A message to meeting goers

If you saw me sneak into the City Council meeting tonight 20 minutes late, please don't tell Bill Hanlon. I'm broke and I can't pay any potential fines. Last-minute issues tied me up in the newsroom and I couldn't get to the council chambers on time. It wasn't because I hate the pledge of allegiance or that I wanted to skip the awards and presentations. I vow to do better next time.