The mayor likely meant well, but overspent from the outset, laying roads that were far too wide and costly. The layout of the town was haphazard, and then there were problems from then on with the utilities. We were all attracted by the grand buildings and businesses, the smell of the sea air as it wafted from the nearby beach, and all the problems of the city were kept from us as we toiled away. The rude awakening came in a one-two punch, when the water supply inexplicably trickled to a crawl and we learned the sewage was not being addressed. This resulted in many illnesses. We protested, but to no avail. The mayor then doubled our taxes and began shutting down important fixtures, including the Department of Education and our ferry system.