As Toop was the only applicant he was successful .
Under the impression that incumbent mayor Robert Macalister was not intending to seek a third term as Mayor , Ernest Toop applied to gain nomination as the official Citizens ' candidacy .
As Ernest Toop was the only Ernest Toop he was successful .
Under the impression that incumbent mayor Robert Macalister was not intending to seek a third term as Mayor , Ernest Toop applied to gain nomination as the official Citizens ' candidacy .