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  • The Pledge of Civility

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  • “I pledge to choose civility when campaigning and while serving in office.
    • I will focus on issues and civil debate.
    • I will not engage in name calling or personal attacks on the candidate or their family.  
    • I will avoid attack ads whenever possible.”
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