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Butts in Seats

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Published on February 27, 2008 at 10:38am

Nary a mention of bread-and-butter subjects like fire services, police, or taxes.

Asseff, a big woman with a blond bob, a raspy voice (like one of Marge Simpson's twin sisters, somebody said), and a telltale silk scarf pinned at the neck (yes, she's a real estate agent), did show that she had her finger on the pulse of the populace.

In the middle of her blustery speech, she went vigorously for the cojones. "We need an Outback Steakhouse!" she declared. "We need a Chili's!"

Or would that be the love handles?

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