Check out the show at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html .  The show’s content will be described in more detail at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress/

New postings and interviews from the last few days at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html
See Plague Files 1,2, and 3.


TAKE OUR MONEY, PLEASE !   
STUDIO SITE REWARD STILL AVAILABLE !


Free Radio Santa Cruz stands ready to dole out $300 for info leading to a 10′ X 10′ studio space with bathroom, internet, and electrical access–either indoors or out (we’ll build a structure).  We’re also seeking a transmitter space where we can put up an antenna–a backyard, a multistory home, a high tree–help us spread the word.   Help us so we can help you!

FREE RADIO TO SERVE AS HOMELESS NEWS OUTLET AS COUNTY SHUTS DOWN!   

CONTACT US WITH UPDATES AT 831-423-4833 

STUDIO SITE REWARD STILL AVAILABLE !

Free Radio Santa Cruz stands ready to dole out $300 for info leading to a 10′ X 10′ studio space with bathroom, internet, and

electrical access–either indoors or out (we’ll build a structure).  We’re also seeking a transmitter space where we can put up an

antenna–a backyard, a multistory home, a high tree–help us spread the word.   Help us so we can help you!

Today’s show streams at freakradio.org and archives at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html  

ON TODAY’S SHOW:
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*** Foodster Keith McHenry’s Saturday Evening Report from the Weekend Meal in the Rain 3-14

*** Tales of Pain and Hope from the Cooperville Encampment on Saturday 3-14

*** Mayor Cummings’ (Non) Response (3-13)  to the McHenry Call for Opening Up Bathrooms, Setting up Portapotties,

and Placing Handwashing Stations as Louden Nelson, the Libraries, Bookshop Coonerty (Santa Cruz), and (likely) Cafes shut down

*** Truthtalker Thomas, Faithkeeper Fox, “Can’t Stop Tryin'” Kevin, and Bathrobespierre Robert Make Plans While

COPVID-19 Laughs at Last Sunday’s 3-8 Union of the Homeless Meeting

*** “Rocking Chair” Rafa Reviews Last Week and the Next

***  Steadfast Steve C,  “Tackle the Terrorist” Tony M,  & Others at Monday’s 3-9 Red Church line of the Month Talk

Turkey and Munch the Last-of-the-Month Meal there

***  Backstory Brent Adams  in the Aftermath of Last Tuesday’s “Do Nothing” Council Chairwarming Chatter

***  Rage and Regret at last Tuesday’s Shitty Council Meeting

***  Cornerstone Carol Denney Shares Cheer and Chiding in her report up Berkeley way

***  Wild and Woolly Wisdom from the Streets: DeMoan, Lucero Luna, Greyskies George, Roughsleeper Robert Green, &

O.D. Mike, More

HEAR MAYOR JUSTIN CUMMINGS NAYSAY PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMS at http://huffsantacruz.org/lost/26m%20Cummings%20Interview%202-3.MP3

CHECK OUT CHIEF MILLS PUSHING HIS “DISAPPEAR HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS” PROGRAM BEFORE THE REACTIONARY SANTA CRUZ NEIGHBORS VIGILANTE GROUP at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1vi1QGWgK0

REVIEW THE LATEST DOCUMENTS IN THE SLEEPING BAN STRUGGLE  at https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/02/01/18830292.php

Act Locally or Regret Later

•  
• Mingle (at a distance) tonight with Union of the Homeless activists 3-15 near the new Food Not Bombs  meal site at
  
• the Town Clock 5 PM 
• Note that Library, Red Church Monday Meal, Tuesday’s CACH meeting, Coonerty’s Bookshop Santa Cruz
  
• bathrooms, Louden Nelson Center Shut Down with no Alternate Facilities yet provided.
• Prepare for peaceful Direct Action to restore nighttime bathroom and sanitary facility access as City Manager
  
