Thursday, December 1st
6:30 PM
Black Rock Branch
Bridgeport – City Budgets and Balance Sheets: 101
(a view from the “cheap seats” as a taxpayer….)
Civic leaders often use words like “open, accountable, transparent” (O.A.T.) to characterize their activities and processes. However, when you follow the money processes (according to the Charter, City ordinances, or best practices in ‘top-rated’ communities) that are frequently hidden from view, you may question whether O.A.T.s is an accurate description in Bridgeport.
This is a one hour primer for curious taxpayers and voters who believe in fiscal “checks and balance”, timely and informed oversight and competent watchdogs over City fiscal processes and purchases. Presenters attended the 2011 City Budget and Appropriation hearings and believe that added public knowledge of and participation in the money process (aside from paying property taxes) can reduce waste and inefficiency, focus dollars on priorities, and develop a healthy community dialogue.
Time for Q & A.
John Marshall Lee and Andrew Fardy will be the presenters.
Drop In Craft: Recycled Crafts! 
Get Fit Bridgeport – “Walking Down Your Blood Sugar”
Monsters, Inc.
