MassLandlords Annual Election Results 2022: Sabadosa, Landers

In December, MassLandlords members voted in our annual business meeting on the next director to succeed Rich Merlino on our five-member volunteer board. We met our quorum target of 498 responses, with 605 members participating online, including abstentions.

The histogram for the Board election results shows boxes of various size for Russell Sabadosa, Jo Landers and write-in candidates. The boxes could be as wide as would cover the space from 0 “strongly oppose” to 5 “strongly support.” The boxes for Jo and Russell are almost exactly the same size and cover the area of the graph between 3 and 5, indicating widespread support. The write-in box is more than twice as wide covering the area from 0 to 5, indicating write-ins were both strongly supported and strongly opposed, depending on who they were.

Under score voting, we can determine if a candidate is divisive. Both Russell and Jo were widely supported on the basis of their election statements. CC BY-SA MassLandlords, Inc.

Who Ran in the 2022 Election?

The nominees were Jo Landers and Russell Sabadosa, both long-time members and strong MassLandlords supporters.

Please join us in thanking both Jo and Russell for their willingness to serve. In an organization of over 2,300 members, every bit of public spirit and volunteering adds up to an increasingly impressive state-wide organization, and a positive force for the creation of better rental housing in Massachusetts.

How was the 2022 Election Carried Out?

We haven’t had in-person voting since 2019, so all voting was electronic. Members were asked to rate candidates on a score of 0 to 5 using a score voting ballot.

Jo Landers’ total score was 902, average 3.7. Russell Sabadosa’s total score was 908, average 3.8. It was a very close election. Clearly, either person would have well represented the membership.

Who Won the 2022 Election?

Russell Sabadosa has been elected to the board. This is based on receiving the highest total score out of all scores assigned.

How Can I Get Involved in 2023?

There are volunteer roles at the state and local level available at MassLandlords.net/volunteer.

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