Liz C.
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1 year, 9 months ago
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carri Goldstein
Protecting small businesses
Protecting small businesses
Supported a comment by carri Goldstein on
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1 year, 9 months ago
carri Goldstein
They need to be non political
They need to be non political
Supported a comment by Michael B on
Cambridge City Manager Search
1 year, 9 months ago
Michael B
The manager will be challenged to serve the entire city population and not simply the very vocal minorities which often hold sway in city politics. The manager will also be challenged to work collaboratively with neighboring cities/towns and the regional groups and boards, building relationships and solving problems and making constructive compromises on behalf of the city.
The manager will be challenged to serve the entire city population and not simply the very vocal minorities which often hold sway in city politics. The manager will also be challenged to work collaboratively with neighboring cities/towns and the regional groups and boards, building relationships and solving problems and making constructive compromises on behalf of the city.
Supported a comment by Kelly Butler on
Cambridge City Manager Search
1 year, 9 months ago
Kelly Butler
I think Louis Depasquale has done a fine job managing this city . Future management would need to include ALL in decisions that matter to those affected! Like businesses that lose all their parking! A new manager should be a long time Cambridge resident that can relate to this city and constant changes . It would be nice to have another city manager that is so involved in the community like Lou .
I think Louis Depasquale has done a fine job managing this city . Future management would need to include ALL in decisions that matter to those affected! Like businesses that lose all their parking! A new manager should be a long time Cambridge resident that can relate to this city and constant changes . It would be nice to have another city manager that is so involved in the community like Lou .
Supported a comment by Michael B on
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1 year, 9 months ago
Michael B
Above all we should look for an experienced level-headed collaborator who can work effectively with a wide range of people with divergent interests, not someone who will simply be a political yes-man or woman to the city council.
Above all we should look for an experienced level-headed collaborator who can work effectively with a wide range of people with divergent interests, not someone who will simply be a political yes-man or woman to the city council.
Supported a comment by Susan Glazier on
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1 year, 9 months ago
Susan Glazier
Figuring out how to make the bike and bus lanes safe and effective without taking away all the parking on Mass Ave.
Figuring out how to make the bike and bus lanes safe and effective without taking away all the parking on Mass Ave.
Supported a comment by Hao Wang on
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1 year, 9 months ago
Hao Wang
Better and more housing to support the growth of Cambridge-based businesses and universities. Better public health and safety programs.
Better and more housing to support the growth of Cambridge-based businesses and universities. Better public health and safety programs.
Supported a comment by Wayne K on
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1 year, 9 months ago
Wayne K
Avoiding over-development. Maintaining fiscal discipline Encouraging small business
Avoiding over-development. Maintaining fiscal discipline Encouraging small business
Commented on Cambridge City Manager Search
1 year, 9 months ago
Well said.
Supported a comment by Patrick M on
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1 year, 9 months ago
Patrick M
I hope that our next city manager is open minded and has a track record of successfully helping bureaucracies through transitions. The ability to understand the small details as well as the big picture will be essential and should be coupled with empathy and the ability to see things from multiple perspectives. Needless to say, strong communication skills are vital too. Additionally, I would hope that our next CM has an understanding and appreciation of our history, specifically the state of affairs in Cambridge that led to the adoption of our Plan E Charter and our not too distant period of serious financial insecurity.
I hope that our next city manager is open minded and has a track record of successfully helping bureaucracies through transitions. The ability to understand the small details as well as the big picture will be essential and should be coupled with empathy and the ability to see things from multiple perspectives. Needless to say, strong communication skills are vital too. Additionally, I would hope that our next CM has an understanding and appreciation of our history, specifically the state of affairs in Cambridge that led to the adoption of our Plan E Charter and our not too distant period of serious financial insecurity.
Supported a comment by Michelle L on
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1 year, 9 months ago
Michelle L
I think the next Cambridge City Manager should focus on increasing the Affordable Housing stock in Cambridge.
I think the next Cambridge City Manager should focus on increasing the Affordable Housing stock in Cambridge.
Supported a comment by Jess S on
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1 year, 9 months ago
Jess S
The number one priority should be housing. If you can't afford to live here, it doesn't matter much to you what the second priority is, because you won't be here to benefit from it.
The number one priority should be housing. If you can't afford to live here, it doesn't matter much to you what the second priority is, because you won't be here to benefit from it.
