By way of introduction, Laura McAlister, candidate #77, just told council members: “Basically, I’m a ‘why not?’ candidate. Why not me? I’m not running for this position, but I can hold it. I don’t have anybody in my court. I don’t have preset ideas on issues… I can hold this place if you give me an opportunity to hold this place.”

Hmm, let’s see… No ideas, no support, no interest in or qualifications for the position. Why not, indeed?