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Edward J. Gallagher wasn't quite a czar ("Gallagher, longtime city budget cazr, to retire," Sept. 27), but I worked closely with him in several of my positions in Baltimore city government, and he was quite remarkably dedicated, competent and principled. He leaves enormous shoes to be filled.
Kalman R. Hettleman, Baltimore
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