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Weigh your options with local candidates


April 26, 2008 · Updated 5:14 AM 

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By Bob Roegner, Inside Politics

What do you look for when evaluating candidates for public office?

Do you want someone who has a long-term vision and is willing to forego some issues now to ensure money is available for bigger long-term issues?

Or do you want someone who is focused on more short-term immediate problems?

The city crime rate is down and more police officers are being added to the police department based on last year

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