[Abby4116]

"We're a small town that has budgetary issues and, as great as it was, it was never a budgeted event. So we didn’t have money set aside for this event," Byron said. "Any other events similar to this, the promoter — and, in this situation, it was the Republican Party — has to pay for all these expenses."

His plan is to start by seeking reimbursement from the local GOP, then work up the chain.

Byron says he’s read of other towns where the Trump campaign held events and failed to pay the bill. But he’s not ready to call anyone out yet. For now, he says, he’ll "play nice."

Seems to be talking a little double talk in one of these reports.

[ProtectOurFreedom]

I have to sympathize with him. Small towns run tight budgets and a big event like this can be a budget-buster.

The mayor’s remarks were temperate and accurate. I can’t fault him for those remarks.

BUT, as the article points out, businesses reaped a windfall in the normally DEAD season November to April. Maybe those who benefitted so much could donate a bit to the city to pay for the event.

[Carriage Hill]

The town profited nicely, what with motels, restaurants etc sold out. Shaddup, Byron, you punk!