I am a recent graduate from UMASS and had the opportunity of asking you questions during your Q&A in State Rep. Vega’s class this past fall. That being said I have three specific questions for you I’d love to have answered.
Being located on the Connecticut River and having a large land area, do you think it is possible to incorporate more alternative energy use in Holyoke? The Holyoke Solar Cooperative is impressive in its energy production, as is the hydro-electric power being produced in the cities five operating hydroelectric plants. In addition to these already existing facilities, have you made any efforts with surrounding towns/cities or with the city government/energy department to continue this practice in order to lower energy prices while benefitting the environment?
What is your position on the usage of automated license plate readers by the Holyoke Police Department? Understandably it is an asset to the police in their work deterring crime, although it quite possibly crosses a line into invasion of privacy by constantly monitoring law abiding citizens. I know for a fact I would not want my whereabouts being monitored and stored for long periods of time, although I understand the merits of the equipments application. With New Hampshire virtually banning ALPRs, Maine setting a 21-day limit, and Massachusetts being in a statewide stalemate, what would you advocate for the technologies practice?
Finally do you have any plans with Mountain Park? As a student at UMASS from spring 2011 to spring 2014 I can tell you awareness of its existence is high, although acts worth traveling rarely perform making Northampton a much more suitable venue, especially with the park closing early in the fall. Are there any plans to modify the park or bring in big names in order to bring revenue to Holyoke from the Knowledge Corridor?
Good luck in your years in office and it’s great to see a local politician utilizing an AMA on reddit to directly correspond to citizens
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I am a recent graduate from UMASS and had the opportunity of asking you questions during your Q&A in State Rep. Vega’s class this past fall. That being said I have three specific questions for you I’d love to have answered.
Being located on the Connecticut River and having a large land area, do you think it is possible to incorporate more alternative energy use in Holyoke? The Holyoke Solar Cooperative is impressive in its energy production, as is the hydro-electric power being produced in the cities five operating hydroelectric plants. In addition to these already existing facilities, have you made any efforts with surrounding towns/cities or with the city government/energy department to continue this practice in order to lower energy prices while benefitting the environment?
What is your position on the usage of automated license plate readers by the Holyoke Police Department? Understandably it is an asset to the police in their work deterring crime, although it quite possibly crosses a line into invasion of privacy by constantly monitoring law abiding citizens. I know for a fact I would not want my whereabouts being monitored and stored for long periods of time, although I understand the merits of the equipments application. With New Hampshire virtually banning ALPRs, Maine setting a 21-day limit, and Massachusetts being in a statewide stalemate, what would you advocate for the technologies practice?
Finally do you have any plans with Mountain Park? As a student at UMASS from spring 2011 to spring 2014 I can tell you awareness of its existence is high, although acts worth traveling rarely perform making Northampton a much more suitable venue, especially with the park closing early in the fall. Are there any plans to modify the park or bring in big names in order to bring revenue to Holyoke from the Knowledge Corridor?
Good luck in your years in office and it’s great to see a local politician utilizing an AMA on reddit to directly correspond to citizens
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