This need for quality of life developments was echoed later in the forum by several others who said that the further out from the center of the city the less there were quality-of-life investments in infrastructure. However, he tempered his statement with a positive one about hiring the consultants. The nonpartisan election will decide who represents Wards 1, 3 and 4 on the Council for the next four-year term, which begins in April 2021. Learn about City Council members, and find agendas and minutes for City Council meetings. Eventbrite - WesTen District presents Ward 3 OKC Candidate Forum - Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Portland Avenue Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK. Find event and ticket information. Barbara Young is a merchandise project manager with Love’s Country Stores. There has been a steady increase in new housing and business developments over the past few years and a huge demand for more growth. A short message from Barbara Young, Candidate for Oklahoma City Council Ward Three. Page Transparency See More. Founder, editor, writer, photographer: Oklahoma City Free Press. When OKC Ward 3 councilman Larry McAtee announced he would end his 20-year run on the OKC City Council, it created an opening that drew six candidates to the race. The Oklahoma City Ward 3 council candidate forum was sponsored by Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber, WesTen District and Windsor District. Ward 3 Council Member – Adam Graham. “Residents have to feel engaged to make this system work,” she said. Bishop also believes that infrastructure is an issue but with some differences from the others. I am extremely proud of the progress, growth and financial prosperity that took place during my tenure. Brent Pendergraft, 41, filed to challenge incumbent Mike Birdsong, 64, for the Ward 2 seat. Profession/background: Bishop grew up in Yukon and graduated from Southern Nazarene University. Martinez-Brooks has a similar view, but she also has an eye to bigger projects that she says are necessary to cope with the ward’s growth in recent years. The primary is Feb. 9. Oklahomans head to the polls Tuesday to vote in the April 6 Oklahoma Board of Education general election, statutory municipal elections and special elections. We are the voice for business and your advocate for legislative issues. Ward 3 With all precincts reporting, incumbent Alison Petrone and candidate Kelly Lynn will go to a runoff race. The Norman City Council Ward 3 race features two candidates who have never served on council and the incumbent. Barbara Young, 46, business executive. She has also served as a volunteer for a variety for civic organizations, according to her website. Martinez-Brooks is a 20-year educator who has spent much of that time helping students graduate... Ward 3 issues. That means a third woman will join the nine-member council, marking the first time three women have served together in 20 years, said City Clerk Frances Kersey. Action Center; Apply for a board, trust or commission. The forum at Portland Avenue Baptist Church featured four of the six Ward 3 candidates: • Allen Swanda, 60, of Edinburg Drive • Jessica Martinez-Brooks, 43, of Lysander Place • Charles (Trey) Bishop, 45, of W Reno Avenue • Kelli Payne, 44, … From a crowded February primary field of six candidates, two women emerged victorious. Winners take office April 13. If elected, Martinez-Brooks sees herself as someone who will listen and work to solve problems facing citizens in her ward. “So, just ensuring that we are having appropriate training and policies and procedures.”, Bishop said that he had friends on the OKCPD who didn’t know about the actions of the task force and thought they should. According to records dating to 1927, Ward 3 has … Friends of Barbara Young for City Council Martinez-Brooks is a 20-year educator who has spent much of that time helping students graduate from high school and get into college. Log In. He now lives in the far western reaches of the ward deep into Canadian County where he works in real estate management. “If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it 5,000 times: Ward 3 residents want their roads fixed, and they are tired of waiting,” Young said. The most notable comment on the hour-long forum was on infrastructure and sprawl. Youth Council of OKC; Get a Noise Permit . About this Event . Bishop’s response to the problems of sprawl is to allow de-annexation of parts of the city that are in the country for those who want it. In Ward 3, six candidates have filed to run for City Council. The election is February 9th. Ward 3 candidates. