The Mayor of Ruston Resigns

Ruston, that little town on the north side of our little town, and our latest fascination, has lost its mayor effective immediately. In a letter posted on Ruston Home, Mayor Michael Transue writes:

Our Town government is presently functioning neither cohesively nor in a fashion that benefits the good people of our Town. A hostile, rancorous, and sometimes ill-mannered environment permeates many of our Town Council meetings and study sessions. I have worked hard to guide this Council and our community and to provide thoughtful insight, but to little avail.

Further down…

… Sadly, the debate of many issues lately has become more about individuals and personal agendas rather than making thoughtful, balanced, well informed decisions for the good of the Town. I simply cannot and will not attempt to fulfill my responsibilities in such a bitter and tense environment.

Ouch. They show emotion in Ruston. Crazy.

Link to Ruston Home