Three Rights Make a Left

This week Forney has lost one of the most iconic leaders in our modern history, my friend Don T. Cates.

In the late 80’s I ran for Forney City Council the first time. Before I ran I sat in Don Cate’s office and asked for his advice. He told me: “Elections in Forney boil down to whether the voters like you.” I had only lived in Forney a couple of years but I ran hard and lost by four votes. I was devastated. Afterwards I sat in Don’s office and he said: “Ken, I know losing an election is hard, but it is probably the second worst result.” The second time I ran, I won.

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