Hilarious read. Once upon a time I covered the county the book is based on (though I like to think I wasn’t as inept as the reporter parodied in the book) so I got a lot of the references and recognized several of the characters. I definitely laughed out loud more than a few times!

"The Council paints an all-too accurate picture of local government. Elected officials would do well to follow the footsteps (while avoiding the stumbling) of the main character, Luther."

"The Council is an enjoyable read with laugh out loud moments, complete with farcical scenes that at times ring uncomfortably true. The story captures how it feels to be an optimist working for change in local government and brings a healthy dose of skepticism to both the dedicated activists that literally can't see the forest through the trees as well as to the convoluted machinations of career politicians."

"You may think this story is full of absurdity and exaggeration, but I assure you, it is frighteningly close to reality. And that's precisely what makes this book so hilarious."

"To the casual reader, The Council may seem an over-the-top satire of local politics. But as someone who has run for local office, Weber hits a little too close to home with his portrayal of local politicians and how the "sausage" is made. Anyone involved in local politics will recognize some, if not all, the players, and maybe even recognize themselves in this story."