| 2008 |
1 |
This proposed law would reduce the state personal income tax rate to 2.65% for all categories of taxable income for the tax year beginning on or after January 1, 2009, and would eliminate the tax for all tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2010. The personal income tax applies to income recei...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
914,420 |
30.6% |
No 
|
2,070,699 |
69.4% |
| Blanks |
117,876 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,102,995 |
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|
| 2008 |
2 |
This proposed law would replace the criminal penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana with a new system of civil penalties, to be enforced by issuing citations, and would exclude information regarding this civil offense from the state's criminal record information system. Offenders...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,949,704 |
65.2% |
No
|
1,038,523 |
34.8% |
| Blanks |
114,768 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,102,995 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
3 |
This proposed law would prohibit any dog racing or racing meeting in Massachusetts where any form of betting or wagering on the speed or ability of dogs occurs. The State Racing Commission would be prohibited from accepting or approving any application or request for racing dates for dog racing. Any...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,662,352 |
56.0% |
No
|
1,303,708 |
44.0% |
| Blanks |
136,935 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,102,995 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,655 |
68.2% |
No
|
6,840 |
31.8% |
| Blanks |
3,752 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,247 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,270 |
72.2% |
No
|
3,570 |
27.8% |
| Blanks |
3,549 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,389 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,512 |
75.0% |
No
|
4,171 |
25.0% |
| Blanks |
2,224 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,907 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation distributing $450 million from the state's "rainy day" stabilization fund to the cities and towns of the Commonwealth for residential property tax relief?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
18th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,849 |
63.4% |
No
|
6,849 |
36.6% |
| Blanks |
3,211 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,909 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,427 |
80.1% |
No
|
4,088 |
19.9% |
| Blanks |
3,005 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,520 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,677 |
74.3% |
No
|
5,423 |
25.7% |
| Blanks |
1,693 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,793 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,850 |
77.7% |
No
|
4,253 |
22.3% |
| Blanks |
3,316 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,419 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,901 |
65.5% |
No
|
6,264 |
34.5% |
| Blanks |
3,681 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,846 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,261 |
80.6% |
No
|
3,187 |
19.4% |
| Blanks |
4,127 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,575 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,651 |
72.5% |
No
|
4,411 |
27.5% |
| Blanks |
3,761 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,823 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,716 |
81.5% |
No
|
3,346 |
18.5% |
| Blanks |
3,876 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,938 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
21st Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,154 |
70.5% |
No
|
5,915 |
29.5% |
| Blanks |
2,289 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,358 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
23rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
17,527 |
82.8% |
No
|
3,641 |
17.2% |
| Blanks |
3,649 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,817 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,823 |
83.4% |
No
|
3,144 |
16.6% |
| Blanks |
3,410 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,377 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a non-binding resolution calling on the federal government to support the right of all people, including non-Jewish Palestinian citizens of Israel, to live free from laws that give more rights to people of one religi...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
25th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,753 |
72.6% |
No
|
3,686 |
27.4% |
| Blanks |
4,238 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,677 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a non-binding resolution calling on the federal government to support the right of all people, including non-Jewish Palestinian citizens of Israel, to live free from laws that give more rights to people of one religi...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,157 |
62.2% |
No
|
5,569 |
37.8% |
| Blanks |
4,427 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,153 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation distributing $450 million from the state's "rainy day" stabilization fund to the cities and towns of the Commonwealth for residential property tax relief?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
18th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,584 |
69.6% |
No
|
5,929 |
30.4% |
| Blanks |
3,671 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,184 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation distributing $450 million from the state's "rainy day" stabilization fund to the cities and towns of the Commonwealth for residential property tax relief?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,838 |
68.8% |
No
|
6,289 |
31.2% |
| Blanks |
3,931 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,058 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would support the development of Cape Wind in Nantucket Sound and other possible future onshore and offshore wind power developments in Massachusetts?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,958 |
86.5% |
No
|
2,497 |
13.5% |
| Blanks |
3,438 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,893 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation to make the state Legislature a part-time legislative body with part-time pay and benefits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
