https://www.patriotledger.com/news/20191101/quincy-ward-1-candidates-prioritize-infrastructure-improvements

Once this election is over, we really need to combine forces and demand proper coverage of local news. While the Patriot Ledger is happy to write an article about vandalism, in the form of an egging from back in April, five days before an election, they show hardly any interest in issues-based journalism. The linked article is the only time the Ledger has written about my campaign since the preliminary.

The Framers knew that a democracy needs a robust and free press in order to succeed. I subscribe to the Patriot Ledger and I want the paper to do well, but it has to do a better job of covering local politics.

some of the highlights of the article:

The challenger said he was motivated to run because he feels communication between the council and Ward 1 residents could be improved. He said the city needs to “put some urgency” into its infrastructure projects and focus on their environmental impact, too.
We have 27 miles of coastline. The fact that we aren’t keeping it clean is unacceptable,” Murphy said, adding he would make sure builders meet with experts from the energy field before going forward with any new developments.
He also agreed that the city needs to improve its seawalls, and said he wants to improved navigation on public roads for cars and pedestrians alike.
“Ward 1 sidewalks are hit or miss,” Murphy said. “If you were in a wheelchair or had a stroller,” there are definitely some places that you have to stay off the sidewalk.”