published Dec. 10 or 11/2008: Murdoch-McPherson beefs with Meaford

Well, the newest mayor of Meaford is under attack. What else is new? Again, I don't really know what's going on in Meaford. I don't know if anyone does. But it seems like a never ending source of "issues" and it still is a pretty place. I have two wishes regarding Meaford: One is that I hope it gets everything straightened out soon and has a smoother ride... and two is that I wish I don't end up being its mayor. Now, in reality, there's no chance of the latter, but I do hope there is a chance for the former wish to happen. (Anyway, this cartoon also gets a little shot in at the recent Federal issues of P.M. Harper facing a coalition takeover... that I predict will not happen, just for the record.... cause it sounds too good to be true.

published May 28/08: Meaford O.P.P.

The Mike Harris Legacy keeps on a-rollin', doesn't it? Sing a-long with me if you will ..."Cut, Cut, Cut... Download, Download, Download... Tax cuts for the Rich, Tax cuts for the Rich... You can't always get what you want, But you can give the wealthy what they need.

Published Apr. 17 , 2008: Meaford's New Mayor and Deputy

I wish them all the best of luck. If there's any place in Grey County that deserves some better fortune, it's Meaford. It's a lovely looking community and if they can get all their political mess it will be a great thing.

Published Cartoons: Nov 23. , '07 ... Town Crier Audition

One of my recent favourites. And what was extra cool about this one was that Drew Ferguson saw it in the paper and really liked it, too. My pleasure, Drew! I do have one regret about this cartoon and would do it slightly differently if I had to do it over. So, in your head, consider this the do over: I would not mention Mr. Free's name. I did not mean to imply that Mr. Free has done anything wrong. I simply meant that there is an ongoing issue between the Mayor and Mr. Free and that it is a cause for some grief in Meaford. I am not saying either party is guilty... that's for others to decide. In fact there is an issue about whether there is a deficit or not. The powers that be are claiming there is, but that doesn't make it true. But the perception of a deficit must be another source of grief. Hopefully this mess will all be sorted out as investigations continue. Anybody who was simply doing his or her job and was being honest will hopefully be vindicated in the end. I want to re-state that I am taking no sides, nor do I have an opinion about who is right and who is wrong.
I regret any possibility that I have given people this impression and I will try to be more careful in the future. In closing, I should have simply said "Meaford Budget" and left it at that, (and the GTF, which, again without taking any sides, and as an Arts lover, it's always sad to see something of value, disappear.)

Published Cartoons: Sept 6, '07... Meaford Audit

This is one that I have mixed feelings about. Sometimes I look at it and like it. Other times I don't.
The idea I was working with is that the Meaford Council had, in the past, received suggestions about how to avoid a deficit. Apparently these suggestions were overlooked. But if there was any surprise to them that they had a deficit then it's a case of selective memory.

Published Cartoons: August 24, '07... Ontario Fur Managers Convention