He developed a reputation inside the party as a diligent worker who knew even the most arcane rules of procedure, said Tim Carroll, who chairs the city Democratic committee.
“He’s long been a go-to person for party people, to answer question about the process,” Carroll said. “People respect him for his knowledge and the fact that he’s been in the trenches.”
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