The "Top Nine" New Albany city council candidate campaign slogans.

9. John Gonder: “C’mon, I tried. Do you see what I have to work with?”

8. Jack Messer: “That’s not what I meant.”

7. Diane Benedetti: “I’ll never write words you can’t understand.”

6. Kevin Zurschmiede: “Don’t you dare vote against me now just because all the Republicans won in 2010.”

5. Pat McLaughlin: “Look, it’s me or King Larry, so vote for me … I think … wait a second … I’m not sure … ”

4. Jeff Gahan: “Looks like I picked the wrong year to run for mayor.”

3. Bob Caesar: “Wee! Wee! Look at me! I’m pals with Michael Dalbeeeee!”

2. Dan Coffey: “If I get beat, them people win. Besides, if I get beat, I’ll have to get a real job.”

1. Steve Price: “No.”