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Portrait of David Bailey

David Bailey

Mayor · seen 2011-10-11 to 2026-07-10 · served 2010–2014, 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026

377substantive motions movedof 629 meetings the minutes record them at
46procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
298substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
12meetings recorded absentof 629 they were on the record for
765–46recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample

Vote count and office as published by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, 2022 municipal election results (Open Government Licence – Ontario). Everything else on this page is read from Brant County’s own minutes.

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How they voted, where it was recorded (811) — most recent 40 shown

County of Brant Council - Special Meeting July 10, 2026
THAT the County of Brant Council approve the agenda for the Special Council Meeting of July 10, 2026. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell…
For · 10–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council - Special Meeting July 10, 2026
That the County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss: County of Brant Special Council Minutes Page 2 Friday, July 10, 2026 4.1 S.239(2)(k) A position, plan, procedure, instruction to be applied to negotiations…
For · 10–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council - Special Meeting July 7, 2026
THAT the County of Brant Special Council agenda and addendum of July 7, 2026 be approved. Yes (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor…
For · 8–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council - Special Meeting July 7, 2026
THAT Report RPT-0271-26 be received as information; AND THAT ZBA10-26-BK, being a County-initiated zoning by-law amendment to implement near-term Downtown Paris zoning permissions and support the objectives of…
For · 9–1 · Carried
County of Brant Council - Special Meeting July 7, 2026
THAT Report RPT-0257-26, Community Planning Permit System – Final Recommendation of Adoption, and all associated by-laws, be
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council - Special Meeting July 6, 2026
THAT the County of Brant Special Council agenda of July 6, 2026 be approved. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council - Special Meeting July 6, 2026
That the County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss:  4.1 - RPT-0278-26 - County of Brant/City of Brantford Boundary Adjustment Negotiations and Draft MOU Update - A.
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
THAT the County of Brant Council Agenda of June 23, 2026 be approved, as amended. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce…
For · 10–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
THAT the County of Brant Council receive the delegation from Kate Burns Gallagher of WOWC regarding a strategic priorities update as information Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
THAT the County of Brant Council receive the delegation from Travis Welch, of the Brant Civic Accountability Association, regarding the Proposed Municipal Boundary Adjustment as information.
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
THAT the following minutes be approved:  County of Brant Council minutes of May 26, 2026  County of Brant Special Council minutes of May 26, 2026  County of Brant Special Council minutes of June 2, 2026  County…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
THAT consent items 8.2.1 through 8.2.18 be received as information:  8.2.1 RPT-0258-26 - Treasurer's Statement on Development Charges 2025 - H.
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
County of Brant Council Minutes Page 5 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 THAT the County of Brant Council support item 8.2.13 - County of Prince Edward Resolution - Better Regional Governance Act;
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
THAT RPT-0255-26 Brant Sports Complex Expansion Update report be received as information; AND THAT should the County’s application(s) under the Building Communities Strong Fund and/or the Ontario Sport and Recreation…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
WHEREAS the County of Brant approved the Downtown Paris Master Plan (the Master Plan) in November 2019 to provide an overarching vision and direction for streetscape improvements in Downtown Paris, in coordination…
For · 10–1 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
THAT the proclamation request from Ontario Disability Employment Network for National Disability Employment Awareness Month be granted for October 2026.
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
THAT the County of Brant Council grant the proclamation request from Darmont Gives Back for the Afro-Cari Brant Festival on the weekend of September 5 and 6, 2026.
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