Supported a comment by marilee meyer on
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1 year, 9 months ago
marilee meyer
be a good communicator, be able to bring factions together, understand the WHOLE of Cambridge, not just the special interests, loudest, most divisive (including councilors). Consider historical preservation as a viable route to housing and its importance to sense of place. Don't be afraid to spend money on independent studies. The city has a habit of doing fast and easy without taking the time to anticipate consequences. Please seek out actual experts on committees and boards, not just ideologues, --and stand up to bullying.
be a good communicator, be able to bring factions together, understand the WHOLE of Cambridge, not just the special interests, loudest, most divisive (including councilors). Consider historical preservation as a viable route to housing and its importance to sense of place. Don't be afraid to spend money on independent studies. The city has a habit of doing fast and easy without taking the time to anticipate consequences. Please seek out actual experts on committees and boards, not just ideologues, --and stand up to bullying.
Supported a comment by John Hanratty on
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1 year, 9 months ago
John Hanratty
Transportation. The Quick-Build bike lane is an example of no understanding of the problem. The infrastructure is neglected. No vision except that cars are bad. It's not that simple! Recent decisions threaten the diversity of our neighborhoods. The new CM needs to work for a rational plan.
Transportation. The Quick-Build bike lane is an example of no understanding of the problem. The infrastructure is neglected. No vision except that cars are bad. It's not that simple! Recent decisions threaten the diversity of our neighborhoods. The new CM needs to work for a rational plan.
Supported a comment by Kosta F on
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1 year, 9 months ago
Kosta F
Political influence from outside the city, loud groups opposing change and/or urbanism, maintaining cost efficient city government and good finances,
Political influence from outside the city, loud groups opposing change and/or urbanism, maintaining cost efficient city government and good finances,
Commented on Cambridge City Manager Search
1 year, 9 months ago
I think the City Manager should have extensive experience effectively managing real life projects. This person would understand all aspects of project management and know how to effectively implement plans that are well-researched, thoughtful, well-designed, and implemented correctly. This is the right way to do things.
Commented on Cambridge City Manager Search
1 year, 9 months ago
Exactly.
Supported a comment by Eileen Woods on
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1 year, 9 months ago
Eileen Woods
The search committee needs to represent the city make-up. The process needs to be set up to be inclusive.
The search committee needs to represent the city make-up. The process needs to be set up to be inclusive.
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1 year, 9 months ago
kitty b
Honesty.
Honesty.
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1 year, 9 months ago
Mark Hughes
Transparency, and a commitment to all residents, not just the loudest ones.
Transparency, and a commitment to all residents, not just the loudest ones.
Supported a comment by Crystal Klaahsen on
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1 year, 9 months ago
Crystal Klaahsen
Find someone who actually cares about the city. Someone who understands it’s rich history and realizes the small businesses and neighborhoods are important to the city’s survival.
Find someone who actually cares about the city. Someone who understands it’s rich history and realizes the small businesses and neighborhoods are important to the city’s survival.
Commented on Cambridge City Manager Search
1 year, 9 months ago
Being Fair to all.
Commented on Cambridge City Manager Search
1 year, 9 months ago
The City Manager should be managing tasks in an Inclusive (all stakeholders), Comprehensive, Fair and Practical way. The City Manager should focus on promoting Cambridge businesses and keeping the Cambridge business district and the livlihoods of business owners protected.
Commented on Cambridge City Manager Search
1 year, 9 months ago
The City Manager should have extensive professional experience in project management, and management of a large group in EFFECTIVELY implementing a comprehensive task. This person should have *Practical, Real Life, Professional experience, Not just experience in Politics.*
There have been 2 recent meetings around this issue where business owners relayed their concerns to the Council. Where, is the *Process* for recording and implementing these concerns? I do not believe there is one. I am very concerned that this very important issue will be handled poorly and ineffectively and inefficiently as it is being handled currently because there is no real Process.
Commented on Cambridge City Manager Search
1 year, 9 months ago
Working collaboratively with boards, committees, community stakeholders, and the business community
Commented on Cambridge City Manager Search
1 year, 9 months ago
Project management
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1 year, 9 months ago
Leading a large and varied organization
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1 year, 9 months ago
I work in Cambridge
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1 year, 9 months ago
I work in Cambridge
Foreign influence. Much of the real estate in the city is now owned by people who do not live in the city or even in the country and do not care if they oust established businesses or keep buildings empty for years. It's a write off for them. Parts of the city have died as a result.