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To the editor, As a longtime Keene City Councilor, I proudly serve the needs of my constituents. As a fiscal conservative with a social conscience I truly believe we need to control the pocketbook issues while at the same time protecting our infrastructure, our safety, our quality of life, and our environment. I am proud to say the wants and needs of my constituents take precedence over the recommendations of any political party, any lobbying group, and any extremist views. A true city leader is one who listens to the opinions of all constituents and not one who strictly voices their own opinions. I am proud to do all I can to make our city a wonderful place to live, work, recreate, shop, and worship. I treasure the many people of Keene whom I have had the honor to work with on the many city committees I have served on, the many youth sports teams I have coached, my many years of teaching Sunday School, and serving on the boards of various nonprofit organizations, all with the goal of serving and improving our community. I believe my many years of community service help benefit my goal to be the best community leader possible. My many years of working as an Independent Manufacturers Sales and Marketing Representative have allowed me to travel through many cities throughout the country. I always look forward to returning to Keene as it is the place I am proud to call my home. The city of Keene has been a wonderful place for my wife June and I to raise our three now adult daughters. Keene has been very good to me and I am truly grateful to the citizens of Keene for allowing me to serve them as their City Councilor. On November 4, I am a candidate for reelection as your Ward 5 City Councilor. I hope my record of commitment and dedication to our wonderful city has earned the honor of your vote. PHILIP JONES
