After the electoral mess of 2000, which came close to being repeated in 2004, many of us believed that the time had come for electoral college reform at the national level. While a constitutional amendment seemed out of reach, one proposal, the National Popular Vote compact, seems to be a workable solution. Under the National …
Outlook
Lawrence
This seems like a reasonable first step to aide Lawrence toward fiscal stability. I favor you voting yes. George Kenrick
Lawrence Bail-out bill support
I’m also in support of the bill – but I think it should be made contingent upon the newly-elected mayor resigning his State Legislative seat. There are still many, many people of out work (my one year anniversary is this month), and even a paid, representative position would help someone else struggling with unemployment. -Tim …
In favor of support for Lawrence
Hi, Will. I am in full favor of supporting the bill. I worked in Lawrence for eight years and have a strong attachment to the place. I agree that unusually feckless government is not the problem. Lawrence has struggled hard since the bust of the mill town days and deserves a chance to pull itself …
Lawrence Bill
These are extraordinary times and a troubled community like Lawrence can not be allowed to slip through the cracks. To do so would levy a heavier debt for society in the long run. Its municipal problems have huge consequences adding to the social problems for its residents. If this bill is a stop-gap that will buy …
Safer Alternatives Bill
Someone from Clean Water Action came to my house last night asking for signatures and donations. I am aware that you have now given your support to this bill and I gave them my support. I did wonder, though, if you have any reservations about it.