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Dear Cat,

I don't ever remember calling you a coward, and you didn't mention when I did, but if I ever said that, I apologize. I don't consider you a coward.

Cat, EVERY part of The Corrente Plan has the question "How" answered. I answered those questions at the mayoral debate and I stated the specifics repeatedly in every article in the beacon, and on thousands of fliers. If there is any part you want further explained, just ask, but please don't say I didn't because that's just not true.

I do want to correct you on one other issue.

You said I "created your plan because you were running for elected office." Actually, it was the other way around. I ran for office because it was the best way to promote my plan, and it worked. The 2017 budget had 29 tax increasing amendments that Avedisian wanted (he had NEVER been told "No" before!), that were CUT because of my 700 day $40,000 campaign to "Cut Taxes - Cut Spending". That saved taxpayers a fortune and every City Council member told me that my campaign had "something" to do with it.

Now, the City Council is renegotiating the Airport Agreement. (that was number 14 of the Corrente Plan) . I have said, on many occasions that the message was far more important than the man.

I meant it.

I also set out to remove Avedisian. I totally disagreed with him on many issues. I see no reason to discuss it here, but if you want to call me at 338-9900, I'll be glad to repeat them for you. My critics predicted I would get "no more than 3,000 votes." I got over 14,000, way more than any previous opponent. I believe that was the writing on the wall for Avedisian.

There is more coming, like voluntary pension buyouts and a home rule charter. I'll keep you posted.

By the way, I'm STILL waiting for you to mention a "better plan". Or are you willing to admit that The Corrente Plan does have some merit? You say to me "stop criticizing people". Shouldn't you?

Got any ideas? That would be "positive!"

Or are you just wanting to trash mine? That would be "shortsighted, ignorant, and doesn't bring anything positive to the table." (your words exactly)

By the way, if you call, ask me about all the good deeds in your last paragraph. I've done them all except bake. Tried it a dozen times. Wasn't pretty.

Happy Valentines Cat.

Happy Valentines everyone.

Rick Corrente

The Taxpayers Mayor