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Why vote for the unqualified?

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Why vote for the unqualified?

To the Editor:

Could someone please explain to me why an experienced, qualified tax collector who has successfully run the office for Haywood County was voted out in favor of a college student with no experience and no qualifications that I am aware of?

Surely, surely it’s not just because there was an “R” after his name.

Did we learn nothing from the Cawthorn fiasco?

Joanne Strop

Waynesville

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