David insisted on going with me when I made my appearance in front of the town council. They met in a small conference room at the Stone Acres Library. Chairman Bernie Phillips was flanked on each side by two other members. Tommy and real estate mogul Leroy “Slim” Easton sat on his left with banker Clyde Stevens and lawyer Russell Downs on his right. They all looked grim and determined.
When I’d asked around before going to the meeting, Sheriff Campbell told me that these five asses had no legal power, and I could ignore them if I wanted to, but I should remember they had clout in the community. Jimmy, Stone, and Fredi told me the council members were influential and didn’t play fair, and it would save a lot of time and trouble if I could get them to agree to leave me and my place alone.
