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I receive the Certificate of Election. Each Council Member took a seat at the Council dais. B. Comments from newly installed Council Members Council Member Ruskin stated he was very gratified to be back for a third term and thanked the people of Redwood City for the honor and the confidence placed in him to serve. He stated that he would provide the leadership necessary with his fellow Council Members and members of the community to meet the challenges. He pledged to continue to work as hard as he can to do the best for Redwood City. He not only thanked the voters but thanked the many people who worked on his campaign, and mostly his wife for her continual support and work on the campaign. He stated that he is honored to continue to work with the current Council Members and thankful for having worked with Dick Claire and Colleen Jordan. Council Member Pierce stated that she is so thrilled and proud to be elected for another four years. She thanked the residents of Redwood City and stated that she understands the great confidence placed in her and she values the opportunity to work together to face the challenges ahead. She said it takes a small army of people and eight months of work to do it, thanking all who helped her in every way. She stated she believes Redwood City is a fabulous community filled with wonderful people and she will work very hard on their behalf. She stated her excitement in working with the Council. Council Member Foust thanked her husband and daughters, thanking Dick Claire as starting the journey and serving as a mentor. She thanked the new and former Council Members and stated that she looks forward to working with the City Council. She further thanked the City staff for the assistance offered and available for the future. She thanked the community made up of those who live, work, own a business or have other ties to the community. She stated her plan to work very hard to show her appreciation and that she looks forward to working for and with the community. Ian Bain thanked the voters who have humbled him with their support and faith that he can do this job. He thanked a core group of people instrumental in his election success. He thanked his wife and stated that she spent countless hours on his campaign. He stated he is looking very much forward to working with the Council and that nobody accomplishes anything on his or her own. Although, each will have a different approach, he stated that common ground would be found in the best interests of Redwood City. He stated that Dick Claire has an energy and presence that cannot be replaced, but his stories would be missed most. He stated that although his interest in public service came, primarily, from his father, that he was very impacted by John F. Kennedy. He stated the power in the ability to inspire and make people believe that what some people might think impossible is possible. He acknowledged those candidates who ran in the election as running a clean and good race. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 24, 2003 MINUTES PAGE 5