14th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,442 |
54.4% |
No
|
7,917 |
45.6% |
| Blanks |
5,923 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,282 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,322 |
89.0% |
No
|
1,763 |
11.0% |
| Blanks |
2,673 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,758 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would support the development of Cape Wind in Nantucket Sound and other possible future onshore and offshore wind power developments in Massachusetts?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
21,071 |
88.1% |
No
|
2,850 |
11.9% |
| Blanks |
1,941 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,862 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
13,358 |
65.7% |
No
|
6,984 |
34.3% |
| Blanks |
3,714 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,056 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would support the development of Cape Wind in Nantucket Sound and other possible future onshore and offshore wind power developments in Massachusetts?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
18,325 |
87.8% |
No
|
2,554 |
12.2% |
| Blanks |
2,288 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,167 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,267 |
71.3% |
No
|
6,155 |
28.7% |
| Blanks |
1,853 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,275 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,813 |
67.4% |
No
|
5,235 |
32.6% |
| Blanks |
5,337 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,385 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,753 |
74.7% |
No
|
2,962 |
25.3% |
| Blanks |
2,717 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,432 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
This question involves amendment of the Town's acceptance to G.L. c.44B, §§ 3-7, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the "Act"), by increasing the surcharge imposed on real property from one and one-half percent (1 1/2 %) to three percent (3 %) of the tax levy, as determined annual...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,148 |
49.2% |
No
|
5,316 |
50.8% |
| Blanks |
2,473 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,937 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Barre be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two
and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds and notes issued in order to construct a Senior Center as voted July 29, 2002, Article 1; to upgrade the Barre Water System as voted June 12, 2006, ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,169 |
48.0% |
No
|
1,266 |
52.0% |
| Blanks |
274 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,709 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Belchertown be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition
two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay costs of designing, renovating, and expanding Clapp Memorial Library, and for the payment of all other costs incidental ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,464 |
60.1% |
No
|
2,969 |
39.9% |
| Blanks |
300 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,733 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,344 |
73.3% |
No
|
855 |
26.7% |
| Blanks |
47 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,246 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Charlton be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two
and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to design, construct, and equip a new highway operations facility?
See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,026 |
50.4% |
No
|
2,981 |
49.6% |
| Blanks |
479 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,486 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of East Bridgewater be allowed to assess an additional $1,250,00.00 in
real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the East Bridgewater Capital Stabilization Fund for fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and nine?
See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,312 |
19.3% |
No
|
5,485 |
80.7% |
| Blanks |
427 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,224 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall licenses be granted in this town for the sale therein of alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,824 |
83.8% |
No
|
544 |
16.2% |
| Blanks |
121 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,489 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Littleton be authorized to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to construct a new police station to be located on town-owned property at 500 Great Road, including original equipment and land...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,889 |
58.8% |
No
|
2,021 |
41.2% |
| Blanks |
286 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,196 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Longmeadow be allowed to exempt from the provisions of
proposition two-and-one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to procure an owner's manager and to conduct a feasibility study to understand the extent of facility and programming deficienc...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,606 |
61.5% |
No
|
3,506 |
38.5% |
| Blanks |
562 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,674 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Mattapoisett be allowed to exempt from provisions of proposition two
and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued by the Town in order to finance the construction, equipping and furnishing of a new fire station?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,811 |
47.8% |
No
|
1,978 |
52.2% |
| Blanks |
258 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,047 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the town of Mendon be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two
and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to construct and originally equip a new police station?
See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,229 |
41.8% |
No
|
1,708 |
58.2% |
| Blanks |
311 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,248 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the town of Needham be allowed to assess an additional $1,887,929 in real estate
and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding operating expenses for the Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and nine?
