11:01 AM Jan 1, 2013
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Too many questions unanswered about city staffing and budget

My topic this week is how tight lipped the City Manager is about city items on hold and the status of the budget.

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11:03 AM Dec 25, 2012
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City should examine marina expenses more closely

This week’s topic is the Paper District Marina bleeding red ink.

The marina bled $44,000 of red ink.  The city needs to take another look at the operations.

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11:00 AM Dec 18, 2012
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Did a police chief search committee member vote remotely?

This week I'm discussing the interpretation of the Sunshine Law when it comes to chief search committee.

Two members were absent at the Police Chief Committee meeting, one of which teleconferenced into the meeting.

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11:05 AM Dec 11, 2012
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Sandusky police search committee again cloudy on sunshine laws

I attended the second Police Chief Selection Committee meeting. After the first meeting, I figured, finally, the group was on the right track and all would go well. Having knowledge of the Sunshine Law, the second meeting seemed to be a little different and I wondered if I spoke too soon.

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11:04 AM Dec 4, 2012
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Police chief search committee turns over new, more open leaf

My topic this week is the second round of the Police Chief Selection Committee.

After attending the first meeting of the retake of the Police Chief Selection Committee, I gave the staff and the committee an A+ for the teamwork they displayed.

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11:00 AM Nov 27, 2012
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Public records requests get easier with exercise

My topic this week is a citizen winning a public record court case.

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11:00 AM Nov 20, 2012
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Taxpayers lose in Sandusky city vs. Erie County suit

My topic this week is the City of Sandusky suing Erie County.

It is unfortunate that a lawsuit had to be filed.  As for the water rate furnished to the county, I don’t know how low Sandusky can go with their water rate without giving the water away.

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11:00 AM Nov 13, 2012
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Sandusky shouldn't feel immune to street negligence lawsuits

My topic this week is maintaining city streets. Our city claims they are mostly protected against lawsuits because the government has immunity, but is that really true anymore?

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11:02 AM Nov 6, 2012
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County fails to share planned legislation before meetings

This week’s topic is Erie County’s website.

When it comes to government, you just cannot have enough transparency. The more transparency the better so the taxpayers can better understand what is happening with their government.

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11:00 AM Oct 30, 2012
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Police chief search committee 'thrown under the bus'

My topic this week is the conclusion of the police chief committee investigation.

Did anyone think the investigation would turn out any different then what was claimed in the first place that the Police Chief Committee didn’t follow the Charter?

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