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Lynn McWhood Submitting Comments Re: #188685, a Proposed Zoning Amendment to Disclose Everyone Holding an Interest in a Special Permit or Variance Application.
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45 Ibbetson St. #3 Somerville, MA 02143 March 12, 2010John LongCity ClerkSomerville City Hall93 Highland Ave.Somerville, MA 02143Dear Mr. Long:I am writing in support of the proposed ordinance requiring the full disclosure of the name and address of every person who holds any interest in an applicant for special permit or variance. I believe that a transparent process in the handling of development applications is critical to obtaining public trust in city government. The only way that the public can be assured that the people who have approval powers do not have conflicts of interest in approving specific projects is if the identities of all parties in a project are made public before the proposal is approved. Sincerely, Lynn McWhood