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Brian Ventura, candidate profile for Lakewood City Council 2025 election

All responses have been submitted by the candidate. Candidate name: Brian F. Ventura  Candidate contact: brian.ventura@icloud.com  Candidate age: 55  Candidate’s stated party affiliation: Democrat  Position Sought: Lakewood City Council at-large  […]

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