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Arguably the strangest presidential election in U.S. history holds lessons, if only we’ll listen: The process suffers when flaws and attacks claim most of the focus. Excessive divisiveness in Washington frustrates the electorate. Character and integrity are still essential in a leader, and must hold up no matter what’s thrown at him or her. We’re with her.
The state’s second ballot question is not an easy decision. The proposal to raise the state’s cap on charter schools requires study and thought, including weighing passionate arguments and sometimes conflicting information. The way becomes clearer when we step back from the bitterness of this fight and focus on the public school system’s core purpose. Check back with Worcester Sun for our thoughts on Question 4 and Trump vs. Clinton.
Interesting and worthwhile things happen every day in our community. Alas, we can’t cover them all. That’s where Inbox comes in, to offer readers an easily digestible compilation of interesting and noteworthy items you and your neighbors keep telling us about.
Joe Petty has run a campaign highlighting the long-term values of collaboration and economic development. His primary competitor, Mike Gaffney, has run a campaign that stresses the lack of a direct impact these policies have on many city residents.
We feel the city is at a pivotal point in its history; as such the shape of the City Council and the discourse its members are able to advance is of critical importance. In this light, we make our choices for six at-large and three district council seats.
The next School Committee will be dealing with a Level 3 district with schools in much need of repair or replacement, high-stakes testing concerns and a not-always-collegial working relationship with the City Council — oh, and finding a new superintendent.
