john r stanton

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john r stanton @dcbigjohn

I realize this all may seem a bit ... dry. And lord let me tell you, reading these reports is tedious and boring. But, they serve a vital function in our democracy. They help council members and the mayor make decisions about spending, staffing, etc — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 21, 2022 Hibernated

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john r stanton @dcbigjohn

similarly, the council asked for reports on police overtime and secondary employment payments. These could have shown abuse before it became the systemic problem it has become. Unfortunately the reports weren't done. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 21, 2022 Hibernated

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john r stanton @dcbigjohn

They act as a first line of defense against fraud and abuse -- a certain number of crooked contractors won't rip the city off if they know it's going to be in print in the public. It helps root out corruption when it does occur, — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Jan. 21, 2022 Hibernated