See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,900 |
53.5% |
No
|
7,751 |
46.5% |
| Blanks |
685 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,336 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
818 |
50.8% |
No
|
792 |
49.2% |
| Blanks |
135 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,745 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the preparation of design plans for construction of a new Police Station on South Orleans Road, including all expenses incid...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,812 |
43.8% |
No
|
2,329 |
56.2% |
| Blanks |
523 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,664 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall a charter commission be elected to revise the charter of the town of Palmer?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,031 |
59.9% |
No
|
2,027 |
40.1% |
| Blanks |
878 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,936 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
351 |
52.9% |
No
|
312 |
47.1% |
| Blanks |
32 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
695 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies, and scenic areas, protect farm land and f...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
863 |
75.2% |
No
|
284 |
24.8% |
| Blanks |
85 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,232 |
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|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Spencer be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two
and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase a new ladder truck for Spencer Fire Department?
See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,039 |
58.3% |
No
|
2,178 |
41.7% |
| Blanks |
452 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,669 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farm land and fore...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,954 |
62.1% |
No
|
3,028 |
37.9% |
| Blanks |
581 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,563 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the town of Walpole be allowed to exempt from the provision of proposition two
and one-half, so-called the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to construct and furnish a new public library?
See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,118 |
46.7% |
No
|
6,976 |
53.3% |
| Blanks |
561 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,655 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
570 |
60.1% |
No
|
378 |
39.9% |
| Blanks |
46 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
994 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the City of Brockton be allowed to assess an additional $1,130,000 in real estate
and personal property taxes for the purpose of providing additional police officers and
police patrols coverage in the Brockton Police Department ($780,000) and additional firefighters in the Brockton Fire Depa...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,883 |
32.8% |
No
|
20,288 |
67.2% |
| Blanks |
3,582 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
33,753 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies, and scenic areas, protect farm land and for...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,270 |
57.6% |
No
|
6,094 |
42.4% |
| Blanks |
1,320 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,684 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the city of Melrose, acting through its liquor licensing commission, be granted the authority to issue up to 3 licenses to establishments that would sell wines and malt beverages only for consumption off premises; provided, however, that the sale of wines and malt beverages shall be incidental...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,403 |
64.0% |
No
|
5,282 |
36.0% |
| Blanks |
720 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,405 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Shall the City of Newburyport be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to fund the following list of existing authorized indebtedness: to construct additions, and remodel, reconstruct or make extra...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,009 |
49.7% |
No
|
5,068 |
50.3% |
| Blanks |
867 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,944 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
Community Preservation Act (Section 3-7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts (the Act) establishes a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to 1) acquire, create and preserve land for open space for recreational use; 2) acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,024 |
55.1% |
No
|
4,909 |
44.9% |
| Blanks |
1,356 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,289 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation to make the state Legislature a part-time legislative body with part-time pay and benefits?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Bristol |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,358 |
58.9% |
No
|
7,235 |
41.1% |
| Blanks |
4,833 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,426 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
17,187 |
83.6% |
No
|
3,364 |
16.4% |
| Blanks |
2,969 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,520 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,486 |
81.7% |
No
|
2,575 |
18.3% |
| Blanks |
2,460 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,521 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of amending the state Constitution to replace the state Legislature with 100 randomly selected adult residents of the Commonwealth, each serving a one-year term, to be called the Commonwealth Jury and to have all the le...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,482 |
23.3% |
No
|
11,484 |
76.7% |
| Blanks |
4,187 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,153 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation distributing $450 million from the state's "rainy day" stabilization fund to the cities and towns of the Commonwealth for residential property tax relief?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
37th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,727 |
61.3% |
No
|
7,405 |
38.7% |
| Blanks |
3,462 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,594 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would abolish county government and transfer all of its functions, duties and responsibilities to state government, including but not limited to the operation and management of the county jail and ho...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,191 |
