Dear Richmond artists and art enthusiasts everywhere,
You may rest assured that you are in very good hands with the council’s decision to give themselves the power to approve or refuse any piece of artwork on public or private property.
Watchdogs against artwork-running-amok is a necessary component to safeguard the interests and sensibilities of Richmond citizens. Civility and decorum must be maintained to protect our public interest.
No doubt when the majority of our council voted to allow mansions to be built on farmland they had the public interest at heart.
And just to make sure that their message wouldn’t be misconstrued by any left-leaning-fringe-like-save-the-farmland opposition, they threw in an extra house for good measure.
It seems like someone in council has been playing too much Monopoly. And these are the same people we can now trust with art.
Clearly, it is only logical and prudent to add another layer of protection to safeguard our public interest. Why not have a watchdog watch the watchdogs?
After careful consideration, rumination, and deliberation in regards to veto rights to future artwork, I have consulted myself and voted to give myself the power to approve or refuse any decision this council takes in regards to artwork.
And to cut much of the bureaucratic red tape and future paranoia and uncertainty, I hereby declare all future vetoes that this council gives in regards to artwork vetoed by me. This is my one and only declaration. I now absolve myself from my position.
To members of council who were in favour of allowing mansions on farmland and giving themselves veto rights on artwork, I was wondering if you would consider building a wall around yourself so that you could make Richmond great again and keep out the plebians hankering for the public’s best interest.
No doubt, there is likely to be graffiti on these walls with a few choice words about your recent decisions, but do not be dismayed. You can always veto this on the grounds that it is in poor taste and not in the public’s best interest.
Max Choinski
RICHMOND
