The thought of a mayor having a private select guests only Christmas party, complete with caviar, shrimp cocktails, private bar tenders and musicians, and an envelope with cash passing hands as a "thank you tip," with the bill sent to you may make you hot under the collar but not as hot if you knew how much it cost, and I am not just talking about the party proper. Now let's see, where is that line item? (Oh, it might be mixed in with that mixed use public money for a friend(ly) mixed use neighborhood developer to host a certain venue that never happened, but where did it go, don't know. It is also too funny that that little project idea was allowed to circumvent the hoops that all projects go through. Why? Because it's a friendly decision. Ad hoc, baby. Funny when there is no honor among shysters and the deal falls through between them).Here is my old idea for a proper party that I will regurgitate like a baby bird.
In another community, the whole council, that happens to be elected individually by the voters of the city, hosts its party where everyone is invited and the cost is covered by those attending. The tickets cost $10 each. It is a nice party with food, musicians, singers, tables and linen, cash bar, many in attendance and it has been a success year after year after year. There is a canned food drive drop off and charity donations corner too. It is ultra cool. That is one of my cool summer suggestions, for the winter.
My idea works and it is A+. What has been done in the past in Richardson, Texas, with the tacky little exclusive "mayors party" with his private guests (tax payers sent the bill but not invited) is a big fat F- and for the birds. Plan ahead now. Get cool.
