Timothy Lane

Mayor Timothy Lane, also known simply as Mayor Tim, is the mayor of Atlantic City and the head of the city's municipal government .
==Background==
Timothy Lane comes from a family that has been farming the land on Atlantic City outskirts for generations. Tim inherited the family farm and business after high school, using the profits to pay for his wife's engineering degree. He and Frieda met in high school, and rather than force her to choose between her love and career, Tim stepped up and promised to help her pursue a degree. He kept his word after the wedding and Frieda Lane was able to become a fully qualified engineer. Her expertise gave the farm a competitive edge in the area.Vault 76 dweller: "What did you two do before he became mayor?"
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Frieda's education became essential after the Great War devastated Atlantic City and nuclear fallout blanketed the land. She managed to purge the radiation from the soil and maintain viable crops, leaving the Lane farm as one of the only sources of food in the area. The Lanes were aware that the situation in Acee was bad, but the scale of the issues didn't dawn on either until a mafia raiding party appeared on their doorstep, demanding a portion of their harvest on behalf of the starving kingpins. They were desperate: Under the rule of pre-War mayor, Carly Day, Acee was rife with starvation, sickness, and crime.Vault 76 dweller: "So what happened then? How does a farmer become a mayor?"Mayor Timothy Lane: " "(Timothy Lane's dialogue)
Rather than bend the knee and surrender his harvest, Lane grabbed his shotgun and shot the raiders, leaving a single survivor alive for interrogation. The Lanes learned how bad the situation got, and Timothy resolved to save Acee before it was driven completely into the ground by Day's ineptitude.Vault 76 dweller: "Did the Family try to rob you?"Mayor Timothy Lane: " "(Timothy Lane's dialogue) He marched down into the Atlantic City hall to deliver an ultimatum to the mayor. He wound up killing her on the spot. He and Buttercup disposed of the body, creating a cover story about how she fled the city. As nobody liked Day due to her ineptitude and Lane offered a clear path forward, they accepted the lie. Lane immediately set about reorganizing the City government, with him as the new mayor. Vault 76 dweller: "How did you come into power, then?"Mayor Timothy Lane: " "(Timothy Lane's dialogue)Vault 76 dweller: "So what changed? How did you end up here?"Frieda Lane: " "Vault 76 dweller: "So what happened to Carly?"Frieda Lane: " "(Frieda Lane's dialogue)
The new municipal government would serve the people and restore the city. The Munis, as they were soon nicknamed by the other factions, started working on restoring power, water, and food supply, restoring medical care, emergency services, and every other unglamorous yet essential element of civilized society.Vault 76 dweller: "Emergency situations?"Mayor Timothy Lane: " "(Timothy Lane's dialogue) Lane also made a pragmatic choice regarding the mafia and the Showmen: Rather than go to war against them, he formed an unholy alliance. The municipal government handles public services, while the Lombardi Family and The Showmen focus on providing entertainment that will draw survivors to the city, attracted by the promise of experiencing pre-War splendor once more. In his own words, rather than aiming for heaven, they opted for a civilized hell. To Lane it's a simple matter of fact: He can't change Atlantic City, so instead he works with the devils to rein them in.Vault 76 dweller: "How does the Mayor's Office deal with the mafia and the Showmen?"Mayor Timothy Lane: " "Vault 76 dweller: "I'm surprised the government is allied with organized crime."Mayor Timothy Lane: " "(Timothy Lane's dialogue)
The plan worked and by the early 22nd century Atlantic City was one of the most prosperous cities in the East, with working electricity, a stable supply of water and food, trade routes, and all kinds of sin to draw people in. Lane has displayed an unflinching attitude in the face of problems, leading the Munis with calm and determination. Although overworked, understaffed, and underappreciated,City hall terminal entries; Dispatch terminal, Lane, Timothy: Hang in there! Lane is an inspiration to others, even the most unlikely people, like the mob's main accountant.Vault 76 dweller: "What's your take on the Munis?"Billy Beltbuckles: " " 
However, he is not infallible. He has underestimated the threat of the Overgrown for years, considering the plantfolk a temporary problem.Mayor Timothy Lane: "" The newly formed Forestry Division under Chief Sloane Cao does their best to hold the line, but Lane still has to step in to remind her that all of Acee needs protection,Perimeter breach and arrange for external help to deal with the infestation.The Human Condition
===Personality===
Calm, relaxed, and humble, Tim Lane is the leader of the chaoticMayor Timothy Lane: "" Atlantic City,Mayor Timothy Lane: "" determined to keep the city and its denizens alive whatever the cost.Mayor Timothy Lane: "" So much that even his wife jokes that their relationship is more like a ménage à trois, including Acee.Frieda Lane: "" Tim has the utmost respect for Frieda's intellect and courage, in particular the way she motivates him to stay sharp to keep up with her.Mayor Timothy Lane: "" The sentiment is mutual: She respects him for his courage and backbone, vital in a city where good men are hard to find.Frieda Lane: "" While she has suggested abandoning Acee and returning to the farm,No place like home and Lane does sometimes miss the simpler farm life,Mayor Timothy Lane: ""Vault 76 dweller: "Have you always been Mayor?"
Mayor Timothy Lane: " " he resolved to stay and help.
He looks after his fellow Munis and is on good terms with them, in particular since high-risk divisions like Chief Sloane's Forestry, operate on a strictly volunteer basis (which leads to understaffing).Mayor Timothy Lane: "" He provided Anna Barone with breathing exercises to help manage stress, though it seems she hasn't given them much thought,Mayor Timothy Lane: "" and his collected demeanor is an inspiration to others, like Pete Rutledge.Pete Rutledge: "Another day, another crisis. And Tim's calm as ever." Apart from Frieda, he's closest with Buttercup. He's one of the few people to earn Buttercup's friendship and loyalty, and the respect is mutual.Vault 76 dweller: "Buttercup seems a tad violent."Mayor Timothy Lane: " "(Timothy Lane's dialogue) Buttercup is one of the only people to know what happened to Carly Day, and out of loyalty to Lane, he wants to make damn sure the truth stays buried.Unnecessary questionsVault 76 dweller: "Where can I find Buttercup?"Mayor Timothy Lane: " "(Timothy Lane's dialogue) 
Much of his attitude stems from realizing that much of the Acee population is posturing. He knew them when they were starving and much less prone to complaints. As such, the daily flood of complaints means that he's doing his job right, as they have the time and energy to file them.Mayor Timothy Lane: "" He himself projects an appearance of toughness, realizing that it's necessary to maintain the respect of the Family and the Showmen.Mayor Timothy Lane: "" He has succeeded: Both factions generally listen to his requests (including Mother Charlotte when he asks her to stop blowing patrons up for art purposes),Mayor Timothy Lane: "" though there is friction. Especially with Quentino Lombardi.Mayor Timothy Lane: "" Lane realized that Quentino passed after receiving a letter from him, actually penned by his sister.Nothing to see here He used this opportunity to have Buttercup's auditors collect outstanding dues, exploiting the Family's weakness to even the odds and gather funds to maintain the city.Q
==Interactions with the player character==
===Interactions overview===
===Quests===
* The Human Condition: Tim Lane invites the dwellers to help out with a crisis that broke out in the flooded city center.
==Inventory==
==Appearances==
Mayor Timothy Lane appears only . He was first mentioned in dialogue introduced in the Boardwalk Paradise update, before appearing fully with the America's Playground update.
==Gallery==
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==References==
Category:America's Playground characters
Category:America's Playground human characters
Category:Muni characters
Category:City hall characters