• Bernal and Mayor Cummings Chatter but Keep Them Locked

• Contact Bathrobespierre Robert for final word on whether the Wednesday HUFF meeting will be happening or postponed 3-18
• Demand “Bad News” Bernal Order His Cops to Stand off and Allow Homeless Activists to Reopen Camp Phoenix now that Governor Newsom has declared that area surplus space to be designated for homeless use.
• Denounce the latest cosmetic “See, We Have Shelter” lie with the opening of the Armory–which doesn’t allow bike access and ignores the majority of 1000-2000 outside, spending ridiculous sums of money to shelter a few, while really providing protective cover to the City Council and Board of Supervisors for essentially doing nothing for the great majority and allowing Mills’ police-and-rangers to threaten campsites with seizure and arrest.
• Contact Chief Mills at amills@cityofsantacruz.com  to demand fundamental changes such as that seized survival gear be available for reclaiming during regular business hours, not just 6 hours as week.  See https://www.indybay.org/uploads/2019/12/18/police_protest_flyer_12-18-19.pdf
• Hold accountable City Hall NIMBY enablers at all public meetings:  Former Mayor Martine Watkins, New Mayor Justin Cummings, City Manager-for-Life Martin Bernal, His Wrecking Crew of Abuse Enablers Susie O’Hara and Megan Bunch, Police Chief Andy Mills, & City Attorney Tony Condotti  for Inciting the Ross Camp Destruction,  Subsequent Deaths, & the Friday Nov 15th Demolition of Camp Phoenix (the renewed Deseire Memorial Survival Encampment in back of Ross) with a campaign of lies to the community regarding “adequate shelter options”.
• Remember Deseire Quintero–Killed by City Indifference, Negligence, and Malice in Closing the First Ross Camp Without Any Adequate Shelter!  Support Survival Campgrounds, Empty Building Takeovers This Winter Wherever They Happen.
• Take peaceful action to open up buildings for Emergency Shelter as well as an end to harassment citation of folks surviving outside under “trespass on public property”, “closed area”, “public nuisance” and “blocking the sidewalk” pretexts;
• Witness, oppose, and document police and ranger harassment using “closed areas”, “blocking the sidewalk”, “public nuisance”, “public trespass”, and “illegal lodging” to get around the Boise v. Martin “No shelter? No tickets!” decision.
• Demand City Manager “Mangler” Martin Bernal and SCPD Police Chief  “Ambushmaster” Andy Mills account for their destruction of Camp Phoenix ignoring City Council’s required Standard Operating Procedures for closing encampments and violating their own admission that “trespass” could not be properly applied to the survival sleepers

·  Sign up at the SCHU Table at the Food Not Bombs meals to find more direct and effective ways to support the next homeless-run encampment.  Contact the Union at 831-431-7766.  Union meets 5 PM Sundays at Front & Water St.  Phone: 431-7766  DONATE SURVIVAL GEAR SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS AT FOOD NOT BOMBS

·  Document Homeless Discrimination & Sign Up for Direct Action to “Open the Bathrooms Now!” Action by contacting the SC Union, HUFF,  Conscience & Action, or the Give-A-Shit Campaign

·  Provide Direct Support to Survival Camps & Squats as City Council Ignores the Winter Shelter Emergency; Skip the Poverty Pimp Entrepreneurs

·  Post Your Documentation of Police and Ranger “Move Along” Mischief or Pass it on to Barracuda Mama at 831-431-7766

·  Donate to Existing Homeless Encampments, NOT Poverty-Pimp Posturers– Survival Demands Blankets, Water, Tarps, Portapotties & Trash Pick-Up’s–and Deter Police Harassment by being On Call to Document It.

·  Additional Needs for Community Samaritans!–More Needs: Potable Water for Drinking, Laundry Access so Clothes Don’t Mildew, and More Space in Additional Spots, Monitor and Expose Cop Crackdowns

·  Support Food Not Bombs,  the Warming Center’s Day/Night Storage Program, HUFF, Conscience and Action,Santa Cruz Union of the Homeless by documenting, providing resources, & publicizing the situation.

