What’s government life like with a financial oversight board? Here’s a glimpse from my book Bow Tie Banker, a biography of David Carson, retired chief executive
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City Council Message–Time, Talent, Resources (And Karaoke)
City Council observer John Marshall Lee addressed the legislative body Tuesday night urging them to put their time, talent and resources to work. (And don’t
Read moreCouncil Members Urge Ganim To Reimburse City For Campaign-Related Security
About half the City Council, and the number appears to be rising, want Mayor Joe Ganim’s campaign for governor to reimburse the city for police
Read moreDebating The Risks Of Bond Sale To Reduce Debt Service Payments
Last week, Mayor Joe Ganim announced a pension bond sale that officials say will save the city approximately $2 million per year in debt service
Read moreIn 2017, Jayson Negron Major Story
The police-involved shooting death of 15-year-old Jayson Negron took center stage in 2017. And, more than six months later, interested parties await the outcome of
Read moreDebating Ganim’s Security Costs
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: The two detectives and a police lieutenant assigned to guard and chauffeur Mayor Joe Ganim around the city and state
Read moreCity Issues Bond Sale To Reduce Debt Service Payments–Ganim Needles Bronin’s Bailout
A bond sale to reduce pension liability is not generally a sexy story line, but when a mayor is trying to reduce costs, especially as
Read moreLee Asserts On Finances, Flatto Defends Financial Management
Citizen fiscal scrutineer John Marshall Lee raises a number of questions about city finances in a commentary that he also shared with city finance officials.
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