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"Fighting
violent crime will be my
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| Dear
Friend: |
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2004 FBI Crime Statistics were published earlier this
year and explain why so many citizens in Kenner no longer
feel safe. At a time when crime fell across the nation,
crime rose in Kenner by 7%. Murders increased by 50%;
rapes by 35%; burglaries by 26%; and auto thefts by 15%.
Kenner Police Chief Nick Congemi, who is prohibited from
seeking re-election next year due to term limits, said
in the Times Picayune, "I'm concerned. It's something
that we have to address." |
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say that crime is inevitable, an inconvenience of living
in a metropolitan area. They say the answer is to keep
your family and your cars off the street. Some say the
answer is more police and more taxes. I say; if the rest
of America can reduce crime, Kenner can. As the father
of two young daughters, I refuse to allow Kenner to be
held hostage by thugs. And, with experience in business,
government and law enforcement, I reject the notion that
the only way to lower crime is to raise taxes. That's
why I'm running for Kenner Chief of Police. |
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running for Chief of Police with a single objective; not
to fight the Mayor, not to fight the City Council, but
to fight crime. I'm not interested in fighting grudges,
only criminals. And, in a city often divided by politics
there's only one side I want to take that's yours. |
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a former President of the East Jefferson Levee District,
I know how to raise your police protection without raising
your taxes. As an administrator for the Jefferson Parish
Sheriff's Office, I know that every tax dollar must work
as hard as every taxpayer. With a college degree in Criminal
Justice, I know the importance of police officers being
trained in the law, not just enforcement. And, as a former
police officer trained in a metropolitan police department,
I know that the training, equipment, and salaries of our
police officers must be equal to their commitment, courage
and sacrifice. |
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also know the most effective weapon to fight crime is
vigilance of ordinary citizens. I urge you to actively
participate in your neighborhood watch group. Please plan
on joining your neighbors to reclaim our streets with
the 22nd Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August
2nd. |
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look forward to meeting you during the campaign to hear
your concerns and to discuss my plans for a safer Kenner.
I earnestly seek your contributions and support. If you
have a question or suggestion, please don't hesitate to
call me at home at 504-469-2644. |
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| Sincerely, |
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| P.J.
Hahn |
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Please
VOTE April 1, 2006
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