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Ann-Mara Lanza
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Lanza voted the same way as…
- Beth Sullivan Woods79% (11 of 14)
- Colette Aufranc13% (2 of 15)
- Lise Olney13% (2 of 15)
- Thomas Ulfelder7% (1 of 15)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Lanza 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 45 of 46 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Oct 2, 2023 · Joint: Absent
Every meeting (46)
- Feb 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 2, 2024 · Special: Present (Ms. Lanza joined the meeting after the first vote.] Upon motions by)
- Jan 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 5, 2024 · Special: Present
- Dec 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 12, 2023 · Special: Present
- Dec 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 14, 2023 · Special: Present
- Nov 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Special: Present
- Oct 4, 2023 · Joint: Present
- Oct 2, 2023 · Joint: Absent
- Sep 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 18, 2023 · Special: Present
- Jul 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 12, 2023 · Special: Present
- Jun 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 23, 2023 · Special: Present
- May 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
Feb 27Approve the Capital Financing Policy as amendedMotion: To approve the Capital Financing Policy as amendedPassed 3–2 · Lanza: No
February 27, 2024: Approve the Capital Financing Policy as amended
To approve the Capital Financing Policy as amended
Voted: No
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: Lanza, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (3-2) to approve the Capital Financing Policy as amended. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - No.” (Motion: Olney, second: Aufranc)
Feb 27Approve article 31Motion: To approve article 31Passed 3–2 · Lanza: No
February 27, 2024: Approve article 31
To approve article 31
Voted: No
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: Lanza, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (3-2) to approve article 31. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods -No Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - No.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Jan 30Support the schedule proposed by the Moderator for the…Motion: To support the schedule proposed by the Moderator for Annual Town…Passed 4–0 · Lanza: Yes
January 30, 2024: Support the schedule proposed by the Moderator for the 2024 Annual Town Meeting
To support the schedule proposed by the Moderator for Annual Town Meeting as follows: Week One: Monday, March 25th; Tuesday, March 26th; and Wednesday, March 27th Week Two: Monday, April 1st; Tuesday, April 2nd; and Wednesday, April 3rd Week Three: Monday, April 8th; Wednesday, April 10th Week Four: Monday, April 29th; and Tuesday, April 30th
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aufranc, Lanza, Olney, UlfelderAbstained: Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods, and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (4-0-1) to support the schedule proposed by the Moderator for Annual Town Meeting as follows: Week One: Monday, March 25th; Tuesday, March 26th; and Wednesday, March 27th Week Two: Monday, April 1st; Tuesday, April 2nd; and Wednesday, April 3rd Week Three: Monday, April 8th; Wednesday, April 10th Week Four: Monday, April 29th; and Tuesday, April 30th. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Abstains citing as the reason that she did not have the information to evaluate the reaction of Town Meeting Members. Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Dec 19Approve the Abbreviated Code of Conduct for distribution to…Motion: To approve the Abbreviated Code of Conduct for distribution to appointed…Passed 3–2 · Lanza: No
December 19, 2023: Approve the Abbreviated Code of Conduct for distribution to appointed boards, committees, and commissions with a request for a code to be adopted by March 2024
To approve the Abbreviated Code of Conduct for distribution to appointed boards, committees, and commissions with a request for a code to be adopted by March 2024
Voted: No
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: Lanza, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (3-2) to approve the Abbreviated Code of Conduct for distribution to appointed boards, committees, and commissions with a request for a code to be adopted by March 2024. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - No.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Oct 17Support Article 10Motion: To support Article 10Failed 2–3 · Lanza: Yes
October 17, 2023: Support Article 10
To support Article 10
Voted: Yes
Yes: Lanza, WoodsNo: Aufranc, Olney, Ulfelder
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Lanza the Board was polled and voted (2-3) to support Article 10. The motion failed with Mr. Ulfelder, Ms. Aufranc, and Ms. Olney voting no. Olney - No Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - No Aufranc - No Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Lanza)
Oct 10Appoint Mr. Ulfelder as Chair until June 30, 2024Motion: To appoint Mr. Ulfelder as Chair until June 30, 2024Passed 3–2 · Lanza: No
October 10, 2023 (Special meeting): Appoint Mr. Ulfelder as Chair until June 30, 2024
To appoint Mr. Ulfelder as Chair until June 30, 2024
Voted: No
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: Lanza, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Aufranc the Board was polled and voted (3-2 Lanza and Sullivan Woods opposed) to appoint Mr. Ulfelder as Chair until June 30, 2024..” (Motion: Olney, second: Aufranc)
Sep 19Approve the one-day license for Babson College for their…Motion: To approve the one-day license for Babson College for their Campaign…Passed 5–0 · Lanza: Not recorded
September 19, 2023: Approve the one-day license for Babson College for their Campaign Kick Off Event to be held on October 19, 2023, at the BRAC (Babson Recreation and Athletic Complex) gym
To approve the one-day license for Babson College for their Campaign Kick Off Event to be held on October 19, 2023, at the BRAC (Babson Recreation and Athletic Complex) gym
The minutes give the result as "Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Lanza, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the one-day license for Babson College for their Campaign Kick Off Event to be held on October 19, 2023, at the BRAC (Babson Recreation and Athletic Complex) gym.", but the roll call reads: Lise Olney yes, Beth Sullivan Woods yes, Thomas Ulfelder yes, Ann-Mara Lanza yes. Showing the count only. Colette Aufranc had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Lanza, the Board was polled and voted (5-0) to approve the one-day license for Babson College for their Campaign Kick Off Event to be held on October 19, 2023, at the BRAC (Babson Recreation and Athletic Complex) gym. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Lanza)
Jul 24Approve the edits proposed to the Memorandum of Agreement…Motion: To approve the edits proposed to the Memorandum of Agreement between…Failed 2–3 · Lanza: Yes
July 24, 2023: Approve the edits proposed to the Memorandum of Agreement between the HR Board and the Select Board
To approve the edits proposed to the Memorandum of Agreement between the HR Board and the Select Board
Voted: Yes
Yes: Lanza, WoodsNo: Aufranc, Olney, Ulfelder
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Lanza, the Board was polled and voted (2-3) to approve the edits proposed to the Memorandum of Agreement between the HR Board and the Select Board. Olney - No Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - No Aufranc - No Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Lanza)
Jul 24Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the HR Board…Motion: To approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the HR Board and…Passed 3–1 · Lanza: Abstained
July 24, 2023: Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the HR Board and Select Board to designate the Executive Director as Supervisor to the Human Resources Board
To approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the HR Board and Select Board to designate the Executive Director as Supervisor to the Human Resources Board
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: WoodsAbstained: Lanza
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Aufranc and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (3-1- 1) to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the HR Board and Select Board to designate the Executive Director as Supervisor to the Human Resources Board. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Abstained.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)
Jul 24Approve the Select Board Priorities and Departmental Work Plan…Motion: To approve the Select Board Priorities and Departmental Work Plan for…Passed 4–1 · Lanza: No
July 24, 2023: Approve the Select Board Priorities and Departmental Work Plan for FY24 in the document provided
To approve the Select Board Priorities and Departmental Work Plan for FY24 in the document provided
Voted: No
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, Ulfelder, WoodsNo: Lanza
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (4-1) to approve the Select Board Priorities and Departmental Work Plan for FY24 in the document provided. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - No.” (Motion: Woods, second: Aufranc)
Votes with no disagreement (173)
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