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Brandon city Mayor Jeff Fawcett hosted a hot cocoa and coffee night at City Hall on Monday. The two-hour public event was organised to allow city residents a chance to connect with their councillors. Mayor Jeff Fawcett said he spoke with some residents about Brandon’s upcoming Community Sportsplex. Inclement weather that saw about 18 centimeters of snow fall in Brandon on Sunday resulted in limited attendance, and unlike what has usually been the case during past meet and greets. The city is looking to do more open house events in the future. Pictured in front of the City Hall Christmas tree are (left to right) councillors Greg Hildebrand, Kris Desjarlais, Mayor Jeff Fawcett, councillors Barry Cullen, Jason Splett, and Downtown Biz executive director Emmy Sanderson. (Connor McDowell/Brandon Sun)