My greatest disappointment this election is the lack of candidates. If citizens will not step forward and offer their service, the voters will always see the same faces. That does not mean however, that your elected officials cannot respond to the particular needs of a diverse population. No matter who we are, we all need safe sidewalks, adequate police coverage and a great school system. If you want a different makeup of the council, school committee or mayor’s office, run for office. If you want your voice to be heard in the decision making process come down to a council meeting. Our council president has stressed time and time again and I agree the Council is the people’s forum.
