Tommy DAlesandro affected Baltimore area politics probably more than any other individual during his lifetime. and he had an especially strong impact on me and my decision to pursue politics as a career. I viewed him both as a mentor and a friend. Looking at how the son of an immigrant laborer. who through the sheer force of his quick mind. dedication to serve. and tenacity. rose to become one of the most popular mayors in Baltimore history. as well as a Congressman and State legislator who won 22 consecutive elections. was a great motivation to a working class black kid who came up the hard way. and also had a burning desire to serve his community. Tommy DAlesandro was the kind of politician who was proud of his working class roots. and who never forgot that his highest duty was to make life better for the average citizen. In an era where power lunches and cruises on corporate yachts too often determine the conduct of politicians. we would all do well to learn from the life of a straight shooter like Tommy DAlesandro.
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