UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM N-PX
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROXY VOTING RECORD OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT
COMPANY
INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT FILE NUMBER: 811-21131
NAME OF REGISTRANT: John Hancock Preferred Income
Fund
ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 601 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
NAME AND ADDRESS OF AGENT FOR SERVICE: Charles Rizzo
601 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER: 617-663-3000
DATE OF FISCAL YEAR END: 07/31
DATE OF REPORTING PERIOD: 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2011
2X27 John Hancock Funds Preferred Income Fund
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AT&T INC. Agenda Number: 933378437
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Security: 00206R102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 29-Apr-2011
Ticker: T
ISIN: US00206R1023
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RANDALL L. STEPHENSON Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: GILBERT F. AMELIO Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: REUBEN V. ANDERSON Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES H. BLANCHARD Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAIME CHICO PARDO Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JAMES P. KELLY Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JON C. MADONNA Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LYNN M. MARTIN Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN B. MCCOY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOYCE M. ROCHE Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MATTHEW K. ROSE Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LAURA D'ANDREA TYSON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. Mgmt For For
03 APPROVE 2011 INCENTIVE PLAN. Mgmt For For
04 ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Mgmt For For
05 ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF VOTE ON EXECUTIVE Mgmt 1 Year Against
COMPENSATION.
06 POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS. Shr For Against
07 SPECIAL STOCKHOLDER MEETINGS. Shr For Against
08 WRITTEN CONSENT. Shr For Against
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ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933360199
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Security: 049560105
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 09-Feb-2011
Ticker: ATO
ISIN: US0495601058
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: KIM R. COCKLIN Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD W. DOUGLAS Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RUBEN E. ESQUIVEL Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD K. GORDON Mgmt For For
02 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S 1998 LONG-TERM Mgmt For For
INCENTIVE PLAN TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SHARES
RESERVED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER THE PLAN AND TO
EXTEND THE TERM OF THE PLAN FOR AN ADDITIONAL
FIVE YEARS.
03 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE COMPANY'S ANNUAL INCENTIVE Mgmt For For
PLAN FOR MANAGEMENT TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR
AN ADDITIONAL FIVE YEARS.
04 PROPOSAL TO RATIFY THE APPOINTMENT OF ERNST Mgmt For For
& YOUNG LLP AS THE COMPANY'S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR FISCAL 2011.
05 PROPOSAL FOR AN ADVISORY VOTE BY SHAREHOLDERS Mgmt For For
TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPANY'S
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR FISCAL 2010 ("SAY
ON PAY").
06 PROPOSAL FOR AN ADVISORY VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY Mgmt 1 Year For
OF VOTE ON SAY ON PAY IN FUTURE YEARS.
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BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933398491
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Security: 060505559
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 11-May-2011
Ticker: BMLPRQ
ISIN: US0605055591
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MUKESH D. AMBANI Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SUSAN S. BIES Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: FRANK P. BRAMBLE, SR. Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: VIRGIS W. COLBERT Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES K. GIFFORD Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. HOLLIDAY, JR. Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: D. PAUL JONES, JR. Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: MONICA C. LOZANO Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: THOMAS J. MAY Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: BRIAN T. MOYNIHAN Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD E. POWELL Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CHARLES O. ROSSOTTI Mgmt For For
1M ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. SCULLY Mgmt For For
02 AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) "SAY ON PAY" VOTE Mgmt For For
TO APPROVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON THE FREQUENCY Mgmt 1 Year For
OF FUTURE ADVISORY "SAY ON PAY" VOTES.
04 RATIFICATION OF THE REGISTERED INDEPENDENT PUBLIC Mgmt For For
ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
05 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT Shr Against For
EMPLOYMENT.
06 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - STOCKHOLDER ACTION BY Shr For Against
WRITTEN CONSENT.
07 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - MORTGAGE SERVICING OPERATIONS. Shr For Against
08 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - GRASSROOTS LOBBYING. Shr For Against
09 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - OTC DERIVATIVES TRADING. Shr For Against
10 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - CUMULATIVE VOTING IN Shr For Against
CONTESTED ELECTIONS.
11 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - RECOUPMENT OF INCENTIVE Shr For Against
COMPENSATION.
12 STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL - PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN Shr For Against
RELOCATION BENEFITS.
