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May 21, 2002


Dear Sir/Madam:

We have read Item 4 included in the Form 8-K dated May 21, 2002 of Community
Bancorp, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are in
agreement with the statements contained therein.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


Cc:
Donald R. Hughes, Jr., Executive Vice President
Community Bancorp, Inc.