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Susan James
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2018–2019 Board
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 James 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 28 of 30 Select Board meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Jan 10, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Jul 26, 2018 · Joint: Absent
Every meeting (30)
- May 2, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2019 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2019 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 20, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Nov 29, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Oct 4, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 23, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Aug 2, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jul 26, 2018 · Joint: Absent
- Jul 12, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2018 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2018 · Joint: Present
- Jun 7, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2018 · Regular: Present
- May 17, 2018 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Apr 25Write a letter of support for Mrs. James to…Motion: To write a letter of support for Mrs. James to remain…Passed 3–0 · James: Not recorded
April 25, 2019: Write a letter of support for Mrs. James to remain for remainder of her 3 year term
To write a letter of support for Mrs. James to remain for remainder of her 3 year term. Mrs. James abstained.
The minutes give the count (3-0-1) and name Susan James, but the names and count do not match the members present. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Mr. Miller moved to write a letter of support for Mrs. James to remain for remainder of her 3 year term. Mrs. James abstained. Motion passes 3 yeas to 1 abstention..” (Motion: Miller)
Feb 14Ask the School Committee to come back with 3%Motion: To ask the School Committee to come back with 3%.Passed 4–1 · James: No
February 14, 2019: Ask the School Committee to come back with 3%
To ask the School Committee to come back with 3%.
Voted: No
Yes: George, Hoctor, Miller, SampsonNo: James
From the minutes
“Mr. Miller moved to ask the School Committee to come back with 3%. Mr. George seconded. Mrs. James opposed. Motion passes 4 ayes to 1 opposed..” (Motion: Miller, second: George)
Feb 14Support sending a letter of non-opposition for In Good…Motion: To support sending a letter of non-opposition for In Good Health.Passed 3–2 · James: Yes
February 14, 2019: Support sending a letter of non-opposition for In Good Health
To support sending a letter of non-opposition for In Good Health.
Voted: Yes
Yes: George, James, SampsonNo: Hoctor, Miller
From the minutes
“Mr. Sampson moved to support sending a letter of non-opposition for In Good Health. Mrs. James seconded. Mr. Hoctor: No based on no report Department of Health; Mr. Miller: No; Mrs. James, Mr. George, Mr. Sampson so moved. Vote carries 3 ayes to 2 nays..” (Motion: Sampson, second: James)
Jan 24Appoint a 5-five member Cable Committee: Burt Fisher, Richard…Motion: To appoint a 5-five member Cable Committee: Burt Fisher, Richard McLean,…Passed 4–0 · James: Yes
January 24, 2019: Appoint a 5-five member Cable Committee: Burt Fisher, Richard McLean, Susan Miller, Sean Rausch, and Michael Solitro with David Darling as alternate
To appoint a 5-five member Cable Committee: Burt Fisher, Richard McLean, Susan Miller, Sean Rausch, and Michael Solitro with David Darling as alternate.
Voted: Yes
Yes: George, Hoctor, James, SampsonAbstained: Miller
From the minutes
“Mr. Hoctor moved to appoint a 5-five member Cable Committee: Burt Fisher, Richard McLean, Susan Miller, Sean Rausch, and Michael Solitro with David Darling as alternate. Mrs. James seconded. Mr. Miller abstained. Motion passes 4 ayes to 1 abstention..” (Motion: Hoctor, second: James)
Jul 26Appoint Bill Wagner as the interim library trusteeMotion: To appoint Bill Wagner as the interim library trustee.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · James: Not recorded
July 26, 2018 (Joint meeting): Appoint Bill Wagner as the interim library trustee
To appoint Bill Wagner as the interim library trustee.
A joint vote with the Library Trustees to fill a trustee vacancy: the minutes list the four Select Board members present and trustees Mr. Wicklund and Mr. Roche voting together ("The vote is unanimous"). Only the Select Board members are shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Miller motions to appoint Bill Wagner as the interim library trustee. Mr. George seconds. Mr. Hoctor, Mr. Sampson, Mr. Miller, Mr. George, Mr. Wicklund and Mr. Roche so move. The vote is unanimous..” (Motion: Miller, second: George)
Jul 12That the Board of Selectmen approve the request from…Motion: that the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Verizon and…Passed 4–0 · James: Not recorded
July 12, 2018: That the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Verizon and Eversource to install new poles as exhibited on the plan provided
That the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Verizon and Eversource to install new poles as exhibited on the plan provided
The minutes say "Vote unanimous 4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Dave Sampson, Susan James, Michael Miller, Robert George and Shane Hoctor). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Susan James moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the request from Verizon and Eversource to install new poles as exhibited on the plan provided, Seconded by Robert George. Vote unanimous 4-0.” (Motion: James, second: George)
Jul 12Appoint Peter Fondulas to the Cultural Council for the…Motion: To appoint Peter Fondulas to the Cultural Council for the upcoming…Passed 4–0 · James: Not recorded
July 12, 2018: Appoint Peter Fondulas to the Cultural Council for the upcoming fiscal year
To appoint Peter Fondulas to the Cultural Council for the upcoming fiscal year
The minutes say "Vote unanimous 4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Dave Sampson, Susan James, Michael Miller, Robert George and Shane Hoctor). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Susan James moved to appoint Peter Fondulas to the Cultural Council for the upcoming fiscal year, seconded by Robert George. Vote unanimous 4-0.” (Motion: James, second: George)
Jul 12Accept $4,230.34 in donations to various departmentsMotion: To accept $4,230.34 in donations to various departmentsPassed 4–0 · James: Not recorded
July 12, 2018: Accept $4,230.34 in donations to various departments
To accept $4,230.34 in donations to various departments
The minutes say "Vote unanimous 4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Dave Sampson, Susan James, Michael Miller, Robert George and Shane Hoctor). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion: Susan James moved to accept $4,230.34 in donations to various departments, seconded by Robert George. Vote unanimous 4-0.” (Motion: James, second: George)
Jun 28Application to include amplifier and change vocals from 1-2…Motion: application to include amplifier and change vocals from 1-2 to 3-5…Passed 4–1 · James: Yes
June 28, 2018: Application to include amplifier and change vocals from 1-2 to 3-5 and number of person to 3-5
Application to include amplifier and change vocals from 1-2 to 3-5 and number of person to 3-5.
Voted: Yes
Yes: George, Hoctor, James, MillerNo: Sampson
From the minutes
“Mr. George moved application to include amplifier and change vocals from 1-2 to 3-5 and number of person to 3-5. Mrs. James second for discussion. Mrs. James is cautious because of noise. Put upper limit of 5 and, if more than 5, can come in for one-day license. Mr. Wilson felt that was fair. Limit to no more than 5 piece band. Mr. Miller said if there are complaints, there is a process. Mrs. James amended the motion to say no more than a 5 piece band. Seconded. Mr. Sampson opposed. Motion passes 4 ayes to 1 opposed..” (Motion: George, second: James)
Votes with no disagreement (89)
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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