Paying Attention

Tom Duggan welcomes the new mayor of Methuen to Paying Attention.  Neil Perry will be doing a monthly Mayor’s update to talk about what is going on in Methuen. Our host Tom Duggan of the Valley Patriot discusses: Neil is not part of any team except team Methuen Neil is committed to an integrated communication strategy The mayor is all about promoting harmony What was the inauguration like for Neil? Neil is not going to run the city on Facebook The city charter designates when the inauguration will take place What did Tom like about the inauguration? What is the controversy with Neil’s selection for Chief of Staff? Neil is accountable for all the people he hires or appoints Neil want to do measurable and accountable things in year one He’s looking for opportunities to improve processes in city government What projects is Neil focused on? Neil talks about some of the things he’d like to see on the city website Will Neil be attending the City Council meetings? Has Neil talked with the Methuen Pol