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2020-12-09 22:49:43 – This is the Oklahoma City ward council election season, with several wards fiercely contested and submitted only by incumbents. Oklahoma City Council . Cheat sheet: McAtee retirement opens door for wide open OKC Ward 3 race Trey Bishop. Kelly Paine, Jessica Martinez-Brooks, Barbara Young, Tim Long, Alan Swanda, and Trey Bishop–a candidate who is seeking public office in spite of avowing that taxation is theft. Tim Long did not respond. Ward 3 OKC Council candidates will participate in a community forum. She also believes the city needs to improve the quality of its roads which she says will aid economic development in the long term. Martinez-Brooks, Young move to Ward 3 runoff. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 2021-04-07 08:19:43 – Oklahoma City (Free press) — Barbara Young claimed to have defeated Jessica-Martinez Brooks to represent District 3 in the OKC City Council final vote on Tuesday night. She said infrastructure maintenance and improvement, job creation and fully funding the city’s police department are her top priorities if elected. Carter is a veteran of the U.S. Army and mentions on his Facebook page that he recovered from an... Nana Abram Dankwa, … Each is a mother and a wife. She said listening is one of the most important parts of a councilperson’s job. Oklahoma City residents have an opportunity to impact Oklahoma City’s future growth on Feb. 9 when they vote in Oklahoma City Council primary elections. Sheryl Janis. Martinez-Brooks led all candidates in the February election with 29 percent. We need to be prioritized, and I’ll be a vocal advocate for that.”. Alex Myers - December 13, 2020. Twitter. Contact county election boards including Oklahoma County at 713-1515. My name is Jessica Martinez-Brooks, and I'm running for Oklahoma City Council Ward 3 because I care deeply about my neighbors and our entire OKC community. Ward 2 Bubba Symes – Council Member. In response to the question about what to do about urban sprawl Swanda, Martinez-Brooks, and Payne all had their own variations on proposing that the city do a better job of coordinating the building out of infrastructure and services when new developments are allowed to come in. Voters in Oklahoma City Council Ward 3 have two qualified hopefuls on the April 6 election ballot in Southwest Oklahoma City. With that comes an impact on our local schools and a greater need for infrastructure investment, especially in roads, utilities and public safety.”. “My answer to this is, Oklahoma City doesn’t need all this land. The Saturday morning event will be a forum format where each candidate will have a few minutes for a presentation followed by question and answers. 419 people follow this. In 2001, I ran for the Ward IV City Council seat and served there until February of 2012. Runoff elections are scheduled for Ward 1 and Ward 3 on April 6. She said she is excited about projects that will directly affect the south side, including the creation of a park in Canadian County that lies within Ward 3’s boundaries. Nineteen candidates have applied for four city council seats. Residents in Ward 1 and Ward 3 … By Conrad Dudderar Staff Writer . Oklahoma City Council candidates for Ward 1 and Ward 3 discussed their positions on public safety during a virtual and in-person forum Monday evening. She and her husband, Michael, have been longtime residents of south Oklahoma City. Payne mirrored those concerns but also believed that the impact of the pandemic has created economic circumstances that demand attention from the City in continuing to develop economic expansion. Oklahoma City's award-winning independent, online news, OKC Ward 3 candidates weigh in on infrastructure, sprawl, other issues, Death at Oklahoma County Jail latest among detainees in short succession, Unfiltered Views exhibition a unique take on outsider art. Candidates for the Ward 3 seat on the City Council for the City of Oklahoma City revealed once again in a candidate forum Saturday the diversity of perspectives held by people in the city’s large, suburban/urban wards. OKC City Council … Political Candidate. Or, they were just very much better informed. Free Press has covered the preliminary stages of the elections closely and reported that 19 will run in wards 1,3,4, and 7. according to Informal results From the Oklahoma Electoral Commission, Young was elected to represent the Southwest OKC district, with 57% of the … Martinez-Brooks has vowed to work to improve all of the above. Candidates in the April 6 runoff, listed in the order in which they appear on the ballot, are Shay Varnell and Bradley Carter for Ward 1 and Jessica Martinez-Brooks and Barbara Young for Ward 3. In southwest Oklahoma City's Ward 3, Jessica Martinez-Brooks and Barbara Young advanced to the runoff. Community See All. Ward 3. Voters in Ward 1 will decide between Shay Varnell and Bradley Carter, while voters in … 22 talking about this. Jessica Martinez-Brooks, who was appointed in 2018 to the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust by Mayor David Holt, said Thursday she would run for the Ward 3 city council seat.. Councilman Larry McAtee, the longest-serving current council member, has said