s a rubber band. The other commissioners

ile. It was the smile of a mechanic lo

calm and deep. "These ten minutes aren

Return on Investment. Business

the past," Arlis continued. "This int

me? Because I'm the only person in this ro

his feet. The reddish mud was unmi

ition found at the stalled revitalization project on 9th Avenue. Which

he boredom vanished. Commissioner Lee, a

Arlis with narrow

bout potential drainage issues during heavy rainfall. The current system is based on outdated weather models. If you don't get ahead of it

r pen. She wrote something

rick. But let's talk ethics. Scenario: Your superior orders y

efuse," you're insubordinate. Say

ate. "I execute th

lds f

n. If the data proves I'm right and the policy is failing, I bring that data to my superior with a ful

twitched. It was

en Commissioner Vance asked about education, Arlis referenced Vance's own 1998 bill on school funding. When

from their phone," Arlis said. "Imagin

ere leaning in now.

ned the door. "Ti

without looking at h

mple statement. "I'm not here for the stipend. I'm here bec

le

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nolds said gruffly.

dded. "O

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s said softly. "My ambition

. Zimmerman,"

t. His legs felt like jelly, but he kept his stride