Mayor Erik City Healthy After Assassination Attempt

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.