Citizen fiscal scrutineer John Marshall Lee has been working overtime examining the proposed city budget and asking lots of questions at City Council public hearings.
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Crickets … Two Speakers For City Council Public Hearing On $560 Million Budget
Well, two speakers are better than none, right? At 6:07 p.m. on Thursday Scott Burns, co-chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee, called the meeting
Read moreWhat About The Library Budget?
There hasn’t been a lot of public noise made about the proposed cut to the library budget, a point made by citizen fiscal watchdog John
Read moreChallenge What Is Presented
When it comes to city finances, citizen budget reviewer John Marshall Lee proclaims the City Council should embrace a healthy dose of skepticism in what
Read moreGrinding Out Budget Info
The City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee conducted a public hearing Wednesday night. Citizen fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee was there and shared these remarks
Read morePaging Lt. Columbo, Bridgeport’s Fiscal Barker Doggedly Questions City Officials
At last week’s City Council meeting, a public hearing was called to address the disposition of city property. When Mayor Joe Ganim asked if anyone
Read moreLee’s Rubbers Meet The City’s Financial Road
When a city snow removal effort a few years ago hit the skids, citizen fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee brought out a snow shovel to
Read moreWhite: Council Members Active In Budget Process, Or Going For Ride?
Former City Councilman Tom White, who also served as liaison to the legislative body, challenges City Council members to be watchdogs in the upcoming budget
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