Mayor hates me for unknown reason

What is the name of your state? Illinois. I applied for and tested for a dispatcher position with a small town fire/police dept. I had worked for them 13 years ago. I had the backing of 5 council members and the fire chief, but because the mayor says he hear bad things about me there was no way I was getting the job. He refuses to say why and has never meet me and dosen't even know me. I was actually hired as a temporay employee but before I could even start I got called and told no way was I going to be working for the city. Is there any recourse?

Unless he is refusing to hire you because of your race, religion etc, no, you have no recourse. They do not owe you a job and he can refuse to hire you for any reason except one prohibited by Title VII.

Top 10 Reasons Why Your Town Hates Your Mayor - -


NUMBER 10: Had his last name officially changed to "McCheese."

NUMBER 9: When you call 911, you get a recording of him singing show tunes.

NUMBER 8: Demands separate salary for each of his 27 personalities.

NUMBER 7: Trades key to city for plate of delicious buffalo wings.

NUMBER 6: His solution to crime problem: a giant signal to attract Batman.

NUMBER 5: Takes out ad promoting your city as "a great place to shoot your next pornographic film."

NUMBER 4: Can often be seen in the park, loudly declaring himself "Mayor of the squirrels."

NUMBER 3: Agrees to do lame comedy bit on "Comedy Central".

NUMBER 2: Whenever someone says, "Your honor," he says, "No -- but I was last night!"

AND, the NUMBER ONE Reason Why Your Town Hates Your Mayor - -

He wouldn't hire you "on a bet!"


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