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David Watkins
At-large · 4 terms in this record
David V. Watkins; Dave Watkins
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Board years
Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Watkins voted the same way as…
- Carol Martin63% (5 of 8)
- Adam Gutbezahl22% (2 of 9)
- Thomas Fay11% (1 of 9)
- Cherry Karlson0% (0 of 9)
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 Watkins 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 37 of 39 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Feb 15, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (39)
- May 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Apr 10Approve the charge and committee members set forth in…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, vote to approve the…Passed 4–0 · Watkins: Yes
April 10, 2023: Approve the charge and committee members set forth in the memorandum relative to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee, dated prepared April 4, 2023, as presented on page 197…
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, vote to approve the charge and committee members set forth in the memorandum relative to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee, dated prepared April 4, 2023, as presented on page 197 in the packet.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, WatkinsAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, vote to approve the charge and committee members set forth in the memorandum relative to the Route 20 South Landfill Visioning Committee, dated prepared April 4, 2023, as presented on page 197 in the packet. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
Apr 3Approve the minutes of March 23, 2023, as amendedMotion: T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes…Passed 3–0 · Watkins: Yes
April 3, 2023: Approve the minutes of March 23, 2023, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes of March 23, 2023, as amended. C. Karlson corrected the header on the draft minutes.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fay, Karlson, WatkinsAbstained: Gutbezahl, Martin
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by D. Watkins, to approve the minutes of March 23, 2023, as amended. C. Karlson corrected the header on the draft minutes. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: A. Gutbezahl, C. Martin. Adopted 3-0-2.” (Motion: Fay, second: Watkins)
Mar 20Approve the Verizon contract as presented beginning on page…Motion: D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Verizon…Passed 4–0 · Watkins: Yes
March 20, 2023: Approve the Verizon contract as presented beginning on page 23 on the packet
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Verizon contract as presented beginning on page 23 on the packet.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the Verizon contract as presented beginning on page 23 on the packet. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Martin)
Mar 20Approve the minutes of February 27, 2023, as amendedMotion: D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Watkins: Yes
March 20, 2023: Approve the minutes of February 27, 2023, as amended
D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of February 27, 2023, as amended.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fay, Karlson, Martin, WatkinsThe roll call lists Adam Gutbezahl as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“D. Watkins moved, seconded by C. Martin, to approve the minutes of February 27, 2023, as amended. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: A. Gutbezahl. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Watkins, second: Martin)
Mar 20Approve the minutes of March 6, 2023, as amendedMotion: T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes…Passed 4–0 · Watkins: Yes
March 20, 2023: Approve the minutes of March 6, 2023, as amended
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of March 6, 2023, as amended.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, WatkinsAbstained: Martin
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to approve the minutes of March 6, 2023, as amended. Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: C. Martin. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
Feb 27Insert Article II. Banning the use of Second-Generation Anticoagulant…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article II.…Failed 0–5 · Watkins: No
February 27, 2023: Insert Article II. Banning the use of Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article II. Banning the use of Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide. C. Karlson noted that the article was submitted and voted by the Conservation Commission after the warrant closed and cannot go forward.
Voted: No
No: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, Martin, Watkins
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert Article II. Banning the use of Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide. C. Karlson noted that the article was submitted and voted by the Conservation Commission after the warrant closed and cannot go forward. Roll Call Vote: YEA: None. NAY: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed, 0-5.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
Feb 27Insert and recommend approval Article CC. Revise Finance Committee…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert and recommend…Passed 4–1 · Watkins: No
February 27, 2023: Insert and recommend approval Article CC. Revise Finance Committee Appointment
T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert and recommend approval Article CC. Revise Finance Committee Appointment. In discussion, A. Gutbezahl stated that the subcommittee did not hear reports of this model causing any acrimony among finance committees. D. Watkins cautioned the Board to not underestimate the dynamic of the Finance Committee, and reported that he would not support the motion.
Voted: No
Yes: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, MartinNo: Watkins
From the minutes
“T. Fay moved, seconded by A. Gutbezahl, to insert and recommend approval Article CC. Revise Finance Committee Appointment. In discussion, A. Gutbezahl stated that the subcommittee did not hear reports of this model causing any acrimony among finance committees. D. Watkins cautioned the Board to not underestimate the dynamic of the Finance Committee, and reported that he would not support the motion. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin. NAY: D. Watkins. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Gutbezahl)
Feb 27Recommend approval of Article V. Finance Committee; Finance Committee…Motion: A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of…Failed 2–3 · Watkins: Yes
February 27, 2023: Recommend approval of Article V. Finance Committee; Finance Committee Appointing Board
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article V. Finance Committee; Finance Committee Appointing Board.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Martin, WatkinsNo: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to recommend approval of Article V. Finance Committee; Finance Committee Appointing Board. Roll Call Vote: YEA: C. Martin, D. Watkins. NAY: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion did not pass, 2-3.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Feb 27Insert Article Z. Personnel Code revisionMotion: A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert Article Z.…Failed 0–5 · Watkins: No
February 27, 2023: Insert Article Z. Personnel Code revision
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert Article Z. Personnel Code revision. In discussion, A> Gutbezahl noted that Town Counsel advised against this warrant article.
Voted: No
No: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, Martin, Watkins
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert Article Z. Personnel Code revision. In discussion, A> Gutbezahl noted that Town Counsel advised against this warrant article. Roll Call Vote: YEA: None. NAY: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed, 0-5.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Feb 27Insert Article BB. Fund Equity AuditMotion: A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert Article BB.…Failed 0–5 · Watkins: No
February 27, 2023: Insert Article BB. Fund Equity Audit
A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert Article BB. Fund Equity Audit.
Voted: No
No: Fay, Gutbezahl, Karlson, Martin, Watkins
From the minutes
“A. Gutbezahl moved, seconded by C. Martin, to insert Article BB. Fund Equity Audit. Roll Call Vote: YEA: None. NAY: T. Fay, A. Gutbezahl, C. Karlson, C. Martin, D. Watkins. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. Motion failed 0-5.” (Motion: Gutbezahl, second: Martin)
Votes with no disagreement (177)
From the Wayland Select Board’s official minutes: 2018 to 2024 from the town’s Document Center (Agendas & Minutes prior to 2025, Select Board), and 2025 on from its Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Wayland Patch candidate profiles (Thomas Fay, May 2022; William Whitney, April 2023; Carol Martin, April 2024; Doug Levine, May 2024), photos courtesy of the members. Christopher Reynolds from his candidate profile in The Wayland Post (April 2026).
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