by David Abdel
With the New Year upon us it comes time for that ages old tradition of setting resolutions. For many, New Year resolutions are often treated more like a wishlist than an agenda. When I was in the classroom, I would always work with my students on crafting resolutions for the New Year, and focused on developing clear, small and manageable goals. I’ve found that moderate, measured steps toward success help keep people on the path to a greater goal, far more than simply setting a lofty, often outlandish goal and simply hoping you reach it. With that in mind, I’ve created a set of resolutions for our little town in 2021.
• Improve community outreach. We are living in unprecedented times of communication. There are more social media avenues, more video conferencing tools and more means of direct contact than ever before. For our city officials, connecting with their constituents has truly never been easier. However, the general consensus seems to be that the public is never heard, never involved and never engaged. Having a website is the absolute bare minimum in today’s world, it simply just isn’t enough. I hope that our mayor and city council take it upon themselves to open daily, yes daily, dialogue with the community. If the President can tweet multiple times a day, our council can surely find the time.
