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Fisikelli sat in the front row of the Ranches meeting that night and stood up several times to criticize Canada's proposals, including the administrator's motion to issue himself a town credit card (which passed by a 3-1 vote, with only Nelson dissenting).

Though no longer elected, the farmer is still filling the same role he's always taken on himself -- town conscience.

Colby Katz

Alfred Fisikelli (pictured) says the town of Southwest Ranches is being ruined by the unethical and reckless government run by John Canada (following picture).

Colby Katz

John Canada

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"It's hard to believe what's been going on," he says. "This town is heading for some real financial problems. And all I have to say to West Park is that before it makes a decision, it better look long and hard at our town."