Tuesday, December 27, 2011

The Twelve Months Of Martin!

One of our intrepid reporters reminded us this morning that it is the time of year to celebrate a famous Christmas tradition brought here from Europe long, long ago. Our reporter has even prepared a ditty to help us celebrate. It is destined to become a Holiday Classic, titled "The Twelve Months Of Martin". Sing along-and enjoy!!!!

In his first month in office,
Mayor Martin gave to us:
A safe opened by a backhoe.

In his second month in office,
Mayor Martin gave to us
A $47.50 per hour “clerk”
And a safe opened by a backhoe.

In his third month in office,
Mayor Martin gave to us:
Less police protection
A $47.50 per hour “clerk”
And a safe opened by a backhoe.

In his fourth month in office,
Mayor Martin gave to us:
Caused a lawsuit ‘gainst the City
Less police protection
A $47.50 per hour “clerk”
And a safe opened by a backhoe.

In his fifth month in office,
Mayor Martin gave to us:
A five-sided octagon
Caused a lawsuit ‘gainst the City
Less police protection
A $47.50 per hour “clerk”
And a safe opened by a backhoe.

In his sixth month in office,
Mayor Martin gave to us:
6 PC’s taken “offsite”
A five-sided octagon
Caused a lawsuit ‘gainst the City
Less police protection
A $47.50 per hour “clerk”
And a safe opened by a backhoe.

In his seventh month in office,
Mayor Martin gave to us:
Even less protection
6 PC’s taken “offsite”
A five-sided octagon
Caused a lawsuit ‘gainst the City
Less police protection
A $47.50 per hour “clerk
And a safe opened with a backhoe.

In his eighth month in office,
Mayor Martin gave to us:
ANOTHER contract clerk
Even less protection
6 PC’s taken “offsite”
A five-sided octagon
Caused a lawsuit ‘gainst the City
Less police protection
A $47.50 per hour “clerk
And a safe opened with a backhoe.

In his ninth month in office,
Mayor Martin gave to us:
No open records
ANOTHER contract clerk
Even less protection
6 PC’s taken “offsite”
A five-sided octagon
Caused a lawsuit ‘gainst the City
Less police protection
A $47.50 per hour “clerk
And a safe opened with a backhoe.

In his tenth month in office,
Mayor Martin gave to us:
Voided police citations
No open records
ANOTHER contract clerk
Even less protection
6 PC’s taken “offsite”
A five-sided octagon
Caused a lawsuit ‘gainst the City
Less police protection
A $47.50 per hour “clerk
And a safe opened with a backhoe.

In his eleventh month in office,
Mayor Martin gave to us:
Lots and lots of antics
Voided police citations
No open records
ANOTHER contract clerk
Even less protection
6 PC’s taken “offsite”
A five-sided octagon
Caused a lawsuit ‘gainst the City
Less police protection
A $47.50 per hour “clerk
And a safe opened with a backhoe.

In his twelfth month in office,
Mayor Martin gave to us:
Meetings lasting two days
Lots and lots of antics
Voided police citations
No open records
ANOTHER contract clerk
Even less protection
6 PC’s taken “offsite”
A five-sided octagon
Caused a lawsuit ‘gainst the City
Less police protection
A $47.50 per hour “clerk
AND A SAFE OPENED BY A BACKHOE!