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In this era of “change,” should
Mayor Thomas M. Menino run for office again?

No. Not because of the job he did or didn’t do, but because of the many years he’s held office. Being in office that long gives a person a sense of entitlement, and when that happens, the opinions of the people don’t carry as much weight.
 Ron Addison
Retired
Boston
I think he’s out of touch with the neighborhoods. In the beginning, he was there for the people. He was in touch and kept his word, but now he seems very distant and out of touch. He seems power hungry to me.
 Nina Hampton
Co-Pastor
Randolph
No. I liked Menino as mayor, but people change when in office too long. The only one who can hold office without the change of time is God.
 George Hampton Sr.
Pastor and Businessman
Randolph
I think Tom Menino’s mayoral season has come to an end. He’s done a lot of good things for the city, but in the current climate, we need new blood, new vision, new leadership that reflects the concerns of a new economic base rebuilding the American economy.
 Cynthia Younger
Bookkeeping-Accounting Professional
Dorchester
I think he should, but there should be available options for people, like [City Councilor-at-Large Sam] Yoon, [City Councilor-at-Large Michael] Flaherty, et. al., to give people other options to choose.
 Andrew Sobers
Assistant V.P., Mt. Washington Bank
Hyde Park
I believe it’s time for someone new. Every time when [the] election comes around for the mayor’s position, it seems like nobody wants the job.
 Meldrick Harper
Artist
Dorchester
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Apr 21 21:23pm by the Lady! [68.160.152.99]

The mayor's time has come... and gone. "For everything there is a season"; it's Menino's winter! Go home , stay warm, enjoy your family and your free time!
 
Apr 17 9:14am by Ray M. [209.113.154.170]

Looks like the people have spoken - hope the mayor's people read this section.