Well, I’ve taken to plunge and I’m standing for the Cambridge Community Board at the local body elections.
While I’ve always been interested, I hadn’t seriously considered standing before (those that know me will be fully aware that any sort of self-promotion doesn’t sit comfortably with me). So what changed my mind?
Quite simply, several people for whom I have a lot of respect for suggested that I could add value.
I was born in Cambridge way back when we had our own maternity hospital in town. I went to school here, as did my children. I’m proud of this town and even though it is growing quickly, it is still my home and I love it.
Being involved in this type of role fits so well into my basic philosophy of “being a better ancestor”. I want this to be a great community when my grandkids come along, but also a great community for when my grandchildren’s grandchildren are here.
No pressure but from three-year terms, we need three generational planning!
The Optimistic Cynic 