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Saving the best for last, Meagan is honored by the opportunity to give back to her community by providing complimentary paramedical procedures to those in need including but not limited to, Scar
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Simonaire chose not to run for reelection in 2018 and retired from elected office due to her changing views. She is working as a cosmetic tattoo artist, specializing in eyebrow tattooing. She provides free services to burn patients, cancer patients, domestic violence survivors, and human trafficking
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