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Oliver Thomas: I would like to see the city take all of its capital funds, whatever we have, and just spend it. Get together with…

On the recordAugust 27, 2006
I would like to see the city take all of its capital funds, whatever we have, and just spend it. Get together with non-profits, housing agencies, and let them have it. Let them start rebuilding yesterday.
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Oliver Thomas

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Oliver Thomas advocates for immediate action to use city funds for rebuilding efforts.

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