Local Governance Buff Mugs

"I'm voting for Stephen because I cannot stand Katie's mother, she is so catty! Anyway-- how're your parents doing with the divorce?"

'I'm afraid the cuts are beginning to bite!'

Cut directors pay in half and stop all share options - "Right, now, tell me about Plan 'B'."

"Whether we refer to them as lakes or ponds, it's mere semantics."

"Look at all of the happy Nebraskans returning to work now that I've cut their federal covid unemployment benefits."

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

'One day son, all this will be collected.'

Man at council planning offices can't get through door due to position of steps.

Self Serve Road Repair.

We're from the City Zoning Commission, sir -- we've decided to tear down your house and put up a slum.

'Hey, he's just some guy from the neighborhood -- and you know what Chicago neighborhoods are like!'

"Your heart won't tolerate any more town-hall meetings."

Inside County Hall: Lift Max Capacity, 4 persons.

'The anger management class ruined our budget when they ordered love seats.'

'Who says you can't fight City Hall?'

City Council: 'It's a sweet deal- we permit their mall, and they build our new high school within!'

District Budget Meeting: Asprin

Once again, the conversation gets too heated, and the selection of a state muffin has to be shelved until next year.

Planning Department.

Local Government Bill (1894) and the Lords

Jackie Weaver

'Excellent! So that's all agreed, then! All we need do now is draft the consultation document.'