When you start to widen lanes, you create a safety hazard. We don't have (traffic) congestion out there in east Gainesville and we want to keep it that way.

I really feel like I ran a good campaign and I wish him well. The people made their choice and the people have spoken.

Start early. Do not wait until they've reached an age to be susceptible to being lured into a gang.

I've heard that East Gainesville is a diamond in the rough, and I'd like to tell you that I am the one to put the sparkle in the diamond.