When 162 minds come together to deliberate on the issues facing Plymouth, they bring 162 different perspectives. Some focus on the fine details, while others concentrate on the big picture. Each contributes valuable insight, helping to ensure that decisions are thoughtful, comprehensive, and inclusive.
Longtime residents and newcomers serve side by side, alongside advocates for fiscal accountability, housing, commercial development, conservation, quality schools, public safety, lower taxes, cultural arts, historic preservation, immigrant protection, and gun rights.
This diversity of voices and viewpoints strengthens public oversight, encourages thoughtful debate, and helps prevent undue influence by special interests.
Democracy works. Town Meeting works.
– Pat Adelmann