City Officials Gifts

"It says here that the canyons resulted from decades of inclement weather, neglect, and mismanaged city budgets."

'We have to get permission from the city if you want your ashes scattered over the city dump.'

"Living in a city with functional infrastructure must be so boring."

"Who's got the hammer?"

The Henderson's move to a vertical city took some getting used to.

'You think I'm crazy; I think you're crazy...finally some common ground!'

"Of course it's a stupid sign, but you wouldn't believe how much money it brings in for city hall!"

The Milky Way (Detail)

'Welcome! You are now in Shambles!'

"'COST: shedloads, COMPLETION DATE: God knows.' Perhaps you'd care to flesh out some details for us."

Stockwell's day

'The Federal Government today authorized a ten-year study of all its five-year studies.'

'Somebody close the window. Those pesky drones are getting in.'

'Ferguson here will explain the 'worst case scenario' of Social Security Privatization.'

'We can't cut entitlements for federal employees. We're federal employees.'

'Every year local authorities whinge on about needing more money to maintain services.'

"Brian's been pursuing a successful career in the City for 25 years..."

The Tammany Ring Defeated- NY Mayor Oakey Hall as 'The Last Thorn of Summer'

'If congress regulates obscene bonuses, isn't that a violation of the first amendment?'

"Worst budget cuts ever!"

'Of course, in the long term we're all extinct.'

DOGE* to English Instant Translator Device

'It's an idea whose time has come, Mr. Mayor -- 'drive-through traffic court'!'

'It's an idea whose time has come, Mr. Mayor -- 'drive-through traffic court'!'

'While they're still enthusiastic do you think we could get them to take on climate change and the war on drugs as well?'

"Ah, you'll be wanting our red tape department, third door on the left!"

Who blames who in health Insurance problems

"We've been campaigning for years to encourage central government to delegate more powers to local authorities..."

London merchant telling a young employee that if he does not change his behaviour his career will go badly and he may end up becoming mayor

'Looks like the latest crime figures have been stolen.'

"Hard to believe this was all rain forest just fifteen years ago."

Government looks for new targets over GPs pay