Thursday, January 04, 2007

Marry the Mayor?

Reading some local New Year resolutions in the Southern Illinoisan, I was struck by Carbondale Mayor Brad Cole's statement: “My resolution is to get married. But first I have to find somebody, fall in love and then get engaged. But I guess I have 12 months."

Not much time, when you consider the next three-four months will be consumed with City business (such as tonight's Liquor Advisory Board meeting) and campaigning for re-election. To help the Mayor out, an Ad Hoc "Committee to Get the Mayor Married" should be organized -- with representatives of bridal shops, wedding photographers, reception halls, and others -- to screen candidates for a speed date with the busy Cole.

A "Marry the Mayor" web site might help the process. ;-)

UPDATE: 1/5/07
Brad Cole has been informed of this effort on his behalf. Surprised that anyone would take such an interest in his love life, he said he would consider a date on Town Square and maybe hike in Giant City, but wouldn't promise to actually marry someone who enters the essay contest. Since it's his resolution for the new year, he couldn't rule it out, either.

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Don't forget an online application form!

Anonymous said...

Funny...I always thought Mayor Cole was gay....

Parentheticus said...

To Anonymous #1 ...If you know how to make an online application form, can you help? I investigated alternatives online. Nothing "jumped out at" me. An interactive PDF doc? I will apply myself to the task of figuring something out. In the meatime, people can simply send their essays.

To Anonymous #2 ... Funny, I always thought YOU were gay! ;-)

Seriously, the contest wording says 'of marriageable age', no mention of gender. But I think the Mayor expects only females to apply, since otherwise, he couldn't marry (which was his stated resolution, and the purpose of the Marry the Mayor website).

Anonymous said...

Dave,
This is sooo funny. I can't wait to see who applies. When's the deadline?

Anonymous said...

I would like to apply.

Parentheticus said...

The deadline for the essay contest is February 14, with the dream date occuring in March. In addition, a "text message" category is under consideration for a quick date on February 14. The "Marry the Mayor" site will publish up-to-date details.

Anonymous said...

Oh, stop the madness....PLEASE!