Wow, I wish I had $13K to throw a shindig, a little afternoon delight for city employees as his honor Bill Finch is doing today
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Don’t Get Booted At Two Boots, Plus: Whiskey Hill Boots, And Mayor-Union Deals
Have you paid your car taxes? If not, you’re gonna get a boot in the butt from big brother tax collector. The scofflaw cops are
Read moreWhat, No Fight? Plus: Cops Approve Contract In Tight Vote
What a bunch of party poopers. I’m always disappointed when no brawls break out at the Monday Night Fights, aka City Council meeting. I mean
Read moreScrewing With My Plans
Curses, just when I thought I had a sweet item to fillet the city, the bright light of responsiveness lit up the darkened downtown. The
Read moreCooking Up An Agreement, Short And Long Term
Thanksgiving week and lots of stuff going on beyond the stuffing, especially when it comes to city union negotiations. On December 1, members of Police
Read moreA Deal In The Works, Plus: I Need Lots Of Reminding
Mayor Bill Finch and police union leadership have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract. This is a major breakthrough for city finances
Read moreDo We Have A Deal? Plus: Catching Black Birds In The Night
Could there be headway in union negotiations? OIB posters were pretty much on the mark on Thursday reporting that Mayor Bill Finch and his labor
Read morePost Your Turkey Awards, Plus: Smoke-Free Zone
I’m a happy man this week (okay, I’m generally happy in any event) because OIB traffic is surging a few weeks after the election when
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