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From: Chris <[FOI #30909 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 7 May 2025 6:08 am
To: Official Information <[Hamilton City Council request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Mayor spending on expenses

 

Dear Hamilton City Council,

From November 10 2024 to today date
Can we have it in a spreadsheet. Details what it was for and why.

Yours faithfully,

Chris

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