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FIRSTENERGY CORP. Agenda Number: 933406995
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Security: 337932107
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 17-May-2011
Ticker: FE
ISIN: US3379321074
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
PAUL T. ADDISON Mgmt Withheld Against
ANTHONY J. ALEXANDER Mgmt Withheld Against
MICHAEL J. ANDERSON Mgmt Withheld Against
DR. CAROL A. CARTWRIGHT Mgmt Withheld Against
WILLIAM T. COTTLE Mgmt Withheld Against
ROBERT B. HEISLER, JR. Mgmt Withheld Against
JULIA L. JOHNSON Mgmt For For
TED J. KLEISNER Mgmt For For
ERNEST J. NOVAK, JR. Mgmt Withheld Against
CATHERINE A. REIN Mgmt Withheld Against
GEORGE M. SMART Mgmt Withheld Against
WES M. TAYLOR Mgmt Withheld Against
JESSE T. WILLIAMS, SR. Mgmt Withheld Against
02 RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 REDUCE THE PERCENTAGE OF SHARES REQUIRED TO Mgmt For For
CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDER
04 APPROVAL OF AN ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
05 RECOMMEND ADVISORY VOTE ON FREQUENCY OF FUTURE Mgmt 1 Year For
VOTES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
06 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: REPORT ON COAL COMBUSTION Shr For Against
WASTE
07 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: LOWER PERCENTAGE REQUIRED Shr For Against
FOR SHAREHOLDER ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT
08 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: ADOPT A MAJORITY VOTE Shr For Against
STANDARD FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
09 SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL: REPORT ON FINANCIAL RISKS Shr For Against
OF RELIANCE ON COAL
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FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORP Agenda Number: 933394570
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Security: 35906A108
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 12-May-2011
Ticker: FTR
ISIN: US35906A1088
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
LEROY T. BARNES, JR. Mgmt For For
PETER C.B. BYNOE Mgmt For For
JERI B. FINARD Mgmt For For
EDWARD FRAIOLI Mgmt For For
JAMES S. KAHAN Mgmt For For
PAMELA D.A. REEVE Mgmt For For
HOWARD L. SCHROTT Mgmt For For
LARRAINE D. SEGIL Mgmt For For
MARK SHAPIRO Mgmt For For
MYRON A. WICK, III Mgmt For For
MARY AGNES WILDEROTTER Mgmt For For
02 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON AN ADVISORY PROPOSAL Mgmt For For
ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
03 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON AN ADVISORY PROPOSAL Mgmt 1 Year For
ON THE FREQUENCY OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ADVISORY PROPOSAL.
04 TO CONSIDER AND VOTE UPON A STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL, Shr Against For
IF PRESENTED AT THE MEETING.
05 TO RATIFY THE SELECTION OF KPMG LLP AS OUR INDEPENDENT Mgmt For For
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
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UIL HOLDINGS CORPORATION Agenda Number: 933394974
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Security: 902748102
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2011
Ticker: UIL
ISIN: US9027481020
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
THELMA R. ALBRIGHT Mgmt For For
ARNOLD L. CHASE Mgmt For For
BETSY HENLEY-COHN Mgmt For For
SUEDEEN G. KELLY Mgmt For For
JOHN L. LAHEY Mgmt For For
DANIEL J. MIGLIO Mgmt For For
WILLIAM F. MURDY Mgmt For For
DONALD R. SHASSIAN Mgmt For For
JAMES P. TORGERSON Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Mgmt For For
LLP AS UIL HOLDINGS CORPORATION'S INDEPENDENT
REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR 2011.
03 APPROVAL, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Mgmt For For
04 RECOMMENDATION, BY NON-BINDING VOTE, THE FREQUENCY Mgmt 1 Year For
OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION VOTES.
05 PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION Mgmt For For
OF UIL HOLDINGS CORPORATION TO INCREASE THE
NUMBER OF SHARES AUTHORIZED.
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VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. Agenda Number: 933387830
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Security: 92343V104
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 05-May-2011
Ticker: VZ
ISIN: US92343V1044
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
1A ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RICHARD L. CARRION Mgmt For For
1B ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: M. FRANCES KEETH Mgmt For For
1C ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: ROBERT W. LANE Mgmt For For
1D ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: LOWELL C. MCADAM Mgmt For For
1E ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: SANDRA O. MOOSE Mgmt For For
1F ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOSEPH NEUBAUER Mgmt For For
1G ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: DONALD T. NICOLAISEN Mgmt For For
1H ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: CLARENCE OTIS, JR. Mgmt For For
1I ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: HUGH B. PRICE Mgmt For For
1J ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: IVAN G. SEIDENBERG Mgmt For For
1K ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: RODNEY E. SLATER Mgmt For For
1L ELECTION OF DIRECTOR: JOHN W. SNOW Mgmt For For
02 RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED Mgmt For For
PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
03 ADVISORY VOTE RELATED TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Mgmt For For
04 ADVISORY VOTE RELATED TO FUTURE VOTES ON EXECUTIVE Mgmt 1 Year For
COMPENSATION
05 DISCLOSE PRIOR GOVERNMENT SERVICE Shr Against For
06 PERFORMANCE STOCK UNIT PERFORMANCE THRESHOLDS Shr For Against
07 CUMULATIVE VOTING Shr For Against
08 SHAREHOLDER RIGHT TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING Shr For Against
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WACHOVIA PREFERRED FUNDING CORP. Agenda Number: 933422824
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Security: 92977V206
Meeting Type: Annual
Meeting Date: 10-May-2011
Ticker: WNAPR
ISIN: US92977V2060
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Prop.# Proposal Proposal Proposal Vote For/Against
Type Management
01 DIRECTOR
JAMES E. ALWARD Mgmt For For
HOWARD T. HOOVER Mgmt For For
CHARLES F. JONES Mgmt For For
MARK C. OMAN Mgmt For For
* Management position unknown
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) John Hancock Preferred Income Fund
By (Signature) /s/ Keith F. Hartstein
Name Keith F. Hartstein
Title President
Date 08/25/2011