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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 2017–2018 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.
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Attendance
At the start of 9 of 9 Selectboard meetings in 2017–2018 Board.
Missed none.
Every meeting (9)
- Apr 23, 2018 · regular: Present
- Apr 10, 2018 · regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2018 · regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2018 · regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2018 · regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2018 · regular: Present
- Feb 13, 2018 · regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2018 · regular: Present
- Jan 9, 2018 · regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2017–2018 Board
Apr 23Reappoint Lilli-Ann Green as a voting member to the…Motion: I move to reappoint Lilli-Ann Green as a voting member to…Passed 4–1 · Houk: Not recorded
April 23, 2018 (regular meeting): Reappoint Lilli-Ann Green as a voting member to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Board for a two-year term ending July 6, 2020
I move to reappoint Lilli-Ann Green as a voting member to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Board for a two-year term ending July 6, 2020.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“I move to reappoint Lilli-Ann Green as a voting member to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Board for a two-year term ending July 6, 2020. Motion: Wilson Second: Houk 4-1-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Houk)
Apr 23Reappoint Kathleen Bacon as an alternate member to the…Motion: I move to reappoint Kathleen Bacon as an alternate member to…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Houk: Yes
April 23, 2018 (regular meeting): Reappoint Kathleen Bacon as an alternate member to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Board for a two-year term ending July 6, 2020
I move to reappoint Kathleen Bacon as an alternate member to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Board for a two-year term ending July 6, 2020.
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
“I move to reappoint Kathleen Bacon as an alternate member to the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Board for a two-year term ending July 6, 2020. Motion: Reinhart Second: Wilson 4-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Apr 23Recommend Article 45 as printed in the warrantMotion: I move to recommend Article 45 as printed in the warrant.Passed 3–2 · Houk: Not recorded
April 23, 2018 (regular meeting): Recommend Article 45 as printed in the warrant
I move to recommend Article 45 as printed in the warrant.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“I move to recommend Article 45 as printed in the warrant. Motion: Reinhart Second: Wilson 3-2-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Reinhart, second: Wilson)
Apr 23Recommend Article 30 as printed in the warrantMotion: I move to recommend Article 30 as printed in the warrant.Passed 4–1 · Houk: Not recorded
April 23, 2018 (regular meeting): Recommend Article 30 as printed in the warrant
I move to recommend Article 30 as printed in the warrant.
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“I move to recommend Article 30 as printed in the warrant. Motion: Wilson Second: Reinhart 4-1-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Wilson, second: Reinhart)
Apr 10Reconsider the vote of October 24, 2017 which directed…Motion: I move to reconsider the vote of October 24, 2017 which…Passed 3–2 · Houk: Not recorded
April 10, 2018 (regular meeting): Reconsider the vote of October 24, 2017 which directed staff to demolish the old shellfish shack
I move to reconsider the vote of October 24, 2017 which directed staff to demolish the old shellfish shack.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“I move to reconsider the vote of October 24, 2017 which directed staff to demolish the old shellfish shack. Motion: Houk Second: Reinhart 3-2-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Houk, second: Reinhart)
Apr 10Demolish the shellfish shackMotion: I move to demolish the shellfish shack.Failed 2–3 · Houk: Not recorded
April 10, 2018 (regular meeting): Demolish the shellfish shack
I move to demolish the shellfish shack.
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“I move to demolish the shellfish shack. Motion: Wilson Second: Bacon 2-3-0.” (Motion: Wilson, second: Bacon)
Mar 27Approve the exercise of the power of eminent domain…Motion: I move to approve the exercise of the power of eminent…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Houk: Yes
March 27, 2018 (regular meeting): Approve the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, acting pursuant to and in accordance with Sections 3 and 3A…
I move to approve the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, acting pursuant to and in accordance with Sections 3 and 3A of Chapter 132A of the General Laws, to acquire in fee a parcel of land located at 180 Old King's Highway in the Town of Wellfleet, containing twenty- seven and seven hundred and fifty-seven thousandths (27.757) acres, more or less, and shown on Exhibit A attached hereto.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Janet Reinhart stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“I move to approve the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the Commissioner of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, acting pursuant to and in accordance with Sections 3 and 3A of Chapter 132A of the General Laws, to acquire in fee a parcel of land located at 180 Old King's Highway in the Town of Wellfleet, containing twenty- seven and seven hundred and fifty-seven thousandths (27.757) acres, more or less, and shown on Exhibit A attached hereto. Motion: Bacon Second: Wilson 4-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Mar 27Switch the order of articles 45 and 47Motion: I move to switch the order of articles 45 and 47.…Passed 3–2 · Houk: Not recorded
March 27, 2018 (regular meeting): Switch the order of articles 45 and 47
I move to switch the order of articles 45 and 47. Denny O'Connell would like the order to be kept as is as per the recommendation from the Planning Board.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“I move to switch the order of articles 45 and 47. Denny O'Connell would like the order to be kept as is as per the recommendation from the Planning Board. Motion: Houk Second: Reinhart 3-2-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Houk, second: Reinhart)
Mar 27Approve Cape Cod Commission third extension agreement of the…Motion: I move to approve Cape Cod Commission third extension agreement of…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Houk: Yes
March 27, 2018 (regular meeting): Approve Cape Cod Commission third extension agreement of the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) public hearing period to April 5, 2019
I move to approve Cape Cod Commission third extension agreement of the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) public hearing period to April 5, 2019.
Voted: Yes
The minutes give the count as "4-0", counting the recusal. Dennis Murphy stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“I move to approve Cape Cod Commission third extension agreement of the Development of Regional Impact (DRI) public hearing period to April 5, 2019. Motion: Bacon Second: Wilson 4-0-0. Motion carries..” (Motion: Bacon, second: Wilson)
Mar 20Recommend ATM 2018 Town Meeting Article 26 as printedMotion: I move to recommend ATM 2018 Town Meeting Article 26 as…Failed 2–3 · Houk: Not recorded
March 20, 2018 (regular meeting): Recommend ATM 2018 Town Meeting Article 26 as printed
I move to recommend ATM 2018 Town Meeting Article 26 as printed.
The minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“I move to recommend ATM 2018 Town Meeting Article 26 as printed. Motion: Bacon Second: Murphy 2-3-0.” (Motion: Bacon, second: Murphy)
Votes with no disagreement (143)
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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