Wastewater:
We will need people in power who understand this complex issue or we may be throwing a lot of money down the drain.
Tuesday, after spending the afternoon knocking on doors, I attended the Greater Hyannis Civic Association meeting where wastewater was the topic. We have had to deal with this issue on the local level, but I believe that as more and more communities are faced with difficult wastewater decisions and multi-billion dollar price tags, the state will need to become more involved.
Do we really need to do anything about wastewater? If so, what do we need to do? Is the science reliable? What systems are best? How much will it cost? Who is going to pay for it?
I am a licensed wastewater treatment plant operator. That gives me an advantage over most people in understanding the issues, the underlying causes and effects, and the possible solutions. I will be able to analyze the data, ask the difficult questions, and work towards some real solutions.
Nobody has all the answers, but it helps if you have knowledge and a real life understanding of the situation so that you can make informed decisions. I look forward to serving the people of the Second Barnstable District as their next State Representative and to working towards solutions for the many important issues that face our community and our state.
