Ok, all kidding aside, I don't know Mr. Fillion and if you say he has done good work, that's good enough for me... however, that being said, from what you have written, he is an acknowledged and well known personality within the district.
(now I may be reaching for straws here) But what kind of target would a man of such high profile, have on his head should he attempt to bring the commercial netting industry into the discussion involving the health of the lake? When money starts to enter into it, good law abiding folks can start to see red...
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