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West Tisbury Vice-Chair

Jessica Miller

Elected townwide · 5 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board

43 of 44meetings attended (98%) · whole board 97%
137votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
1no votes (<1% of votes cast) · whole board <1%
1 of 3split votes where Miller was in the minority
1abstained
5terms in this record
How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Miller 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 43 of 44 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (44)

Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board

Mar 27Approve and sign the Conservation Restrictions to the Trustees…Motion: approve and sign the Conservation Restrictions to the Trustees of Reservations…Passed 2–0 · Miller: Abstained

March 27, 2024: Approve and sign the Conservation Restrictions to the Trustees of Reservations for 2 parcels of land off Watcha Path as presented

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve and sign the Conservation Restrictions to the Trustees of Reservations for 2 parcels of land off Watcha Path as presented

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Manter, MitchellAbstained: Miller

From the minutes

“Cindy moved to approve and sign the Conservation Restrictions to the Trustees of Reservations for 2 parcels of land off Watcha Path as presented. Skipper seconded. Roll call vote: Cindy- aye, Skipper – aye, Jessica – abstained. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Manter)

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

Feb 14Appoint a 1 Day beer and Wine permit for…Motion: appoint a 1 Day beer and Wine permit for the for…Passed 2–0 · Miller: Yes

February 14, 2024: Appoint a 1 Day beer and Wine permit for the for the Jewish Cultural Festival 371 WT Rd, 7/22 3:00- 8:00 pm

AppointPassed · 2–0

Appoint a 1 Day beer and Wine permit for the for the Jewish Cultural Festival 371 WT Rd, 7/22 3:00- 8:00 pm

Voted: Yes

Yes: Miller, MitchellAbstained: Manter

From the minutes

“Cindy moved to appoint a 1 Day beer and Wine permit for the for the Jewish Cultural Festival 371 WT Rd, 7/22 3:00- 8:00 pm. Jessica seconded. Roll call vote: Cindy and Jessica in favor, Skipper abstained as he believes it is not permissible under the present zoning bylaws. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Miller)

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

Jan 31Appoint a 1 Day beer and Wine permit for…Motion: appoint a 1 Day beer and Wine permit for the “Big…Passed 2–0 · Miller: Yes

January 31, 2024: Appoint a 1 Day beer and Wine permit for the “Big Night Out” Event

AppointPassed · 2–0

Appoint a 1 Day beer and Wine permit for the “Big Night Out” Event

Voted: Yes

Yes: Miller, MitchellAbstained: Manter

From the minutes

“Cindy moved to appoint a 1 Day beer and Wine permit for the “Big Night Out” Event. Jessica seconded. Roll call vote: Cindy and Jessica in favor, Skipper abstained as he believes it is not permissible under the present zoning bylaws. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Miller)

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

Dec 6Approve the Highway Superintendent budgetMotion: approve the Highway Superintendent budgetPassed 2–1 · Miller: No

December 6, 2023: Approve the Highway Superintendent budget

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Approve the Highway Superintendent budget

Voted: No

Yes: Manter, MitchellNo: Miller

From the minutes

“Cindy moved to approve the Highway Superintendent budget. Jessica seconded. Roll call vote: Cindy and Skipper in favor, Jessica – Nay. (2-1-0).” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Miller)

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

Sep 20Rescind the appointments of Skipper Manter and Nancy Cabot…Motion: rescind the appointments of Skipper Manter and Nancy Cabot to the…Passed 2–0 · Miller: Yes

September 20, 2023: Rescind the appointments of Skipper Manter and Nancy Cabot to the Up-Island Council on Aging as they have exceeded the 2-term limit

AppointPassed · 2–0

Rescind the appointments of Skipper Manter and Nancy Cabot to the Up-Island Council on Aging as they have exceeded the 2-term limit

