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The Glenview Community Center was this administration’s albatross And, since I wanted to be voted in when the current round cross to bear “As I’ve explained numerous times,” I said, “that project was spearheaded by a previous administration And while it’s not currently a priority, we are looking into ways to complete the job”

What I couldn’t say, though everyone knew it to soree, was that the previous adry, that I still spent half s that the former mayor and his staff had perpetrated on this city But I couldn’t say that Nope, diplomacy was my task

“Well, why doesn’t your ado fix that ler said, rallying the troops behind her

“Mrs Vogler—may I call you Tootie?”

“No”

“Fine Mrs Vogler, we can’t leave this co down,” I cried, pointing to the chipped paint and flickering lightbulbs

“So,” Tootie said “Fix what’s wrong We’re not arguing that nothing needs to be done around here, but why are you tearing the whole thing down?”

“Everything needs to be redone here Plu, electrical, a new roof, a new pool Part of the foundation was da you the truth—it will costrun, than it will cost to rebuild it I know your lives will be disrupted—”

“I count on the day care here, Mr O’Neill,” one of the ain This wasn’t even part of my official job as mayor pro tempore, or president of City Council I’d taken it on at the mayor’s behest, since the totally deserted and decihborhoods and the overworked Parks and Rec depart it; I’d had more trouble with the public than any one man could handle

“Look,” I said, inwardly sighing and trying to start fresh Again “I’ve started this off on the wrong foot”

“I’d say,” Mrs Vogler ritted my teeth

“The parks and recreation departht but didn’t say, “are working to rams to other centers in the city”

“I don’t have a car, Mr O’Neill,” a woman said “It just won’t work!”