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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Government Reform Bill Dormant, But Not Going Away–Sharkey Wimps Out
It must be frustrating for lawmakers to know they have the support to pass their legislative proposals, but they will not be brought to a
Read moreDavid Walker Weighs Candidacy For Public Office–What’s A Fit?
Last week David Walker, the former U.S. comptroller general, posted this on OIB: Senator Musto’s poor judgment, lack of courage and failure to represent his
Read moreOpposition Lining Up Against Musto
State Senator Anthony Musto hasn’t made a lot of constituents happy the past few days following his announced stance against the government reform bill advanced
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 moreIf Hennessy’s Reform Bill Fails Will A Legal Challenge Follow?
State Rep. Charlie Stallworth has confirmed with OIB he now supports State Rep. Jack Hennessy’s state legislative bill that bars city employees from serving on
Read moreWhat If Taxpayers Stayed Home? Showing Up Made A Difference In Budget Process
On Saturday the City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee sliced a good chunk from Mayor Bill Finch’s proposed tax increase that will likely be ratified
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
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