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Jean Henley-Hatfield: Matt Beekman did his homework, voted right way

Re “Mayors move against ag vote” (Page A1, April 5): After reading The Bee, I can’t understand why Riverbank Mayor Richard O’Brien said that its not the American way to go against the majority. Thank you. Mayor Matt Beekman of Hughson, for doing your homework and voting your conscience. I am proud of you..

Jean Henley-Hatfield, Hughson

This story was originally published April 13, 2015 at 7:04 PM with the headline "Jean Henley-Hatfield: Matt Beekman did his homework, voted right way."

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