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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   Related Stories • Dana nibbles into Somers’ lead 11/7/09 • Colorado ski town legalizes pot 11/3/09 • McDonnell wins Virginia governorship for GOP 11/3/09 • Republican Christie captures N.J. governor’s race 11/3/09 • Democrat wins House seat in heavily GOP area of N.Y. 11/3/09 • Maine voters repeal gay-marriage law 11/3/09 » More ELECTION2009 stories >   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Thursday, October 29, 2009 Brier City Council candidates share fiscal goals By Mina Williams For The Herald BRIER — In the only contested City Council race, candidates Dennis J. Nick and Mike Gallagher both tap fiscal responsibility as their top priority should they win election. Both are running for Position 3 on the council. Nick, who is running for re-election, said the city needs to be careful with tax dollars and avoid overburdening people who live in Brier. He wants to build upon the progress the council has made over the past four years. “Being part of this progress has been very rewarding to me,” he said. “The idea of a team of individuals with like minds and with the best interest for our city and citizens working together was our goal.” Maintaining the rural atmosphere of Brier and continuing to work on the parks master plan are additional top priorities for Nick, should he become elected for a second term. Gallagher said he entered the council race is to become more directly involved with his local government. “My priorities are to help find ways to make sure our city remains in good fiscal condition during these troubling economic times and to help maintain the flavor of our community,” Gallagher said. Marc Olson and Martin L. Krienke are running unopposed for the council. Mayor Bob Colinas is running unopposed for his position. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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