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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 2002
Page
5
A Baytown reader endorses democracy and independence, criticizing city leadership and projects from Radar studies to the TIRZ and the Baytown Mall. The letter laments declined living quality, calls for ethical leadership, and urges voters to elect Charles Shaffer as mayor to bring substantive change.
Reba A. Eichelbenger argues for Shaffer as Baytown mayor citing constituent demands and campaign finance notes. She challenges Alfaro and Anderson, questions hospital price ads, and endorses Shaffer to counter distortions amid a 60,000 plus population.
In a heated exchange five councilmen backed Alfaro citing his influence on city actions and the landfill dispute. The piece notes Alfaro and Ramirez signed the US Steel ordinance in October 1996 and a new land contract was executed November 8 1996 after due diligence amid a seven year contract cycle.
A Baytown reader accuses council majority of overbudget spending on a MDD sprayground at Roseland and a $148,000 water sprinkler, notes campaign involvement by Pete Alfaro and friends, and claims double standards on smoking ordinances and Little League support. The letter cites Baytown Sun references and questions conduct at the polls.
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