304:. As mayor, Ramirez secured a permit for the construction of the World Trade Bridge. He also worked to build four recreation centers, three fire stations, and a new public library at the intersection of McPherson and Calton roads. Because Ramirez vacated the mayoral position at the end of his second term, a
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