While Mayor Reardon mishandled the library volunteer program and treated volunteers unfairly, Councilor McCauley took the issue seriously.

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This writer believes it’s not just Reardon’s Newburyport lineage that makes him the best candidate, it’s his heart.
We should be focusing on issues like transportation, infrastructure, and affordable housing this election–not divisive rhetoric.
Sean Reardon’s mishandling of personnel issues across various city departments, and his deteriorating relationship with the city council, isn’t the kind of leadership Newburyport needs.
Jim McCauley’s open-eared approach to innovative arts-focused initiatives is an encouraging indication of how he would support the arts as mayor.
Sean Reardon has demonstrated effective, steady leadership on issues like the Rec Center, Pioneer Field, and Whittier Tech.

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