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“There’s no Democratic way to run a city and there’s no Republican way to run a city -- just the right way to run a city.”

Quote by Buddy Cianci

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Buddy Cianci, born Joseph V. Cianci Jr., was an American politician who served as the Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island. He held the office twice, from 1974 to 1984 and again from 1991 to 2002. Known for his tough law enforcement and municipal management style, Cianci's tenure was marked by controversial events and corruption allegations. more

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