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Policy


The Construction Ordinance
The videos explain what is happened with the creation of the construction ordinance. In this first video, I explain what happened when an ordinance about construction hours was introduced to the council. This video gives an update on the construction hours ordinance.

Christine Rickmon
Nov 91 min read
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A More Connected Agawam: Why We Need a Problem Solver Committee
When I knock on doors, I hear the same thing over and over: The town doesn’t communicate with residents, and no one listens to concerns unless groups of people come in repeatedly. Issues aren’t fixed right away — we just get stuck waiting. That’s why one of my top priorities is creating a Problem Solver Committee — a simple, practical way to bridge the gap between residents and city leadership. Here’s how it would work: The committee would include town leaders and volunteers

Christine Rickmon
Aug 312 min read
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Why Universal Pre-K Matters for Agawam
As a mom and a former teacher, I know firsthand how critical early childhood education is for setting kids up for long-term success. That’s why I believe offering universal pre-kindergarten in Agawam isn’t just a nice idea—it’s a smart investment in our future. Pre-K teaches children how to be in school. It helps them learn to share, follow directions, solve problems, and work through big feelings—skills that are just as important as knowing their letters and numbers. And the

Christine Rickmon
Jul 12 min read
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