But He’ll Still Be “Mayor Of Minneapolis” In Our Hearts
By Mitch Berg
Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak has been nominated for the “World Mayor” context:
Based in London, the [World Mayor] group says it is an “international think tank for local government, organizes the World Mayor Project and awards the World Mayor Prize.”
If Rybak wins, I think it’d be just deliciously ironic if a flash mob descended on the award ceremony and robbed and beat everyone there.
As far as the award itself? Looking at the field…:
Rybak is one of five mayors in the North America category.
The other N.A. nominees are:
Régis Labeaume of Québec City, Canada
Stephanie Rawlings-Blake of Baltimore
John F Cook of El Paso
Cory Booker of Newark
…it looks like it might be as accurately tired “Toilet Mayor”. Which may be why I’m not in public relations. \
June 22nd, 2012 at 7:46 am
Here’s hoping someone convinces RT to ride one of those hideous green bikes all the way from City Hall to the ceremony site in London.
June 22nd, 2012 at 7:50 am
I heard that Kinky Friedman has the theme music for John F Cook’s candidacy.
June 22nd, 2012 at 2:42 pm
I think “Toilet Mayor” accurately describes RT’s position.
June 22nd, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Cory Booker is the one I recognize, and perhaps the most worthy of emulation if not award. He made the schools work better, and that’s a Herculean achievement.