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Wayland Former Select Board member

Lea Anderson

At-large · 4 terms in this record

Lea T. Anderson

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Record at a glance · 2020–2021 Board

44 of 44meetings attended (100%) · whole board 99%
169votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
0 of 9split votes where Anderson was in the minority · whole board 23%
1abstained
4terms in this record

On split votes, Anderson voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Anderson 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 44 of 44 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (44)

Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board

May 10Support Article 10 FY 2022 Omnibus Budget as presented…Motion: L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay to support Article 10…Passed 4–1 · Anderson: Yes

May 10, 2021: Support Article 10 FY 2022 Omnibus Budget as presented with amended numbers

ApprovePassed · 4–1

L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay to support Article 10 FY 2022 Omnibus Budget as presented with amended numbers. In discussion, D. Watkins expressed opposition due to the fact that new initiatives were included in the budget. C. Karlson noted there are no new initiatives in the Town budget. T. Fay asked if there were initiatives that D. Watkins would move to delete or reduce.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonNo: Watkins

From the minutes

“L. Anderson moved, seconded by T. Fay to support Article 10 FY 2022 Omnibus Budget as presented with amended numbers. In discussion, D. Watkins expressed opposition due to the fact that new initiatives were included in the budget. C. Karlson noted there are no new initiatives in the Town budget. T. Fay asked if there were initiatives that D. Watkins would move to delete or reduce. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Fay)

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

May 3Approve the Consent CalendarMotion: M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent…Passed 4–0 · Anderson: Yes

May 3, 2021: Approve the Consent Calendar

ApprovePassed · 4–0

M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Anderson, Antes, Karlson, WatkinsThe roll call lists Thomas Fay as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, to approve the Consent Calendar. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)

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

May 3Release with redactions the minutes as listed on the…Motion: Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen…Passed 4–0 · Anderson: Yes

May 3, 2021: Release with redactions the minutes as listed on the agenda

Approve minutesPassed · 4–0

Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen release with redactions the minutes as listed on the agenda.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Anderson, Antes, Karlson, WatkinsThe roll call lists Thomas Fay as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen release with redactions the minutes as listed on the agenda. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. NAY: none. ABSENT: T. Fay. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)

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

Mar 22Approve Article D. OPEB Funding for $250,000 funded by…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of…Passed 2–1 · Anderson: Abstained

March 22, 2021: Approve Article D. OPEB Funding for $250,000 funded by Free Cash

ApprovePassed · 2–1

T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve Article D. OPEB Funding for $250,000 funded by Free Cash. There was a review of the Town Administrator and Finance Director's previous recommendation for OPEB funding.

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Fay, KarlsonNo: WatkinsAbstained: Anderson, Antes

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen approve Article D. OPEB Funding for $250,000 funded by Free Cash. There was a review of the Town Administrator and Finance Director's previous recommendation for OPEB funding. Roll Call Vote: YEA: T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: M. Antes, L. Anderson. Adopted 2-1-2.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)

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

Mar 15Support Article II titled Finance Committee Appointing BoardMotion: M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board support…Passed 3–2 · Anderson: Yes

March 15, 2021: Support Article II titled Finance Committee Appointing Board

AppointPassed · 3–2

M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board support Article II titled Finance Committee Appointing Board.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Anderson, Antes, WatkinsNo: Fay, Karlson

From the minutes

“M. Antes moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board support Article II titled Finance Committee Appointing Board. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, D. Watkins. NAY: T. Fay, C. Karlson. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 3-2.” (Motion: Antes, second: Anderson)

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

Mar 15Support Article JJ. Resolution to declare Climate EmergencyMotion: L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of…Passed 4–1 · Anderson: Yes

March 15, 2021: Support Article JJ. Resolution to declare Climate Emergency

Adopt resolutionPassed · 4–1

L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article JJ. Resolution to declare Climate Emergency.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonNo: Watkins

From the minutes

“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support Article JJ. Resolution to declare Climate Emergency. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)

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

Mar 15Insert Article Z. Implement School Elementary Space Utilization StudyMotion: L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of…Failed 0–5 · Anderson: No

March 15, 2021: Insert Article Z. Implement School Elementary Space Utilization Study

ApproveFailed · 0–5

L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert Article Z. Implement School Elementary Space Utilization Study.

Voted: No

No: Anderson, Antes, Fay, Karlson, WatkinsThe minutes write "Adopted", but the count is 0-5, so the motion is shown as failed.

From the minutes

“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen vote to insert Article Z. Implement School Elementary Space Utilization Study. Roll Call Vote: YEA: none. NAY: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 0-5.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)

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

Mar 8Jointly with the Board of Assessors, appoint J. Todd…Motion: L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Anderson: Yes

March 8, 2021: Jointly with the Board of Assessors, appoint J. Todd to the Board of Assessors for a term ending at the 2021 Annual Town Meeting

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Assessors vote to appoint J. Todd to the Board of Assessors for a term ending at the 2021 Annual Town Meeting.

Voted: Yes

This was a joint vote with another board (count 9-0, including the other board’s members: yes: Z. Ventress, M. Upton, P. Parks, M. Taurisano). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.

From the minutes

“L. Anderson moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Assessors vote to appoint J. Todd to the Board of Assessors for a term ending at the 2021 Annual Town Meeting. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson, D. Watkins. Z. Ventress, M. Upton, P. Parks, M. Taurisano NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 9-0.” (Motion: Anderson, second: Antes)

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

Mar 8Approve Article AA titled CPA Historic Preservation: Rehab 70-74…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve…Passed 4–1 · Anderson: Yes

March 8, 2021: Approve Article AA titled CPA Historic Preservation: Rehab 70-74 Main St, for up to $125,000 as amended

ApprovePassed · 4–1

T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve Article AA titled CPA Historic Preservation: Rehab 70-74 Main St, for up to $125,000 as amended. In discussion, G. Schuler reported the projected CPA fund balances for the start of FY2022, totaling approximately $1.52 million.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonNo: Watkins

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by M. Antes, that the Board approve Article AA titled CPA Historic Preservation: Rehab 70-74 Main St, for up to $125,000 as amended. In discussion, G. Schuler reported the projected CPA fund balances for the start of FY2022, totaling approximately $1.52 million. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: D. Watkins. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: none. Adopted 4-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Antes)

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

Mar 8Insert and support Article X. Spencer Circle Street Acceptance…Motion: T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of…Passed 4–0 · Anderson: Yes

March 8, 2021: Insert and support Article X. Spencer Circle Street Acceptance to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant

ApprovePassed · 4–0

T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article X. Spencer Circle Street Acceptance to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In discussion, D. Watkins indicated he did not have enough information to vote.

Voted: Yes

Yes: Anderson, Antes, Fay, KarlsonAbstained: Watkins

From the minutes

“T. Fay moved, seconded by L. Anderson, that the Board of Selectmen insert and support Article X. Spencer Circle Street Acceptance to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. In discussion, D. Watkins indicated he did not have enough information to vote. Roll Call Vote: YEA: L. Anderson, M. Antes, T. Fay, C. Karlson. NAY: none. ABSENT: none. ABSTAIN: D. Watkins. Adopted 4-0-1.” (Motion: Fay, second: Anderson)

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

Votes with no disagreement (149)

    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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