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Mayor urges longer terms <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />"I can understand why (campaign) donors would wish to have a longer term to get back their Investment," she said. <br />And though she said she understands Smith's concerns about long-term Initiatives, "If (a mayor) has good and <br />worthwhile projects, and citizens want them, they'll re-elect him." <br />In a survey provided by the city, three cities smaller than Forest. Lake — Mahtomedl, St. Paul Park and Grant —have <br />mayors with four-year terms. <br />Lake Elmo might join them. Its council is expected to discuss the idea at Its Jan. 17 meeting. Though the proposal has <br />supporters, Lake Elmo Mayor Susan Dunn advises against it. <br />"Protect the residents and allow them the voice of choice every two years," she said. <br />Then again, Bowler of LIC-Riverside said, "voters like elections in principle — but tire of them in practice." <br />Alex Friedrich can be reached at afriedrich@pioneerpress.com or 651-228-2109. <br />... ...,.�a.........:...�w.....w„.. .:,...—r0 106 St. Patti Pionoarfivts and wire service soivcues. All Rights RestTwd. .�........ ..,....„,�.y m..A......... <br />bnp:1/www.1wjn6Ci,%.Mn <br />http://www.twincities.conVmldltwincities/newslloca1113580921.htm?template=contentMo... 1/ 12/2006 <br />