List of selectmen of Lakeville, Massachusetts
This is a list of Selectmen of Lakeville, Massachusetts and election results, where available. Lakeville was originally a part of Middleborough, and did not incorporate itself (and therefore did not elect members to its Board of Selectmen) until 1853.
Selectmen currently serve terms of three years each, and those terms are staggered to ensure that only one member is up for re-election in any given year. In 2005, Nancy Yeatts became the first woman to hold the position of Selectman in Lakeville, giving the town a record of 152 years of all-male leadership.
In 2004, attempts to limit Selectmen to a total of two terms (or, six years) failed, and inspired a similar failed attempt in Freetown in 2005.
Municipal elections in Lakeville are held in April.
1853–1899[edit]
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1900–1949[edit]
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1950 – present[edit]
| Year(s) | Selectman | Selectman | Selectman |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1994 | George F. Rose | Gerald R. White | (unknown) |
| 1994–1997 | Walter A. Crosby | ||
| 1997–1998 | Chawner Hurd | ||
| 1998–2005 | Richard F. LaCamera | ||
| 2005–2006 | Nancy Yeatts | ||
| 2006–2007 | Charles Evirs, Jr. |
Elections results[edit]
2006[edit]
In 2006, Charles Evirs, Jr., won outgoing selectman Chawner Hurd's seat after fending off several challengers.
| Charles Evirs, Jr. | Derek Maksy | Steven Flood | Paul McGillis | |
| Votes | 862 | 553 | 280 |
2005[edit]
In 2005, Nancy Yeatts defeated Stephen Olivier to become Lakeville's first female selectman and replace retiring selectman Gerald R. White. [1]
| Nancy Yeatts | Stephen Olivier | |
|---|---|---|
| Votes | 712 | 464 |
2004[edit]
In 2004, incumbent selectman Richard F. LaCamera held his seat despite a write-in challenge from Linda Grubb. A third candidate, Thomas W. Dunlevy, Jr., dropped from the race but received 88 votes due to his name remaining on
the ballot. [2]
| Richard F. LaCamera | Linda Grubb | Thomas W. Dunlevy, Jr. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | 566 | 280 | 88 |
2003[edit]
In 2003, incumbent selectman Chawner Hurd secured a third term against challenger Stephen Olivier. [3]
| Chawner Hurd | Stephen Olivier | |
|---|---|---|
| Votes | 460 | 427 |
2002[edit]
In 2002, incumbent selectman Gerald R. White defeated challenger Michael Murphy to secure a fourth term. [4]
| Gerald R. White | Michael Murphy | |
|---|---|---|
| Votes | 883 | 374 |
2001[edit]
In 2001, incumbent Richard F. LaCamera was re-elected without contest. [5]
2000[edit]
In 2000, incumbent Selectman Chawner Hurd defeated write-in candidate Barry Linton to secure a second term. [6]
| Chawner Hurd | Barry Linton | |
|---|---|---|
| Votes | 643 | 187 |
1999[edit]
In 1999, Gerald R. White secured a third term, defeating challenger Andrew J. Economos. [7]
| Gerald R. White | Andrew J. Economos | |
|---|---|---|
| Votes | 658 | 580 |
1998[edit]
In 1998, Finance Committee chairman Richard LaCamera defeated four challengers to secure the seat left vacant by the death of Selectman George Rose in November 1997. [8]
| Richard F. LaCamera | William E. Garvey, Jr. | Walter A. Crosby | Stephen W. Flood | Ernest H. Cataloni | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | 719 | 414 | 277 | 123 | 56 |
1997[edit]
In 1997, incumbent selectman Walter A. Crosby was defeated in his bid for a second term by challenger Chawner Hurd. [9]
| Chawner Hurd | Walter A. Crosby | |
|---|---|---|
| Votes | 681 | 561 |
1996[edit]
In 1996, incumbent Gerald White was elected to a second term, defeating challenger Chawner Hurd. [10]
| Gerald R. White | Chawner Hurd | |
|---|---|---|
| Votes | 625 | 511 |
References[edit]
From The New Bedford Standard-Times
- ^ Lakeville elects first female selectman. April 5, 2005.
- Election results, 2005
- ^ Challenger takes upset victory for Lakeville Board of Health. April 6, 2004.
- Election results, 2004
- ^ Hurd, Riendeau, Kashgagian win narrow victories in Lakeville. April 8, 2003.
- Election results, 2003
- ^ White, Gibney keep selectman's, health board seats. April 2, 2002.
- Election results, 2002
- ^ Kenney keeps treasurer/collector post in Lakeville. March 12, 2001.
- Election results, 2001
- ^ Lakeville keeps elected health board, ousts member. April 4, 2000.
- Election results, 2000
- ^ Lakeville voters return selectmen chairman. March 2, 1999.
- Election results, 1999
- ^ Experience wins in Lakeville. March 3, 1998.
- Election results, 1998
- ^ Lakeville challenger ousts incumbent selectman. March 4, 1997.
- Election results, 1997
- ^ Mastrosimone ousted in Lakeville election. April 2, 1996.
- Election results, 1996
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