THAT the County of Brant Council grant the proclamation and dam lighting request from Paris Ontario Riverside Runway for July 17, 2026.
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
WHEREAS the government of Ontario is proposing changes to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) that would exclude records of the premier, cabinet ministers and their staff from public access…
For · 9–2 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
THAT County of Brant Council convene In Camera to discuss (S.239(2)(c) Proposed, pending acquisition, disposition of land by the municipality;(k) A position, plan, procedure, to be applied to negotiations…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
THAT item 15.2 - RPT-0189-26 – be ratified in Open Session. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Miller…
For · 11–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 23, 2026
THAT RPT-0246-26 - Supplementary Report to Options Analysis for the Future of the Bawcutt Centre, be received as information;
For · 11–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
THAT the Administration and Operations Committee agenda and addendum of June 16, 2026, be approved. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
THAT the Administration and Operations Committee minutes of May 19, 2026, be approved. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
THAT OPS-RFT-26-08 Grand River Street North Contract 3 North End Roundabouts Construction Woodslee Avenue to Watts Pond Road be awarded to Regional Sewer and Watermain Ltd.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
THAT OPS-RFT-26-02 Broadway Street West Reconstruction be awarded to Regional Sewer and Watermain for the bid price of $8,811,034.65 (excluding HST).
For · 9–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
THAT OPS-RFT-24-19 Asphalt Mill and Pave contract be extended to GIP Paving Inc. for a one-year term at a cost of $643,698.05 (excluding HST).
For · 9–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
WHEREAS fees and charges for all Municipal Services including applications, licenses and permits are established through the Municipal Fees and Charges By-Law AND WHEREAS additional recreational programs, facilities…
For · 9–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
THAT RPT-0250-26 Rubberized Playground Surfacing Tender Award be received as information; and THAT COM-RFT-26-04 – Rubberized Playground Surfacing be awarded to Moser Landscape Group Inc.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
THAT COM-RFT-26-02 - Burford King Street Parkette Construction be awarded to Ghent Construction Ltd. o/a Ghent Landscape and that a contract to construct King Street Parkette, 125 King Street at a cost of $345,733.17…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
THAT Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Application CIP-26-02 from the owner of 138 Grand River Street North, Paris, for internal renovations, landscaping, and façade improvements, be approved to a maximum of $24,318.
For · 10–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
THAT Fire Services Activity Report - May 2026 be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
WHEREAS the County of Brant developed and approved the Brant Safe Streets Strategy in 2019 to guide thoughtful investments in programs, projects, and initiatives aimed at reducing speeding and supporting safer roadways…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
THAT Council receive RPT-0234-26 (Community Safety and Well-Being Plan 2025- 2029 – Year One Implementation Report) and its attachments for information.
For · 10–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
WHEREAS Section 84(1) of the Drainage Act (the Act) R.S.O. 1990, c.D. 17, prescribes that “If three-quarters of the owners of land assessed for benefit in respect of a drainage works, who, according to the last revised…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
THAT report RPT-0241-26 "Budget to Actual at April 30, 2026" be received for information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
THAT RPT-0251-26 - Overview of Downtown Dig Initiatives – 2024 to Present be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
THAT County of Brant Council approve a $30,000 contribution from the Contingency Fund to the Downtown Paris Business Improvement Area (BIA) to allow the BIA to undertake a media campaign aimed at increasing economic…
For · 10–0 · Carried
Administration and Operations Committee June 16, 2026
THAT the Administration and Operations Committee convene In Camera to discuss S.239(2)(c) A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land (f) Advice subject to solicitor-client privilege (k) Position, plan…
For · 10–0 · Carried
County of Brant Council June 9, 2026
THAT the County of Brant Council Agenda and Addendum of June 9, 2026 be approved, as amended. Yes (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Miller, Councillor…
For · 8–0 · Carried

Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (12)

Brant Heritage CommitteeNovember 7, 2024
Agricultural Advisory CommitteeOctober 28, 2024
Tourism Advisory CommitteeMarch 7, 2024
Administration and Operations CommitteeFebruary 20, 2024
Agricultural Advisory CommitteeNovember 20, 2023
Tourism Advisory CommitteeOctober 5, 2023
Agricultural Advisory CommitteeJune 19, 2023
Agricultural Advisory CommitteeApril 24, 2023
Brant Heritage CommitteeMarch 2, 2023
Brant Heritage CommitteeJanuary 26, 2023
Planning Advisory CommitteeDecember 3, 2019
Public Works CommitteeMay 14, 2019

Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 377)

THAT the County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board agenda and addendum of June 23, 2026 be approved.
County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, June 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following communication items be received as information:  Strong Mayor Power Municipalities & Police Service Board Budgets - Solicitor General & Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing  Bill 119: Protecting Ontario's Streets and Communities Act, 2026 - Police Governance Ontario  Police Service Board and OPP Detachment Board Members and Elections - Ministry of the Solicitor General
County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, June 23, 2026 · Carried
THAT RPT-0250-26 Rubberized Playground Surfacing Tender Award be received as information; and THAT COM-RFT-26-04 – Rubberized Playground Surfacing be awarded to Moser Landscape Group Inc. for the reconstruction of the rubberized playground surfacing and associated works at Paris Lions Park (60 Laurel Street) and Burford Community Centre Park (14 Potter Drive), at a total cost of $271,734.10 plus H
Administration and Operations Committee, June 16, 2026 · Carried
THAT Paramedic Services Committee receive report RPT-0171-26 Construction Status Update 9 on Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services Headquarters, for information.
Paramedic Services Committee, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the budget to actual variance report at April 30, 2026, for Paramedic Services, as attached, be received as information.
Paramedic Services Committee, May 20, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Administration and Operations Committee agenda and addendum of May 19, 2026, be approved. Yes (11): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Oakley, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Haley
THAT the delegation from Travis Welch - Brant Civic Accountability Association, be received as information. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Haley Absent (1): Councillor Oakley
THAT RPT-0174-26 Naming of the second Columbarium at Burford Pioneer Cemetery be received as information; AND that the second columbarium at the Burford Pioneer Cemetery, named Homestead, be approved; AND that future naming of Cemetery Assets be addressed through the development of the Cemetery Master Planning process. Yes (10): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes
THAT the Administration and Operations Committee agenda for April 21, 2026 be approved, as amended. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Haley Absent (2): Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce
Administration and Operations Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT the delegation from Andrea Berestovenko be received as information; AND THAT the delegation be
Administration and Operations Committee, April 21, 2026 · Referred
THAT OPS-RFT-26-10 – Low Volume Roads be awarded to Cornell Construction Limited for the bid price of $2,051,290.07 (excluding HST); AND THAT $200,000 in capital levy funding be reallocated from the Low Volume Roads project (RDS323) to the Middleport Street Rehabilitations project (RDS406) Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor C
Administration and Operations Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Fire Services Activity Report - March 2026 be received as information. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, Councillor Coleman, and Councillor Haley Absent (2): Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Peirce
Administration and Operations Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS the Consolidated Linear Infrastructure Environmental Compliance Approval issued under the Environmental Protection Act to fulfill requirements in section 53 of the Ontario Water Resources Act requires the Owner of the Stormwater Management System to prepare an Annual Performance Report summarizing Administration and Operations Committee Minutes Page 11 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 operational a
Administration and Operations Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS 1 of the expansion joints of Whiting Bridge has been damaged and requires replacement within the 2026 construction season; AND WHEREAS the required expansion joint replacement at the Whiting Bridge was unforeseen prior to approval of the 2026 Capital Budget; AND WHEREAS the Weir Bridge project (BRD084) and the Peddie Bridge project (BRD074), both have been awarded and have surplus funding;
Administration and Operations Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS upgrades to the St. George Wastewater Treatment Plant have begun and are expected to have a duration of approximately 9 months; AND WHEREAS concerns have been raised regarding ingress and egress of construction vehicles to the St. George Wastewater Treatment Plant, predominantly when cars are parked near the entrance/exit laneway to the treatment plant; THAT a Bylaw be prepared for Council
Administration and Operations Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Administration and Operations Committee convene In Camera to discuss S. 239(k) - A position to be applied to negotiations
Administration and Operations Committee, April 21, 2026 · Carried
THAT the delegation from Janet Feaver - Municipal Policing Bureau, be received as information.
County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, March 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT the delegation from PC Conrad Vitalis - Brant County Detachment, be received as information.
County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, March 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT the County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board convene In Camera to discuss S.44(2)(g) Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them (Call Response Time).
County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, March 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Paramedic Services Committee agenda for March 18, 2026, be approved.
Paramedic Services Committee, March 18, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Administration and Operations Committee agenda and addendum for March 17, 2026, be approved, as amended. Yes (9): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (1): Councillor Oakley
