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Congestion on the 4th of July, the Orange Line and Dennis P. Zine

Anyone lucky enough to attend "Councilman Dennis P. Zine's July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza Presented by Keyes Automotive Group" were treated to an afternoon and evening of free music and fireworks in an open space.  They were also treated to hearing the "Keyes on Van Nuys" theme song about 122,000 times (I counted.)

But right before the fireworks, they were also treated a surprise endorsement of Metro from the Councilman's mouth.  For much of the afternoon and evening Zine and Congressman Brad Sherman, both in tough election campaigns, served as unofficial emcee's to the event, a job which seemed to require thanking everyone they saw in the audience that they recognized and asking for the "Keyes on Van Nuys" theme song to be played again.  However, as the crowd started to file out, Zine hit a different note:

"Those of you that came from afar, thank you.  Those of you that rode the Orange Line, you're going to have a great trip home.  Those of you that drove could have long waits to access the streets.  Maybe one or two hours.  Be patient.  But those of you that took the Orange Line are gong to have a great trip."

Go Metro.

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