Worcester Telegram Endorses Haller
November 1, 2007

Reprinted from the Worcester Telegram

City councilors representing Worcester’s five districts bear the brunt of constituent service demands and also must stay abreast of issues that affect the vitality of the city as a whole and neighborhoods across the city. The most effective district councilors are the ones who best balance those sometimes-conflicting roles.

With that in mind, we recommend these candidates:

In District 4, three-term Councilor Barbara G. Haller has been a strong advocate for a district that too often has suffered from official neglect, pressing for action on problem properties and graffiti, lead paint removal and children’s health. She has supported residents’ efforts in “recovering” areas and has led efforts to reduce the negative impact of PIP. She favors a police precinct pilot program for the district and helped craft a more equitable citywide policy on social service programs.

These are our recommendations. The key decisions will be those made by residents who go to the polls Nov. 6.