, ENG. Mr. George seconded. Approved with Mr. Sampson abstaining..” (Motion: Holden, second: George)

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

Mar 31Authorize transmission of the letter pending one final observation…Motion: To authorize transmission of the letter pending one final observation about…Passed 4–1 · Miller: Not recorded

March 31, 2022: Authorize transmission of the letter pending one final observation about taxes owed

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To authorize transmission of the letter pending one final observation about taxes owed. If the amount is accurate, we send the letter.

The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Mr. Sampson moved to authorize transmission of the letter pending one final observation about taxes owed. If the amount is accurate, we send the letter. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Mr. George stated that they should give the $250,000 up front; then we will work with them. Motion approved 4 for, 1 against by roll call vote..” (Motion: Sampson, second: Hoctor)

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

Mar 17Were moved, secondedMotion: were moved, secondedPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Miller: Yes

March 17, 2022: Were moved, seconded

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Were moved, seconded

Voted: Yes

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

From the minutes

“were moved, seconded and approved unanimously..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Dec 2Appoint Mary Lynch as an Alternate to the Historical…Motion: To appoint Mary Lynch as an Alternate to the Historical Commission…Passed 4–0 · Miller: Not recorded

December 2, 2021 (Joint meeting): Appoint Mary Lynch as an Alternate to the Historical Commission for a one-year term

AppointPassed · 4–0

To appoint Mary Lynch as an Alternate to the Historical Commission for a one-year term.

The minutes say "Approved by four members.", but 5 members were present for this vote (Dave Sampson, Michael Miller, Robert George, Shane Hoctor and Charles Holden). Showing the count only. The minutes name Shane Hoctor as both the mover and the seconder, so no seconder is shown.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hoctor moved to appoint Mary Lynch as an Alternate to the Historical Commission for a one-year term. Seconded by Mr. Hoctor. Approved by four members..” (Motion: Hoctor)

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

Jul 22Approve the one-day liquor license request for Wish Gift…Motion: To approve the one-day liquor license request for Wish Gift Co.…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Miller: Yes

July 22, 2021: Approve the one-day liquor license request for Wish Gift Co. LLC for July 27, 2021

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the one-day liquor license request for Wish Gift Co. LLC for July 27, 2021.

Voted: Yes

Dave Sampson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Mr. Hoctor moved to approve the one-day liquor license request for Wish Gift Co. LLC for July 27, 2021. Mr. Holden seconded. Approved by four Board members..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: Holden)

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

Votes with no disagreement (106)

    From the Sandwich Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Sandwich Enterprise (capenews.net).

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