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Episode 2 Young Mayor Chapter 39 Unwavering

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    Braddock's town hall is an old bungalow with very simple interior furnishings. The thin dark red wooden door of the conference room is somewhat out of shape. Even if it is closed, several door cracks are exposed, making it impossible to isolate the inside.  the sound of.

    More than a dozen reporters from nearly ten media outlets, large and small, gathered around the door. The people in front were pressed against the door, squatting one level below, one level lying in the middle, and another level on top. The people in front couldn't squeeze in.  , he stuck his head through the gap between the people and tried to get as close to the wooden door as possible.

    The faint movement coming from inside caused their hormones to soar and their whole bodies to tremble with excitement: there was indeed going to be big news.

    "Coming, coming! Someone is coming out!" the reporter in front suddenly shouted loudly.  Simone's people haven't appeared yet, but the voice has already come out: "He is just a little brat, what does he know? He will make things a mess, a mess!"

    "Mrs. Adams, what happened?"

    "What did Rex do?"

    "Is the meeting over?"

    Simone opened the door and was startled by the sudden appearance of Spear Dash in front of her. She quickly became even more angry. These damn reporters were all provoked by that little kid. They broke the peace of the town.  , which also makes their job more difficult.

    "Yes, that little brat is going to lay off all government employees and cut services to residents. He doesn't know anything and he's going to mess everything up," Semonie shouted angrily.  Use the media's mouth to tell those government employees and the residents of Braddock that that little brat is going to abandon them.

    "What exactly is going on?"

    "Oh, is Rex crazy?"

    The reporters surrounding Simone asked loudly. Because they were so excited, their voices sounded a bit out of shape, high-pitched and sharp.

    People on the periphery stopped Marquis who had just walked out, and those who reacted quickly rushed into the conference room to find Wang Lei. The young mayor was the protagonist, and everyone else was just a supporting role.

    "I'm sorry, please give way. I have to go back to wash the car. If you need anything, you are welcome to come to Noah's Auto Repair Shop." Marquis frowned and reached out to push away the microphone in front of him. The reporters seemed to be very cooperative.  They quickly got out of the way and scrambled into the conference room.

    "Rex, what happened at the meeting? I saw two members left early. Is that so?"

    The scene was chaotic, and reporters asked everyone they met, but so far, they still don¡¯t know what happened. They only know that it seems to be related to the layoff of government employees.

    Wang Lei stood up and immediately attracted all the reporters around him: "Everyone, please be quiet and I will tell you what happened."

    "It's very simple. I propose a plan to the parliament." When everyone calmed down, Wang Lei raised the document in his hand and said in a calm tone: "I think Braddock has reached a time when he should change. I plan to do something about Braddock's plan."  Government agencies will be reformed and redundant personnel will be eliminated to improve government operation efficiency and service quality. I will announce the specific content on the face-to-face website, which you and the residents of Braddock can view."

    "So, are you really going to lay off everyone?"

    "What happened in the conference room? Did anyone object?"

    "Why do some members leave early?"

    ??The reporters asked loudly, it is true that he is a young man, and he attacks government agencies as soon as he takes office. This will definitely intensify conflicts and cause strong backlash. Can he continue to be the mayor?  Will he immediately become the youngest mayor in the United States after becoming the youngest mayor in the United States?

    "No, I'm not that crazy. It's impossible to lay off everyone. My plan is to bring the number of government employees in Braddock down to the national average, which is about eight government employees for every one thousand residents. Specifically.  I will put the content online so that anyone can see it. Please don't make random guesses. As for the specific plan, I will make a decision after research with the parliament." Wang Lei shook his head. Facing the excited reporters, he seemed very calm.  , he has rich experience in this area.

    "Yes, there were objections, but during the discussion in the parliament, three members supported my plan. We could have won the vote three to two, but the two opponents could not accept the result, so they left." Wang Lei said  Know what the media will say. Sometimes they can be a help and other times they can cause trouble.

    ¡°Does this mean that the council cannot vote to pass your plan?¡± The reporters who reacted quickly realized the consequences of the two town councilors walking out in protest. Similar things have not happened in other places.

