In 1977 people running for public office often believed they could make a difference … change the system.. help people… In Somerville one ran because they wanted to help their families and friends, and, or themselves by taking as much as they could… or opening the cookie jar for others to take…
When Tom August got elected in 1978 he was largely surrounded by people who wanted to take as much as they could… and since Tom had no financial needs … nor did he have any family or friends in need… nor did he really give 2 hoots about the general public… He quickly decided being in the Mayors office was at best a waste of time… and at worse something that might cost him his reputation and his law practice…. If not his life…
As an 8th grader Cathy O’Dea had an unusual interest in politics. She had posters of the great orator Humber Humphrey on her wall … and was intrigued by the new minister who was running for office in Somerville. When she walked to his campaign office on McGrath Highway she was very surprised that she would be given an assignment to hold a sign on election day was told that she could hold a sign- she was
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