Years ago, Washington D.C. Mayor Marion Barry was caught buying crack on camera, leading to his resignation.
Earlier this week, another American mayor was caught on camera buying drugs. But instead of being forced to resign, he simply shook the hand of the man he bought from, and walked out of the room as onlookers gave him a round of applause.
My how things have changed.
In fact, the mayor of North Bonneville, Washington used the purchase as a public relations opportunity. Don Stevens wants everyone to know about the first-in-the-nation government-run pot shot.
The small city, about 50 miles east of Portland, Oregon, is the first city to open such a shop. But with the legalization of pot spreading around the country, others may soon follow.
So what did he buy? The mayor told NBC news he tried two different varieties, Nobama Diesel and Blue Magoo, and found them "quite enjoyable with a calming effect that made my evenings very relaxing."