George,

I am actively considering another run for City Council, but have not yet made up my mind. I had hoped, instead, that I could get involved in our wonderful city through service on a board or commission. I applied for several. However, I was never selected. No Republican who has applied in the last two years has been selected.

Having a small cadre so desperate to hold on to the reins of power that they refuse civic input from dissenting voices is not healthy.

Besides myself, two other Republicans are considering the race next spring. Both are very well qualified. One has definitely decided to run. The other is on the fence as I am. I prefer not to give any names; they might like to make the announcement a kind of media event. However, it will be a contested race this spring.

Thanks for publicizing the race so early. Its important, but tends to be ignored.

John Pfaltz (electronic mail, August 30, 2001).

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