"But does it have to be that way? Should there be some law or constitutional construct which lays out the specifics of his duties, and goes so far as to provide a budget of public monies...not for public spectacles, but for tangible and lasting public improvements? Vipsanius Agrippa, were you thinking along those lines? Or something more like a one-time grant of public monies accompanied with orders to go about the specific task of improving the worst streets? The former approach is more profound, but the latter approach could produce some quick results for you. It might annoy the Aedile to publicly tell him to do his job, but it could be fun to watch!"

Lucius greeted Vitulus, "Quintus Vitulus, good to see you." Lucius turned his attention to Gallus' ideas.

"I was thinking more of something in line with the former approach, which would ensure that the streets of the Subura would be maintained from the present forward into the future. But expanding the proposal to all the streets of Rome and even to important structures is a brilliant idea! Perhaps the proposal can be put forth in phases."