Marin used to participate in Proposition 90, but the Board of Supervisors rescinded it Dec. 17, 1996,

She likes things tidy, and if it were up to her, we'd take everything down on Sunday [Dec. 25 ]. But for me, there's a lot of work putting up Christmas, and I want to enjoy it longer.

I actually got into Mason City on Dec. 17. I really won't know about Mason City until I get back from Christmas.

It'd be easier for me if the board voted tonight, ... since I wouldn't have to vote. But I think it's important to be fair. We've talked about this issue for a long time. I think I know which way I'm going to go on this and that way I can be responsible (for the decision).

I shared with the board of directors ... that, with the deepest reluctance and if the board so desired, I would submit my resignation,

That makes me think it went down very quickly and it would have been absolute panic on board ... (That) suggests that something catastrophic failed.