To the Editor: Over recent months, people have asked me a flattering question: “Why don’t you stand in the next municipal election?” My answer is a firm no. I am in my 75th year. I believe those who will live longest with today’s decisions should have a strong voice in making them. That belief leads me to a concern about local democracy. At the time of writing, looking at those who have come forward for municipal office, I am struck by how many …
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