29.7% |
No
|
12,277 |
70.3% |
| Blanks |
5,852 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,320 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
16,372 |
72.8% |
No
|
6,125 |
27.2% |
| Blanks |
1,880 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,377 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would support the development of Cape Wind in Nantucket Sound and other possible future onshore and offshore wind power developments in Massachusetts?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
18,484 |
87.1% |
No
|
2,738 |
12.9% |
| Blanks |
2,834 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,056 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation distributing $450 million from the state's "rainy day" stabilization fund to the cities and towns of the Commonwealth for residential property tax relief?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,498 |
69.7% |
No
|
4,999 |
30.3% |
| Blanks |
2,719 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,216 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the purchase of the land located at 353 South Orleans Road (Route 28), Orleans, MA consisting of approximately 5.22 acres, a...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,595 |
62.3% |
No
|
1,571 |
37.7% |
| Blanks |
498 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,664 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the town of Tisbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two
and one-half, so called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to fund the cost of architectural and engineering services related to the Town's Emergency Services Facility, including design, pla...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,067 |
52.5% |
No
|
967 |
47.5% |
| Blanks |
406 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,440 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the City of Brockton be allowed to assess an additional $210,000 in real estate
and personal property taxes for the purposes of providing additional funding to the
Brockton Public Libraries for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2008 for the purpose of
providing additional staffing and mater...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,390 |
34.4% |
No
|
19,822 |
65.6% |
| Blanks |
3,541 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
33,753 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
5 |
Shall the city of Melrose, acting through its liquor licensing commission, be granted the authority to issue licenses to restaurants having a seating capacity of not fewer than 50 persons nor more than 99 persons for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages only in conjunction with a food establ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,541 |
78.9% |
No
|
3,083 |
21.1% |
| Blanks |
781 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,405 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
17,297 |
71.5% |
No
|
6,910 |
28.5% |
| Blanks |
3,283 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
27,490 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed (1) to support legislation establishing health care as a human right regardless of age, state of health or employment status, by creating a single payer health insurance system that is comprehensive, cost effective, and publicly provide...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,838 |
73.5% |
No
|
5,706 |
26.5% |
| Blanks |
4,114 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
25,658 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,247 |
86.5% |
No
|
1,916 |
13.5% |
| Blanks |
2,358 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,521 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that:
(1) reduces greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts by 80% by
2020; and
(2) phases out tax incentives for energy-intensive projects, while
expanding job creation programs for locally-owned bu...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
32nd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
15,522 |
79.0% |
No
|
4,129 |
21.0% |
| Blanks |
4,071 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
23,722 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
6 |
Shall the City of Brockton be allowed to assess an additional $2,250,000 in real estate
and personal property taxes for the purpose of providing additional funding to the Brockton Public Schools for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2008 for the purpose of meeting educational reform funding require...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,077 |
39.9% |
No
|
18,163 |
60.1% |
| Blanks |
3,513 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
33,753 |
See Details » |
|
| 2008 |
4 |
The proposed charter would retain the current form of Dukes County government (the county manager form with seven county commissioners), except that the commissioners would be elected for concurrent two-year terms, instead of non-concurrent (staggered) four-year terms, as is currently the case.See Details » |
County Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,939 |
71.6% |
No
|
2,358 |
28.4% |
| Blanks |
2,312 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,609 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
1 |
This proposed law would allow local licensing authorities to issue licenses for food stores to sell wine. The proposed law defines a "food store" as a retail vendor, such as a grocery store, supermarket, shop, club, outlet, or warehouse-type seller, that sells food to consumers to be eaten elsewher...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
917,467 |
43.6% |
No
|
1,185,714 |
56.4% |
| Blanks |
140,654 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,243,835 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
2 |
This proposed law would allow candidates for public office to be nominated by more than one political party or political designation, to have their names appear on the ballot once for each nomination, and to have their votes counted separately for each nomination but then added together to determine...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
688,259 |
34.6% |
No
|
1,302,199 |
65.4% |
| Blanks |
253,377 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,243,835 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
3 |
