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. . -2- . In 1984 I decided not to run for reelection. I felt that good candidates had filed and a respite from local politics would be beneficial. However, I continued my interest in City committee service, and was appointed to serve on the Parks Committee in 1985, 1986 and again this year. As you know, I sought reelection to the Council last November and lost by 101 votes. Only Dale and Nancy, the incumbents, showed equal interest in serving the people of Arden Hills as a Councilmember. I think that is significant. One should run for office if one wishes to represent the people. An election is a mind-bending experience, as it should be. We don't come to this calling knowing all there is to know. After a contested election, I think all the candidates are better for the experience. As I ask to be appointed to this vacancy, I assure you that I do not want to change the results of the election, or to advance a personal program. I ask to be appointed because I believe that I am the most experienced, qualified candidate. I have mentioned some of these factors in this letter; you know that I have more than 30 years of legal experience and significant other civic and business experience to bring to the Council. . My objective is to work with all the members of the Council for the good of Arden Hills. I think that's what everyone wants and expects. I will emphasize things that I think are important, as will others, and I believe we can work together while doing so. With regard to decisions that have been made, I respect those decisions. The important thing is to go forward and give the people of Arden Hills the best government we possibly can. I am a candidate for appointment to the Council and I submit my qualifications to you with the pledge that we can work together for the good of Arden Hills. Thomas R. Mulcahy 3530 Siems Court Arden Hills, MN 55112 633-6084 (home) 623-6704 (work) . ----.--