Need for Objectivity

To the Editor:

It is critically important that newspapers report accurately, thoroughly, and without prejudice. It was therefore disappointing to find the coverage of our local City Council election to be more opinion than fact. The article in the November 9 issue focused on celebrating the two winning candidates endorsed by the newspaper, including a photo and glowing comments, and barely mentioned the third winning candidate, Erin Flynn, who was within fewer than 100 votes of the leading vote getter. In fact, the only mention of her was a snide and confusing comment about a possible gathering place. We hope that future coverage will be balanced and present all views.

-Ellen Gross, Marty Meserve, Sally Phillips, Ellen Salsbury, and Jane Scully