In addition, both Duehay and Wolf have been strong advocates of responsible development in recent years. They have consistently voted in favor of limiting new construction where it would intrude upon neighborhoods. Key initiatives they have supported include downzoning of the Gulf Station site on Mass Ave. and the Yanow petition to set back all new construction at a 45 degree angle from residential neighborhoods.

And last year, both Duehay and Wolf voted against the sale of property rights on the site of the Harvard Motor House, correctly arguing that the city had almost no idea of the actual worth of the property. Unlike the majority of the City Council, they did not simply place their trust in the developer's promise that the deal was a fair one. Two more years of a little healthy suspicion would serve the council well.

In recent months, Duehay has come under attack for signing a petition against the largely Black Commonwealth Day School, formerly located in the wealthy Brattle St. neighborhood. In an indirect mudslinging campaign, attackers have sought to paint him as a closet racist. Although we believe Duehay erred in signing the petition, it is patently ridiculous to accuse him of racism. With regard to racial issues, Duehay has an umimpeachable record, which includes a groundbreaking school desegregation plan he directed while mayor and chair of the School Committee.

In addition, Duehay has worked hard to involve Harvard students in, and inform them about, the election. He has knocked on the doors of every registered student voter and has discussed the prominent issues with them. We commend him--as well as Reeves and St. John--for their effort to reach students.

With the departure this year of longtime Councillor Saundra Graham, Wolf becomes the only woman incumbent with a strong stand on women's issues. Most recently, she sponsored an order to put the council on record as pro-choice. Despite Wolf's advocacy of the move and support from Graham and Duehay, it was defeated by the council's conservative bloc.

However, we are disappointed that Wolf did not take the time to to campaign on campus this year. We encourage her to make an effort to contact students in the future.

More than 2000 people are registered to vote this year on the Harvard campus--easily enough to put two candidates over the top. With your votes, Duehay and Wolf will be able to continue as effective spokespersons for a progressive city government.