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Saludos Mr. Sergio Fajardo Y SUERTE!

Outgoing popular Medellin Mayor, Sergio Fajardo, will make his last public appearances as Mayor of Medellin to say good bye to the public, ending a great term that changed the image of Medellin, Colombia around the world.

As his last days in office come to an end, Farjardo will present to the citizens of Medellin three of the newest public schools dedicated to his program “Medellin, The Most Educated�? as he says his farewells to his many supporters.

On Friday 28 at 4:00 pm Sergio Fajardo will present the public school La Indepencia de Calidad located at Calle 39 D No. 112 – 101, located in Commune 13. The school will have a capacity for 2,000 students.

The following day, Saturday 29 at 9:30 am, Farjardo will present the public school in the neighborhood of Santo Domingo. The new school, with a capacity for 3,000 students, is located at Carrera 28 No. 107 – 295.

At 11:30 am, Farjardo will dedicate the last of the three public schools. The Institute for Educational Preservation Antonio Jose Bernal Londono, with a capacity for 2,750 students, is located at Carrera 63 No. 106 A – 51.

There were those naysayers who thought his plans were too grandiose, and many thought he was sure to faulter because he was young and had no previous experience when in came to public office. Farjardo, who is a mathematician, and is a graduate of Wisconsin University in the U.S. proved them all wrong in the end.

Fajardo’s transformation of Medellín has captivated the city and, increasingly, other parts of Colombia. His approval ratings stand at more than 80 percent, making him the country’s most popular mayor and leading him to be widely mentioned as a potential presidential candidate after his term ends in 2008.

I wish I was in Medellin to personally applaud Mr. Fajardo's dedication to the people of Medellin, by giving them a new vision from fear to hope.

One of my favorite quotes of Fajardos' was a reply to a question when he was asked how it was possible to transform Medellin in such a short time. "It's amazing what you can do when you don't keep all the money for yourself and your friends," replied Fajardo.

Mr. Sergio Farjardo,

Thank You!

Saludos desde Chicago, EE.UU.
Medellin Traveler

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By Medellin Traveler on Dec 28, 2007, 19:32 in Friendly Talkzone.

Sr Tertius says on Dec 28, 2007, 19:45:

"There were those naysayers who thought his plans were too grandiose, and many thought he was sure to faulter because he was young and had no previous experience when in came to public office."

In politics, I always trust the guy or gal with MORE brains and LEAST experience. Fajardo and Mockus, two mathematicians who had zero political experience before running for office, are prime examples.

"When the finger points to the moon, the fool looks at the finger" (Chinese proverb)

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JulianUSA says on Dec 28, 2007, 21:05:

I think Fajardo should be our next president. I have been following this guy for years; I also saw a documentary when running for the mayor position.

Instead of relying on political machines, his team and himself went to the streets to hand out pamphlets and ask everyone to trust in him. Taxi drivers were his target; he said taxi drivers are one of the most influential people in a city.

By the way, are you all familiar with "PorColombia"? A colombian organization in the US that tries to connect Colombianos attend universities in the US.

Do a google search and check it out. You should join.

Julian Garcia

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rocinante says on Dec 28, 2007, 21:16:

Medellín traveler I will clap on your behalf for Fajardo, the next Prez sin duda. Why will he win? Because all the ladies love him and as we all know Colombia has 2-1 women to men ratio.

"World economic indicators point to a democrat winning 2008. It will surely be Obama. Not that the US president actually runs the US." Feb 5, 2008

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Sebastian says on Dec 31, 2007, 09:20:

I know a woman who works for the Mayors office and she told me that Sergio Fajardo is planning on running for prez after he does a show for Caracol touring the country. Mark my words, Sergio Fajardo will be the next President of Colombia! Que viva Fajardo! Que viva Colombia!

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Medellin Traveler says on Dec 31, 2007, 13:21:

rocinante - thank you.

I read somewhere that Sergio Fajardo was nominated "man of the year" in Latin America. It's not a secret, Sergio Fajardo for PRESIDENTE!

"Huevos Rancheros en Medellin, No Quiero Taco Bell." - www.medellintraveler.com

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