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“If you don't vote, you don't count.”

Quote by Vernon Dahmer

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Vernon Dahmer was an American businessman and politician who served as the mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Born on March 10, 1908, he passed away on January 11, 1966. Dahmer's tenure as mayor from 1956 to 1960 was marked by significant infrastructure improvements and economic development efforts. more

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