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	Linda DeLeon Bows Out By: News Release “After 24 years of working for the citizens of Lubbock, first on the School Board and for the past six years with the Council, I am announcing today that I will not seek re-election this May. “Since 1986, the voters have blessed me with the opportunity to represent them. This tremendous honor to serve is not something I will ever forget and I am humbled by the confidence you have placed in me. “Lubbock is our home. It is where I grew up and where Porfirio and I raised our three daughters. “I have thought a lot about this city over the past few days. We are a community of extraordinary people, with a passion for hard work and a shared love of Lubbock. Our city has a rich story, a story that has touched me over the past 24 years and has driven me to work with you to make our community stronger. “I have also thought about the privilege of serving the city I love dearly. I am proud of the job we’ve done working together and proud of our accomplishments. “I believe the time has come to step aside. No office-holder is irreplaceable and no one is indispensable. Those who think differently are just wrong. “We are a strong community, with tremendous talent. I am confident there are many new, young and talented leaders ready to step up and work with all the residents of District One to continue the hard and worthwhile work to grow and develop Lubbock. “I am making this announcement today to allow an opportunity for the talent District One has to step up. Today is the first day of filing for City elections. I am excited and confident new leadership will step forward, file for this seat, and will lead us. “But, I’m not gone yet, I am not done working. “In the few months I have left to serve, I will work for District One, and the entire community, every day until the last day of my term. I will continue the work I’ve done since I first took office in 1986. I will work for businesses wanting to expand, I will work for families, I will support the development of the arts, and I will work to protect those whose voice is sometimes not heard by their government. “When I started this journey of public service, I did it with a strong team backing me at home. I want to thank them for their loyalty, commitment, support and love. My husband, Porfirio, is here with me this morning. Our daughters, Maria, Angelica, and Renata, are grown and live in other cities and aren’t able to be with us today. Porfirio and the girls have been my rock. I couldn’t have traveled this road without them. “I love Lubbock. I am encouraged about our future and am looking forward to it with a great confidence.” Linda DeLeon Councilwoman, District 1 February 8, 2010 Story Posted: Mon Feb 8 11:40:19 CST 2010 Created: Mon Feb 8 11:41:15 CST 2010 BACK TO HOME/NEWS

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