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Waltham is a great city in which to live, work and raise a family.
However, Waltham is experiencing growing pains in some areas of the
city, and in other areas, we are not growing enough. There must be
a balance in the city. We must preserve the neighborhoods and keep
128 vital. Our retail business districts need renewal. Effective government
produces the quality of life we deserve and conserves precious tax
dollars.
The first phase of any master plan is "visioning". Many
people have opinions about improving Waltham. As your mayor, I want
to know your IDEAS. I will:
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undertake community
outreach to Waltham's diverse population |
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have an open door
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conduct quarterly
town meetings. |
All components of the cityís master plan must be completed and implemented
in a timely manner.
There are at least two ways to protect open space and curb overdevelopment:
land acquisition or zoning reform. Since special permits and zone
changes can be worth millions of dollars to big developers, zoning
reform is the most economical method to prevent Waltham
from being a mecca for big outside developers. As
your mayor, I will take appropriate action with regard to city rights
in open space land, including state controlled land. I will work diligently
with the city council to reform the cityís zoning ordinances and to
complete the traffic component of the master plan.
Our sidewalks and roads are in need of repair. The past practice has
been repairing rather than reconstructing. To better manage your money,
a five-year plan for road and sidewalk reconstruction
will be implemented, including routine line painting
for streets, crosswalks and signals.
The policies, procedures, organization and staffing of all city departments
will be examined in an effort to make each department more user-friendly
and efficient. All city buildings will be inventoried and their condition
evaluated. A five-year maintenance plan for all city
buildings will be instituted to prevent the reoccurrence
of costly multiple new construction projects. A five-year
re-use plan for all surplus buildings will be formulated
in conjunction with a departmental needs assessment and community
goals.
To continue to protect your interests, Jeannette needs your vote
on Tuesday, November 4, 2003.
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