User talk:Cruzerinthecruz

I have respected your wishes and do not attribute Mr. Lane's choice of not running for re-election directly because of the Valentine Day Card controversy. However, I still mention this as it is important for readers to know and can be one of the instances where Mr. Lane feels he was hounded by the press. In fact, it is mentioned in the same reference you cite.

Mr. H.— Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.180.161.221 (talk) 02:52, 15 October 2014‎

Thank you very much... It appears that we are on the right track. Councilmember Lane expressed his appreciation for your flexibility. He did ask me to add a note that he was not involved in the Culwell card. He thought the recent edit seemed to blur the distinction between the card he signed to you and the one his colleague sent to Culwell. Again, thank you. CC Cruzerinthecruz (talk) 04:18, 15 October 2014 (UTC)

April 2015

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