Accountability in Town Government

The American system of government is built on the idea of accountability of our elected officials. Ask yourself:

• Which Town Council person is accountable to your community today?

• Which Town Council person represents your community today?

• Which Town Council person is accountable to keep your community informed of important decisions at Town Hall?

Under the current at-large system, there is no one accountable to your community.

Under the Council Districts, you will have a representative accountable to you:

• A Councilmember whose job is to represent you and your community

• A Councilmember whose job is to answer your questions

• A Councilmember you can turn to if you have a problem with Town issues.

• A Councilmember who will make sure the Town does not ignore your community

• A Councilmember who will make sure the Town does not harm your community (Think how the Crab Meadow Beach situation would be different if we had Council Districts)

• A Councilmember who will keep your community informed

If your representative does not fulfill these obligations, hold him or her accountable. Voter a new representative into office!