It's a state issue, state problem and I think they need to be proactive about fixing it before the counties come forward,


Mufi Hannemann

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All over the state counties are behind on their prescribed burns.
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GEORGE JOHNSON
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DARRELL BROCK
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MARCIA HUMMEL
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JOSHUA OPPENHEIMER
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FRANK BRUNNER
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CHRIS MCCLOUD
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FRANK SKAGGS
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BUZZ HARGROVE
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JERRY BROWN
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BRITTANY WILLIAMS
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CHRIS WOOD
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DAVE BUHLER
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CHARLES GRIFFITH
It would be awesome to get the first state championship. It's definitely a goal to look forward to.
BRETT KOEHN
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DANIEL THOMPSON
We really do need something in the northwest part of the state. We know there's a big issue there.
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EDITH STEIN
Let's worry about fixing the problem instead of the blame.
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DALE WILLIAMS
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DOUG BINGHAM
It will be awesome. I think it will be a good thing for the state.
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DAVID BLAIR
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MAHONRRY HIDALGO
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DWAYNE NIELSON
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
(The state tournament) is a different level of basketball. We need to come out a little harder.
JAKE GOEBBERT
I look forward to continuing to serve the people of New York and making our state a safer place to l...
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