Can't we all just get along? No, but I'll think much better of you when you're gone:
Hugs, laughter and a few tears closed the year for City Council on Tuesday as three members bade farewell to their colleagues.
Three-term Councilman Tim Pape, D-5th; one-term Councilwoman Liz Brown, R-at large; and one-term Councilwoman Karen Goldner, D-2nd, cast their final votes as council wrapped up its year-end business.
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While the last four years are widely believed to have been among council's most contentious