Eight is too much, the Trenton election 2018

Eight proved enough for a popular television show however that same amount of City of Trenton mayoral candidates registers as an unnecessary abundance.

When ten candidates received registration forms a hope existed that the May ballot could yield four or five choices.

An obvious request involves a reconsideration by all candidates. Ego overdrive may factor in your campaign but several candidates should reference John F. Kennedy’s “ask not what your (city) can do for you, ask what you can do for your (city).

In this case, dropping out sounds like a good idea. Pride swallowing may never show as an Olympic sport but no Trenton resident would mind if we faced a reduced field.

Eight people debating city issues may resemble a holiday dinner table atmosphere as outlaw in-laws trade insults.

Respect awaits any mayoral candidate who can step aside for the good of the city. ********* If lying serves as a prerequisite for government success then two candidates should f lourish.

Forget sheepish grins, people actually stared into my eyes and stated unequivocally that they had no intention of pursuing public office.

One candidate out of the 28 delivered such heartfelt honesty that my girlfriend and I considered leaving each other for this person.

“I’ll have the caramel macchiato, blueberry scone and honey, it’s over,” represented a potential script for both of us.

All’s fair in love, war and politics. Make way for the black vote Nazi: No vote for you!

Here’s a tip for city voters: it’s permissible to vote outside your race. Yep, says it right here in the “How to Make Trenton Better” pamphlet.

An intelligent electorate asks questions, understands issues in the city and community then listens to answers.

Any candidate selling atmospheric pie should be considered questionable. Trenton has serious problems that will require time, tough choices and perseverance to overcome. ********* How do you feel about slogans?

Almost every candidate produced a jingle for his or her campaign.

Personally, would choose a mind boggling slogan that would cultivate conversation.

“Wanna meet for sushi or pizza?

That’s interesting, a groundbreaker. Or, could select a hardcore but honest approach.

“I’m in this for me and all of my out-oftown cronies, relatives and friends who want to eat at the city’s trough.”

That’s probably a bit lengthy for politically correct campaigns. A shortened version could offer “L.A. Parker: Gettin’ Piggy With It”. Like that. ********* Trenton residents reference as “silly season” these months leading up to the municipal election.

Expect rumors and accusations from scoundrels willing to say anything for possession of political brass rings.

In fact, the Trentonian received an accusation that one candidate has a history that includes beating children with belts and a piece of 2x4 — in the church no less.

With candidates confirmed, Trenton’s political scene will have fact checkers scrambling for truth as voters suffer consequences of politics.

Lord have mercy this municipal election may produce long lines for therapy sessions.

Appropriately, May is Mental Health Awareness Month.