As the police union contract heads to arbitration, see story here, citizen fiscal observer John Marshall Lee asks about the price tag for the 2015
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Oh City Council, Just One More Thing–Boots Made For Talking
It’s disquieting for some City Council members to endure citizen budget hawk John Marshall Lee’s observations. He’s the Lieutenant Columbo of government watchdogs, coming back
Read moreGanim Runs From Trump
The number of politicians, business leaders, elected officials, members of Congress including now Republicans distancing from Donald Trump is down the street, around the corner into
Read moreCity Council Members: What’s Going On Behind Curtain Of Theater Development Plan?
City Council members are considering a seven-page memorandum of understanding with New York-based developer Exact Capital to revitalize two closed Downtown theaters and a hotel
Read moreDowntown Leaders Back Meters
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: An influential coalition of downtown property owners–members include various developers like Kim Morque and Phillip Kuchma, Forstone Capital and People’s United
Read moreMeanwhile, East End City Council Battle Thickens
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: Ernie Newton sought to “dispel some rumors” Wednesday as he pitched fellow East End Democrats on supporting his efforts to
Read moreCouncil Committee Advances Theater Renovation Plan, With Questions
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: In a close vote, the City Council’s Contracts Committee preliminarily blessed a New York-based developer’s $400 million vision for a pair
Read moreShots Fired Near Mayor While Visiting Family Of Homicide Victim
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: There are times when it seems excessive for the mayor of a city with overtaxed residents and an overstretched police
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