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Wellesley Member
Beth Sullivan Woods
Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record
Elizabeth Sullivan Woods
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
On split votes, Woods voted the same way as…
- Ann-Mara Lanza50% (3 of 6)
- Colette Aufranc0% (0 of 6)
- Lise Olney0% (0 of 6)
- Thomas Ulfelder0% (0 of 6)
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 Woods 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 50 of 50 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (50)
- Feb 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 16, 2022 · Special: Present
- Feb 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2021 · Special: Present
- Dec 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2021 · Special: Present
- Nov 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 8, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 8, 2021 · Special: Present
- Oct 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 1, 2021 · Special: Present (Ms. Sullivan Woods left the meeting at 10:10 am.)
- Aug 31, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2021 · Special: Present
- Jul 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 3, 2021 · Joint: Present
- May 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 17, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
Feb 14Approve the fiscal year budget in the amount of…Motion: To approve the fiscal year budget in the amount of $191,956,359…Passed 3–2 · Woods: No
February 14, 2022: Approve the fiscal year budget in the amount of $191,956,359 including an appropriation of $117,036 from free cash
To approve the fiscal year budget in the amount of $191,956,359 including an appropriation of $117,036 from free cash
Voted: No
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: Lanza, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (3-2) to approve the fiscal year budget in the amount of $191,956,359 including an appropriation of $117,036 from free cash Sullivan Woods - No Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - No 11..” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Olney)
Jan 24Remove the inclusion of $50,000 in the COA budget…Motion: To remove the inclusion of $50,000 in the COA budget to…Passed 3–2 · Woods: No
January 24, 2022: Remove the inclusion of $50,000 in the COA budget to study the kitchen and entrance areas
To remove the inclusion of $50,000 in the COA budget to study the kitchen and entrance areas
Voted: No
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: Lanza, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (3-2) to remove the inclusion of $50,000 in the COA budget to study the kitchen and entrance areas. Sullivan Woods - No Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - No.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Olney)
Jan 3Approve that non-binding question be placed on the Town…Motion: To approve that non-binding question be placed on the Town election…Failed 1–4 · Woods: Yes
January 3, 2022: Approve that non-binding question be placed on the Town election ballot if the proponent of the non-binding referendum provided the Town Clerk with supportive signatures from no less than 10%…
To approve that non-binding question be placed on the Town election ballot if the proponent of the non-binding referendum provided the Town Clerk with supportive signatures from no less than 10% of the Wellesley registered voters no later than forty-two days prior to the election
Voted: Yes
Yes: WoodsNo: Aufranc, Lanza, Olney, Ulfelder
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Sullivan Woods, the Board was polled and voted (1-4) to approve that non-binding question be placed on the Town election ballot if the proponent of the non-binding referendum provided the Town Clerk with supportive signatures from no less than 10% of the Wellesley registered voters no later than forty-two days prior to the election. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -No Ulfelder - No Aufranc - No Lanza - No.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Woods)
Jan 3Approve the non-binding referendum question for the annual Town…Motion: To approve the non-binding referendum question for the annual Town electionFailed 0–5 · Woods: No
January 3, 2022: Approve the non-binding referendum question for the annual Town election
To approve the non-binding referendum question for the annual Town election
Voted: No
No: Aufranc, Lanza, Olney, Ulfelder, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (0-5) to approve the non-binding referendum question for the annual Town election. Sullivan Woods - No Olney -No Ulfelder - No Aufranc - No Lanza - No.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)
Dec 6Approve the updated Wellesley Reprecincting plan as presented which…Motion: To approve the updated Wellesley Reprecincting plan as presented which includes…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Woods: Yes
December 6, 2021: Approve the updated Wellesley Reprecincting plan as presented which includes the Map, the Block Listing and the Legal Descriptions
To approve the updated Wellesley Reprecincting plan as presented which includes the Map, the Block Listing and the Legal Descriptions
Voted: Yes
Ann-Mara Lanza had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the updated Wellesley Reprecincting plan as presented which includes the Map, the Block Listing and the Legal Descriptions. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)
Dec 6Approve the consent to the assignment and related financing…Motion: To approve the consent to the assignment and related financing of…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Woods: Yes
December 6, 2021: Approve the consent to the assignment and related financing of the leasehold interest at 900 Worcester Street to Albany Road Real Estate Partners
To approve the consent to the assignment and related financing of the leasehold interest at 900 Worcester Street to Albany Road Real Estate Partners
Voted: Yes
Ann-Mara Lanza had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the consent to the assignment and related financing of the leasehold interest at 900 Worcester Street to Albany Road Real Estate Partners. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)
Nov 15Approve the change in owner for Dunkin Donuts at…Motion: To approve the change in owner for Dunkin Donuts at 277…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Woods: Yes
November 15, 2021: Approve the change in owner for Dunkin Donuts at 277 Linden Street to Mark Pesce and to condition the permit with the following: 1
To approve the change in owner for Dunkin Donuts at 277 Linden Street to Mark Pesce and to condition the permit with the following: 1
Voted: Yes
Colette Aufranc stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve the change in owner for Dunkin Donuts at 277 Linden Street to Mark Pesce and to condition the permit with the following: 1..” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)
Aug 31Approve a 3% increase for Chief Pilecki for FY22…Motion: To approve a 3% increase for Chief Pilecki for FY22 fiscal…Passed 4–0 · Woods: Yes
August 31, 2021: Approve a 3% increase for Chief Pilecki for FY22 fiscal year
To approve a 3% increase for Chief Pilecki for FY22 fiscal year
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, Ulfelder, WoodsAbstained: Lanza
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (4-0-1) to approve a 3% increase for Chief Pilecki for FY22 fiscal year. Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Abstained.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)
Aug 31Approve a 3% increase for Executive Director Meghan Jop…Motion: To approve a 3% increase for Executive Director Meghan Jop for…Passed 4–1 · Woods: No
August 31, 2021: Approve a 3% increase for Executive Director Meghan Jop for FY22 fiscal year
To approve a 3% increase for Executive Director Meghan Jop for FY22 fiscal year
Voted: No
Yes: Aufranc, Lanza, Olney, UlfelderNo: Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board was polled and voted (4-1) to approve a 3% increase for Executive Director Meghan Jop for FY22 fiscal year. Sullivan Woods - No Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)
Apr 5Recognize Columbus Day in WellesleyMotion: To recognize Columbus Day in WellesleyPassed 4–1 · Woods: No
April 5, 2021: Recognize Columbus Day in Wellesley
To recognize Columbus Day in Wellesley
Voted: No
Yes: Aufranc, Lanza, Olney, UlfelderNo: Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Ms. Olney the Board was polled and voted (4-1) proclaim the second Monday of October henceforth be commemorated as Indigenous Peoples' Day and cease to recognize Columbus Day in Wellesley. Sullivan Woods - No Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Olney)
Votes with no disagreement (203)
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