he will not seek re-election in 2021. “I believe the role of a city council member is to be a resource to help address issues through consistent and responsive communication,” she said. Also, my post is more informational. The Oklahoman asked candidates in last month's primaries their views on issues that, if elected, they are likely to face right away — primarily related to police funding and reform. In Ward 7, Councilwoman Nikki Nice is running unopposed for re-election. She is also active in several organizations, including serving as a board member for the YWCA of Oklahoma City, the National Association of Women in Construction and the Oklahoma Women Run Foundation. Oklahoma City – With early voting in the local municipal races beginning tomorrow, there is perhaps no other race this election season that is a more perfect microcosm of the fight for liberty and freedom in OKC, and indeed the state as a whole, than the OKC Ward 3 race. Online form; Apply for Youth Council. or. They both live in Canadian County where industrial, retail, and housing development have been intense over the last decade putting pressure on city-owned infrastructure. (BRETT DICKERSON/Okla City Free Press) “It’s really important for us to look at policies and procedures that we are using for policing and I believe the FOP [Fraternal Order of Police union] is also a part of that committee as well,” she said. Skip to Main Content COVID-19 Information COVID-19 Information & Preparedness Click here for more info. : Jessica Martinez-Brooks (Nonpartisan) 29.4 763: : Barbara Young (Nonpartisan) 23.1 599: Tim Long (Nonpartisan) 19.4 504: Kelli Payne (Nonpartisan) 16.5 429: Allen Swanda (Nonpartisan) 9.6 248: Trey Bishop (Nonpartisan) 2.0 53: There were no incumbents in this race. The first on Saturday, January 17, featured candidates for the Ward 1 race. Growing up, she attended … Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a Page. This was the second of two public forums sponsored by the Westen Neighborhood Association and the Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber. He... Tim Long. Kelli Payne lives in and knows two of the divergent realities of Ward 3. Nineteen candidates filed for four City Council ward seats. Advertisement In Norman, voters will choose their council member in Ward 3. 7 minute read. Young assumed office on April 13, 2021. Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 123 planned a forum Monday night carried on Facebook Live with the city council candidates in the Ward 1 and Ward 3 runoff elections April 6. Four candidates in two Wards will face off in a decisive election on April 6 determining Oklahoma City Council members for the next four years. Martinez-Brooks took a different approach no-doubt because she has been close to that process serving on several boards and committees at City Hall. Wednesday was the last day for filing to run in any of Oklahoma City’s city council races. Those running for the Ward 3 City Council … Profession/background: Long is a life-long resident of south Oklahoma City. They all reported that they had voted in the last city elections. Oklahoma City Board of Education District 2. Martinez-Brooks said she has learned to stay off social media and lean on friends and family during the campaign, and also that residents need to feel like they have a stake in their community. Listening to area concerns and ensuring our city is responsive to local issues. Candidate % Votes. Not Now. Period. “I also want to serve as a connector by bringing key partners and government and education leaders to the table to engage in conversation to help problem solve or ensure a project is implemented appropriately. Friends of Barbara Young for City Council Jessica Martinez-Brooks, who was appointed in 2018 to the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust by Mayor David Holt, said Thursday she would run for the Ward 3 city council seat. I am Allen Swanda, and I am running for Oklahoma City City Council, representing Ward 3. Norman City Council candidates for Ward 3 from left to right incumbent Ward 3 Councilwoman Allison Petrone, Kelly Lynn, and Sam Talley. Despite tribal funding, Stitt questions I-35 flyover ramp to Riverwind Casino... Faces and heels: WWE metaphors, doppelgängers for the 2021 Oklahoma Legislature, State agencies in former Sandridge building face complaints about ADA compliance, What Stitt lifting his COVID-19 state of emergency means in Oklahoma. Two of the candidates were missing from the forum. Young sees her potential role on the council as purely a representative for those in her ward. She is married to Oklahoma State Sen. Michael Brooks (D-OKC). Ward map; Council Meetings. Young doesn’t believe the south side always gets a fair shake when it comes to city projects. The general election will take place Tuesday, April 6, and all Edmond residents are eligible to vote in each race. Three seats — in Wards 1, 3 and 4 — are up