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Wellesley Former Select Board member

Lise Olney

Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

42 of 42meetings attended (100%) · whole board 98%
181votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
0no votes (0% of votes cast) · whole board 1%
0 of 9split votes where Olney was in the minority · whole board 21%
0abstained
6terms in this record

On split votes, Olney voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Olney 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 42 of 42 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (42)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Dec 17Co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article…Motion: To co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article to…Passed 4–1 · Olney: Yes

December 17, 2024: Co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article to establish an Affordable Housing Trust

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article to establish an Affordable Housing Trust

Voted: Yes

Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Olney, UlfelderNo: Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-1) to co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article to establish an Affordable Housing Trust. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Dec 17Co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article…Motion: To co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article to…Passed 4–1 · Olney: Yes

December 17, 2024: Co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article to rezone the property at 156 Weston Road

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article to rezone the property at 156 Weston Road

Voted: Yes

Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Olney, UlfelderNo: Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-1) to co-sponsor the Wellesley Housing Development Annual Town Meeting Article to rezone the property at 156 Weston Road. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Dec 3Support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting article…Motion: To support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting article to…Passed 4–1 · Olney: Yes

December 3, 2024: Support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting article to transition the WHDC to an Affordable Housing Trust

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting article to transition the WHDC to an Affordable Housing Trust

Voted: Yes

Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Olney, UlfelderNo: Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-1) to support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting article to transition the WHDC to an Affordable Housing Trust. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Dec 3Support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting zoning…Motion: To support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting zoning article…Passed 4–1 · Olney: Yes

December 3, 2024: Support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting zoning article to rezone 20,000 square feet of land at 156 Weston Road to General Residence

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting zoning article to rezone 20,000 square feet of land at 156 Weston Road to General Residence

Voted: Yes

Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Olney, UlfelderNo: Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (4-1 to support and co-sponsor a proposed Annual Town Meeting zoning article to rezone 20,000 square feet of land at 156 Weston Road to General Residence. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Oct 21Not support the amendment as proposed by Donald ShepardMotion: To not support the amendment as proposed by Donald ShepardPassed 5–0 · Olney: Not recorded

October 21, 2024: Not support the amendment as proposed by Donald Shepard

ApprovePassed · 5–0

To not support the amendment as proposed by Donald Shepard

The minutes give the result as "Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to not support the amendment as proposed by Donald Shepard.", but the roll call reads: Marjorie Freiman yes, Thomas Ulfelder yes, Beth Sullivan Woods yes, Lise Olney yes. Showing the count only. Colette Aufranc stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (5-0) to not support the amendment as proposed by Donald Shepard. Aufranc - Recused Freiman - Aye Ulfelder - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Olney - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

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

Oct 8Indicate Select Board support for Article 16Motion: To indicate Select Board support for Article 16Passed 3–1 · Olney: Yes

October 8, 2024: Indicate Select Board support for Article 16

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To indicate Select Board support for Article 16

Voted: Yes

Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, OlneyNo: Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (3-1) to indicate Select Board support for Article 16. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No.” (Motion: Olney, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Oct 8Approve Select Board support for Article 17Motion: To approve Select Board support for Article 17Passed 3–1 · Olney: Yes

October 8, 2024: Approve Select Board support for Article 17

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To approve Select Board support for Article 17

Voted: Yes

Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, OlneyNo: Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Ms. Olney and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board voted (3-1) to approve Select Board support for Article 17. Aufranc -Aye Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - No.” (Motion: Olney, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Oct 1Approve the motions for Article 13Motion: To approve the motions for Article 13Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Olney: Yes

October 1, 2024: Approve the motions for Article 13

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the motions for Article 13

Voted: Yes

Colette Aufranc stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.

From the minutes

“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Freiman, the Board was polled and voted (4-0, 1 recusal) to approve the motions for Article 13. Aufranc -Recused Freiman - Aye Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Freiman)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Jun 3Elect Ms. Aufranc as chair of the Select Board,…Motion: To elect Ms. Aufranc as chair of the Select Board, effective…Passed 4–0 · Olney: Yes

June 3, 2024 (Special meeting): Elect Ms. Aufranc as chair of the Select Board, effective July 1, 2024

AppointPassed · 4–0

To elect Ms. Aufranc as chair of the Select Board, effective July 1, 2024

Voted: Yes

Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Olney, UlfelderAbstained: Woods

From the minutes

“Upon a nomination by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Olney, the Board voted (4 Aye, 1 Abstention) to elect Ms. Aufranc as chair of the Select Board, effective July 1, 2024. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Abstained Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Olney)

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

Jun 3Elect Ms. Freiman as vice chair of the Select…Motion: To elect Ms. Freiman as vice chair of the Select Board,…Passed 4–0 · Olney: Yes

June 3, 2024 (Special meeting): Elect Ms. Freiman as vice chair of the Select Board, effective July 1, 2024

AppointPassed · 4–0

To elect Ms. Freiman as vice chair of the Select Board, effective July 1, 2024

Voted: Yes

Yes: Aufranc, Freiman, Olney, UlfelderAbstained: Woods

From the minutes

“Ms. Aufranc moved to nominate Ms. Freiman as vice chair. Mr. Ulfelder seconded the nomination and the Board voted (4 Aye, 1 Abstention) to elect Ms. Freiman as vice chair of the Select Board, effective July 1, 2024. Olney - Aye Sullivan Woods - Abstained Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Freiman - Aye.” (Motion: Aufranc, second: Ulfelder)

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

Votes with no disagreement (163)

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