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LONG CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF FUNDRAISER - A ROUSING SUCCESS!

Dec. 14, 2000 at Chang O'Hara's on Saint Paul's Selby Avenue.

Applause rang throughout the room as Bob Long greeted supporters and shared his vision for Saint Paul. Approximately 100 friends, neighbors, and activists listened as Bob said that "Our campaign is about Saint Paul's PEOPLE, continuing our economic PROSPERITY and demonstrating an unabashed PRIDE in our city and its diversity."

Bob explained that his message of People, Prosperity and Pride means continuing the economic progress of the city while reaching out to assist children and families, develop more affordable housing, and keep taxes down while providing high quality services.

"We need to bring the economic success of downtown out to every corner of the city. From Concord to Payne-Arcade, Ford Parkway to Selby, University, and Snelling, every member of our community should share in the success the city has had" Bob explained. "We need to continue to build up our neighborhoods and our neighborhood businesses. They are the heart and soul of Saint Paul."

Bob's supporters agreed with his vision. School Board member Neal Thao, a co-chair of Bob's campaign, said that he was excited to support a mayoral candidate that understands that St. Paul's children should take a high priority. "Bob will work with the School District and with community organizations to develop the best pre-school and after school programs possible. We need a mayor who understands that this city's well-being starts with its children. Bob's remarks show he understands how crucial early childhood programs are, too"

Another campaign co-chair, Fred Perez, liked Bob's emphasis on neighborhood businesses. "It's great that downtown has been doing so well. What we need now is to make sure all the city's businesses do just as well. Bob will work with all the business associations in the city to make sure they continue to grow and thrive."

Mary Cathryn Ricker brought her daughter Maggie to the kick-off celebration. She listened closely to Long as Maggie played with the other children at the celebration. "After living in different places around the world," she said, "I moved back to Saint Paul because of the great neighborhoods. I'm looking for a mayor that recognizes how important clean, safe, diverse neighborhoods are to a city."

The Long campaign is off to a great start. New supporters are signing on every day. If you want to be a part of this exciting campaign, call 651-690-1212 or e-mail Bob at bob@longforsaintpaul.com.