"It's the mayor's policy. Open meetings, tranparency." The PTA Chairman said as they waited to go to the podium. They were waiting in the green room while the public entered the hall.
"Yeah, and we have to sit and listen to these freaks and their crazy ideas." A PTA board member replied.
"Look, I know this is a bother, but remember this is an election year." The PTA Chairman countered.
"The plans to merge the yellow and green lines are sound, but we still have to waste our time having a meeting to explain things." Another PTA board member added.
"I know, I know, but I would much rather be out eating a steak or even at the opera. Some of those people stink." The first board member remarked.
"Yeah, yeah, but I'm warning you. If you aren't respectful to any citizen, the mayor will have your resignation. Do I make myself clear." The PTA chairman threatened.
"Yes, I will play nice-nice to the freaks." The first board member promised.
"Ok, let's get this zoo over with." The second board member said.
They walked out on to the podium in single file and took their places. The air was electric with excitement. Something was going to happen tonight, something big.