Mitchell Childers snorted coldly and said, "Our police station wanted to arrest people, but Mayor Carter beat us to the punch."

"Mayor Carter, what is going on? You're a mayor; since when have you started doing the police station's job?"

Caradoc Hall asked sarcastically.

Dirk Carter smiled and replied, "When did Committee Member Hall start acting like a leader? I'm the mayor; when was it your turn to question me?"

"You..."

One sentence blocked Caradoc Hall.

Organizing Committee Member Gwen Eames quickly said, "Mayor Carter, you are the mayor, that's true, but even a mayor can't do whatever they wish, right? Are you trying to shield the suspect?"

"Yes, your actions make it hard for us not to suspect that you're trying to shield the suspect. Everyone here knows that Executive Vice Mayor Hughes wants to support Tea Hill Village's economy, and you are intentionally making excuses for them."

After Gwen Eames said that, Caradoc Hall immediately became excited.

Refuting passionately.

Indeed, just as expected.

They would drag Dahlia Hughes into this matter.

Seeing Dirk Carter at a disadvantage.

Tristan Reid felt quite smug.

He crossed his legs, appearing like a spectator watching the proverbial tiger fight from the mountain.

Suddenly, Dirk Carter turned and asked him, "Old Mayor, you know that I, Dirk Carter, have just taken office, and encountered such a tricky problem. I seek your advice; typically, how does our town party committee resolve disputes like this?"

Tristan Reid hadn't expected Dirk Carter to ask such a question.

Isn't this too childish?

How can such a person be mayor?

He smiled slightly and said, "Our government's decision-making emphasizes democratic centralism, which is why the party group exists, to prevent certain individuals from having their way and to prevent abuse of power; the minority obeys the majority."

"Good, old Mayor has said it well; the minority obeys the majority. Since that's the case, let's follow the old rules and take turns expressing our opinions. I'll start; I announce the establishment of the cooperative warehouse fire investigation team, with myself personally as the leader. You should also express your opinions."

Dirk Carter said.

Taking turns to express opinions?

Upon hearing this, Tristan Reid almost laughed.

Is this Dirk Carter out of his mind?

Still wanting to play the hand-raising voting game in Sunglow Town?

If resolved this way, wouldn't it play right into his hands?

To prevent Dirk Carter from backing out, Tristan Reid quickly cleared his throat and said, "Mayor Carter is right; establishing an investigation team is very necessary. However, Mayor Carter, I must remind you, the party group meeting isn't child's play. Once it enters voting, it will be recorded, and no matter who, regardless of opinions, must comply."

"Rest assured, old Mayor, I, Dirk Carter, understand these protocols."

This response made Tristan Reid quite satisfied.

He glanced at Caradoc Hall.

Caradoc Hall understood and said, "Let me start; I don't believe Mayor Carter is the best choice for leader of the investigation team. He has just arrived at our Sunglow Town and isn't yet familiar with its situation, so regarding this proposal, I disagree."

"Yes, I also think so. The investigation team must choose someone who understands our town well, so I also disagree."

Organizing Committee Member Gwen Eames quickly said.

Right from the start, faced with two votes against.

Of course, it's not over yet.

Quincy Zane, the Armed Forces Minister and Political and Legal Affairs Committee Member, paused and simply said, "I disagree as well."

"I disagree."

Committee Member and Police Station Chief Mitchell Childers continued.

As soon as he finished speaking.

Vice Mayor Tavares Lewis quickly followed up, saying, "I disagree as well."

In less than a minute.

Out of the 11 party group members, five had expressed opposition.

This situation is not just one-sided; it's downright overwhelming.

The voting result was already expected by everyone.

In the corner, Tristan Reid lit a cigarette and leisurely smoked.

The disdain he felt for Dirk Carter naturally reached its peak.

At this moment, Propaganda Committee Member Yvette Rhodes cleared her throat and said, "I have a different perspective on this matter. Pinegrove Village and Tea Hill Village have long-standing conflicts in our town, and everyone knows about it. Since this problem persists, it shows that our previous methods were ineffective. Now that this issue has arisen involving both villages, letting Mayor Carter, the new leader, resolve it might be the best approach."

After saying this.

She paused and continued, "So, I support Mayor Carter as the leader of the investigation team."

Yvette Rhodes's words were like a bombshell.

Sending ripples across the calm waters.

However, this result didn't surprise Tristan Reid much.

After all, during his term, he had suppressed Yvette Rhodes many times; it was well-known that this woman was at odds with him.

Thinking, even with Yvette Rhodes's support, what does it change?

It still can't change the outcome.

"I also agree with Committee Member Rhodes. I think this tricky issue is suitable for Mayor Carter to handle."

Vice Mayor Bob Grant, responsible for village planning, said emotionlessly.

3 to 5.

Is this a sign of a comeback?

Caradoc Hall saw things weren't looking good.

He nudged the silent Lian Duo beside him with his elbow.

Signaling her to quickly express her stance.

Throughout the meeting, Lian Duo had been in a dazed state.

Prompted by Caradoc Hall, she quickly said, "Uh... In my opinion..."

At this point.

She paused.

Exchanged a glance with Dirk Carter.

Seeming to make up her mind, she said, "I think it's appropriate for Comrade Dirk Carter to be the leader of this investigation team; I also express my support."

Another bombshell.

This time, even Tristan Reid, who had been smoking with his head down, looked up.

At this moment.

He should be regretful.

After all, Lian Duo had expressed countless times a desire to align with him, but he consistently looked down on her.

"Mayor Carter indeed has skillful methods; he's quite adept at winning people over! How long has he been in office, yet he's already established his own camp, impressive, impressive!"

Caradoc Hall still spoke sarcastically.

Both remarking to Dirk Carter and mocking those siding with him.

Dirk Carter smiled and replied, "Committee Member Hall, I'm young; you can say a few words about me, but you shouldn't be mocking the old Mayor. How come there's no respect for the elder or compassionate for the youth?"

"When did I mock the old Mayor?"

"Those people supporting me must mean I've won them over. I heard that when the old Mayor was in office, whenever he proposed something, everyone supported it. Are you not mocking that the old Mayor is even better at winning people over?"

Dirk Carter asked.

Once again, Caradoc Hall was at a loss for words.

When it comes to words, he's really no match for Dirk Carter.

"Alright, stop interrupting, let's continue the voting."

Tristan Reid shouldn't have spoken.

But seeing them going endlessly, he had to remind them once.

It's evident that at this moment, he started to feel anxious.

This time, everyone's gaze was on Edward Locke, the Chairman of the People's Congress.

Edward Locke's stance, needless to say, everyone already knows the result.

Firstly, he was personally promoted by Tristan Reid, and secondly, he's a son-in-law of Pinegrove Village, considered half a Reid family member. Who he supports is obvious.

The opposition side only needs one vote.

As long as Edward Locke expresses opposition, this voting concludes.

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