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January 18, 2008

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JPM

"If rents continue to rise in the area Somerville we will see a mass exodus of artists. Most artists are not rich and struggle to survive. The city should do more for its artists, in terms of affordable housing.”
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With all due respect, here we go again. I am sure Gloria is a very nice person and I like art. However, I am troubled by the idea that certain segments of Somerville believe they are worthy of special housing privileges. Let me rephrase your above quote,"If rents continue to rise in the area Somerville we will see a mass exodus of artists to somewhere that they can afford."

"Most artists are not rich and struggle to survive." If you make the decision to be an artist then you know that money is probably going to be tight. You made an informed decision and you live with the consequences.

"The city should do more for its artists, in terms of affordable housing.” If affordable housing is going to be given to anyone, it should be given to people who work in low paying jobs that serve the people of Somerville in an essential way. i.e. teachers/social workers/ etc...not artists. People who want to see art will travel to see art.

Chad

So, the fact that Gloria IS a social worker entitles her to affordable housing, but we have to do inspections to see if she's harboring any paintings?

Yes, that's not my wittiest follow up, but it's not exactly a witty statement that I'm following.

The fact that JPM is one of many that refuses to see a connection between the arts scene and Somerville having become a happening place over the last few years is really pathetic.

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