Clues and Trivial Pursuit

Even sitting at the table, clues are often all we have. We read and listen and wait for the plot to be revealed.

It doesn't take long. The Mormac Twins are not subtle.

In addition to their own, they have four votes tied up at all times. When decisions are made, little is left but to tell the tale.

Input is more difficult as the Mayor becomes more determined that hers or her designates will be the only voice heard. Even Councillor MacEachern ,who normally gets a lot of leeway, sometimes has to be reminded; "there's only one chair, Councillor "

There's a rumour abroad . The Councillor may be thinking about a leap for the chair. It would make things interesting. Ms MacEachern is skilled at implying wrong-doing. Somewhat similar to the Mayor, except not so heavy with the mantle of Madame Virtue with a capital V.

In the last election, it was thought MacEachern supported Kean for Mayor.

Kean made a pact with Morris not to attack each other. Both would attack Jones. MacEachern contrived with associates to impugn the integrity of Candidate Jones

Rebecca Beaton, active supporter of Candidate Kean has since become friend and helpmate to MacEachern.

Yesterday, I heard speculation a new candidate for Mayor might be in the race solely to serve the purpose of current incumbent, Morris.

You know... split the vote and slide up the middle or down as the case may be.

I personally doubt the story. It would be remarkably stupid.

Great Jehovah ...what am I saying?

We will await with bated breath to see how Councillor Gaertner will lean. The lady frequently expresses fervent admiration for Morris and MacEachern and clearly respected Kean previously.

Last term, Kean often had to lean towards her and advise how to vote.

Rebecca and Gaertner used to be very anxious for the Agenda to be posted online on Friday.
Apparently they conferred at the week-end with MacEachern who provided questions to ask on agenda items. Gaertner came to Council loaded for bear with a hand-written list..

It didn't work out too well. The Councillor studiously and painstakingly asked the questions but had difficulty understanding the answers. Blackberries were not invented.

We all know an election without a Mayoralty contest stirs up a vacuum. Voters stay away from the polls in even greater droves than normal.

It seems however, whatever may be the eventual result, we will have a contest for the Office of Mayor this year.

In the memorable words and staircase pose of Bette Davis in the movie "All About Eve"

"Fasten your seat belts. It's going to be a bumpy ride"