That was one among many questions posed to City Council members Monday night by government hawk John Marshall Lee. Less than two months ago, the
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City Council Message–Time, Talent, Resources (And Karaoke)
City Council observer John Marshall Lee addressed the legislative body Tuesday night urging them to put their time, talent and resources to work. (And don’t
Read moreWhat’s Bona Fide Residency? The Eleanor Guedes Case
The question of residency for Civil Service Commission Chair Eleanor Guedes was a hotly debated item on OIB in 2009. See here. What’s bona fide
Read moreDebating The Risks Of Bond Sale To Reduce Debt Service Payments
Last week, Mayor Joe Ganim announced a pension bond sale that officials say will save the city approximately $2 million per year in debt service
Read moreTop Stories From April–No Foolin’
A look at April 2017: Joined by community supporters and even her husband Superior Court Judge Dale Radcliffe, retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez leveraged
Read moreFilling Vacancies And Playing By The Rules
Government scrutineer John Marshall Lee has been digging through a number of city departments raising questions about board and commission vacancies as well as the
Read more‘The Hidden (Ball)ot Play’
City political observer John Marshall Lee compares city politics with the American pastime. It’s all in a game, right? From Lee: In winter with below
Read moreLee Asserts On Finances, Flatto Defends Financial Management
Citizen fiscal scrutineer John Marshall Lee raises a number of questions about city finances in a commentary that he also shared with city finance officials.
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