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Financial Advisor

Mortimer Green received his Ph.D. in Post-Classical Economics from Grendletown University and accepted a teaching position there. During his tenure, he worked to turn the Economics Department into a now widely respected model of idealized application. His book, "Tightening The Belt: A Primer for Parsimonious Pro Formas" is considered the definitive book on frugality theory. Green left the Ivory Tower to follow his dream of public service. He rarely regrets the decision.

Transportation Advisor

In contrast to his folksy demeanor, Moe Biehl is a well-connected political insider. His credentials, never independently verified, include Alderman, Ombudsman, Councilman, Chairman, Elector (appointed), Sergeant at Arms, and Minority Whip "There isn�t a function of city government I don�t know something about," he admits. Moe feels right at home as Transportation Advisor, despite accusations that he has never set foot on a bus, subway or train in his entire life.

City Planner Advisor

Constance Lee has an infectious energy that bolsters everyone around her. Her professors at San Bolima State College of Urban Design remember her as one of their brightest, most hard-working students. She was accepted at the General City Planning Commission Office right out of college, a first for any San Bolima graduate. She rose quickly to the top of her profession through sound judgement, quick learning, and cheerful enthusiasm for serving in city government.

Environmental Advisor

Karen Frawl describes herself as an overachiever. As if to prove the point, she earned simultaneous degrees from the University Of Heckford Falls (Eco-Statistical Analysis) and Le Academe d' Chateau a Villeau (Comparative Literature). She continues to travel extensively, and regularly attends environmental "proof-of-concept" demonstrations in test cities all over the globe. She blends a compassionate vision with a practical application of new technologies and methods. When not traveling, she spends time with her twelve cats.

Public Safety Advisor

Maria Montoya dedicated her life to public safety at age eight when fire destroyed her family home. She graduated from the Cornwrath Police and Fire Academy with top honors. Her senior thesis, "Advanced Theories of Urban Geographic Response Route Calculation" earned her high public acclaim and her first job, assistant warden at Hollyview Women�s Prison. It was not long afterward that she made the move to city services, working her way up the managerial ranks. Throughout her career Maria mixed a no-compromise stand on safety with a dogged insistence that the Sims in her department have the necessary resources to do their jobs right.

Health, Education, and Aura Advisor

Eschewing the traditional academic route, Randall Shoop received a Certificate of Completion in general studies from Gonzo Community College. He landed an internship with the Jackersville department of Social Services, learning his profession, as he likes to say, from the ground up. Ten years ago, Randall founded the "Urban Paradise" movement, a group that believes cities themselves are living entities; two years ago he renounced the movement. Probably due to his natural sensitivity to the plight of those less fortunate, Randall's input on matters of social welfare is sought after all over SimNation.

Utilities Advisor

Gus Oddman was voted "Most Likely to be Forgotten" by his high school classmates. He earned a degree in Applied Pipes and Wires (Summa Cum Mediocre) before entering public service as a grout width inspector in the Beezeltown Office of Municipal Brickwork. Gus's ability to understand complex systems and to sidestep most major decisions made for his steady ascent up the ladder of public service. Now, as Utilities Advisor, he performs his duties with unflagging loyalty and provides information based on years of hands-on (and often neck-deep) experience.

Author: Maxis
Source: SimCity.COM