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Joe O’Leary: Seven excellent reasons to vote for Zuber in Ripon

We have a unique community. We enjoy the high quality of services we receive from our churches, city, fire department, library, local businesses, parks/recreation, police, schools, service clubs and others who have collectively built our culture. This didn’t happen by chance; it happened because we had capable people in leadership positions. Again, we are asked to choose between council candidates willing to govern our city and to solve our future problems. I have known Leo Zuber for 36 years and I believe he can do this because he:

▪ Understands the budgeting process including the governmental mandates and restrictions.

▪ Reads and comprehends the data in legal opinions, policies, and regulations.

▪ Listens to the views of others.

▪ Has experience working with other jurisdictions and agencies.

▪ Understands the factors in community development and the need for affordable housing.

▪ Anticipates how a decision today might impact tomorrow.

▪ Can evaluate and prioritize between facts, requirements, expectations and opinions.

As voters, our duty is to elect responsible people to leadership positions. I urge your vote for Leo Zuber.

Joe O’Leary, Ripon

This story was originally published October 12, 2016 at 6:16 PM with the headline "Joe O’Leary: Seven excellent reasons to vote for Zuber in Ripon."

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