VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-30
“I also don’t believe residents elected me to be a ‘salute and execute’ Mayor but to lead with conviction.”
Ken Adams · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-30
Adams argued he was elected to lead with conviction rather than simply follow orders.
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