•  Check out The Santa Cruz Community, Santa Cruz Homeless Advocates & Homeless Outside in Santa Cruz, Monterey County Homeless Advocates, SNAIL, HEART Disabled Homeless People,  Power Surge Tenants Rights, Bay Area Landless People’s Alliance, and more on Facebook..then go out and do something!
•   Read Updates and Post Them on Santa Cruz Indymedia at https://www.indybay.org/santa-cruz/
•   Exchange information with other supporters there to generate more communication and better solutions in the future.
•   Listen in to Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides at freakradio.org Thursdays 6-8 PM, Sundays 9:30 AM- 3 PM
•   Hear archived shows at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html .  Call in with street reports and commentary: 831-335-4844
•   If you must, expropriate items from corporate & chain stores.  Don’t steal from vulnerable fellow homeless or local businesses!

PULL YOUR WEIGHT  TO HELP RETURN FREE RADIO TO THE AIR !    STUDIO SITE REWARD STILL AVAILABLE !

Free Radio Santa Cruz stands ready to dole out $300 for info leading to a 10′ X 10′ studio space with bathroom, internet, and electrical access–either indoors or out (we’ll build a structure).  We’re also seeking a transmitter space where we can put up an antenna–a backyard, a multistory home, a high tree–help us spread the word.   Help us so we can help you!

Today’s show streams at freakradio.org and archives at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html  

ON TODAY’S SHOW:
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*** Catcalls from the Koffee Klatch: I & N, Michael C., various anonymous worthies
*** More Torture for Jose Inez Garcia-Zarate https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/Garcia-Zarate-acquitted-of-murdering-Kate-15069191.php

*** Governor Gruesome Newsom to Push Conservatorships for them Crazy Homeless Street Survivors

*** Does a Landlord/Tenant Dispute Make Drew Glover Recallable?  Nope.

*** Various Mark Levy Topical Tunes from the Dawn of the 80’s

*** Keeping Tabs on Cooperville–the Peaceful Post Office Encampment

FLASHBACK TO FRSC June 6, 1995:  Candelight Kim Argula’s First Show in the first days of Free Radio in Santa Cruz  when activism was in bloom.

FLASHBACK #2 TO November 3, 2005:

*** Songs by Danielle Savage

*** Halloween on Pacific Ave.

*** Phone Interview with Attorney Paul Sanford on his White House Press Conference, asking if Bush’s front man’s leak of Valerie Plume’s name was “treason”

*** Hotrod and Vishnu describe street squalor at the HUFF huddle

*** Local artist, homeowner, and crank Mattison urges “methwatch”HEAR MAYOR JUSTIN CUMMINGS NAYSAY PROGRESSIVE PROGRAMS at http://huffsantacruz.org/lost/26m%20Cummings%20Interview%202-3.MP3

CHECK OUT CHIEF MILLS PUSHING HIS “DISAPPEAR HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS” PROGRAM BEFORE THE REACTIONARY SANTA CRUZ NEIGHBORS VIGILANTE GROUP at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1vi1QGWgK0

REVIEW THE LATEST DOCUMENTS IN THE SLEEPING BAN STRUGGLE  at https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/02/01/18830292.php


Act Locally or Regret Later

SC Homeless Union Meets 5 PM on the Sidewalk Near the Post Office Today (3-1)  6 PM Today (3-1) Walk on over to 2110 N. Pacific Ave. to Hear 7 PM Mark Levy Concert Benefiting “No to the Recall” and SC Homeless Union’s Lawsuit Organizing
Join Re-Scheduled Early Rising Outdoor Survivors at City Hall 7:30 AM Tuesday (3-3) Election Day to Petition and Confront City Manager Bernal & Staff on Homeless Survival Needs, Resist the Recall, & Quaff Coffee at the 2nd Klitzner Memorial Koffee Klatch.
Mix it Up with the dwindling band of HUFFsters at the Wednesday 3-4 HUFF (Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom) meeting noon at the Sub Rose Cafe next to the Bike Church.


