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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 · 2023–2024 Board
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 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.
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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 43 of 44 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Apr 24, 2024 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (44)
- Apr 24, 2024 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 20, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 13, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 17, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 4, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 30, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 31, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2023 · Regular: Present
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 · Manter: Yes
March 27, 2024: Approve and sign the Conservation Restrictions to the Trustees of Reservations for 2 parcels of land off Watcha Path as presented
Approve and sign the Conservation Restrictions to the Trustees of Reservations for 2 parcels of land off Watcha Path as presented
Voted: Yes
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)
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 · Manter: Abstained
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
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: Abstained
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)
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 · Manter: Abstained
January 31, 2024: Appoint a 1 Day beer and Wine permit for the “Big Night Out” Event
Appoint a 1 Day beer and Wine permit for the “Big Night Out” Event
Voted: Abstained
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)
Dec 6Approve the Highway Superintendent budgetMotion: approve the Highway Superintendent budgetPassed 2–1 · Manter: Yes
December 6, 2023: Approve the Highway Superintendent budget
Approve the Highway Superintendent budget
Voted: Yes
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)
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 · Manter: Abstained
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
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: Abstained
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)
Jul 26Approve the Event Permit and 1 Day beer &…Motion: approve the Event Permit and 1 Day beer & Wine permit…Passed 2–0 · Manter: Abstained
July 26, 2023: Approve the Event Permit and 1 Day beer & Wine permit for the preservation Trust
Approve the Event Permit and 1 Day beer & Wine permit for the preservation Trust
Voted: Abstained
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)
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 · Manter: Abstained
July 26, 2023: Approve the El Gato Grande food truck at Polly Hill on 8/5/23
Approve the El Gato Grande food truck at Polly Hill on 8/5/23
Voted: Abstained
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)
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 · Manter: No
July 5, 2023: Allow the Building Inspector to take the case to Superior Court as advised by Counsel
Allow the Building Inspector to take the case to Superior Court as advised by Counsel
Voted: No
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)
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 · Manter: Abstained
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
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: Abstained
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)
Jun 14Allow the IGI Mobile Market at the Howes HouseMotion: allow the IGI Mobile Market at the Howes HousePassed 2–0 · Manter: Not recorded
June 14, 2023: Allow the IGI Mobile Market at the Howes House
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)
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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