Forums like this prove that Medford already has an energetic populace willing to find ways to make a vibrant city even more exciting. I've been working on this in my own way by interacting with business owners to ensure that the infrastructure that supports all of the businesses in town - the water system, the power system, the roads, and the maintenance of other essential city services, is in place. Now we need to build upon my work with marketing vision. Medford needs an anchor retail store, for example. Medford also needs financial support from the public and private sector to put into place longstanding plans to build up the waterfront near the downtown area to make the most of the area for the shoppers who go there. We're delighted to host the many restaurants, medical businesses, and banks in the area, but we need to make the people who work at those places and patronize them more comfortable by allowing them a place to gather while visiting - a park or boardwalk, for example. Our goal is persuading people who come to Medford to stay awhile, to go to downtown attractions such as the theatre or art spaces. I will continue to support businesses in Medford in this endeavor.
