Given that this was the only race, I thought the turnout was actually fairly good. And I was very happy for support across the whole district. I heard, again and again, that the needs of children are the issue.

Arlene Silveira

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Once people see me and listen to me and see how my decisions go then they'll get a better feeling that I am more independent and can go to both sides.

— Arlene Silveira

And what that translates into is the public distrust of decisions or lack of respect.

— Arlene Silveira

I want people to view me as open-minded, respectful of people's opinions, approachable.

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