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Mayor Erik City resigned today as Mayor of City.

In a statement on a handwritten, internal memo the former Mayor Erik City stated, “I had a dream last night. I looked up from my royal slumber and above me the Deputy Mayor loomed with an evil scowl on his face. He held the key to the City that I normally wear around my neck. He raised it above his head, holding it with both hands as if to stab me in the chest and tear out my heart. I felt a thick gravity push into the ground as if his very desire to destroy me was attempting to flatten my soul. And then the Deputy mouthed the word ‘George’ and I realized this was a message.”

The former Mayor continued to explain his dream as a sign by saying, “I blinked and the figure of the Deputy was gone. I looked around and my chambers were still. I am one to dream in black and white but this visitation was deeply colored. I realized that if the people of City were to take control of City, they needed a profound gesture. A gesture like George Washington made when he stepped down from the presidency of the United States. Like George, I will yield power to set a tone of how power will be carried in City. After two rounds of City, I resign as Mayor.”

The former Mayor went on to name the Deputy Mayor as his interim successor. The former Mayor continued in his memo, “The Deputy is a bright man, I have stolen many ideas from him and he will be a strong leader through this time of transition. Be ready for a fight, as he may not yield the scepter as easily as I, now that he wields supreme power as a servant of the wise people of City. Good luck everyone. Crush your enemies!”

The former Mayor Erik City has left city on a spiritual retreat into Jungle.

The Mayor's Office is investigating City's infestation of Headless-Tailless-Legless mice.

In a statement given in the market district of City, Mayor Erik North stated, "I will appoint a committee to investigate this supposed headless mouse infestation…if such a thing exists. I am an open-minded Mayor."

When questioned if the arrival of the headless mice is related to the people's ecstatic election of Mayor Erik North, the glorious Mayor responded, "I do not believe in coincidences. If these mice exist, they may lack extremities but they are not without meaning. It is my pledge to you decode this mystery and explain it to you so even a simpleton could understand."

The citizen of City rejoiced at the Mayor's statements and proposed taxing themselves voluntarily if necessary to see the mystery of the headless mice solved.

In his first act of Mayor, the newly elected former Ambassador of City-North Annexed City-North, expanding the territory of City.

Mayor Erik City said in a statement, “With the annexation of City-North I heal a long festering divide in the soul of the people of City. And I think the people of City would like to have their roof back.”

When asked if City-North would resist the annexation by City, Mayor Erik City commented, “As the former Ambassador from City-North I am well aware of City-North’s capacity to resist our advances. Their army is non-existent and their leadership is an illusion.”

The people of city gathered on the newly annexed roof in the wee-hours of the morning. The citizens, including members of the former revolutionary force of War Torn France, were heard to say that, “We like the view from the roof. Mayor Erik City gives us what is best for us. Why don’t we just leave the big decisions to Mayor Erik City.”

The currency of City-North, the Northern, which recently began trading freely with the Button Currency of City, will be phased out with the annexation of City-North. The Bank will accept any remaining Northerns for one hour when it is next open for business.

A joyous citizenry elected the former Ambassador from City-North to the office of Mayor of City on Saturday, replacing the discredited former Mayor Sponge.

In a private ceremony attended by his advisors, the newly elected Mayor changed his name from Erik Fabian-North to Erik City to commemorate his appointment as Mayor of City.

Mayor Erik City stated from behind a ceremonial mirror mask that, “Erik City is a Mayor of the people of City; Erik City is a Mayor. Erik City. Erik City.”

The people celebrated the name change with a by dreaming of chocolate desserts.

Mayor Erik City is vigorous and healthy after ousted former Mayor Sponge made an assignation attempt on his life.

In a statement made to the ancient walls of Elsewhere, Mayor Erik City said, “The Former Mayor’s thirst for blood has not been satisfied, I am vigorous and healthy. I look forward to repairing the trust the citizens of City have in the Office of the Mayor.”

City’s citizens witnessed the ugly spectacle just minutes after a trial convicted the former Mayor of theft and indecency. The discredited Professor Sponge has been banished from City for his attempt to gut the people's newly elected Mayor with a shiv.

When asked if was satisfied with the outcome to the trial, Mayor Erik City said, “I did not come to City seeking office but I see a deep need in the people for leadership and am willing to serve.”

Feeling healthy, Mayor Erik City rolled up his sleeves during of his first day in office to help paint the new façade of Guggenheim Elsewhere with the happy citizens of City.