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I have learned that at least one candidate has been asked by one of your reporters about the problem regarding my withdrawal from the Pleasant Garden council race. I wish to advise in no uncertain terms that my withdrawal was solely my choice and was not caused, or contributed to, by any other person or persons except myself. I really did not wish to run but pretty much talked myself into it after being approached by many citizens over the past two years.

It is quite simple. I am not willing to commit to four years on the council. To get elected and then not serve out my term would be unfair to the town and to others willing to make such a commitment. I intend to serve Pleasant Garden in any way that I can to help it continue to be a town that lives up to its name.

We really don't need any more inaccurate information published or inferred about our town or its citizens.

Edgar G. Phillips
Pleasant Garden