The town hall was filled

The Candidates were thrilled

Finally they'd get the chance

To tell them all their stance.

Dixie was the first to speak

"Go Dixie... That's my girl!!!"

Hugh shrieked.

Dixie reached the podium

And she smiled.

She spoke and it was easy to see

why many were beguiled. 

It's come to my attention

That my mayoral intention

Has been a puzzle-ation

So, in short, here's illumination.

New jobs for all who want one.

An agrarian economy to fund em.

Grow'n food that will be yum yum.

Homes for those who build em.

Construct a separate department for law & order, crime & rehabilitation. **

Appoint a committee for community events, prettiness, and fun.

I don't make pie-crust promises -

Easily made than easily broken.

I build it, than I do it, then I share it... without compromises.

So here is my slogan....

Busted Gulch: we laugh, love, and prosper together.

** I suggest we use the law we have... they do a great job keep'n away the crime

Why, I haven't seen even an itsy bit of crime, this whole time!

The crowd erupted into applause

Many believing in her cause.

The Sheriff asked them all to pause

Up next was Will Barter

He threw into the crowd his garters

He stepped up to address them all 

He knew he had to enthrall. 

I see, I say I see slander

right here in BG city

and the things they're sayin' about me

just ain't pretty

Paris France or New York

does it really matter

it's election time

there's always lots of patter

The garters were a campaign ploy

the ladies they all loved them

a titillating little twist

worn just naughty above the hem

And unpaid bills

isn't that was this is all about?

Our town has debt

we gotta root that deficit out

Now the way, I say the way I see it

you gotta stick with who you know

not some farm gal with pot hole soil

or a non resident lawman always on the go

Will Barter's your man for mayor

someone who can get things done

and even if I'm not elected

I'll still have to run . . .

Even Barter had fans

Hootin and Hollerin from the stands

He gave out his banners and buttons

and even garters to eager hands.

As soon as the Marshal stood

all got quite again as it should

3Gun needn't say  word

He knew is friend would be heard. 

I am not new to BG

and I am a resident now you see

I met this wonder woman

Who happens to be your Deputy

I plan on settling down with my wife

And wish BG to be my second life

I know what there is to improve

And I know, you know it too.

That's why if you elect me Mayor

You've chosen someone who truly cares

A man you can count on to be there

A man you know is always fair

I'm tried and true

I respect all of you

I have ideas, but make no promises

to win over you doubting Thomas'

I hope to bring some peace of mind

To make you feel safe in these 

questionable times.

I want to educate our kids

So they can have more options

than we did.

I want to you all to know

my door would be open 

to anyone who shows

It's your ideas that matter most

This town, tent city are your homes

Help me, help them grow

in the ways they need 

which only YOU know. 

With that the Marshal took his seat

For a second you didn't hear a peep

Some seemed moved by impassioned speech

Then applause broke through the breach

Myna stood staring teary eyed

AJ and Loren joined in 

quickly joined by Ray and Gyn

For Lorne it didn't matter if he'd win

He had his family now with him, 

and one way or another 

his life was about to begin. 

3Gun came back to the front

As usual was very blunt

 "The Meeting is over, 

Go make up your minds

For soon it will be 

Voting time."