This proposed law would allow licensed and other authorized providers of child care in private homes under the state's subsidized child care system to bargain collectively with the relevant state agencies about all terms and conditions of the provision of child care services under the state's child ...See Details » |
Initiative Petition |
Statewide |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
951,517 |
47.7% |
No
|
1,042,253 |
52.3% |
| Blanks |
250,065 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,243,835 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,999 |
68.3% |
No
|
3,251 |
31.7% |
| Blanks |
1,690 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,940 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,875 |
60.0% |
No
|
5,909 |
40.0% |
| Blanks |
2,321 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,105 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Essex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,142 |
61.3% |
No
|
5,767 |
38.7% |
| Blanks |
2,612 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,521 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,971 |
68.8% |
No
|
4,972 |
31.2% |
| Blanks |
2,145 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,088 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Franklin |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,718 |
64.2% |
No
|
4,295 |
35.8% |
| Blanks |
1,581 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,594 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,093 |
54.3% |
No
|
5,967 |
45.7% |
| Blanks |
2,033 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,093 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,360 |
65.4% |
No
|
2,836 |
34.6% |
| Blanks |
2,290 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,486 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
6th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,094 |
56.5% |
No
|
4,684 |
43.5% |
| Blanks |
1,739 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,517 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,006 |
62.1% |
No
|
3,673 |
37.9% |
| Blanks |
1,776 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
11,455 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,595 |
62.9% |
No
|
5,075 |
37.1% |
| Blanks |
1,732 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,402 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
11th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,069 |
66.3% |
No
|
4,602 |
33.7% |
| Blanks |
2,452 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,123 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,031 |
64.4% |
No
|
4,449 |
35.6% |
| Blanks |
2,486 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,966 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
20th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,827 |
53.3% |
No
|
7,727 |
46.7% |
| Blanks |
2,316 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,870 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
23rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,217 |
64.9% |
No
|
6,054 |
35.1% |
| Blanks |
2,462 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,733 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
24th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,584 |
64.5% |
No
|
5,270 |
35.5% |
| Blanks |
2,412 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,266 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,610 |
65.4% |
No
|
4,025 |
34.6% |
| Blanks |
1,523 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,158 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
29th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,765 |
67.9% |
No
|
4,150 |
32.1% |
| Blanks |
2,454 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,369 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
7th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,389 |
63.5% |
No
|
4,820 |
36.5% |
| Blanks |
3,133 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,342 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
13th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,400 |
55.2% |
No
|
7,625 |
44.8% |
| Blanks |
2,365 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,390 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,320 |
61.4% |
No
|
5,863 |
38.6% |
| Blanks |
1,579 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,762 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
8th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,844 |
54.3% |
No
|
5,761 |
45.7% |
| Blanks |
2,165 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,770 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would make possession of less than one ounce of marijuana a civil violation, subject to a maximum fine of $100 and not subject to any criminal penalties?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
12th Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,492 |
60.0% |
No
|
6,339 |
40.0% |
| Blanks |
2,518 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
18,349 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,371 |
64.0% |
No
|
2,454 |
36.0% |
| Blanks |
2,157 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,982 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,686 |
59.7% |
No
|
3,840 |
40.3% |
| Blanks |
2,490 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
12,016 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,880 |
58.4% |
No
|
4,904 |
41.6% |
| Blanks |
1,601 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,385 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the Massachusetts General Laws is known as the Community Preservation Act. The Act allows communities to approve a surcharge on real property of not more than 3 per cent of the tax levy, as determined annually by the board of assessors, to establish a dedicated sou...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,798 |
56.9% |
No
|
2,874 |
43.1% |
| Blanks |
1,556 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
8,228 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Ayer approve the submission to the Commonwealth of the joint study and report on the permanent government structure for the ongoing operation and administration of the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone recommending "scenario 2B," including proposed legislation which, if enacted, woul...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,116 |
50.5% |
No
|
1,096 |
49.5% |
| Blanks |
