Left In Lowell

Today’s Sun has an article on the official announcement of  the candidacy of Michael Hayden to the Lowell School Committee.  As Jen Myers reminds all of us Mr. Hayden, who previously served on the Greater Lowell School Committee lost the election two years ago.  Here is the link to one of Lynne’s post on Hayden and his campaign.  I am not sure what issues he will try to push during his campaign but if his appearance before the School Committee a few weeks ago is any indication, he will continue with unwavering and unlimited (financial and moral) support for the sitting Superintendent. 
 
As the events surrounding the departure of the Lowell School Superintendent were unfolding, there was talk, mostly in the paper and the radio, that there will be such anger directed towards the sitting School Committee that a rush of new candidates will come forth to unseat the incumbents.  Well, it has not yet happen and I do not think it will.  Because the Column keeps insisting that certain incumbents are in trouble, it does not make it so.
 
We will have a race, especially with an open seat (I know all seats are open) but it will be based on issues and who, in today’s world, will best serve the children who attend the Lowell Public School. I know that Kristin Ross-Sitcawich has received encouragement from a number of people, including me , to run for this seat.  With 2 young children in the Lowell public schools, her professional experience and her community activity, I think she represents the future. She is seriously considering it. Let’s see what happens!