"Why would we want to change mayor's now?"

A good question, really at the heart of the matter for this election.  This quote in an email from Pat Botbyl to "Dear Friends" and, as he says, is a question residents have been asking him.

Why change?  If you the resident want the status quo, ie, Botbyl for Mayor, you will get

• Someone who is clearly self absorbed (did you see his 2017 Accomplishments?).
• Is loath to give credit where credit is due, Aldermen or staff
• During BOA meetings insists on interrupting/commenting during the Aldermen's Comments portion of the meetings.
• Antagonistic and belligerent towards the elected Aldermen
• Fails to exhibit leadership at a time it is sorely needed in the City.  

Maybe you do want a New Jersey style politician to lead this City, "My Way or the Highway"?  Botbyl fails to understand Weatherby Lake is a Class IV city in Missouri...often called a weak mayor form of government, it really does need the collaboration of the aldermen and mayor to be effective.  After Stevenson left the Board Botbyl lost control...and votes of the BOA, and became increasingly belligerent...not terribly smart from my perspective.

I do agree with Pat on one thing, believe it or not.  "Signs don't vote" referring to yard signs. 

One thing I encourage you not to do is, as Botbyl says "Let's get a big showing of Botbyl supporters"  at the Ice Breaker.  Let's keep politics out of social events.  Give it a rest and enjoy the beer.