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The brothers & sisters of the affiliated local unions of the South Central Michigan AFL-CIO Labor Council proudly endorse the following candidates for Kalamazoo City office: David Anderson for Mayor For City Commission: Drew Duncan Jacqueline Slaby Please vote Tuesday, November 4th

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