The Trib had an interesting article today about Mayor Daley's budget conundrum.

Some aldermen are saying Daley should cut the millions of dollars City Hall spends on public relations contractors and staff spokespeople.

It's a little unclear to us how hizzoner's PR tab could be so high, because in three years of trying, the Daily News has NEVER received a return phone call from a mayoral flak.

Which brings up an even better proposal: pay them per call.