Reinventing Newton Government: Join the Discussion on June 9

Community members are invited to join a discussion initiated by the Newton Board of Aldermen about reorganizing and consolidating various functions across city government. The Mayor's Office, members of the Citizen Advisory Group and the School Committee will also be a part of this effort, which will begin on Tuesday, June 9 at 7:45 p.m. in Newton City Hall Room 222 at a meeting which is open to all those interested in contributing to this important discussion.

One of the ways we can control costs while improving services for Newton residents is by modernizing management practices at City Hall. I am grateful that the Board of Aldermen has initiated this discussion, and look forward to working with members of the CAG, School Committee and Mayor's Office to identify ways to reinvent Newton government for the 21st century. I hope Newton residents who share this commitment will join the discussion on June 9.

- Ken Parker

The June 9 meeting follows the passage of a resolution proposed by Ken Parker and passed by the Newton Board of Alderman during fiscal year 2010 budget deliberations. The resolution asks the Mayor and School Department to work with the Board of Aldermen and members of the Citizens Advisory Group, as well as interested citizens, to investigate the possibility of consolidating and coordinating various functions across departments to improve services and to control costs.Snow and ice clearing, information technology, and human resourcesare a few examples where such opportunties may exist. For more information please get in touch.