"A significant part of their voter vase wassingle issue-- pro rent control," Trumbull says."That just wont be there. Given that electionshave been pretty close, the CCA majority is prettyfragile."
Both friend and foe, however, say if anyone canright the CCA, Malenfant is that person.
She is "able to get unity among people and ableto work with people," says John R. Moot, alongtime CCA members. "It's a very good sign forthe CCA."
Even Russell praises Malenfant.
"I think their new president is a good leader,"Russell says. "She'll probably pull themtogether."
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Sewell Chan contributed to the reporting ofthis story.