Demand “Bad News” Bernal Order His Cops to Stand off and Allow Homeless Activists to Reopen Camp Phoenix now that Governor Newsom has declared that area surplus space to be designated for homeless use. Denounce the latest cosmetic “Winter Shelter” lie with the opening of the Armory–which only serves 20 more people and ignores the 1000-2000 outside, spending ridiculous sums of money to shelter a few, while really providing protective cover to the City Council and Board of Supervisors for essentially doing nothing for the great majority.
Contact Chief Mills at amills@cityofsantacruz.com  to demand fundamental changes such as that seized survival gear be available for reclaiming during regular business hours, not just 6 hours as week.  See https://www.indybay.org/uploads/2019/12/18/police_protest_flyer_12-18-19.pdf Hold accountable City Hall NIMBY enablers at all public meetings:  Former Mayor Martine Watkins, New Mayor Justin Cummings, City Manager-for-Life Martin Bernal, His Wrecking Crew of Abuse Enablers Susie O’Hara and Megan Bunch, Police Chief Andy Mills, & City Attorney Tony Condotti  for Inciting the Ross Camp Destruction,  Subsequent Deaths, & the Friday Nov 15th Demolition of Camp Phoenix (the renewed Deseire Memorial Survival Encampment in back of Ross) with a campaign of lies to the community regarding “adequate shelter options”. Remember Deseire Quintero–Killed by City Indifference, Negligence, and Malice in Closing the First Ross Camp Without Any Adequate Shelter!  Support Survival Campgrounds, Empty Building Takeovers This Winter Wherever They Happen. Take peaceful action to open up buildings for Winter Shelter as well as an end to harassment citation of folks surviving outside under “trespass on public property”, “closed area”, “public nuisance” and “blocking the sidewalk” pretexts;
Witness, oppose, and document police and ranger harassment using “closed areas”, “blocking the sidewalk”, “public nuisance”, “public trespass”, and “illegal lodging” to get around the Boise v. Martin “No shelter? No tickets!” decision.
Demand City Manager “Mangler” Martin Bernal and SCPD Police Chief  “Ambushmaster” Andy Mills account for their destruction of Camp Phoenix ignoring City Council’s required Standard Operating Procedures for closing encampments and violating their own admission that “trespass” could not be properly applied to the survival sleepers
Sign up at the SCHU Table at the Food Not Bombs meals to find more direct and effective ways to support the next homeless-run encampment.  Contact the Union at 831-431-7766.  Union meets 5 PM Sundays at Front & Water St.  Phone: 431-7766  DONATE SURVIVAL GEAR SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS AT FOOD NOT BOMBS
Document Homeless Discrimination & Sign Up for Direct Action to “Open the Bathrooms Now!” Action by contacting the SC Union, HUFF,  Conscience & Action, or the Give-A-Shit Campaign Provide Direct Support to Survival Camps & Squats as City Council Ignores the Winter Shelter Emergency; Skip the Poverty Pimp Entrepreneurs
Post Your Documentation of Police and Ranger “Move Along” Mischief or Pass it on to Barracuda Mama at 831-431-7766  Donate to Existing Homeless Encampments, NOT Poverty-Pimp Posturers– Survival Demands Blankets, Water, Tarps, Portapotties & Trash Pick-Up’s–and Deter Police Harassment by being On Call to Document It.
Additional Needs for Community Samaritans!–More Needs: Potable Water for Drinking, Laundry Access so Clothes Don’t Mildew, and More Space in Additional Spots, Monitor and Expose Cop Crackdowns Support Food Not Bombs,  the Warming Center’s Day/Night Storage Program, HUFF, Conscience and Action,Santa Cruz Union of the Homeless by documenting, providing resources, & publicizing the situation.
 Check out The Santa Cruz Community, Santa Cruz Homeless Advocates & Homeless Outside in Santa Cruz, Monterey County Homeless Advocates, SNAIL, HEART Disabled Homeless People,  Power Surge Tenants Rights, Bay Area Landless People’s Alliance, and more on Facebook..then go out and do something!
  Read Updates and Post Them on Santa Cruz Indymedia at https://www.indybay.org/santa-cruz/   Exchange information with other supporters there to generate more communication and better solutions in the future.   Listen in to Bathrobespierre’s Broadsides at freakradio.org Thursdays 6-8 PM, Sundays 9:30 AM- 3 PM   Hear archived shows at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html .  Call in with street reports and commentary: 831-335-4844   If you must, expropriate items from corporate & chain stores.  Don’t steal from vulnerable fellow homeless or local businesses!

