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Watson’s special gift to his colleagues
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 by Jo Clifton
Mayor Kirk Watson certainly knows how to start a meeting. In addition to being on time, he has provided flowers for all of his colleagues on the dais. Kate Alexander, Watson’s communications chief, says he pays for the touch of brightness personally and that the flowers come from Central Market.
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