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Wendy Durrwachter has become the council’s independent conscience
Wendy Durrwachter understands what it means to work for a living, raise children under financial pressure and confront people with more institutional power than she possesses. She does not appear to regard Duluth City Hall as a private club. Read more.
Wendy Durrwachter has become the council’s independent conscience
Durrwachter understands what it means to work for a living, raise children under financial pressure and confront people with more institutional power than she possesses. She does not appear to regard City Hall as a private club.