183 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,395 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the town of Boxford be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the debt issued in order to fund the architectural design, engineering costs, and project management costs and to fund related permits and expenses necessary...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,335 |
39.6% |
No
|
2,033 |
60.4% |
| Blanks |
458 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,826 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
The provisions of Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source eligible to receive matching funds provided by the State for the purposes permitted by said Act, including the creation, preservat...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,077 |
42.9% |
No
|
10,757 |
57.1% |
| Blanks |
1,322 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,156 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the "Act"), establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of public dr...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,757 |
47.1% |
No
|
4,217 |
52.9% |
| Blanks |
1,036 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
9,010 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall licenses be granted in Carlisle for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages)?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,729 |
67.9% |
No
|
816 |
32.1% |
| Blanks |
84 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,629 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall licenses be granted in Harvard for the sale therein of alcoholic beverages by restaurants and function rooms having a seating capacity of not less than one hundred persons?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,270 |
82.6% |
No
|
477 |
17.4% |
| Blanks |
103 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,850 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7, inclusive, of Chapter 44B of the General Laws, otherwise known as the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act, allows communities to establish a local, dedicated funding source to protect open space; offer affordable housing opportunities; preserve historic buildings and sites; and...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
923 |
58.6% |
No
|
652 |
41.4% |
| Blanks |
117 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,692 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect wooded areas and other...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,784 |
28.5% |
No
|
6,992 |
71.5% |
| Blanks |
475 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,251 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the town of Holliston be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to remodel, renovate, reconstruct and expand the Police Station, including costs for engineering or architectural service?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,444 |
54.9% |
No
|
2,826 |
45.1% |
| Blanks |
208 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,478 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
980 |
53.1% |
No
|
865 |
46.9% |
| Blanks |
78 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
1,923 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
As part of the legal process for the town to accept the Community Preservation Act, it must, in addition to the vote at the recent annual town meeting, also vote at an election to accept Sections 3 to 7 of G.L. c. 44B, commonly called the Community Preservation Act (CPA). This act, if accepted by a...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,465 |
36.2% |
No
|
2,577 |
63.8% |
| Blanks |
464 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,506 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Acceptance of Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the "Act"), would establish a dedicated funding source to enable the Town of Lenox to: (1) create affordable housing; (2) acquire and restore historic buildings and sites...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,108 |
50.2% |
No
|
1,099 |
49.8% |
| Blanks |
218 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,425 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,654 |
53.6% |
No
|
1,430 |
46.4% |
| Blanks |
73 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,157 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the town of Millbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to rehabilitate, improve and expand the Police Station located at 127 Elm Street, Millbury?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,351 |
32.9% |
No
|
2,754 |
67.1% |
| Blanks |
520 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,625 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,839 |
56.7% |
No
|
1,407 |
43.3% |
| Blanks |
325 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,571 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies, and scenic areas, protect farm land and for...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,479 |
53.5% |
No
|
1,284 |
46.5% |
| Blanks |
342 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,105 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the town of Northbridge be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued for replacement of the roofs and associated work at the Northbridge Middle School and the Northbridge Police Station?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,913 |
60.5% |
No
|
1,905 |
39.5% |
| Blanks |
414 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,232 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the town of Orleans be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to pay for renovations to the existing Police Station?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,118 |
65.2% |
No
|
1,130 |
34.8% |
| Blanks |
562 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
3,810 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B, of the Massachusetts General Laws, also known as the Community Preservation Act with the funding source being a surcharge of three percent (3%) on the annual property tax assessed on real property and annual distributions made by the state from a trust fund created by...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,144 |
29.9% |
No
|
2,688 |
70.1% |
| Blanks |
446 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,278 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies, and scenic areas, protect farm land and for...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
882 |
46.7% |
No
|
1,005 |
53.3% |
| Blanks |
