PHILIP LOUIS FOR MAYOR, 1768

[SerFinnick 445]

Delivered at Varoche Hall, in the presence of Concerned Citizens, Soldiers, Clergy, Livery Members and Public Servants.

 

Throughout one’s tenure in any public office, one is granted the opportunity to reflect on the simplicities of life and enjoy one’s time on GOD’s earth. We, as mortals, will never cease to err and can not be expected to act favorably toward a single idealistic point of view. To act for the benefit of all, one must view, as they say, the larger picture: while we debate and act one way, there will always be those that are cast aside and forgotten. My sympathies and respect are extended to you, the forgotten members of our society. You are the backbone of our great empire, without you, the buildings we congregate in and the wigs we wear have no meaning!

 

Throughout the past weeks, I’ve sought not endorsements nor donations by one single party, but rather choose to, for the first time in Helena’s great history, run as a nonpartisan, to not favor one ideology over another. I don’t intend on making promises that will be overlooked, but I do intend on doing my absolute best to ensure all of us, rich and poor, noble and peasant, senator and serf, have the opportunity to be represented in your government, not as foes, but as allies - allies in a fight we wage amongst ourselves over and over again.

 

To the Josephite and Everardine Parties, I offer you this, so that you too might have a voice in the day-to-day dealings of the Office of the Mayor of Helena. One representative, both of which will serve as advisors to myself, to bring to me the opinions of your parties regarding the great Ruby of Humanity we call our home.

 

To the Masters of the Livery Companies, I hereby order you to fulfill your duties and meet annually to present, debate, and enact legislation pertinent to our citizenry and our city. Failure to fulfill the duties you have been entrusted to will result in your company having the authority to vote on a new Master, to take the place of the inept seat holder.

 

To the citizens of Helena, I ask that you voice your concerns loud and frequently, so that they no longer fall on deaf ears of those who promise you change and never bring it. As your Mayor, I swear to you that I will listen and act on your wishes alone, not mine.

 

My service is, always has been, and always will be for the people I serve. For the Good of Helena, Our Empire, and Our Future.

 

Your City.

Your Voice.

Your Mayor.

 

Signed,

Philip Louis of Helena

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Viktoriya reads the leaflet, a smile evident upon her visage. “A beautiful speech – I’m glad I was there to witness such.”