As Mayor of the City of Cambridge, transparency and accountability will be the pillars of my tenure. I believe that every action of the Mayor and Council should be honorable enough to bear public scrutiny and there should be no barriers to obtaining public information. With my background in information technology, I will propose that deliberations and actions are easily accessible online, and insist that any personal agendas or business dealings that might create an appearance of a conflict of interest are brought into the light and explained to build the public’s confidence in their government representatives. It is imperative that we demonstrate good faith and respect, and that we communicate to the people that we value open dialogue and open public records for the transparency that is foundational to open government. We must acknowledge and appreciate the contributions and opinions of others. Together we can build a foundation of trust and loyalty that nurtures a stronger community.