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GHURA Executive Director Defends Pay Raises–Says he will Address Board’s Decision, with Patti

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on September 18, 2020

Executive Director for Guam Housing & Urban Renewal (GHURA), Ray Topasna speaks to Patti about pay raises at his department, defending the raise.

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