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West Tisbury Chair

Skipper Manter

Elected townwide · 6 terms in this record

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Record at a glance · 2024–2025 Board

42 of 43meetings attended (98%) · whole board 94%
155votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
6no votes (4% of votes cast) · whole board 2%
5 of 8split votes where Manter was in the minority · whole board 33%
3abstained
6terms in this record

On split votes, Manter voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2024–2025 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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Attendance

At the start of 42 of 43 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (43)

Votes where members disagreed · 2024–2025 Board

Apr 16Approve MV Distilling Company request for a Farmer’s Market…Motion: approve MV Distilling Company request for a Farmer’s Market Permit, andPassed 2–1 · Manter: Yes

April 16, 2025: Approve MV Distilling Company request for a Farmer’s Market Permit, and

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Approve MV Distilling Company request for a Farmer’s Market Permit, and

Voted: Yes

Yes: Manter, MitchellNo: Miller

From the minutes

“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve MV Distilling Company request for a Farmer’s Market Permit, and Ms. Miller seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Manter – Aye, Ms. Miller – Nay, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed (2–1). Shellfish Warden – Request for Removal The Shellfish Advisory Committee is recommending the removal of the current Shellfis.” (Motion: Manter, second: Miller)

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

Apr 16Have Labor Counsel Jack Collins to review the warrant…Motion: have Labor Counsel Jack Collins to review the warrant language and…Passed 2–1 · Manter: No

April 16, 2025: Have Labor Counsel Jack Collins to review the warrant language and contract to determine whether the fund can be used for non-union employees, and

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Have Labor Counsel Jack Collins to review the warrant language and contract to determine whether the fund can be used for non-union employees, and

Voted: No

Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter

From the minutes

“Ms. Miller made a motion to have Labor Counsel Jack Collins to review the warrant language and contract to determine whether the fund can be used for non-union employees, and Mr. Manter seconded. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Mr. Manter – Nay, Ms. Mitchell - Aye. The motion passed (2–1). Old Business None Correspondence N. Wojtkielo Resignation WTPD.” (Motion: Miller, second: Manter)

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Mar 5Approve the one-day beer and wine license for Blooming…Motion: approve the one-day beer and wine license for Blooming Bids for…Passed 2–1 · Manter: No

March 5, 2025: Approve the one-day beer and wine license for Blooming Bids for Kids. Second

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Approve the one-day beer and wine license for Blooming Bids for Kids. Second

Voted: No

Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter

From the minutes

“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the one-day beer and wine license for Blooming Bids for Kids. Second: Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Nay. Mr. Manter voted against, citing concerns about compliance with zoning bylaws. The Motion to approve to approve the one-day beer and wine license fo.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)

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Jan 29Approve the one-day beer and wine permits for the…Motion: approve the one-day beer and wine permits for the festival. SecondPassed 2–1 · Manter: Not recorded

January 29, 2025: Approve the one-day beer and wine permits for the festival. Second

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Approve the one-day beer and wine permits for the festival. Second

The minutes give the count (2-1) but not how each member voted.

From the minutes

“Ms. Mitchell made a motion to approve the one-day beer and wine permits for the festival. Second: Mr. Manter seconded. Vote: Ms. Miller – Aye, Ms. Mitchell – Aye, Mr. Manter – Nay (due to zoning concerns). Motion passed 2-1. Appointment – Cass Luskin to the Planning Board (Associate Member) Ms. Miller introduced the agenda item and noted that the Planning Board had recommended Cass Luskin for the position. Mr. Luskin was p.” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Manter)

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Jan 22Approve the event permit for 800 attendees, including a…Motion: approve the event permit for 800 attendees, including a one-day beer…Failed 1–2 · Manter: No

January 22, 2025: Approve the event permit for 800 attendees, including a one-day beer and wine license

ApproveFailed · 1–2

Approve the event permit for 800 attendees, including a one-day beer and wine license

Voted: No

Yes: MitchellNo: Manter, Miller

From the minutes

“Ms. Mitchell made a motion to approve the event permit for 800 attendees, including a one-day beer and wine license. Ms. Miller seconded. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mitchell, Aye. Mr. Manter, Nay. Ms. Miller, Nay. The motion was not approved, 2-1. Motion 2 – Permit for 400 Attendees – 300 guests, 100 staff..” (Motion: Mitchell, second: Miller)

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Jan 22Approve the event permit for 400 attendees consisting of…Motion: approve the event permit for 400 attendees consisting of 300 guests…Passed 2–1 · Manter: Yes

