Born and Maher each said they hoped for more accomplishments before the end of Born's term at the end of this year. In particular, they said they hope to rezone East Cambridge, which was left out of the the major citywide zoning plan that they co-sponsored last month.
Last night, others were already discussing Born's legacy.
"I hope that the council will continue in the path you have set," said Councillor Kenneth E. Reeves '72.
And first-term Councillor Marjorie C. Decker, saying that she looked to Born as a mentor, said that she believes Born will continue to contribute to Cambridge--as a citizen.
"What a classy way to leave this business," Decker said.
"It's amazing, the wonderful speeches that can be given in this room when no one knows about the topic," Born said.
--Staff writer Lauren R. Dorgan can be reached at dorgan@fas.harvard.edu.