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Among the outgoing members are Council’s first female president, Hanifa Shabazz, her relentless critic, Sam Guy, and the lone Republican, Ciro Adams all of whom did not win re-election. Vash Turner, who ran unsuccessfully for City Treasurer this year, will also not return to Council.
Bud Freel retired after 23 years on Council. At his last meeting Thursday, he urged the next Council to respect each other.
“There will be times that you will disagree with a fellow member,” he said. “Disagreement is good, but don’t let it become personal. Name-calling is small and will divide the entire council.”