that is the word from form mayoru sheila dixon. dixon didn't weigh in on hot topics, he questioned the mayor about the scandal. dixon said she wanted to take the stand to testify but her legal team advised her against it saying she is still at the mercy of judge sweeney. >> i would never do anything to hurt anyone or to take advantage of anyone. it really was about a relationship that i made a bad choice in. that's all i'm saying. >> dixon called talk of her joining the contractor's association preliminary saying she is exploring her options including possibly writing a book. you can see more sunday night at 6:30 and you can watch it online at abc 2 news.com. >>> is this just a scare tactic. from political science experts toes the former mayor herself everyone is squaring off on this budget battle. reaction from experts and sheila dixon. >> reporter: this week the mayor dropped a bomb to make budget nearly nothing is being spared including your safety. even with proposed deep cuts some say the mayor's announcement is nothing more t