OIB readers John Marshall Lee and Andy Fardy are part of team BOB–Budget Oversight Bridgeport–a collection of city taxpayers cynical about city budget numbers. They
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Force-feeding OATS To City Budget–‘Ghost Positions’ Or Needed Positions?
City fiscal watchdogs John Marshall Lee and Andy Fardy present the second in a series of video windows into Bridgeport’s budget process: What’s in it? What’s
Read moreBudget Watchdogs Rally Attendance At North End Hearing
Mayor Bill Finch is scheduled to host his next public budget presentation Thursday, 6 p.m. at the North End Library Branch, 3455 Madison Avenue. City
Read moreSimon Says … Tune In To Sonny Fox And Lombard Show
Get ready for the back talk. OIB posters John Marshall Lee and Andy Fardy will be guests of those two grumpy warriors Jim “Sonny” Fox
Read moreWhen Fiscal Watchdogs Bark Do Humans Listen?
When it comes to city finances OIB posters John Marshall Lee (BEACON2) and Andy Fardy (town committee) are relentless hounds in pursuit. They scour budget
Read moreUnmuzzling City Finances
From the Bridgeport Public Library: Bridgeport – City Budgets and Balance Sheets: 101 (a view from the “cheap seats” as a taxpayer …) Thursday, Jan. 12,
Read moreWant To Know What’s In The City Budget? Eat Your OATs At The Library
OIB commenters John Marshall Lee (BEACON2) and Andy Fardy (town committee) aren’t bashful about sharing city budget items that get under their skin. Lee says
Read moreAnn Migliore
When it came to city politics Ann Migliore was a warrior, a competitor and focused. She was also caring, thoughtful and eager to help others.
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