HELP RETURN FREE RADIO TO THE AIR !    STUDIO SITE REWARD STILL AVAILABLE !

Free Radio Santa Cruz stands ready to dole out $300 for info leading to a 10′ X 10′ studio space with bathroom, internet, and electrical access–either indoors or out (we’ll build a structure).  We’re also seeking a transmitter space where we can put up an antenna–a backyard, a multistory home, a high tree–help us spread the word.   Help us so we can help you!

Today’s show streams at freakradio.org and archives at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html  



HEAR MAYOR JUSTIN CUMMINGS NAYSAY at http://huffsantacruz.org/lost/26m%20Cummings%20Interview%202-3.MP3

CHECK OUT CHIEF MILLS PUSHING HIS “DISAPPEAR HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS” PROGRAM BEFORE THE REACTIONARY SANTA CRUZ NEIGHBORS VIGILANTE GROUP at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1vi1QGWgK0

REVIEW THE LATEST DOCUMENTS IN THE SLEEPING BAN STRUGGLE  at https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/02/01/18830292.php

TODAY’S SHOW INCLUDES:

•   Fresno Interview with survival activist Desiree Madrano Martinez  
•   Residents Criticize City Council over anti-homeless boulders: https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/02/01/fremont-to-place-boulders-to-stop-homeless-from-parking-rvs-near-tesla/
  
•   Phone chat with Michael Barry, Environmentalist Tenting on Pacific Ave.   
•   Gloomy Preview of Tuesday’s Shitty Council Meeting
  

•   Many Voices at 2-16 S.C. Homeless Union (full meeting archived at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html)
  
•   Brief Belch of the CACH 2-18 (Council’s Cover-Up Advisory Committee on Ignoring Homeless People) (more commentary on line in Lost Show archives as well as the full wearisome meeting) 
  
•   Exchange with CACHster Rafa Sonnefeld at next day’s HUFFmeet 2-19 (full HUFF meeting in the archives) High noon in the last days of the Cooper Post Office Encampment 2-21 with Kindheart Cooper, Roust-me-not Russell, Smilin’ Sergeant Jones, & Razor Ray 
  
•  Cops & Rangers Return to Remove the Rest of Camp Cooperville Three Hours Later 
  
•  Speaking with the Strike Supporters: 4th Year Women Sound Off: Tameye, Haley, Bridget, & More
•  Interviewing the Humble and the Haughty: Ryan Shapiro, “Rashid”, “C”, Mayor and Question-Ducker Justin Cummings, Salinas Homeless Union photojournalist Wes White
•   a https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/02/22/18830903.php UCSCsters defy administration ultimate, continue vote to strike on
  
•   Legas Anti-Homeless Ordinance Enforcement Begins: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2020/02/17/lvho-f17.html?\
•   Cal Trans Berkeley and Yuba City Legal Victories—Restitution for Stolen Property: https://kairoscenter.org/california-homeless-union-marysville-victory/    https://www.aclunc.org/news/class-action-lawsuit-against-caltrans-homeless-sweeps-moves-forward
•   Eyes on the Action: Freedom’s Report on the 2-22 Housing Demo: https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/02/22/18830908.php
  

Act Locally or Regret Later

SC Homeless Union Says It Meets 5 PM on the Sidewalk Near the Post Office Today (2-23) 
Join Re-Scheduled Early Rising Outdoor Survivors at City Hall 7:30 AM Tuesday 25 to Educate Councilmembers & Staff on Homeless Survival Needs, Resist the Recall, & Quaff Coffee at the 2nd Klitzner Memorial Koffee Klatch.
Mix it Up with the dwindling band of HUFFsters at the Wednesday 2-26 HUFF (Homeless United for Friendship & Freedom) meeting noon at the Sub Rose Cafe next to the Bike Church.

