Vince Dixon - Candidate for Cambridge City Council 2003

Friday, July 18, 2003 - Vincent Lawrence Dixon, formally announces his candidacy for Cambridge City Council. His Platform - The Clean Dozen : A Better Cambridge - is given below. He will provide more detail over the course of the campaign. For now, he is concerned that there is a need for a more complete and positive discussion of issues in Cambridge, and that is why he is running.

“Change requires discussion, consensus, and decisions in the open light of day,” he concluded.

Email : <friendsofvincedixon at yahoo dot com>


The Clean Dozen : A Better Cambridge

I. Open And Competitive Electoral System
   A.) Competitive City Campaign Fund
   B.) New City Charter
   C.) Non Binding Reform Menu Ballot

II. Economic Responsibility Policy
   A.) Responsible Growth Policy
      -Including Affordable Housing Small Saver Bonds
   B.) Endowment For Cambridge
   C.) Mann Funds For Targeted Program Endowments

III. Quality Of Life
   A.) Minimum Health Wage
   B.) New Public Safety Headquarters
      -For Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services, Disaster Services, and Cambridge Health Alliance Liaison Staff
   C.) Comprehensive Coordinated Structure Law Enforcement
      -Developing Coordinated Operations by All Police Forces within Cambridge

IV. Education And Civic Fabric
   A.) New High School Planning
      -Including New Building, New Small High Schools For: Classics, Science, Performing Arts, Occupational, and Independent Programs
   B.) Major Destination Public Auditorium/Performing Space
   C.) Revitalization Of Public Boards


Vincent Lawrence Dixon, born in Cambridge, is a long time resident of Mid Cambridge; President of Dixon Enterprises, a general business enterprise, and a Cambridge Advantage historic tour guide. If you can help in any way, please send a contribution by check made out to:
Friends of Vince Dixon, or send me an Email at:  <friendsofvincedixon at yahoo dot com>

Vincent Lawrence DIXON - # 1 FOR CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL ­ 2003

Campaign Material Authorized By Friends Of Vince Dixon
287 Harvard Street No. 64
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 ­
Email : <friendsofvincedixon at yahoo dot com>

Genevieve Dziegiel Dixon ­ Treasurer ­
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