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 Aug 4, 2023 6:17:35 PM

# Ben Harman in the Daily News

[Ben Harman](https://benharman.org/news/author/ben-harman)

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I was recently quoted in a [Daily News article](https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/ward-4-council-race-heating-up/article_f7c335d8-2d50-11ee-9c9b-ab0284243594.html).

“I want to do the work to help move the city forward,” he said.

Harman added that he pays close attention to the workings of city government and is motivated to find a new home for NYS.

“That’s lingered too long,” he said.

Harman also said he is very focused on the issue of affordable housing as it relates to both seniors and people who work in the community but can’t afford to live here.

“I haven’t served on the council before but my hope is to be a voice that doesn’t have a lot of baggage or past perceptions around issues that we have been working on for a long time,” he said. “But I’m really interested in moving things forward and not having them linger for multiple administrations and councils.”

I would like to add that my hope is to bring a fresh perspective to the council. I have a lot of respect for those who give their time in service of the community and do the work to understand the issues and act as a voice for their constituents.

As a city councilor, I would do my homework to understand the issues. I know some things are hard and necessarily take a while to work through the process of government. I think we can move things forward more efficiently with civility and common purpose with folks who are focused on progress together. 

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