Medford has been fortunate over the years to have significant contributions made by individuals who have come from our diverse community. Leaders like Madelyn Dugger Andrews, George White, Ken Holmes, and Carol Sharpton have served with distinction. We must encourage others to begin the process by becoming involved in city boards, commissions, and advisory committees so that they gain the widespread exposure for their good works and the confidence to run for office. Medford’s demographics are very different today than they were a decade ago. We need to encourage our new residents to take an active role. I believe that a more diversified group is possible and that it will happen in the near future.
