Common thread Contradictions. Lack of economic development, and no one is in charge of economic development. The Norwich Community Development Corp. built the Industrial Park some 40 years ago. Now it's full, but the Grand List is flat. More than anything this city needs a leader, one authorized to lead the way in economic development.
Residents can authorize that post by voting to create the office of mayor.
And while you're at it, vote for reformulating the council into six at-large positions so all voters can have a say on all those who govern here. Or vote against these measures. Or don't bother to vote at all. I don't care that the Grand List lies there like a deflatd beach ball. It doesn't matter taxes go up regularly with no noticeable advantage to me.