City budget hawk John Marshall Lee Monday night questioned the use of City Council stipends in his address to the legislative body. What’s appropriate use?
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The Thorny Union Concession Process
Nearly halfway through the budget year and the city is still trying to achieve the $2 million in employee concessions the City Council plugged into
Read moreBarking At Financial Reports
Budget scrutineer John Marshall Lee is scheduled to address the City Council Monday night on the topic of “budgets and oversight.” Full council agenda here.
Read moreGeneral Lee Tells City Council To Follow The Charter, Review Financial Reports
Government watchdog John Marshall Lee offered some pragmatic advice to the City Council last week–marinate in the City Charter. His presentation to the city’s budget
Read moreFinch Announces Agreement With State To Resolve Education Funding
UPDATE: Linda Conner Lambeck, CT Post here Mayor Bill Finch on Sunday issued a news release informing that the State Department of Education and the
Read moreFinch Hits Midpoint Of Second Term, Builds Warchest, Potential Opponents Weigh Options
With nearly $120,000 in campaign cash in the bank, Mayor Bill Finch is off to a mighty fundraising start at the midpoint of his second
Read moreThe Burden Of Public Pensions On Cities
City budget hawks such as David Walker, former U.S. comptroller general, and the dogged John Marshall Lee often address the burden of pension costs on
Read moreThe Political Landscape Following General Election Poses Intrigue
For eternal optimists in politics there was something positive to take away on a number of levels from Tuesday’s general election. The Connecticut Working Families
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