Harrison: Bringing in outside experience
What does the Board of Aldermen actually do? As the city’s legislative body, the board has three primary tasks: writing and passing legislation, approving the annual budget, and acting as the zoning board. In addition, the board can hold public hearings on issues raised in the community, and aldermen play an important role in lobbying our state representatives in Hartford for resources for the city. But the board and city government are powered by the voice of the community.
For example, last year I participated in an issues-based campaign to improve the quality of food served to...
wow, katie. You really know your stuff. It's great to know that we have a candidate in the running who has her head on straight and understands the importance of the Alderwoman position, as well as the limits of its scope.
Wonderfully written. Your passion for this position, Yale and the city is clear and your message is strong. Yale and New Haven would greatly benefit from having you as their Alderwoman!
Not going to lie, at first I felt kind of talked down to by the fact that you opened with what the BOA is, but then I realized people actually DON'T KNOW. I feel bad for you and the other candidates that you have to spend this much time explaining this to students. Come to that, I feel bad for the city of New Haven. At least you seem to have some kind of clue what you're supposed to be doing.