John Marshall Lee, co-founder of a fiscal watchdog group attending a variety of government public meetings, shares an essay that examines the city’s investment in public
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To Tell The Truth: When Is A City Budget Balanced?
John Marshall Lee, who organized a city watchdog group to sit through City Council budget meetings, files this essay on the heels of the non-partisan
Read morePolitics And Pasta Buddy’s Way
Vincent “Buddy” Cianci, the longest-serving mayor in Providence, Rhode Island history, is unique in a sea of political characters. Evicted from office in 1984 for torturing a Rhode
Read morePension Impact On The Budget, Pay Now Or Pay Later
In his latest essay, fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee, who has organized Budget Observer Bridgeport (BOB), a group of citizens attending legislative budget sessions, places
Read moreWhat About Budget BOB?
Can you imagine, residents actually attending information sessions of the City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee? Yes, it’s like having nose pressed against the window
Read moreApplicants For Crossin Seat
Linda Conner Lambeck reports in the Connecticut Post: Nine people have submitted letters to the Bridgeport Board of Education, asking to be considered for the
Read morePaving Incumbency, Plus: Examining The Church Scandal
Why is power of incumbency a juicy thing? Because you can make things happen such as paving streets (if you have money). News release from
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