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Noise from 405 Freeway and Van Nuys Airport traffic drowns out voices. Cameras and reporters record as BERT BOECKMANN introduces retired city councilman HAL BERNSON, who endorses JIM HAHN for mayor.
HAL There has been things done for the Valley. We have gotten a better share than ever before.
I've never known anyone to have more integrity.
JIM Thank you Hal.
Jim talks about new fire stations and police stations. Forgets to introduce former congresswoman BOBBI FIEDLER and Valley leaders behind her. Ex-councilman NATE HOLDEN stands among the reporters. Afterward, Channel 4's LAUREL ERICKSON asks why so many elected officials drive Galpin cars.
LAUREL Do they give you a discount?
JIM This is the #1 Ford dealership in America! In the world!
Jim shakes hands with Bert, gets into an Ford Escape hybrid from Midway Ford, then is driven away. Everyone else makes it to their cars before the rain starts.