Today in Clout, we confront a serious problem for the city: the 2015 race for mayor is shaping up to be a total snooze-fest. Also, soon-to-be Lt. Gov. Mike Stack III and the Boyle brothers (Brendan the congressman, Kevin the state representative) disagree on who should take over Brendan's seat in the state House. And City Councilman Ed Neilson mails out his holiday regard$ to ward leaders.
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. comes to town to accept a citizenship award named for a mentor on the federal bench.
And former Judge Nelson Diaz formally enters the May 19 Democratic primary election for mayor.