This goo was worth a point in January 2024.

publication date: Sunday, January 7, 2024 (part of January 2024)

category: Controversy

clue: Serving on the city council of a small Pacific Northwest town doesn't involve advanced math, but first you have to add one just to get there.

explanation: Green made news in December 2023 by losing his race for the Rainier, Washington city council by one vote, after not casting a vote. more…

intended difficulty: hard

solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Steve West


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