City Councilman Andre Baker tells OIB he’s considering a run for Board of Education with five school board seats up for grabs this November. The
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City Councilman Andre Baker No Faker–Political Plans For The Voice Of Opposition?
To government reformers, Andre Baker is viewed as a sturdy, if lonely, voice on the City Council. Sometimes so lonely he’s one dissident voice among
Read moreMinutes From City Council Meetings Highlight Funding Approval For Airport Improvements, Controversial Driveway
Minutes of meetings from a September 17, 2012 City Council committee and then a meeting of the full City Council immediately following provide some insight
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 morePaging Zombie Land–Can Mojica Drum Up The Mojo For A City Council Challenge? Election Year For The Council
Former City Councilman Ralph Mojica has filed paperwork to try to reclaim his former seat on the city’s legislative body challenging incumbents Denese Taylor-Moye and
Read moreMarella Returns To City Council, Residents Protest Mayor’s Budget, Finch Cites Progress In Response
Mike Marella made his return to the City Council Monday night replacing long-time councilman Bob Curwen who resigned from the city’s legislative body several weeks
Read moreNeighbors Unite To Support Hennessy’s Reform Bill In Face Of Strong Opposition
Hennessy UPDATE: Community activists from throughout the city have come together in support of State Rep. Jack Hennessy’s bill to bar city employees from serving
Read moreHa, Ha, Ha; It’s Time For Santa Claws
Who needs peace, love, goodwill, prosperity and diplomacy when we have good old Santa Claws to scratch out goodies? Yes indeed, it’s time for OIB’s
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