Word: neighborhood
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Speaking from many years of political experience, the councilor says, "The neighborhood is a demanding constituency. But it's a fiercely loyal constituency as well...
Under Cambridge's city manager form of government, nine members are elected to the council and receive a salary of $18,129 per year. The council is responsible for setting policy direction, hiring the city's chief executive officer and overseeing an annual budget in the neighborhood of $170 million. Though a largely ceremonial position, Cambridge's mayor is selected from among the nine councilors and controls his own budget of more than...
Armistead, an Independent challenger propose a comprehensive study and redefinition of the city's housing policies; supports changes in rent control to protect low-income and elderly tenants; wants to develop greater cooperation between the police department and every neighborhood...
...lifelong native of North Cambridge, Danehy says he discovered that the Arthur D. Little research firm was testing nerve gas agents in his neighborhood; he wants to reform rent control laws to permit owners to occupy their units; and will encourage economic development through, the creation of more blue collar jobs...
LaRosa, an East Cambridge resident and Independent, emphasizes neighborhood stability, restoration of voters' faith in government, and making "people's lives a little less confusing when dealing with city hall...