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Cranston Election Buzz words over the decades......TRANSPARENCY

Residents in Cranston need to consider Transparency along with having ALL Elected Officials working in the 21st century.

TRANSPARENCY in our Elections.

Over the years, I have attended several School Committee meetings and attendance at probably almost 100 Council, Zoning, Comprehensive and other City meetings combined......and, this is always the card that pulls at peoples heart strings. 

CONSIDERATION of candidates should be about:

  • Proven Record
  • Platforms, clearly mapped out, because not everyone appreciates abstract!
  • Your Why Story?
  • Has this person worked on community issues prior to putting name in the hat?

I have several observations from prior elected officials to consider.

Councilmembers:  Attendance is POOR with some;  They haven't attended BUDGET meetings; Recusal on an Important Vote (we always wonder why...cough cough, the Special Interest group/person wants you not to vote!  Transparency); Nonattendance at Crime Watch/Community meetings; Absentee from Council Meetings equates to YOUR Ward is not represented.

Reps and Senators:  Some disregard you completely after you try to email or telephone and never respond; Alliance seems to not be strong (do they meeting quarterly as a Cranston Delegation on issues specific to how Cranston is affected?); visibility within their District.

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NOTE:  ALL Cranston Elected Officials in the 21st century should have an established Email and telephone number listed in the "Cranston on the Move" City website.  Additionally, ALL should acknowledge a Residents concerns with a response.  I already know there is a small percentage of Residents that take the time to call, write etc.  Many Residents don't even know who represents them for their area or school district.  Transparency starts with these simplistic pieces of information and has been a problem for years.

 

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