Here’s a good thing — sort of: The mayor won’t be selling the D.C. Council seat being vacated by at-large Councilwoman Carol Schwartz.

No doubt, with city- … and county – … and state-like duties, D.C. may sometimes drive Adrian M. Fenty to feel as confused as Faye Dunaway in the movie “Chinatown.” But, one thing is clear — the mayor can’t appoint anyone to a political office.

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