Former City Councilman Tom White, who also provided staff support for the budget and legislative body, shares in a commentary the city’s failure to provide
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Watchdog Barks About “Hidden Government”–Will Others Dig In?
For years, citizen fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee has been a lonely bark adding light to the dark of government finances with little backup from struggling
Read moreFireworks At City Council Meeting, Angry Taxpayers Vent At Mayor, Council Over Hike
Update, includes video: More than 400 vexed taxpayers, most from the higher assessed Black Rock neighborhood, vented on Mayor Joe Ganim in a jammed City
Read moreGeneral Lee Calls Out Emperor Mario
Often a lonely voice, citizen fiscal scrutineer John Marshall Lee had plenty of speaking support at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Text of his remarks, including
Read moreIn April Budget Hearing The Sound Of Crickets, What About Tuesday?
On April 21, this happened: the City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee conducted a public hearing on the city’s spending plan and two taxpayers spoke.
Read moreRubber Boots Made For Walking And Talking
With rubber boots placed on the lectern, city fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee Monday night barked out a number of observations to the City Council.
Read moreLet The Sun In (Especially On Fiscal Matters)
City fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee stepped up to the podium at the City Council meeting Monday night to remind members not to spend too
Read moreLee: McCarthy No Friend To Taxpayers
Summer is on the horizon with legislative campaigns in full gear. That means the city is sizzling in Democratic primaries for August 9. OIB will
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