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Wellesley Vice Chair
Thomas Ulfelder
Elected townwide · 10 terms in this record
Tom Ulfelder
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Ulfelder voted the same way as…
- Colette Aufranc100% (6 of 6)
- Lise Olney100% (6 of 6)
- Beth Sullivan Woods0% (0 of 6)
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 Ulfelder 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 44 of 44 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (44)
- Mar 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2023 · Special: Present
- Jan 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2023 · Special: Present
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2022 · Special: Present
- Oct 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 7, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Oct 6, 2022 · Joint: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jul 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2022 · Special: Present
- Mar 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Feb 21Accept the recommendation on the Town Hall Historic Inventory…Motion: To accept the recommendation on the Town Hall Historic Inventory list…Passed 3–1 · Ulfelder: Yes
February 21, 2023: Accept the recommendation on the Town Hall Historic Inventory list and delegate Meghan Jop, Abbie Lafrancesca, and Tom Ulfelder to have further discussions with the ad hoc committee and make...
To accept the recommendation on the Town Hall Historic Inventory list and delegate Meghan Jop, Abbie Lafrancesca, and Tom Ulfelder to have further discussions with the ad hoc committee and make further determinations regarding the items in Town Hall
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: WoodsAbstained: Lanza
From the minutes
“Ms. Olney asked for a motion that was moved by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (3-1-1) to accept the recommendation on the Town Hall Historic Inventory list and delegate Meghan Jop, Abbie Lafrancesca, and Tom Ulfelder to have further discussions with the ad hoc committee and make further determinations regarding the items in Town Hall. Sullivan Woods - No Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye Lanza - abstained.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Aufranc)
Jan 19Amend the liaison assignments to include Merchant LiaisonMotion: To amend the liaison assignments to include Merchant LiaisonFailed 2–3 · Ulfelder: Not recorded
January 19, 2023 (Special meeting): Amend the liaison assignments to include Merchant Liaison
To amend the liaison assignments to include Merchant Liaison
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Lanza and seconded by Ms. Sullivan Woods, the Board voted (2-3) to amend the liaison assignments to include Merchant Liaison. The motion failed..” (Motion: Lanza, second: Woods)
Jan 19Accept the changes proposed by the Chair to eliminate…Motion: To accept the changes proposed by the Chair to eliminate the…Passed 3–2 · Ulfelder: Not recorded
January 19, 2023 (Special meeting): Accept the changes proposed by the Chair to eliminate the World of Wellesley liaison, Merchant liaison, and to add a Community Engagement Liaison for Celebrations Committee/Veterans
To accept the changes proposed by the Chair to eliminate the World of Wellesley liaison, Merchant liaison, and to add a Community Engagement Liaison for Celebrations Committee/Veterans
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board voted (3-2) to accept the changes proposed by the Chair to eliminate the World of Wellesley liaison, Merchant liaison, and to add a Community Engagement Liaison for Celebrations Committee/Veterans..” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Aufranc)
Jan 10Not authorize Special Counsel for the Planning BoardMotion: To not authorize Special Counsel for the Planning BoardPassed 3–1 · Ulfelder: Yes
January 10, 2023: Not authorize Special Counsel for the Planning Board
To not authorize Special Counsel for the Planning Board
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: WoodsAnn-Mara Lanza stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (3-1) to not authorize Special Counsel for the Planning Board. Sullivan Woods - No Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Aufranc - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Nov 22Approve one invitational bib for the 2023 Boston Marathon…Motion: To approve one invitational bib for the 2023 Boston Marathon to…Passed 4–0 · Ulfelder: Yes
November 22, 2022: Approve one invitational bib for the 2023 Boston Marathon to the following organizations: Community Investors, Elizabeth Seaton Residence, Friends of the Wellesley Free Library, Friends of...
