[Darn typical resident side-stepping! It's a simple question!]
Sure! Relationships in a small town like this can be very important! Just like in a police drama. Nothing should be overlooked. [But she can always come back to the point if she needs to.]

I think that's an excellent place to start, Miss Verita. It was the Mayor's program, right? Is there anyone else who helped him with it, maybe? Or anyone who was concerned about the idea? Yes, this is certainly like those notes...