133 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,020 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (the "Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resourc...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,848 |
43.5% |
No
|
3,695 |
56.5% |
| Blanks |
615 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,158 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act (Act), establish a dedicated funding source to enable cities and towns to (1) acquire open space, which includes land for park and recreational uses and the protection of public drinking...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,016 |
47.2% |
No
|
1,138 |
52.8% |
| Blanks |
116 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,270 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the town of Rockland be allowed to assess an additional $1,300,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of funding the Police Department, Fire Department and School Department for the fiscal year beginning July first, two thousand and six?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,222 |
34.6% |
No
|
4,200 |
65.4% |
| Blanks |
233 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,655 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the Town of Shirley approve the submission to the Commonwealth of the joint study and report on the permanent government structure for the ongoing operation and administration of the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone recommending "scenario 2B," including proposed legislation which, if enacted, w...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,300 |
60.7% |
No
|
840 |
39.3% |
| Blanks |
161 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,301 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space and land for recreational use; acquire, preserve, rehabilitate and restore historic resources; ...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,791 |
42.4% |
No
|
5,142 |
57.6% |
| Blanks |
1,278 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,211 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the town of Weston be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bonds issued in order to purchase the fee or other interest in all or a portion of 62.53 acres of land commonly known as the "Case Estates property," whic...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,963 |
81.1% |
No
|
921 |
18.9% |
| Blanks |
243 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
5,127 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks, and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farmland and fo...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,085 |
47.4% |
No
|
2,316 |
52.6% |
| Blanks |
141 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,542 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
ORDERED, That $70,000,000 is hereby appropriated for the additional costs of construction of sewers, sewerage systems and sewage treatment and disposal facilities relative to the remediation of combined sewer overflows, including costs incidental and related thereto; that to raise this appropriatio...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
12,645 |
71.3% |
No
|
5,083 |
28.7% |
| Blanks |
4,010 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
21,738 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall the public water supply for domestic use in the City of New Bedford be fluoridated?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,893 |
53.1% |
No
|
9,638 |
46.9% |
| Blanks |
3,569 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
24,100 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Section 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act ("Act"), establishes a dedicated funding source to acquire, create and preserve open space, historic resources, land for recreational use, and community housing, and to rehabilitate and r...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,284 |
42.0% |
No
|
7,292 |
58.0% |
| Blanks |
1,791 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,367 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
4 |
Sections 3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community Preservation Act, establish a dedicated funding source to acquire and preserve open space, parks and conservation land, protect public drinking water supplies and scenic areas, protect farm land and fore...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
14,497 |
56.6% |
No
|
11,126 |
43.4% |
| Blanks |
3,648 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
29,271 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state senator from this district be instructed to vote in favor of legislation that would allow seriously ill patients, with their doctor's written recommendation, to possess and grow small amounts of marijuana for their personal medical use?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
37,432 |
66.9% |
No
|
18,505 |
33.1% |
| Blanks |
8,036 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
63,973 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
4th Barnstable |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
11,302 |
58.0% |
No
|
8,179 |
42.0% |
| Blanks |
2,771 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
22,252 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Berkshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,015 |
66.4% |
No
|
4,556 |
33.6% |
| Blanks |
2,477 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,048 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,238 |
54.4% |
No
|
6,073 |
45.6% |
| Blanks |
1,703 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
15,014 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
2nd Hampden |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,832 |
52.9% |
No
|
6,967 |
47.1% |
| Blanks |
2,506 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,305 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
10,903 |
69.3% |
No
|
4,832 |
30.7% |
| Blanks |
1,767 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,502 |
See Details » |
|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
6,492 |
69.6% |
No
|
2,838 |
30.4% |
| Blanks |
1,493 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,823 |
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| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
5th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,621 |
58.8% |
No
|
6,040 |
41.2% |
| Blanks |
2,017 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
16,678 |
