Citizen budget scrutineer John Marshall Lee was among the speakers at the public hearing for the proposed school board and library budgets. From Lee: Budget
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General Lee Pulls Out Boots For Public Hearing
Citizen fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee was among the taxpayers addressing city counselors at a budget public hearing Tuesday night, and brought with him his
Read moreLee, Flatto Disagree On Print Shop Numbers
City fiscal observer John Marshall Lee has engaged in a give and take with Finance Director Ken Flatto over expenditures in the municipal print shop.
Read moreIf The Print Shop Could Only Print Boots Filled With Money
Citizen fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee systematically reviews department expenditures looking for clues in how taxpayer money is spent. Monday night he addressed the City
Read moreWho’s Doing The Demolition Work?
John Marshall Lee has waged war on fiscal blight for years. In his latest commentary, the spending watchdog raises questions about the process to remove
Read moreDid Jeff Sessions Lie To Congress?
Hmmm, U.S. Senator Al Franken, interrogating Attorney General Jeff Sessions in the above video, bears a resemblance to OIB contributor John Marshall Lee. Did Sessions
Read moreWho Are Watchdogs On City Council?
City fiscal examiner John Marshall Lee Tuesday night encouraged City Council members to step up their watchdog roles in the city budget process. From Lee:
Read moreCity Unveils Portal For Freedom Of Information Requests
Navigating a Freedom of Information request through a government agency can be a rowboat against the tide. If you can figure out where to issue
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