Letter: Mayor Macksey Deserves Our Vote
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This November, the North Adams voters have big decisions to make. We have several new, enthusiastic candidates for City Council with diverse areas of focus and the desire to serve the city as it moves forward. It's wonderful to have a choice among so many qualified individuals.
We also have a challenger for the mayor's office: one who speaks about transparency and the need for change. Mr. Berglund has only lived in North Adams for about two years. According to his resume on LinkedIn, he's held various positions as a sales representative. He has no management experience to lead a small city's government and no financial experience to qualify him to deal with its budget. What he does have is a list of problems he sees in the city, though he offers no solutions.
It's easy to point out what needs to be fixed. There are many instances of maintenance and repairs that have been passed along by prior administrations. We need someone who will not only listen to the people of North Adams and understand their concerns, but who also has the know how to do what needs to be done.
Jennifer Macksey is a lifelong resident who knows the struggles North Adams has been through. She possesses an educational and professional background that enabled her to get to work the day she took office.
It's not enough for a candidate to be a nice guy or to have good intentions. The mayor of North Adams must have education, experience, ideas, and a plan to put those ideas into action. This is not a position for on-the-job training. The stakes are too high. Mayor Macksey has proven she is up to dealing with the challenges North Adams faces.
I believe that Mayor Macksey is putting her skills to work for what she believes is the best course for North Adams and has shown she is willing to listen and adjust course when the people of North Adams disagree.
Mayor Macksey has proven her ability to be an effective mayor. She has my vote, and I hope you'll cast your vote for Jennifer Macksey for mayor of North Adams.
Deborah Benoit
North Adams, Mass.
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