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To the Readers of GazeboNews:

Carl Marcyan exemplifies our community standard, “Character Counts”. As a colleage and professional friend of his for nearly 25 years, I have the utmost confidence that he will listen to and represent the voice of our community.

As a proud resident of Highwood, I am invested in all aspects of our growth and development. I know that Carl Marcyan has what it takes to understand and address our interests. He is a strong leader and a consensus builder. As an attorney, he knows how to collaborate and solve complicated financial and legal problems.

Please join me in voting for Carl Marcyan for Lake County Board.

Amy Gertler, Highwood

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