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Ward 5 Alderman· 2017–2029 (cycle default: NC terms begin first Monday in December)
Barbara J. Best
New Bern, NC
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- 1
- Total speaking time
- 4:12
- Avg per meeting
- 4:12
- Segments
- 71
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