>>Who was on the list beside Campbell...
I don't know. The only name I ever saw in the media was Diane Cummins who was mentioned as a possible successor at the time Arduin resigned. She worked for John Burton and had previously worked in the Finance Department under Pete Wilson.
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Yes, this is one time I can praise Arnold without reservation. That it is so rare should tell you something.