May 1996:
I’m aware of the rumors. That the mansion on the outskirts of town is haunted. If I may, I think many of us grew up right here, but those who didn’t will tell you that every city has its own “haunted” house. It’s really nothing to be concerned about. However, we will be dispatching a team to go ahead and manage the feral dog packs that seem to have been roaming the area.
Now please, although there have been murders there, and the word I keep hearing is “grisly” let’s not forget that this is our wonderful town, and don’t forget about the cherry festival coming up in June.
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August, 1996:
First off, let me thank the team that has solved the problem of the haunted mansion on the outskirts of Raccoon City. It was very fortuitous that I deemed it necessary to send a team to investigate the area as it turned out to not be haunted, but EXTREMELY haunted.
As a side note and a reminder, all modifications to buildings must be approved by the building inspector. Tom is kept fairly busy, however he can make time to check out whatever plans you may draw up, and he has an excellent record of providing feedback on proposed blueprints within 90 days. Not to put too fine a point on it, but these modifications include decks, outdoor balconies, secret subterranean tunnels, and hidden pocket doors that can only be accessed by placing certain specific items in a grandfather clock.
Thank you again for your patience, and I know we can make Raccoon City one of the top places to raise families once again.
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February, 1998
I’ve been asked to comment on the actions taken in Raccoon City.
I’d like to commend rookie officer Leon Kennedy for upholding the proud traditions of Raccoon City’s police division. Not since the invasion of Africanized bees in the early 90’s has an officer fought so hard and done such a service for the city.
I’d also like to commend Claire Redfield, who showed us all that college students are still filled with spunk and bravery instead of just Pabst Blue Ribbon and knowledge of the local music scene.
Again, I was completely unaware of the large network of tunnels and laboratories underneath the police station. Former Police Chief Irons would be under investigation, but he was also mutated into a goddamn zombie. Never thought I would say that phrase, but these are strange times indeed.
However, because all of these types of facilities seem to be equipped with a self-destruct of some kind, the laboratory has been destroyed. Officer Kennedy will continue the investigation into the Umbrella Corp., and as mayor of Raccoon City I have pledged that he will find the four other officers and BOTH secretarial officers of the RCPD to be at his full disposal.
Thank you, and hold your loved ones tight this evening as we begin the long process of rebuilding.
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October, 1999:
Remaining citizens of Raccoon City:
I am sorry to say that our beloved city has been razed. However, the creature known as Nemesis has been destroyed along with it.
Many said we were fools to return to Raccoon City time after time. Damned fools.
[weeps]
You know, many politicians are often married multiple times. I’ve often wondered whether this is the stress the job puts on a relationship or if it’s something to do with the personality type attracted to the job.
As for me, I lost my first wife during the disaster on the outskirts of Raccoon City some years ago. I’ve been trying desperately to replace her ever since.
Would it be wrong of me to say I was almost relived at the death of my second wife? Under normal circumstances I would think so. But in these strange times, I don’t know what role love plays anymore, or whether life can even support such a soft emotion as love.
I could never leave Raccoon City, the burial site of my first wife. And I still plan to return. I will follow in the footsteps of Metro City Mayor Michael Haggar and take back my city by force. As mayor. Any who would like to join me, I will be setting off on horseback from the Wendy’s down the road on Sunday morning. If you’d like to join me, I would appreciate the extra hands. I’ll be there bright and early to try and breach the city before nightfall.
If you decide to come with me, I’ll be the one on horseback with a shotgun and a sash that says “Mayor.”
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