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Author Archives: billmanzi
Manzi in the Morning- Linda Soucy Interview
I was very pleased to have Linda Soucy of the Methuen Arlington Neighborhood on the show this past week to talk about the progress made in our neighborhood through the efforts of MAN, and also to talk about the big … Continue reading
Shedding OPEB Through ObamaCare
There is plenty to write about within the broad subject of municipal finance, pension obligations, and “Other Post Employment Benefits”(OPEB), which are primarily health care costs for retirees. While pension costs have at least (nominally in many cases)been addressed by … Continue reading
Panic in Detroit Part Two
The Emergency Manager in Detroit, Kevyn Orr, just released his first report as E.M., painting a bleak picture of Detroit’s current financial status.This report was mandatory, with Orr going through some of the details found in his very short tenure … Continue reading
Posted in Municipal Finance, National News
Tagged Attorney Kevyn Orr, Detroit Financial Crisis
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calPERS Lays Out the Issues
Since I posted on the Stockton and San Bernadino bankruptcy cases yesterday I have bumped into a video produced by calPERS that gives the viewpoint they hold on those cases. As I mentioned yesterday these cases may produce groundbreaking law … Continue reading
Municipal Bankruptcy: Pensions, Bonds and Big Stakes in California
California has had two major municipal bankruptcies in the past year, and both are being watched very closely by “interested parties” throughout the country. Novel legal issues are at stake in both Stockton and San Bernadino, with federal bankruptcy judges … Continue reading
Manzi in the Morning- Bryan Sweet Interview
Bryan Sweet came on the show to talk about his announcement that he is a candidate for Methuen School Committee. That race should be interesting, as term limits and voluntary departures will create a large number of openings. Bryan has … Continue reading
Manzi in the Morning- Phil Lahey
Phil Lahey, the host of the cable access show “The Empty Chair” came on the radio program this week to talk about addiction, the very real pain caused when a family member suffers from this disease, his own experience with … Continue reading
Suffolk Polling on MA Senate- Markey Leads
Suffolk pollster David Paleologos has tonight released his first MA Senate poll, and it shows a substantial lead for Democrat Ed Markey over Republican Gabriel Gomez.From the Suffolk press release: “Ed Markey begins this race where he left off with … Continue reading
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Tagged David Paleologos, Ed Markey, Gabriel Gomez, Suffolk University Poll
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A Tight Senate Race (For Today)
Public Policy has just released the first poll I have seen on the race between Ed Markey and Gabriel Gomez, and it shows a tight race. I discussed this race on air with WCAP morning host Ted Panos before I … Continue reading