for grabs in this election cycle. Candidates in the April 6 runoff, listed in the order in which they appear on the ballot, are Shay Varnell and Bradley Carter for Ward 1 and Jessica Martinez-Brooks and Barbara Young for Ward 3. Advertisement In Oklahoma City, voters will choose council members in Ward 1 and 3. In southwest Oklahoma City's Ward 3, Jessica Martinez-Brooks and Barbara Young advanced to the runoff. OKC Ward 3 candidates a contrast in vision Meet the candidates. Petrone received 40.37% of the vote, while Lynn received 30.22% of the vote. Ward 7 was open for a contest but no challenger filed against incumbent Nikki Nice. Sec. Throughout my life, I've been a problem solver — not a politician. Jessica Martinez-Brooks; Barbara Young; Winners will take office on April 13. 402 people like this . Print. Here is the questionnaire and what council hopefuls had to say: The Oklahoman 2021 Council Questionnaire. Editor’s Note: This is the second of two articles about candidates in Oklahoma City Council elections set April 6. Oklahomans will head to the polls Tuesday to vote in the April 6 Oklahoma Board of Education general election, statutory municipal elections and special elections. Buchanan does not appear to have a campaign website or other information available online. “That means showing up to listen at HOA or neighborhood association meetings and building trust. Norman City Council candidates for Ward 3 from left to right incumbent Ward 3 Councilwoman Allison Petrone, Kelly Lynn, and Sam Talley. Ward 4. Now, only two remain standing, as Barbara Young and Jessica Martinez-Brooks face off Tuesday for all the proverbial marbles. Wards 1 and 3 are open due to incumbents' retirement. James McHenry. I believe I am the best candidate because my diverse background in the fields of law, healthcare, business, and banking make me uniquely qualified to address the issues that we face now and in the days to come. The election for City Council Wards, 1, 3, and 4 will be February 9. Police budget cuts: "We need to fully fund our police. Website: barbarayoungokc.com. Both candidates said they’ve learned a lot about Oklahoma City, their ward and the people who populate it in their time running for the council. While Ward 4 Councilman Todd Stone is running as an incumbent, he has drawn two capable challengers. While Debolt is a registered Republican, city council races are nonpartisan. My name is Nana Dankwa, and I am running for City Council because I believe public service is the best way to give back to the city that has given so much to me. To vote: Friday is the deadline to register to vote or update voter registration for the Feb. 9 city council primaries in Wards 1, 3 and 4. Young has worked for Lowe’s Travel Stops as a merchandising manager for more than 500 of the company’s locations. Unlike the first forum for Ward 1 candidates, these Ward 3 candidates seemed to have watched the first one and came prepared for similar questions. “Tired of reading about new bike lanes and curbs and amenities in other areas of the city while we’re replacing tires and rims just trying to get to and from school and work. For the Tuesday, April 6 elections in Oklahoma City and Edmond, The City Sentinel newspaper endorses these candidates: Oklahoma City Council Ward 3. She said her great-grandfather’s house would be in the middle of the new Scissortail Park. The following candidates ran in the primary for Oklahoma City Council Ward 3 on February 9, 2021. Martinez-Brooks praised past MAPS votes, but she said making sure those projects can be maintained and that community partnerships are cultivated will be crucial to their future success. In Ward 4, incumbent Roger Malone, 73, has two challengers in Donna Morris, 54, and 72-year-old Art Sipes. Bradley Carter, 41. I am posting in this area and not the political area because this is a non-partisan race and do not want to have a toxic discussion. Unite Norman-backed candidate Kelly Lynn won the Norman City Council Ward 3 election Tuesday night, becoming the second candidate endorsed by the organization to earn a city council seat. Two other seats were up for election in this cycle. Oklahoma City’s Ward 1 and Ward 3 cover significant portions of Canadian County. Candidates for Wagoner's city council, Ward I, answer questions about the issues in their community. Oklahoma City Board of Education Chairperson. But, around the area where the church is, there are some streets that need replacing seeming to be the same as when they were first built. Agendas & Minutes; Public Meeting Calendar; Submit a service request. Barbara Young. A total of eight candidates filed for three Choctaw City Council seats to be filled in the upcoming April 6 election. According to the Oklahoma County Election Board, the following people have filed:. And all but one, Swanda, said that they had attended a city council meeting in person. Voters in parts of Oklahoma City will also head to