Sentient Roomba Wins City Council Seat, Immediately Recuses Itself From Carpet Legislation
Reginald Thorne, city hall
The councilmember cited a conflict of interest before taking the oath.
A sentient Roomba has won a seat on the city council and, before completing the oath of office, recused itself from all carpet-related legislation.
The move was praised across the political spectrum as an unusual display of restraint. The councilmember has committed to voting on zoning, transit, and the budget, and to leaving the room entirely whenever flooring is raised.
It won by four hundred votes on a platform of thoroughness.
I have interests in this area. I have spent my life in this area. It would be a conflict.
councilmember-elect
As broadcast: ROOMBA: 'IT WOULD BE A CONFLICT.'