In general there is a problem when it comes to City government, it's the lack of interest from so many people. Even with the help of the newspapers, channel 3, 15, and 16, some still do not know much about the community they live in and many don't even exercise their right to vote.
The best way to answer the question is that more people need to be encouraged to participate in one way or another. I would never discourage one from taking part in our government, from running for office, or from contacting an elected official about a concern or problem.
Even though the council is not as diverse as some would like, as far as I am concerned, all of Medfords citizen's interests are protected, whether they are from North Medford, South Medford, The Fulton Heights, or from any other area. I have been elected as a City Councillor at Large. I have done my best to go through my political career by keeping everyone's best interests in mind when I take a vote or make a decision. It does not matter the race, the background of the person or group of people, or the location of their home.
