Given the generality of the motion to be voted, I need to better understand the process the CCBC will follow if a sufficient number of Yes votes are counted. Otherwise I am inclined to vote No.
(For reference, the motion is available at https://www.lincolntown.org/DocumentCenter/View/78665/Motion---Final) For the sake of argument let's assume there is a bell curve of citizen interest in a community center project. 25% of the town wants no new building, no matter the budget; 25% is in favor of the current proposal, even if it costs $25M+; and another 50% evenly split between those both positively or negatively inclined to a project of some form. A collective Yes has the potential of being ambiguous on the will of the town. Similarly, a "decisive" No does not necessarily imply that the town is not in favor of any community center, just not the current proposal. Given this potential ambiguity, what is the CCBC to do? I for one am generally inclined for the town to invest in a "community center," but definitely not interested in spending $25M+ to achieve such a goal. I surmise many others feel a similar inclination. As such I am worried that most if not all of the $325K budget will go toward finalizing the specification of the current design and an inadequate amount of time/resources will be applied toward revisiting assumptions and presenting fresh concepts. If this concern is not addressed with confidence I will have to vote No, but hope the CCBC takes that message solely as a statement that the current plan is untenable and they should come back for the Spring 2023 Town Meeting to request budget backed by a clearer plan to move forward. Best regards, bob
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