the polls for two runoff elections for Oklahoma City Council seats. (from campaign website) Young , who considers herself a “conservative for council,” collected a total amount of $25,991 during her campaign from individual … “Ward 3 is one of the largest and fastest growing wards in OKC,” she said. There are many large public school districts within my ward, and it traverses three different counties: Oklahoma, Canadian and Cleveland. Find your ward. Young bills herself as a conservative voice who is not an ideologue on her website. Oklahoma City City Council Third District Candidates reaffirmed the diversity of perspectives held by the city’s large suburbs / city people at the Candidate Forum on Saturday. Create New Account. Young was a close second with 26 percent. We give voice to those who aren’t heard and expose that which is hidden from the public. EDMOND — Several candidates have filed for Edmond City Council positions. According to moderator Robin Jones, Barbara Young had a calendar conflict and Tim Long did not respond to an invitation to participate. Trey Bishop, 45, Oklahoma City Tim Long, 54, Oklahoma City Jessica Martinez-Brooks, 43, Oklahoma City Kelli Payne, 44, Mustang Allen Swanda, 60, Yukon Barbara Young, 45, Yukon. Council: Created, number of members, qualifications. Recent voter-approved amendments to the Oklahoma City Charter do not apply to the 2021 City Council election. “It’s diverse in so many ways. While Debolt is a registered Republican, city council races are nonpartisan. 22 talking about this. Eighteen candidates filed to run in the Feb. 9 primary election for the Oklahoma City Council seats in Wards 1, 3 and 4, and incumbent Councilwoman Nikki Nice is unopposed in Ward 7.. Her family has deep roots in the city’s history. Shay Varnall. The primary is Feb. 9. City buildings closed: City of Oklahoma City buildings, including City Hall and the 420 W Main Street building, remain closed to the public through at least June 14. Charles Henry. By. Forgot account? “Our voters are smart and engaged in what’s going on,” Young said. “It’s really important for us to look at policies and procedures that we are using for policing and I believe the FOP [Fraternal Order of Police union] is also a part of that committee as well,” she said. Shay Varnell; Bradley Carter; Ward 3. Share. Last Updated January 24, 2021, 2:27 PM by Brett Dickerson – Editor, Sustain our journalism by becoming a supporter. However, with all of the work you need to do outside of council to build these relationships, it quickly becomes a full-time position.”, Podcast: The joy of hassling the Hof(meister), Promised Land recap: How the McGirt ruling is affecting legal matters in Oklahoma, Podcast: The OKC streetcar named frustration, Food for thought: Reader funding saves local journalism, Pot probs podcast: A sober discussion of the bambalacha, County elections packed with resolutions and proposals, OKC 2022 proposed budget smaller, but includes more money for police, Seven school districts have bond proposals for May 11 special election, As mask mandate ends, remember not to litter, OKC policing town hall reveals pain, frustration. He said that the police should be allowed to do their own evaluations without the interference of the task force or the consultants. Swanda said that he does watch proceedings of the council on a regular basis on TV and engages through phone and email with city hall about issues that he is interested in. Oklahoma City Council 200 N Walker Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102 . City Council for City of Oklahoma City ward seat races 2021. Ward 4 Councilperson Todd Stone was re-elected with a majority victory in the Feb. 9 primary election. Barbara Young is a member-elect of the Oklahoma City Council, representing Ward 3. One candidate favors immediate solutions to problems that Oklahoma City’s south side faces, while another looks to the future at what might be in the coming years and decades. For most of the past decade, there was just one woman on the council. City buildings closed: City of Oklahoma City buildings, including City Hall and the 420 W Main Street building, remain closed to the public through at least June 14. … I want to raise my family in a city that continues to value hard work. Your local government impacts your daily life more than any other level, whether it’s first responders, drainage or street repair. Sam Wargin Grimaldo, 33, Oklahoma City Larry Hopper, 63, Oklahoma City Todd Stone, 57, Oklahoma City, (incumbent) Ward 7 Young bills herself as a conservative voice who is not an ideologue on her website. Candidates in the April 6 runoff election are (in the order they will appear on the ballot): Ward 1. And, unlike the Ward 1 forum where the whole group whiffed the question about the 21cp Solutions consultants that had been hired for $175,000 by the Mayor’s Law Enforcement Task Force, this group all gave answers that showed they knew about the engagement. Ward 3 OKC Council candidates will participate in a community forum. The mayor's view Shay Varnell, 45, Oklahoma City. Ward 3 candidates who responded to the Chamber’s survey include Kelli Payne, Barbara Young, Trey Bishop, Jessica Martinez-Brooks and Allen Swanda. Residents have to feel engaged to make this system work.”