September 8, 1998


Dear Fifth Ward Resident,

My name is MARK HARRIMAN and I am running as the Republican Candidate for City Council in the Fifth Ward.

Despite what my Democratic challengers would lead you to believe, your next councilman will NOT be elected in the September 15th Primary. To quote that Great American Sage, Yogi Berra, "IT AIN'T OVER 'TIL IT'S OVER."

And it's not over until NOVEMBER 3rd. That's when you'll have the chance to decide who is the best person to represent your interests; who has the VISION, LEADERSHIP and EXPERIENCE to provide the RESULTS you so richly deserve. I AM THAT CANDIDATE. To paraphrase OUR MAYOR, there's no Republican way to shovel snow; there's no Democratic way to sweep the streets.

Over the next several weeks (and over the course of the next four years as your City Councilman), you'll be hearing a great deal from me about my vision for the Fifth Ward and the City of Providence. It's called the Pinehurst Compact and it sets out a number of issues, initiatives and pledges which I will concentrate on as your City Councilman.

Phase I includes the following:

I will not accept pension credits for my term as City Councilman, nor will I accept a full time job on the City payroll. Every position should be properly filled and all crazy loopholes should be closed. I will explore innovative alternative sources of revenue for Providence and protect the City's finances as we face the significant challenges that loom on the horizon. I will donate a percentage of my City Council stipend to charities in Providence. I will work tirelessly on
your behalf so that your children can learn in well run schools and that we can AFFORD to live peacefully in a CLEAN, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD.

This page is not large enough to fully inform you about all of my qualifications for City Council, about my business, educational or community service background. That will come soon. VOTE, VOTE VOTE in the Primary on September 15th. VOTE, VOTE VOTE HARRIMAN on November 3rd.

Sincerely,

Mark F. Harriman