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West Tisbury Chair
Skipper Manter
Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Manter voted the same way as…
- Jessica Miller0% (0 of 6)
- Cynthia Mitchell0% (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 Manter 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.
In the news
- West Tisbury town administrator’s retirement plans raise budgetary concernsMartha's Vineyard Times · Jul 16, 2026
- All-Island task force considered to tackle homelessness issuesMartha's Vineyard Times · Mar 21, 2025
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Attendance
At the start of 47 of 48 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Jan 11, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (48)
- Apr 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 31, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Apr 19Approve the proposed amendment as shown aboveMotion: approve the proposed amendment as shown abovePassed 2–0 · Manter: Abstained
April 19, 2023: Approve the proposed amendment as shown above
Approve the proposed amendment as shown above
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Miller, MitchellAbstained: Manter
From the minutes
“Cindy moved to approve the proposed amendment as shown above. Jessica seconded. Roll call vote: Jessica and Cindy in favor, Skipper abstained. (2-0-1) Correspondence:.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Miller)
Jan 18Approve the Social Media Policy as presented pending approval…Motion: approve the Social Media Policy as presented pending approval by counselPassed 2–0 · Manter: Not recorded
January 18, 2023: Approve the Social Media Policy as presented pending approval by counsel
Approve the Social Media Policy as presented pending approval by counsel
The minutes give the count (2-0-0) but not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to approve the Social Media Policy as presented pending approval by counsel. Jessica seconded. Roll Call vote: All in favor (2-0-0) Correspondence:.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Nov 16Appoint Skipper Manter to the MVRHS CommitteeMotion: appoint Skipper Manter to the MVRHS CommitteePassed 2–0 · Manter: Abstained
November 16, 2022: Appoint Skipper Manter to the MVRHS Committee
Appoint Skipper Manter to the MVRHS Committee
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Miller, MitchellAbstained: Manter
From the minutes
“Jessica moved to appoint Skipper Manter to the MVRHS Committee. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: Skipper abstained, 2 in favor. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Sep 14Approve Access to Counsel for the Board of HealthMotion: approve Access to Counsel for the Board of HealthPassed 2–0 · Manter: Yes
September 14, 2022: Approve Access to Counsel for the Board of Health
Approve Access to Counsel for the Board of Health
Voted: Yes
Yes: Manter, MitchellAbstained: Miller
From the minutes
“H. Skipper moved to approve Access to Counsel for the Board of Health. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: Skipper and Cindy in favor, Jessica abstained. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Aug 10Authorize the expenditure of up to $38,585.60 from the…Motion: authorize the expenditure of up to $38,585.60 from the Reserve Fund…Passed 2–0 · Manter: Abstained
August 10, 2022: Authorize the expenditure of up to $38,585.60 from the Reserve Fund for Payment of Accrued Liabilities for Compensated Absences for the payment of the accrued vacation and sick leave due…
Authorize the expenditure of up to $38,585.60 from the Reserve Fund for Payment of Accrued Liabilities for Compensated Absences for the payment of the accrued vacation and sick leave due to Lt. Manter upon his retirement and separation per sections 12-4 and 13-6 of the Town of West Tisbury Personnel By-law” Jessica Cindy
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Miller, MitchellAbstained: Manter
From the minutes
“Jessica moved to authorize the expenditure of up to $38,585.60 from the Reserve Fund for Payment of Accrued Liabilities for Compensated Absences for the payment of the accrued vacation and sick leave due to Lt. Manter upon his retirement and separation per sections 12-4 and 13-6 of the Town of West Tisbury Personnel By-law” Jessica Cindy. Roll Call vote: Jessica and Cindy in favor. Skipper abstained. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Miller)
Jul 27Grant the 1 Day Beer & Wine permit as…Motion: grant the 1 Day Beer & Wine permit as statedPassed 2–1 · Manter: No
July 27, 2022: Grant the 1 Day Beer & Wine permit as stated
Grant the 1 Day Beer & Wine permit as stated
Voted: No
Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to grant the 1 Day Beer & Wine permit as stated. Jessica seconded. Roll Call vote: Cindy and Jessica in favor, Skipper opposed because he doesn’t feel that zoning allows for the sales. (2-1-0).” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)
Jul 27Grant Special Municipal Employee Status to Jessica MillerMotion: Grant Special Municipal Employee Status to Jessica MillerPassed 2–0 · Manter: Yes
July 27, 2022: Grant Special Municipal Employee Status to Jessica Miller
Grant Special Municipal Employee Status to Jessica Miller
Voted: Yes
Yes: Manter, MitchellAbstained: Miller
From the minutes
“Skipper moved to Grant Special Municipal Employee Status to Jessica Miller. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: Skipper and Cindy in favor, Jessica abstained. (2-0-1).” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)
Jul 6Appoint Brad Cortez as Police Sergeant effective August 1st,…Motion: appoint Brad Cortez as Police Sergeant effective August 1st, 2022Passed 2–0 · Manter: Abstained
July 6, 2022: Appoint Brad Cortez as Police Sergeant effective August 1st, 2022
Appoint Brad Cortez as Police Sergeant effective August 1st, 2022
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Miller, MitchellAbstained: Manter
From the minutes
“Jessica moved to appoint Brad Cortez as Police Sergeant effective August 1st, 2022. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: 2 in favor with Skipper abstaining..” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Jun 15Approve World Market Monday Fundraiser Event Permit & 1…Motion: approve World Market Monday Fundraiser Event Permit & 1 Day Beer…Passed 2–1 · Manter: No
June 15, 2022: Approve World Market Monday Fundraiser Event Permit & 1 Day Beer & Wine license
Approve World Market Monday Fundraiser Event Permit & 1 Day Beer & Wine license
Voted: No
Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter
From the minutes
“Jessica moved to approve World Market Monday Fundraiser Event Permit & 1 Day Beer & Wine license. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: Jessica and Cindy in favor, Skipper -no (2-1-0).” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Jun 8Make the appointments as listedMotion: make the appointments as listedPassed 2–0 · Manter: Abstained
June 8, 2022: Make the appointments as listed
Make the appointments as listed
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Miller, MitchellAbstained: Manter
From the minutes
“Jessica moved to make the appointments as listed. Cindy seconded. Roll Call vote: Jessica and Cindy in favor, Skipper abstained. (2-0-1) Chief Mincone had another request to appoint officer DeOliveira as Reserve Police Officer with the police department for a period of three years..” (Motion: Miller, second: Mitchell)
Votes with no disagreement (171)
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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