What started as a so-called sunshine fund to lavish goodwill perks on municipal employees from cash sales of scrap metal caused a heap of trouble
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Tag: John Ricci
Craig Nadrizny Appointed Deputy Director Of Public Facilities
Days after Public Facilities Director John Ricci announced his retirement, the city on Friday appointed Craig Nadrizny, a career professional, deputy director of the superagency
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Ricci Plays Political Cards Into Royal Flush Retirement
“This way to the John” has multiple meanings when it comes to John Ricci. His hand is on the throne of Public Facilities, the city’s
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Ganim: Let’s Get Started–Opens Downtown Campaign Headquarters Seeking another Term
Four years ago Joe Ganim was on the campaign hunt for his old job, fixing a fence in a high crime public housing area to
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Here Comes ‘The Pothole Killer’
“The Pothole Killer” is back. Hmmm, wonder how many politicians seek cover in those holes? Come out, come out wherever you are before you’re covered
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Sidewalk Program Shows Cracks–Spain: Walk This Way To A Concrete Deal
The city is rebidding its sidewalk repair program and that’s just peachy by City Councilman Pete Spain who makes a pitch for taxpayers to solicit
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City Hires Compliance Officer To Review Procedures Amid Federal Probe Of Missing Cash
A former federal prosecutor will conduct a review of city policies and procedures and recommend corrective action on the heels of two city employees terminated
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The Wizard Of Vaz–Feds Examine Relationship Between Tiago And Contractor
Privately Joe Tiago, fired last week by Mayor Joe Ganim, is telling friends he’s a scapegoat in this ScrapGate thing. Cash for scrap metal may
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