In what he describes as “the first of what will likely be a multi-pronged effort to shine the light and turn up the heat on
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Watch Your Wallet–The Future Cost Of Pensions
Andy Fardy, retired Bridgeport firefighter, and John Marshall Lee, co-founders of Budget Oversight Bridgeport, share their second commentary installment examining the complex world of city
Read moreNo Gusto For Musto–Opposes Government Reform Bill, Defies City Charter–Walker: Musto Fails
Following numerous letters and phone calls from constituents, State Senator Anthony Musto has finally come out of hiding, taking a public position against the government
Read moreBig Mac’s Salary In Line With Others In His Government Field
OIB readers have speculated the last few days about the Labor Relations salary of City Council President Tom McCarthy who’s become something of a whipping
Read moreCity Council Approves Budget To Lessen Tax Hit, Finch Praises Council
The City Council Monday night approved a $517 million budget referred by the council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee, a spending plan $3 million less in
Read moreCouncil Committee Reduces Mayor’s Proposed Tax Increase, McCarthy Praises Work Of Members
The City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee Saturday morning voted unanimously to reduce Mayor Bill Finch’s proposed tax increase from 2.5 mils to less than
Read moreTom White: City Government Is A Morally Compromised Institution
Former City Councilman Tom White has an interesting perspective on how the city’s legislative body works. White, the council’s legislative liaison for several years, was
Read moreBudget Battle–Is There An Appetite To Cut? If So, What?
The City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee is examining each department budget for potential cuts as the days wind down to vote on Mayor Bill
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