. Swanda and Martinez-Brooks focused the most on roads and bridges. The seats up for election in 2021 are Ward 3, Ward 4 and mayor. The candidates are: Richard Thomas Buchanan, 63. Veteran Hall of Fame journalists Billie Rodely and Jim Palmer were asking the questions in the first forum and then, this one. Technically this is a part-time position. Councilman Larry McAtee, the longest-serving current council member, has said he will not seek re-election in 2021. The election is February 9. They weighed in on police response times, the summer protests in 2020, and “defunding” the Oklahoma City Police Department. A few other topics were also discussed in the forum. And the people out in a lot of these areas don’t want to be a part of Oklahoma City.”. Barbara Young is a candidate for the Ward 3 OKC City Council seat runoff election April 6, 2021. Profession/background: Janis is a lifelong Edmond resident. I live in Ward 3, so posting information for this election. Allen Swanda is an Oklahoma City native who has completed a long military career in the U.S. Army and “is ready to serve” as an Oklahoma City Councilor. Martinez-Brooks said her time on the city’s Water Utility Trust has shown her the value of long-term planning. He believes that the larger infrastructure needs where he lives is for quality of life developments like public parks. For most of the past decade, there was just one woman on the council. Most notable in the hour-long forum were comments about infrastructure and sprawl. Swanda said that he believed hiring the consultant was “unnecessary” and referred to “after action” evaluations that he was familiar with in the Army. Ward 1 Dave Bennett – Mayor. They each bring … The need for more infrastructure development dominated the comments from all of the participants in response to the question about the biggest issues for Oklahoma City. Facebook. Signs point to a close race. Ward 3. See our previous coverage of the Ward 4 race. It’s urban, suburban and some rural. He said that he thought where he lives the infrastructure is good. That means a third woman will join the nine-member council, marking the first time three women have served together in 20 years, said City Clerk Frances Kersey. The mayor's view City buildings closed: City of Oklahoma City buildings, including City Hall and the 420 W Main Street building, remain closed to the public through at least June 14. Kelli Payne, candidate for Ward 3 responds to questions during the candidate forum. A graduate of Moore Public Schools and Southwestern Oklahoma State University, I have spent the majority of my life in public service as a 30-year career US Army Officer. Email. The nonpartisan election will decide who represents Wards 1, 3 and 4 on the Council … See more of Sheryl Janis for Edmond City Council Ward 3 on Facebook. The Edmond Chamber takes an active role in local government, including the upcoming Edmond City Council and Mayoral races. As soon as practicable after this charter goes into effect, the council by ordinance shall create five (5) wards, and by ordinance may change the ward boundaries from time to time. The WesTen and Windsor Districts are hosting 2 meetings for OKC Council 3 Ward Candidates. Click this link or the red button below to support our mission. “They know how to do their research to learn more about candidates’ policy alignments going beyond the doorstep discussions, for example by checking Federal Election Commission contributions on the candidates to see where we spend our time, talent and treasure on other candidates with whom we align.”. Four candidates in two Wards will face off in a decisive election on April 6 determining Oklahoma City Council members for the next four years. Nice not opposed to the east side When Nikki Nice resigned in May 2018 in the face of embezzlement, he faced seven other candidates for the rest of John Petis’ … She engages in farming and ranching in rural Canadian County south of Mustang while serving as the President of the Oklahoma City National Stockyards located in an old area with some of the most intense urban problems of the city. 4. It’s a contrast in visions. Winners take office April 13. As a former 911 dispatcher and volunteer EMT, I know public safety is the most essential form of local government. Mayoral & City Council Candidates. If elected, she says she will fight regulations, oppose taxes and safeguard tax dollars by only voting for ideas she believes will advance the city and her ward. Contact county election boards including Oklahoma County at 713-1515. 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