To approve one invitational bib for the 2023 Boston Marathon to the following organizations: Community Investors, Elizabeth Seaton Residence, Friends of the Wellesley Free Library, Friends of Wellesley Metco, The Julie Fund, Pathways to Possible, Sustainable Wellesley, Wellesley ABC, Wellesley Community Children's Center, Wellesley Education Foundation, Wellesley Food Pantry, Wellesley Friendly Aid, Wellesley Scholarship Foundation, Wellesley Stars, Wellesley Theater Project, World of Wellesley, MassBay Community College
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, Ulfelder, WoodsAbstained: Lanza
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to approve one invitational bib for the 2023 Boston Marathon to the following organizations: Community Investors, Elizabeth Seaton Residence, Friends of the Wellesley Free Library, Friends of Wellesley Metco, The Julie Fund, Pathways to Possible, Sustainable Wellesley, Wellesley ABC, Wellesley Community Children's Center, Wellesley Education Foundation, Wellesley Food Pantry, Wellesley Friendly Aid, Wellesley Scholarship Foundation, Wellesley Stars, Wellesley Theater Project, World of Wellesley, MassBay Community College. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - Abstained.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Nov 22Approve the policy language as proposed on the screenMotion: To approve the policy language as proposed on the screenPassed 3–2 · Ulfelder: Yes
November 22, 2022: Approve the policy language as proposed on the screen
To approve the policy language as proposed on the screen
Voted: Yes
Yes: Aufranc, Olney, UlfelderNo: Lanza, Woods
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Mr. Ulfelder and seconded by Ms. Aufranc, the Board was polled and voted (3-2) to approve the policy language as proposed on the screen. Sullivan Woods - No Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye Lanza - No.” (Motion: Ulfelder, second: Aufranc)
Nov 7Call a Joint Meeting with the Wellesley Housing AuthorityMotion: To call a Joint Meeting with the Wellesley Housing AuthorityPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Ulfelder: Yes
November 7, 2022: Call a Joint Meeting with the Wellesley Housing Authority
To call a Joint Meeting with the Wellesley Housing Authority
Voted: Yes
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Board was polled and voted (4-0) to call a Joint Meeting with the Wellesley Housing Authority. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Nov 7Designate Lise Olney as Chair of the Joint MeetingMotion: To designate Lise Olney as Chair of the Joint MeetingPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Ulfelder: Yes
November 7, 2022: Designate Lise Olney as Chair of the Joint Meeting
To designate Lise Olney as Chair of the Joint Meeting
Voted: Yes
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Boards were polled and voted (7-0) to designate Lise Olney as Chair of the Joint Meeting. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Nov 7Designate Janice Coduri as Secretary of the Joint MeetingMotion: To designate Janice Coduri as Secretary of the Joint MeetingPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Ulfelder: Yes
November 7, 2022: Designate Janice Coduri as Secretary of the Joint Meeting
To designate Janice Coduri as Secretary of the Joint Meeting
Voted: Yes
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Boards were polled and voted (7-0) to designate Janice Coduri as Secretary of the Joint Meeting. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Nov 7Appoint Lisa Heyison to the Wellesley Housing Authority for…Motion: To appoint Lisa Heyison to the Wellesley Housing Authority for a…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Ulfelder: Yes
November 7, 2022: Appoint Lisa Heyison to the Wellesley Housing Authority for a term to expire at the 2023 Annual Town Election scheduled for March 7, 2023
To appoint Lisa Heyison to the Wellesley Housing Authority for a term to expire at the 2023 Annual Town Election scheduled for March 7, 2023
Voted: Yes
Ann-Mara Lanza had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Upon a motion by Ms. Sullivan Woods and seconded by Mr. Ulfelder, the Boards were polled and voted (7-0) to appoint Lisa Heyison to the Wellesley Housing Authority for a term to expire at the 2023 Annual Town Election scheduled for March 7, 2023. Sullivan Woods - Aye Aufranc - Aye Olney -Aye Ulfelder - Aye.” (Motion: Woods, second: Ulfelder)
Votes with no disagreement (151)
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