Letter: Alcombright, Teamwork Will Move City Forward
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To the Editor:
As we approach the November election, I have taken time to reflect on my four years as a city councilor and the future of the city I was born in and have lived in much of my life.
I entered the council as someone who never much cared for politics. I realized I had a lot to learn and tried to listen and observe my fellow councilors. I come from a sports and recreation background where the concept of teamwork is important. My experience with fellow councilor John Barrett III was not attractive. He argued about everything, always insisted on having the last word, and refused to be a part of any committee unless he was on the finance committee. Ultimately he brought very little to the table.
I don't see opposition for opposition sake and relentless negativity as a very attractive quality in a leader. Through collaboration and teamwork our city is changing for the better. Last week I volunteered at the Fresh Grass festival and was struck by the number of people I spoke with from all over the world who had nothing but good things to say about North Adams. They disagree with John Barrett that North Adams is in decline.
One area close to my heart is Windsor Lake and the Historic Valley camp ground, truly a jewel of our city. Little or no investment had been made there for years. In the past four years we have seen improvement in the bath houses, sewer hook-ups, a new playground on the beach, and work continues on the concession stand.
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I realize traditionally council candidates run their own races, but this time it's too important to worry about whether I win or lose. Our community is growing brighter and better and on Nov. 3 I urge voters to keep Dick Alcombright as our mayor.
Nancy Bullett is a North Adams city councilor. She is running for re-election
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