Dear WTA,
There seems to be an appalling lack of information on this year’s candidates for election. I would like to be able to access candidate info on this site in the future, especially in the absence of published data in the local press. Last year there was an abundance of information available online and in all three papers but this year has been eerily quiet.
— Stunned by Silence
Dear Stunned,
With only one contested race and no ballot questions, it has indeed been a quiet campaign season. The low density of campaign signs is another indicator. Although our 501(c)(4) status does not allow us to directly or indirectly participate in any candidate’s or ballot committee’s campaign, we believe we have value to offer in other ways, such as:
- Sending candidates questionnaires related to their tax orientation and publishing the results of these surveys.
- Offering candidates the opportunity to publicly take a “No tax increase,” “No override” or “No fee increase” pledge.
- Providing the community pertinent educational material related to fiscal topics and issues of current interest in Westford.
- Hosting documents received in public document requests, such as campaign committee finance documents.
Unfortunately it is too late to do any of these things for this year’s elections. But now that we are set up and organized, you can count on hearing more from us come next April!
