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==Statement before City Council on November 28, 2005==
===Introduction for the record ===
My name is Mark Rauterkus. My family and I reside at 108 South 12th Street on the South Side. I have a home on the internet at Rauterkus.com. I am a candidate for city council for the special election to occur in 2005. I want to fill the seat presently held by Gene Ricciardi after he moves to a District Magistrate's position.
===Budget talks===
Budget proceedings are happening in city council this time of the year. This duty is council's most important function.