STUDIO SITE REWARD STILL AVAILABLE !


Free Radio Santa Cruz stands ready to dole out $300 for info leading to a 10′ X 10′ studio space with bathroom, internet, and electrical access–either indoors or out (we’ll build a structure).  We’re also seeking a transmitter space where we can put up an antenna–a backyard, a multistory home, a high tree–help us spread the word.   Help us so we can help you!


Today’s show streams at freakradio.org and archives at   http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html
SHOW DESCRIPTIONS will be archived at http://huffsantacruz.org/wordpress.


ON TODAY’S SHOW:

​    

         *** Berkeley Court Victory    https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/02/19/caltrans-settles-claims-of-unconstitutional-homeless-sweeps-for-5-5-million/

          *** First They Came for the Homeless Activist Dies: Mike Zint Succombs to Emphysema

          *** Gallerie Panther Security Services Goon Dumped After Exposure by S.C. Union of the Homeless

          *** Red Church Ruminations: Jake, Enrique Oriarte, James, Steve Wheelock, Richard at the Post Office encampment a week, Mandolin Mark, 2 tickets for Eric N., for pissing and signing, Clark Munos, Hironymous, Mary, Lane P., Louis, Lee, Norse’s Announcements, Arianne’s Thanks, Bob R.  banned fromMacDonalds, Steve C. in court, Denise,

          *** Drew Glover Update: Friday Agenda Meeting Cancelled

          *** Osha Neuman  Interview on the Cal Trans Victory

          *** Koffee Klatch ChitChat:  Robert live-off-the-land man, Rob S., Nasearah on Salvation Army Shelter conditions, Michael falsely ticketed for open container,



READ OVER THE DOCUMENTS
DIFFERENT VIEWS OF THE MILLS ANTI-HOMELESS PROPOSALS: https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/02/13/18830650.php (“Community Members Access Chief’s Quality of Life Proposals”) & https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/02/15/18830713.php (“(“More Punch and Less Puff Needed in Countering Police Chief’s Proposals”)“)


HEAR MAYOR JUSTIN CUMMINGS NAYSAY at http://huffsantacruz.org/lost/26m%20Cummings%20Interview%202-3.MP3

CHECK OUT CHIEF MILLS PUSHING HIS “DISAPPEAR HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS” PROGRAM BEFORE THE REACTIONARY SANTA CRUZ NEIGHBORS VIGILANTE GROUP at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1vi1QGWgK0

REVIEW THE LATEST DOCUMENTS IN THE SLEEPING BAN STRUGGLE  at https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/02/01/18830292.php

STUDIO REWARD STILL OPEN (sigh)

Free Radio Santa Cruz stands ready to dole out $300 for info leading to a 10′ X 10′ studio space with bathroom, internet, and electrical access–either indoors or out (we’ll build a structure).  We’re also seeking a transmitter space where we can put up an antenna–a backyard, a multistory home, a high tree–help us spread the word.   Help us so we can help you!
Today’s show streams at freakradio.org and archives at http://www.huffsantacruz.org/Lostshows.html  


ON THE SHOW

• 
  
• Madcap McHenry (aka Katzenjammer Keith)’s Local, State, & National Report  
• Benches removed at Scotts Valley Shopping Center: Report from Retro and Cricket  
• Keith reports on the Monday UCSC PD arrest of Watercarrier Rachel Lamb
  
• Tuesday Phone Report from UCSC– Graduate Students Robin and Leonard
• On site reports & interviewsfrom the UCSC Blockade
• Anonymous student whose parents supporting strike, critical of police presence–her account.
  
• David B’s caustic account of earlier Metro conflict at the SCPD Property Pick-Up
• Chapter 2–Further Report from Robin and Leonard by Phone
  

FLASHBACK to Feb 15, 2015

• Handpan player on Pacific Ave.
• Spirited Interchange by phone with Jimmy Richards from “I Help Monterey” (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program)
• Lighthearted Litigator Paul Cook, the Battling Barrister of Baldwin Park versus the Mayor there
• A Younger Madcap McHenry with an earlier report