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Fagan has experience, compassion to lead
The Gazette Opinion Staff
Oct. 22, 2009 12:44 am
After losing our home and belongings, and jumping through the hoops that FEMA, Jumpstart and the city put us through the last 16 months, we never thought we would ever support a current city council member. After attending numerous council meetings, open houses and neighborhood meetings, our perspective has changed.
Brian Fagan attended the meetings from the beginning, helping us, and is still helping us.
Do Mr. Corbett or Mr. Larson really know the process to obtain federal or state moneys or how long it takes to be received? Do they know the real reasons why people have to live in tents or why the panhandler law is again in the limelight?
After watching the Oct. 13 mayoral debate, we are now even more convinced that Brian is the most qualified person to lead our city. He is the only candidate who listened to all that was being said by the other candidates. Brian has a workable plan for the future of our city. He does listen and follows through with the people's requests and questions.
We do not need a “rookie” elected Nov. 3. We need Brian Fagan!
Ken and Jarm
Benning
Cedar Rapids
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