Quillen had never served on the council; like most outsider candidates, he realized his chances of victory were slim.
"We weren't expecting to win by any means, but last place was a bit of a disappointment," he says. "Without the mask, I probably would have finished a little better, but still not have won. I'm glad I went with that instead of a completely serious campaign.
"I think my 15 minutes came and went," he laments. "Part of it is that a lot of people don't know what I look like because I ran with the mask."
At the same time, Quillen thinks his message may have endured, as council representatives he has spoken with have noted increased adherence to bylaw accountability standards. He remained "non-partisan" in this year's controversial council election and aftermath.
Next year Quillen will be consulting for Bain and Co. in Atlanta--without the mask.