January 22, 2025: Approve the event permit for 400 attendees consisting of 300 guests and 100 staff, including a one- day beer and wine license

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Approve the event permit for 400 attendees consisting of 300 guests and 100 staff, including a one- day beer and wine license

Voted: Yes

Yes: Manter, MitchellNo: Miller

From the minutes

“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the event permit for 400 attendees consisting of 300 guests and 100 staff, including a one- day beer and wine license. Ms. Mitchell seconded. A roll call vote was taken: Ms. Mitchell, aye; Mr. Manter, aye; Ms. Miller, Nay. The motion was approved, 2-1. Climate Committee Appointment – Michelle Gittlen The Select Board addressed Michelle Gittlen's appointment to t.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)

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Dec 4Approve the one-day beer and wine licenses for the…Motion: approve the one-day beer and wine licenses for the Sound of…Passed 2–1 · Manter: No

December 4, 2024: Approve the one-day beer and wine licenses for the Sound of the Vineyard events on July 9, 16, 23 & 30th and August 13 & 20, 2025

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Approve the one-day beer and wine licenses for the Sound of the Vineyard events on July 9, 16, 23 & 30th and August 13 & 20, 2025

Voted: No

Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter

From the minutes

“Mr. Manter made a motion to approve the one-day beer and wine licenses for the Sound of the Vineyard events on July 9, 16, 23 & 30th and August 13 & 20, 2025. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was taken. Ms. Mitchell, aye. Ms. Miller, aye. Mr. Manter opposed it for reasons previously stated. The motion to approve the one-day beer and wine licenses for the Sound of Vineyard Events passed with a 2.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)

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Dec 4Grant four one-day beer and wine licenses for the…Motion: grant four one-day beer and wine licenses for the Circuit Arts…Passed 2–1 · Manter: No

December 4, 2024: Grant four one-day beer and wine licenses for the Circuit Arts Christmas Carol events on December 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2024

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Grant four one-day beer and wine licenses for the Circuit Arts Christmas Carol events on December 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2024

Voted: No

Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter

From the minutes

“Mr. Manter made a motion to grant four one-day beer and wine licenses for the Circuit Arts Christmas Carol events on December 19, 20, 21 & 22, 2024. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. A Roll Call Vote was taken. Ms. Mitchell, aye. Ms. Miller, aye. Mr. Manter opposed it for reasons previously stated. The motion to approve the one-day beer and wine licenses for the Circuit Arts Christmas Carol Events pass.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)

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

Nov 13Adopt a residential factor of one, adopt no additional…Motion: adopt a residential factor of one, adopt no additional discount for…Passed 2–1 · Manter: No

November 13, 2024: Adopt a residential factor of one, adopt no additional discount for open space, adopt no small business exception, and adopt a residential exemption of 5% of the average residential-class property

ApprovePassed · 2–1

Adopt a residential factor of one, adopt no additional discount for open space, adopt no small business exception, and adopt a residential exemption of 5% of the average residential-class property

Voted: No

Yes: Miller, MitchellNo: Manter

From the minutes

“Mr. Manter made a motion to adopt a residential factor of one, adopt no additional discount for open space, adopt no small business exception, and adopt a residential exemption of 5% of the average residential-class property. Ms. Mitchell seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Ms. Miller: Yes, Ms. Mitchell: Yes, Mr. Manter: No. Result: Passed 2-1. The motion to adopt a residential factor of one, adopt no additional discount for open space, adopt no small business exception, and.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)

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

Nov 6Request of the Personnel Board the step increase for…Motion: request of the Personnel Board the step increase for the Town…Passed 2–0 · Manter: Abstained

November 6, 2024: Request of the Personnel Board the step increase for the Town Accountant - Ms. Joiner. The motion was

ApprovePassed · 2–0

Request of the Personnel Board the step increase for the Town Accountant - Ms. Joiner. The motion was

Voted: Abstained

Yes: Miller, MitchellAbstained: Manter

From the minutes

“Mr. Manter moved to request of the Personnel Board the step increase for the Town Accountant - Ms. Joiner. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mitchell. Roll Call Vote was: Ms. Mitchell - Yes, Mr. Manter – Abstained, Ms. Miller – Yes. Motion to approve step increased passed 2-0-1. Conservation Commission Appointment – Jeffrey Horenstein The Conservation Commission appoin.” (Motion: Manter, second: Mitchell)

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

Votes with no disagreement (144)

    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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