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Jerry Houk
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
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How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2018–2019 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Houk 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 22 of 29 Selectboard meetings in 2018–2019 Board.
Missed
- Feb 25, 2019 · regular: Absent
- Dec 18, 2018 · regular: Absent
- Nov 27, 2018 · regular: Absent
- Oct 23, 2018 · regular: Absent
- Sep 25, 2018 · regular: Absent
- Jun 20, 2018 · regular: Absent
- Jun 14, 2018 · regular: Absent
Every meeting (29)
- Apr 22, 2019 · regular: Present
- Apr 9, 2019 · regular: Present
- Mar 26, 2019 · regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2019 · work session: Present
- Mar 19, 2019 · work session: Present
- Mar 12, 2019 · regular: Present
- Mar 4, 2019 · joint: Present
- Feb 26, 2019 · regular: Present
- Feb 25, 2019 · regular: Absent
- Feb 19, 2019 · work session: Present
- Jan 15, 2019 · regular: Present
- Dec 18, 2018 · regular: Absent
- Dec 11, 2018 · regular: Present
- Nov 27, 2018 · regular: Absent
- Nov 13, 2018 · regular: Present
- Oct 23, 2018 · regular: Absent
- Oct 9, 2018 · regular: Present
- Sep 25, 2018 · regular: Absent
- Sep 11, 2018 · regular: Present
- Aug 28, 2018 · regular: Present
- Aug 14, 2018 · regular: Present
- Jul 24, 2018 · regular: Present
- Jul 10, 2018 · regular: Present
- Jun 26, 2018 · regular: Present
- Jun 20, 2018 · regular: Absent
- Jun 14, 2018 · regular: Absent
- Jun 12, 2018 · regular: Present
- May 22, 2018 · regular: Present
- May 8, 2018 · regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2018–2019 Board
Apr 22Recommend Article 7Motion: Bacon moved to recommend Article 7.Passed 4–0 · Houk: Not recorded
April 22, 2019 (regular meeting): Recommend Article 7
Bacon moved to recommend Article 7.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson, Jerry Houk and Helen Miranda Wilson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to recommend Article 7. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Apr 22Recommend Article 8Motion: Bacon moved to recommend Article 8.Passed 4–0 · Houk: Not recorded
April 22, 2019 (regular meeting): Recommend Article 8
Bacon moved to recommend Article 8.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson, Jerry Houk and Helen Miranda Wilson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to recommend Article 8. Carlson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Carlson)
Apr 22Recommend Article 9Motion: Bacon moved to recommend Article 9.Passed 4–0 · Houk: Not recorded
April 22, 2019 (regular meeting): Recommend Article 9
Bacon moved to recommend Article 9.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson, Jerry Houk and Helen Miranda Wilson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to recommend Article 9. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Apr 22Recommend Article 10Motion: Bacon moved to recommend Article 10.Passed 4–0 · Houk: Not recorded
April 22, 2019 (regular meeting): Recommend Article 10
Bacon moved to recommend Article 10.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson, Jerry Houk and Helen Miranda Wilson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to recommend Article 10. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Apr 22Recommend Article 13, Purchase of Parcel 17 on Map…Motion: Bacon moved to recommend Article 13, Purchase of Parcel 17 on…Passed 4–0 · Houk: Not recorded
April 22, 2019 (regular meeting): Recommend Article 13, Purchase of Parcel 17 on Map 34 as amended
Bacon moved to recommend Article 13, Purchase of Parcel 17 on Map 34 as amended.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson, Jerry Houk and Helen Miranda Wilson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to recommend Article 13, Purchase of Parcel 17 on Map 34 as amended. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Apr 9Appoint Tracey Barry Hunt to the Bike and Walkway…Motion: Carlson moved to appoint Tracey Barry Hunt to the Bike and…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Houk: Yes
April 9, 2019 (regular meeting): Appoint Tracey Barry Hunt to the Bike and Walkway Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2022
Carlson moved to appoint Tracey Barry Hunt to the Bike and Walkway Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2022.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Kathleen Bacon stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Carlson moved to appoint Tracey Barry Hunt to the Bike and Walkway Committee for a three-year term to expire June 30, 2022. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0-0, with Bacon recused.” (Motion: Carlson, second: Wilson)
Apr 9Approve the use of Baker's Field by the Wellfleet…Motion: Wilson moved to approve the use of Baker's Field by the…Passed 4–0 · Houk: Not recorded
April 9, 2019 (regular meeting): Approve the use of Baker's Field by the Wellfleet PTA on May 25, 2019 with a rain date of May 26th from 7 am to 4 pm subject to the…
Wilson moved to approve the use of Baker's Field by the Wellfleet PTA on May 25, 2019 with a rain date of May 26th from 7 am to 4 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $0.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson, Jerry Houk and Helen Miranda Wilson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to approve the use of Baker's Field by the Wellfleet PTA on May 25, 2019 with a rain date of May 26th from 7 am to 4 pm subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form for a fee of $0. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Apr 9Approve the use of the Town pier by Independence…Motion: Bacon moved to approve the use of the Town pier by…Passed 4–0 · Houk: Not recorded
April 9, 2019 (regular meeting): Approve the use of the Town pier by Independence House on July 31, 2019 with a rain date of August 7 from 7 to 9 pm, subject to the conditions,…
Bacon moved to approve the use of the Town pier by Independence House on July 31, 2019 with a rain date of August 7 from 7 to 9 pm, subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form, for a fee of $0.
The minutes say "4-0", but 5 members were present for this vote (Janet Reinhart, Kathleen Bacon, Justina Carlson, Jerry Houk and Helen Miranda Wilson). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Bacon moved to approve the use of the Town pier by Independence House on July 31, 2019 with a rain date of August 7 from 7 to 9 pm, subject to the conditions, if any, as listed on the application form, for a fee of $0. Wilson seconded, and the motion carried 4-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Apr 9Establish a special gift fund to receive donations and…Motion: Wilson moved to establish a special gift fund to receive donations…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Houk: Yes
April 9, 2019 (regular meeting): Establish a special gift fund to receive donations and other revenue for the purchase of the land from the HDYLTA Trust, the proceeds of which shall be used without further…
Wilson moved to establish a special gift fund to receive donations and other revenue for the purchase of the land from the HDYLTA Trust, the proceeds of which shall be used without further appropriation under the supervision of the Town Administrator and the Board of Selectmen.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Justina Carlson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved to establish a special gift fund to receive donations and other revenue for the purchase of the land from the HDYLTA Trust, the proceeds of which shall be used without further appropriation under the supervision of the Town Administrator and the Board of Selectmen. Bacon seconded, and the motion carried 4-0, with Carlson recused.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Mar 26That the Selectboard determine that her financial interest is…Motion: Wilson moved that the Selectboard determine that her financial interest is…Passed 4–1 · Houk: Not recorded
March 26, 2019 (regular meeting): That the Selectboard determine that her financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from…
Wilson moved that the Selectboard determine that her financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Rebecca Noble.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Wilson moved that the Selectboard determine that her financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the Town may expect from Rebecca Noble. Houk seconded, and the motion carried 4-1.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Houk)
Votes with no disagreement (267)
From the Wellfleet Selectboard’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Document Center (2018–2024) and Agenda Center (2025 on). We check every vote against the Selectboard members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: The Provincetown Independent (courtesy of the members, or by Michaela Chesin).
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