Gilford: The body politic is healthy indeed.
I have always said that my goal was to somehow cause the people of this town to think and ponder some of the issues- not WHAT to think, mind you- just THINK.
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With eight candidates for a budget committee that some in town wish didn't even exist, I'd say that a sleeping giant has been awakened. Nobody will ever say that the town of Gilford doesn't have a vibrant body politic. While me and others don't necessarily agree with how every bit of town and school business is conducted, at least when there is great involvement, as opposed to apathy, all is not lost.
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I look forward to the campaign, in which I will remind the voters of the in-depth, good work that was performed by this year's budget committee. Remember, the main purpose of the BudCom is to study the budgets on behalf of the voters at-large, and make recommendations. Doing so in open meetings, and then through the good reporting in all 3 local papers, the voters become aware of certain facts and nuances, enabling them to make better, more informed decisions in the voting booth. The people on the committee are comprised of a broad spectrum of townsfolk, with many points-of-view represented at the table.
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I believe I bring a point of view, with a level of understanding about the process, that enables me to be proactive in raising possible alternative approaches to paying for the delivery of town and school services for the residents of Gilford.
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I am quite proud of my stint as a member of the Gilford BudCom. I need as many votes as possible to continue my service on this vital committee in our town. Please vote for me, Doug Lambert, for a seat on the Budget Committee on March 13th. Oh, and vote "NO" on the question to rescind the Budget Committee-- even if you can't bring yourself to vote for me.
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Thank You!
