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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Lee 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.
Read moreA City Budget, A State Budget Unfinished, So Many Questions
Hartford is a complete maddening mess in the final days of the legislative session that looks like a special session will be required to pass
Read moreOuch! Malloy Slashes Bridgeport Slot Take
Governor Dan Malloy’s deficit-mitigation plan to the state legislature may cause more financial pain for municipalities for the budget year ending June 30, including slashing
Read moreGanim Presents Budget To City Council With No Tax Increase, “Predicated On State” Resources
Mayor Joe Ganim Monday night led a prayer prior to the start of the City Council meeting hoping perhaps for a little manna from heaven
Read moreLee, Flatto Disagree On Print Shop Numbers
City fiscal observer John Marshall Lee has engaged in a give and take with Finance Director Ken Flatto over expenditures in the municipal print shop.
Read moreIf The Print Shop Could Only Print Boots Filled With Money
Citizen fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee systematically reviews department expenditures looking for clues in how taxpayer money is spent. Monday night he addressed the City
Read moreWill Scott Feel The Budget Burn?
Standing outside O&G’s ominous stockpiling plant in the East End, the wind whipping off Yellow Mill Pond, City Councilman Scott Burns joined Mayor Joe Ganim
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