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To the editor:
Progress often comes slowly but I can attest that I have witnessed it and experienced it in East Liverpool. As a former resident and graduate ('76), I became acquainted with Mayor Bricker, Pat Scafide, and Bill Cowan while looking for a potential project to execute within the city.
These three gentlemen are the trifecta of dedication, passion, and classic unselfishness that I have rarely found in any other community that I have dealt with in my travels.
Mayor Bricker, in particular, has provided the leadership, intellect, and energy necessary to change the course of a town that has been heading in the wrong direction for many years; an observation that I suspect we can all agree upon. Quite frankly, the best strategy this town should pursue is to draft him back into office, although I'm confident he would decline. His team has, in fact, changed the course of East Liverpool. We need to keep that fire burning!
As a non-resident, I have no vote so it could be argued that I have no dog in this hunt. But as an investor, I am a stakeholder. As a result, I would encourage you to consider Mr. Shawn McKinnon to replace Mr. Bricker.
He shares those innate qualities possessed by Bricker, Scafide, and Cowan. I encourage you to maintain that positive momentum and keep this city on track. In any case, and at a minimum, give these fellows a pat on the back for their unyielding commitment to East Liverpool.
STEVEN ROBERT LEWIS,
Warren