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Thomas Baird sworn in as new Westminster council member; says city must 'mind the big five'
Summary
Thomas Baird took the oath of office and urged the council to prioritize basic municipal services — police, waste collection, water and sewer, road maintenance and snow removal — while emphasizing fiscal discipline and responsible growth.
Thomas Baird was sworn in as a member of the Westminster Mayor and Common Council during the April 13 meeting, and used his first remarks to outline what he called the "big five" priorities for local government.
Baird, who recounted decades of experience in municipal planning and 37 years in the National Guard, said the fundamentals of city government should guide council work: "The big 5…
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