Administration and Operations Committee, March 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT staff be directed to establish a County of Brant Economic Development and Tourism Event Sponsorship Program including tiered sponsorship levels and associated user fees for County-run events effective April 1st,2026; AND THAT sponsorship user fees be incorporated into Schedule “A” of the Fees and Charges By-Law (By-Law 118-25); AND THAT staff be authorized to accept both monetary sponsorships
Administration and Operations Committee, March 17, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS, Bill 60, Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, received Royal Assent on November 27, 2025; WHEREAS, Bill 60 enacted a legislative framework enabling the Province to designate public corporations to deliver water and wastewater services on behalf of prescribed municipalities and to require those municipalities to provide such services exclusively through the designated corporation as
Administration and Operations Committee, March 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT the delegation from PC Dean McIntosh regarding Crimestoppers be received as information.
County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, February 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT the delegation from S/Major Jason Little regarding Professional Standards be received as information.
County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, February 24, 2026 · Carried
THAT the delegation from Chris Stewart regarding the North of the Nith Master Plan be received as information. Yes (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (2): Councillor MacAlpine, and Councillor Oakley
Administration and Operations Committee, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT the delegation from Chuck Beach regarding the North of the Nith Master Plan be received as information. Yes (8): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Peirce, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (2): Councillor MacAlpine, and Councillor Oakley
Administration and Operations Committee, February 17, 2026 · Carried
WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 170/03, Schedule 11 requires the Owners of Drinking Water System to prepare an Annual Report summarizing the system processes, major infrastructure expenses and the results of chemical and bacteriological tests completed from January 1 through December 31, and; THAT RPT-0079-026 2025 Annual Drinking Water System Summary Report for the Oakland Community Centre Drinking Wa
Administration and Operations Committee, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT RPT-0007-26 Building By-law 4-22 Update be approved; and THAT an amending by-law for by-law 4-22, the Building By-law, be prepared and presented for Council’s consideration and approval. Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers, Councillor Miller, and Councillor Coleman Absent (3): Councillor MacAlpine, Councillor Oakley, and Councillor Pe
Administration and Operations Committee, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following items be received as information:  RPT-0038-26 - Leisure Involvement For Everyone (L.I.F.E) - Financial Assistance Program  RPT-0039-26 - Recreation Services Program Summary  RPT-0078-26 - Community Improvement Plan 2025 Year in Review  Fire Services Activity Report - January 2026 Yes (7): Mayor Bailey, Councillor Kyle, Councillor Howes, Councillor Bell, Councillor Chambers,
Administration and Operations Committee, February 17, 2026 · Carried
THAT nominations for the position of Vice Chair be closed; AND THAT Member Leask be declared Vice Chair of the Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee.
Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee, February 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT the PMHA 2002 Hoogs Installations Bantam Wolfpack Team - Paris, be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame.
Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee, February 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT Sandy Boyd - Paris, and Zac Dalpe - Paris, be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame.
Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee, February 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT Doug Robb - South Dumfries, be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame.
Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee, February 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT the St. George Lions Club - South Dumfries, be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame.
Sports Hall of Fame Ad Hoc Committee, February 4, 2026 · Carried
THAT the County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board agenda and addendum of January 27, 2026 be approved, as amended.
County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, January 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT the Brant County OPP Detachment Commander's Report of January 27, 2026 be received as information.
County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, January 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT the following communications be received as information: 2026 Annual Billing Statement - Municipal Policing Bureau Ontario Provincial Police  July to September 2025 Detachment Revenues - OPP MPU Financial Services Unit  Letter of Gratitude - Canadian Mental Health Association Brant-Haldimand- Norfolk  2025 Court Security and Prisoner Transportation Grant Remainder - OPP MPU Financial Servi
County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, January 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT the County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board convene In Camera to discuss S.44(2)(g) Information explicitly supplied in confidence to the board by Canada, a province or territory of a Crown agency of any of them (Detachment Commander Recruitment - C. Stevenson)
County of Brant O.P.P. Detachment Board, January 27, 2026 · Carried
THAT Paramedic Services Committee receive report RPT-0015-26 Construction Status Update 7 on Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services Headquarters, for information.
Paramedic Services Committee, January 21, 2026 · Carried

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2conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
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Administration and Operations Committee May 16, 2023
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Corporate Development Committee February 10, 2020
with respect to the In Camera Staff Report CD-20-20 (Proposed Acquisition of Land – 25 High Street, St

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