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...going to be a very, very simple kind of election," said CCA Councillor Edward N. Cyr. "What's at stake in this election is progressive government, what's at stake is our two-year-old experiment in democratic government based on the elimination of patronage and responsiveness to local needs...
Independent councillor William H. Walsh agreed that the CCA's two-year record will be the issue, but called those years "a lot of glitz and no substance." The Independents are neighbourhood-based candidates who favor development and draw support from longtime Cambridge residents...
Over the two years, the CCA has appointed police commissioner Perry Anderson to reform the department, introduced a controversial rent-control reform package, passed a parking freeze in downtown Cambridge to control traffic and pollution and set a progressive tone for the council with actions such as encouraging restaurants to sell "affordable" condoms...
...CCA candidates and supporters say they believe Vellucci's presence will hurt Toomey's chance for reelection because both of the Independent, prorent-control candidates draw strong support in East Cambridge. Walsh said he feels both candidates can win if Vellucci's popularity among rent-control activists draws votes away from the CCA...
...race include Independent Jane Sullivan, a six-year veteran of the school committee, Independent James McSweeney, who is running an expensive, high-profile campaign and Elaine Noble, a former state representative and the first openly gay candidate for city office. Noble is not affiliated with the CCA or the Independents...