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| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
9th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,796 |
60.5% |
No
|
5,099 |
39.5% |
| Blanks |
1,990 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
14,885 |
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|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
10th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,827 |
67.0% |
No
|
2,876 |
33.0% |
| Blanks |
1,904 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
10,607 |
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|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,223 |
61.1% |
No
|
5,877 |
38.9% |
| Blanks |
2,166 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,266 |
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|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a non-binding resolution calling on the federal government to support the right of all refugees, including Palestinian refugees, to return to their land of origin?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
5,120 |
45.1% |
No
|
6,245 |
54.9% |
| Blanks |
1,793 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,158 |
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|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Norfolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
7,711 |
69.0% |
No
|
3,466 |
31.0% |
| Blanks |
2,043 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,220 |
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|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
3rd Plymouth |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,690 |
55.3% |
No
|
7,834 |
44.7% |
| Blanks |
2,201 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
19,725 |
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|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
15th Suffolk |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
8,055 |
76.4% |
No
|
2,484 |
23.6% |
| Blanks |
2,860 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,399 |
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|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Worcester |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,499 |
52.2% |
No
|
8,693 |
47.8% |
| Blanks |
2,228 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
20,420 |
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|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall licenses be granted in Aquinnah for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whiskey, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages)?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
101 |
49.5% |
No
|
103 |
50.5% |
| Blanks |
10 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
214 |
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|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the Town of Harvard approve the submission to the Commonwealth of the joint study and report on the permanent government structure for the ongoing operation and administration of the Devens Regional Enterprise Zone recommending "scenario 2B," including proposed legislation which, if enacted, w...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,219 |
44.6% |
No
|
1,517 |
55.4% |
| Blanks |
114 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
2,850 |
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|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the town of Millbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to demolish the existing building, and rebuild, expand and improve the Fire Station #1 located at 126 Elm Street, Millbury?See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
1,392 |
33.7% |
No
|
2,737 |
66.3% |
| Blanks |
496 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
4,625 |
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|
| 2006 |
5 |
Shall the town of Rockland be allowed to assess an additional $250,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of replacing and installing a roof at the public library, including all associated labor and disposal of materials of said roof and including costs incidental and rela...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,730 |
42.5% |
No
|
3,694 |
57.5% |
| Blanks |
231 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,655 |
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|
| 2006 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to introduce and vote in favor of a resolution asking Congress to call a federal constitutional convention in order to propose a constitutional amendment providing for two United States Senators and full representation in the United Sta...See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
1st Hampshire |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
9,073 |
62.4% |
No
|
5,469 |
37.6% |
| Blanks |
2,960 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
17,502 |
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|
| 2006 |
6 |
Shall the state representative from this district be instructed to vote for resolutions calling on all governmental entities of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to sell any investments they hold either in Israel Bonds or in companies that supply military equipment to Israel?See Details » |
Public Policy (Non-Binding) |
27th Middlesex |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
3,536 |
31.3% |
No
|
7,754 |
68.7% |
| Blanks |
1,868 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
13,158 |
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|
| 2006 |
6 |
Shall the town of Rockland be allowed to assess an additional $250,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of paying expenses
related to architectural planning for the construction of a new middle school including costs incidental and related thereto, for the fi...See Details » |
Local Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
2,824 |
43.9% |
No
|
3,615 |
56.1% |
| Blanks |
216 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
6,655 |
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|
| 2006 |
4 |
Shall a charter study commission be created to study the present governmental structure of Dukes County to consider and make findings concerning the form of government and make recommendations thereon?See Details » |
County Question |
Various cities/towns |
| Response |
Vote Count |
% |
Yes
|
4,826 |
74.1% |
No
|
1,684 |
25.9% |
| Blanks |
1,189 |
|
| Total Votes Cast |
7,699 |
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