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- How Philly Works: Now You’re Asking Us… What is Councilmanic Prerogative???
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- City should be more open about property-tax values data | Philly | 12/13/2011
- Unconscionable Arrogance – Ackerman’s Final Indignity
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Committee of Seventy: How Philly Works: Now You’re Asking Us… What is Councilmanic Prerogative???
The Second Installment on Councilmanic Prerogative from The Committee of Seventy Committee of Seventy: How Philly Works: Now You’re Asking Us… What is Councilmanic Prerogative?
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How Philly Works: Now You’re Asking Us… What is Councilmanic Prerogative???
This is worth a read. From our Friends at The Committee of Seventy How Philly Works: Councilmanic Prerogative Our Views How Philly Works Series: Your tool to engage the issues How Philly Works: Councilmanic Prerogative City Council members praise its virtues. … Continue reading
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A Bold, Brazen Item – Metropolis
From Tom Ferrick: A Bold, Brazen Item December 16, 2011 To use a phrase favored by my nuns, Myron Berman is a bold, brazen item.In 1999, Berman, a New York real estate guy and principal owner of an office building … Continue reading
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City should be more open about property-tax values data | Philly | 12/13/2011
City should be more open about property-tax values data | Philly | 12/13/2011. via City should be more open about property-tax values data | Philly | 12/13/2011.
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Unconscionable Arrogance – Ackerman’s Final Indignity
Regarding Arlene Ackerman’s filing for unemployment benefits, what can we possibly say? It is clear that whatever her strengths and weaknesses in running the Philadelphia School District, Ackerman is adept at protecting her own best interests. This latest demonstration of … Continue reading
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“Misplaced” Funds From Sheriff’s Office Legally Belong to Victimized Property Owners in Philadelphia | The Philly Post
“Misplaced” Funds From Sheriff’s Office Legally Belong to Victimized Property Owners The mayor, sheriff and city controller have no right to give this money to the government via “Misplaced” Funds From Sheriff’s Office Legally Belong to Victimized Property Owners in … Continue reading
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Online Citizen’s Guide – Vote Tuesday Nov 8
The Committee of Seventy, as usual, has provided useful information on voting Nov. 8. Get out and do your part. Online Citizen’s Guide.
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Philadelphia cracking down on owners of rundown properties « Abandoned Philadelphia
About time, we say Philadelphia cracking down on owners of rundown properties « Abandoned Philadelphia.
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Doing such a great job, I guess
Went to the Sheriff’s office about 1:30 today and the office is closed. How does anything get done?
No surprise City Council not sharing redistricting progress
Why should cirizens have any access to important discussions? http://philly.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/iphone/homepage.aspx#_articlec30754b2-9279-4fce-8cac-cac5179125cb/waarticlec30754b2-9279-4fce-8cac-cac5179125cb/c30754b2-9279-4fce-8cac-cac5179125cb/1/true
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