    ¡°Yes, they left, with only three MPsWe cannot vote on the motion without being present.  I have to say that this is a very unserious thing and they have failed to fulfill their duties as a town council member and adhere to democratic principles.  "Wang Lei said sternly. He hoped that the media and public opinion could put pressure on Simone and Marquis to return to the parliamentary conference table. This matter cannot continue like this.

    ¡°If they continue to protest by not attending parliamentary meetings, will you give up this plan and seek a compromise?¡± a reporter asked.

    Wang Lei immediately shook his head: "This is impossible. I will stick to my choice. The official's appointment contract will end at the end of this month. If the parliament cannot vote on the reform plan before then, then I will not negotiate with anyone."  If the contract is extended, they will automatically leave."

    "Oh!" Reporters, including residents who came nearby to watch, and even Brady, Cynthia and others were surprised by Wang Lei's tough statement. There was no room for maneuver.

    Today is the 26th, and Wang Lei only gave Simone and Marquis five days, including two days on the weekend.

    "And then, will Braddock lose the government? Will it fall into chaos?"

    "No, it won't. If the parliament cannot pass this bill. The election day in November will be in two months. I will propose a referendum at that time to let the residents of the town decide whether to reform."

    Wang Lei¡¯s voice was resounding. There was no concession or compromise. If that didn¡¯t work, then a referendum would be held.

    "Wow. Sure enough, something big happened. On the first day after he was elected, right after he was sworn in, Rex immediately proposed to Parliament that he wanted to reform Braddock's bloated government agencies and reduce redundant staff. As a result,  The two town councilors were dissatisfied and immediately left the venue in protest, making it impossible to continue the meeting."

    Pittsburgh Cable News got a taste of the sweetness from its last report. This time it also broadcast Wang Lei's oath of office. Just as their live broadcast team was preparing to withdraw, they once again caught a big news. Two senior news reporters  Anchors David Johnson and Peggy Finnegan kept sighing in front of the camera.

    "As expected, he is a young man, young and energetic. So, David, do you think Rex is fooling around?" Peggy said.

    David Johnson shook his head: "No, no, no, absolutely not. Judging from the reform plan we got from Rex, this is definitely not nonsense. His analysis makes sense. Braddock has only three  A small town with a population of 1,000 people has fifty-one full-time government officials, or 17 for every 1,000 people, while in other places, this number is only eight.¡±

    "Ah ha, it's doubled, then reform is imperative. I can now understand why this young man Rex was elected mayor. It seems that Braddock has been extremely disappointed with his predecessors, at least  None of them have been able to solve the problem of overstaffing," Page said.

    David Johnson shook his head again: "No, no, no, Peggy, I don't agree with your point of view, or everything you said. Judging from today's incident, I find that I have become more and more  I admire Rex as a young man. He is very courageous. On the first day he took office, he attacked the institutions he was going to take over. This shows that he really wants to do things, rather than being a politician who only pays lip service."

    "But he is not reckless. You can see that his analysis of the current situation of the government is very detailed, with many numbers and comparisons. No matter who you are, after seeing this report, they will agree with his point of view: Braddock's government agencies must  reform."

    "Looking at his performance in the face of emergencies, this bill was very controversial. When it was proposed temporarily, he succeeded in getting three votes from the five town councillors. This was not easy; later, two councilors withdrew in protest, allowing  His bill could not be put to a vote, and he issued two ultimatums: If you don't come, then I will let those employees resign voluntarily; if you still don't come, I will ask for a referendum. Showing his toughness and perseverance,  It's going to put a lot of pressure on those two legislators."

    "Yes, I think Rex's plan will be supported by the residents of the town, because it is beneficial to them. By laying off half of the employees, they can save 40% of the budget. This multiple-choice question is actually very  Easy to do." Peggy also nodded, agreeing with David's point of view.

    "Of course, for Rex, he will still face some serious challenges. His plan will definitely be resisted by these current government employees. Will they go on strike? Can Rex keep the town government running?  In particular, it will be very important not to affect the services provided by the government to residents."

    ¡°If he does that, then residents will support him; if he makes a mess, then his prospects are bleak.¡±

    David nodded solemnly, as if he was really worried about Wang Lei's fate: "Yes, but II believe in Rex, he has created a miracle and brought us surprises, I believe he will continue to perform well!  "

    "Aha, let's wait and see." Peggy said with a smile.

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