Lisbon's Special Tax Meeting, as reported by that paper Up River

“I’m embarrassed to sit here and tell you I didn’t know what was going on,” said Gina Mason, vice chairwoman of the council.

 Probably not as embarrassed as the people that voted you in. And now you are seeking re-election?  HELLO?????

And then there is your cousin and fellow councilor Dale Crafts...
 
"Now That is Funny and I don't Care Who You Are!..."

LISBON — The budget process was a mess from the start.

There were problems with software updates. The town’s computer guy left under bizarre circumstances. Town officials were late getting tax bills out in the first place and then there was an unexpected twist — a major devaluation of property was discovered and it would dramatically affect the amount of taxes people were expected to pay.

The bills went in the mail anyway. Outrage soon followed.

On Friday night, dozens of townspeople clutched those bills in white knuckles at the Town Office. They crowded Town Council chambers and spilled into the hallways.

Continue reading here-->>

Notice there was no special to the Sun Journal on this one.  No, they sent their big gun to cover this story. He probably had the best experience of his life and he got paid for it. It's a good thing he had a camera in his hands also, otherwise he would have had to sit on his hands to prevent himself from clapping with all the excitement.