Voted: Yes

Yes: Miller, MitchellAbstained: Manter

From the minutes

“Skipper moved to rescind the appointments of Skipper Manter and Nancy Cabot to the Up-Island Council on Aging as they have exceeded the 2-term limit. Jessica seconded. Roll call vote: Jessica and Cindy in favor, Skipper abstained. (2-0-1) o Appoint member of the Select Board:.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)

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

Jul 26Approve the Event Permit and 1 Day beer &…Motion: approve the Event Permit and 1 Day beer & Wine permit…Passed 2–0 · Miller: Yes

July 26, 2023: Approve the Event Permit and 1 Day beer & Wine permit for the preservation Trust

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve the Event Permit and 1 Day beer & Wine permit for the preservation Trust

Voted: Yes

Yes: Miller, MitchellAbstained: Manter

From the minutes

“Jessica moved to approve the Event Permit and 1 Day beer & Wine permit for the preservation Trust. Cindy seconded. Roll call vote: Jessica and Cindy in favor, Skipper abstained as he believes the sale of beer and wine are not allowed by zoning. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)

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

Jul 26Approve the El Gato Grande food truck at Polly…Motion: approve the El Gato Grande food truck at Polly Hill on…Passed 2–0 · Miller: Yes

July 26, 2023: Approve the El Gato Grande food truck at Polly Hill on 8/5/23

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Approve the El Gato Grande food truck at Polly Hill on 8/5/23

Voted: Yes

Yes: Miller, MitchellAbstained: Manter

From the minutes

“Jessica moved to approve the El Gato Grande food truck at Polly Hill on 8/5/23. Cindy seconded. Roll call vote: Jessica and Cindy in favor, Skipper abstained again. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)

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

Jul 5Allow the Building Inspector to take the case to…Motion: allow the Building Inspector to take the case to Superior Court…Passed 2–1 · Miller: Yes

July 5, 2023: Allow the Building Inspector to take the case to Superior Court as advised by Counsel

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Allow the Building Inspector to take the case to Superior Court as advised by Counsel

Voted: Yes

Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter

From the minutes

“Cindy moved to allow the Building Inspector to take the case to Superior Court as advised by Counsel. Jessica seconded. Roll call vote: Cindy and Jessica in favor, Skipper – nay. (2-1-0).” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Miller)

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

Jun 28Grant the Event Permits/One Day Beer & Wine to…Motion: grant the Event Permits/One Day Beer & Wine to Misty Meadows…Passed 2–0 · Miller: Yes

June 28, 2023: Grant the Event Permits/One Day Beer & Wine to Misty Meadows for 7/10/23 5:00-7:30 & 8/7/23 5:00 – 7:00

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Grant the Event Permits/One Day Beer & Wine to Misty Meadows for 7/10/23 5:00-7:30 & 8/7/23 5:00 – 7:00

Voted: Yes

Yes: Miller, MitchellAbstained: Manter

From the minutes

“Cindy moved to grant the Event Permits/One Day Beer & Wine to Misty Meadows for 7/10/23 5:00-7:30 & 8/7/23 5:00 – 7:00. Jessica seconded. Roll call vote: Cindy and Jessica in favor, Skipper abstained..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Miller)

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

Jun 14Allow the IGI Mobile Market at the Howes HouseMotion: allow the IGI Mobile Market at the Howes HousePassed 2–0 · Miller: Not recorded

June 14, 2023: Allow the IGI Mobile Market at the Howes House

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Allow the IGI Mobile Market at the Howes House

The minutes give the count (2-0-0) but not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Cindy moved to allow the IGI Mobile Market at the Howes House. Skipper seconded. Roll call vote: All in favor (2-0-0)..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Manter)

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

Votes with no disagreement (129)

    From the West Tisbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Jessica Miller: from The Martha’s Vineyard Times (April 2026 candidates forum, photo by Eunki Seonwoo). No photo found yet for Skipper Manter or Cynthia Mitchell; they show initials. Skipper Manter (courtesy West Tisbury Police, 2018 promotion photo) and Cynthia Mitchell (April 2022), The Martha’s Vineyard Times.

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