From the city’s website:Dear Sir,

I would like to apply for the position of Portland’s GOLF CZAR. I know you want to do this by committee, but trust me, it’ll be better for all involved if you only hire ME. My approach to budget problems is to ignore them, which I believe sets me up well for a job on city council. Meanwhile, I intend to simply pay John Daly whatever he wants to come out here and design a “grip it and rip it” course for punks. Golf needs a czar, not a steering group. I’m your man.

Matt Davis

ps. If you do decide to install a committee, please consider my colleague, Lance Chess. He is of like mind where the future of this city’s golf courses is concerned.