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Peter Smith
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
Peter Q. Smith
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Smith voted the same way as…
- Mark Forest80% (8 of 10)
- Dorcas McGurrin70% (7 of 10)
- Michael Stone40% (4 of 10)
- Dan Horgan30% (3 of 10)
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 Smith 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.
Attendance
At the start of 30 of 33 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- May 2, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 4, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jun 7, 2022 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (33)
- May 2, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Apr 25, 2023 · Special: Present
- Apr 4, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Special: Present
- Nov 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 31, 2022 · Special: Present
- Oct 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 27, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 9, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 30, 2022 · Special: Present
- Jul 19, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
Apr 25Not recommend Article 34 - Petition for Plastic Reduction…Motion: That the Board of Selectmen not recommend Article 34 - Petition…Passed 4–1 · Smith: Yes
April 25, 2023 (Special meeting): Not recommend Article 34 - Petition for Plastic Reduction Bylaw
That the Board of Selectmen not recommend Article 34 - Petition for Plastic Reduction Bylaw.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Forest, McGurrin, Smith, StoneNo: Horgan
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen not recommend Article 34 - Petition for Plastic Reduction Bylaw. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Roll Call Vote: Peter Smith, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Dan Horgan, nay; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay. The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
Apr 25Not recommend Article 35 - Petition for Single Use…Motion: That the Board of Selectmen not recommend Article 35 - Petition…Passed 4–1 · Smith: Yes
April 25, 2023 (Special meeting): Not recommend Article 35 - Petition for Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Ban Bylaw
That the Board of Selectmen not recommend Article 35 - Petition for Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Ban Bylaw.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Forest, McGurrin, Smith, StoneNo: Horgan
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen not recommend Article 35 - Petition for Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Ban Bylaw. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Roll Call Vote: Peter Smith, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Dan Horgan, nay; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay. The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
Apr 25Would recommend an amended Article 35 - Petition for…Motion: That the Board of Selectmen would recommend an amended Article 35…Passed 4–1 · Smith: Yes
April 25, 2023 (Special meeting): Would recommend an amended Article 35 - Petition for Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Ban Bylaw, if the amendment eliminated the deletion of Section 142-12 from the article motion
That the Board of Selectmen would recommend an amended Article 35 - Petition for Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Ban Bylaw, if the amendment eliminated the deletion of Section 142-12 from the article motion.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Forest, McGurrin, Smith, StoneNo: Horgan
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen would recommend an amended Article 35 - Petition for Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Ban Bylaw, if the amendment eliminated the deletion of Section 142-12 from the article motion. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Mike Stone Discussion: It was clarified that the amendment to the article would allow the penalty provisions to remain in the Bylaw. The amendment would only delete Section 142-11 pertaining to registration of sprinkler systems. Roll Call Vote: Peter Smith, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, nay; Mike Stone, aye. Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay. The motion passed..” (Motion: Forest, second: Stone)
Mar 28Recommend Article 20Motion: To recommend Article 20.Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Smith: Yes
March 28, 2023: Recommend Article 20
To recommend Article 20.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name two seconders (Dorcas McGurrin, Peter Q. Smith); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 20. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin, Peter Q. Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; one member absent. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: McGurrin)
Mar 21Recommend Article 32, Open Space/Recreation ProjectsMotion: To recommend Article 32, Open Space/Recreation Projects.Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Smith: Yes
March 21, 2023: Recommend Article 32, Open Space/Recreation Projects
To recommend Article 32, Open Space/Recreation Projects.
Voted: Yes
The minutes record the seconder as "none noted". The minutes do not name a seconder.
From the minutes
“MOTION: To recommend Article 32, Open Space/Recreation Projects. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: (none noted) Discussion: Selectman Smith said that he was not opposed, but he had received questions about the Riverwalk Park portion. It was agreed that the article would be discussed at a future meeting. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Forest)
Feb 28Approve the All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License from June…Motion: To approve the All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License from June 15…Passed 4–1 · Smith: No
February 28, 2023: Approve the All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License from June 15 th to September 8th, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the rest of the year from September 9th to…
To approve the All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License from June 15 th to September 8th, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the rest of the year from September 9th to June 14th, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Voted: No
Yes: Forest, Horgan, McGurrin, StoneNo: Smith
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the All Alcohol Restaurant Liquor License from June 15 th to September 8th, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the rest of the year from September 9th to June 14th, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Motion by: Dorcas McGurrin Seconded by: Peter Smith Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay (Peter Smith). The motion was approved..” (Motion: McGurrin, second: Smith)
Feb 28Approve the Weekday Entertainment License from June 15 th…Motion: To approve the Weekday Entertainment License from June 15 th to…Passed 4–1 · Smith: No
February 28, 2023: Approve the Weekday Entertainment License from June 15 th to September 8th, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the rest of the year from September 9th to June 14th,…
To approve the Weekday Entertainment License from June 15 th to September 8th, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the rest of the year from September 9th to June 14th, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. All music will be confined to the interior of the premises and to the exclusion of the exterior of the premises.
Voted: No
Yes: Forest, Horgan, McGurrin, StoneNo: Smith
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the Weekday Entertainment License from June 15 th to September 8th, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and the rest of the year from September 9th to June 14th, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. All music will be confined to the interior of the premises and to the exclusion of the exterior of the premises. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay (Peter Smith). The motion was approved..” (Motion: Horgan, second: McGurrin)
Feb 14Appoint Enrique Arrascue as the next Fire ChiefMotion: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Enrique Arrascue as the next…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Smith: Yes
February 14, 2023: Appoint Enrique Arrascue as the next Fire Chief
That the Board of Selectmen appoint Enrique Arrascue as the next Fire Chief.
Voted: Yes
The minutes name two seconders (Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin); the first is shown.
From the minutes
“MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen appoint Enrique Arrascue as the next Fire Chief. Motion by: Mark Forest Seconded by: Peter Smith and Dorcas McGurrin Roll Call Vote: Mark Forest, aye; Dan Horgan, aye; Dorcas McGurrin, aye; Peter Smith, aye; Michael Stone, aye. Vote: 5 ayes; 0 nays. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Forest, second: Smith)
Dec 6Approve the final documentMotion: To approve the final document.Passed 4–0 · Smith: Yes
December 6, 2022: Approve the final document
To approve the final document.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Horgan, McGurrin, Smith, StoneAbstained: Forest
From the minutes
“MOTION: To approve the final document. Motion by: Dan Horgan Seconded by: Dorcas McGurrin Vote: 4 ayes; 0 nays; 1 abstention (Mark Forest). The motion passed..” (Motion: Horgan, second: McGurrin)
Nov 15Not recommend Article 23 if not postponed or withdrawnMotion: To not recommend Article 23 if not postponed or withdrawn.Passed 4–1 · Smith: Yes
November 15, 2022 (Special meeting): Not recommend Article 23 if not postponed or withdrawn
To not recommend Article 23 if not postponed or withdrawn.
Voted: Yes
Yes: Forest, McGurrin, Smith, StoneNo: Horgan
From the minutes
“MOTION: To not recommend Article 23 if not postponed or withdrawn. Motion by: Peter Smith Seconded by: Mike Stone Vote: 4 ayes; 1 nay (Dan Horgan). The motion passed..” (Motion: Smith, second: Stone)
Votes with no disagreement (255)
From the Yarmouth Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and its Archive Center (2018 and 2019). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Town of Yarmouth (Tracy Post, Liz Argo); The Provincetown Independent, courtesy Mark Forest (Mark Forest); Cape Cod Times (Joyce Flynn); AARP (Dorcas McGurrin)
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