Resident John R. Serwecinski also said that changing the system would
allow people to have more say in their city's government.
"Trust people to make the right choice," Serweciski said. "Competition
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But Councillor Marjorie C. Decker immediately blasted the proposal as an
attempt to change the form of government in Cambridge, which is based on a weak, mostly ceremonial mayor chairing School Committee and council meetings, and a strong city manager overseeing the daily management of the city.
Decker said that if the proponents wanted a strong mayor system, they
should form a commission to study the idea of changing the city charter.
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