And Another One Leaves the Boat

 

The recent news that Robert ("der Robber") Barron has resigned as our Finance Director could be seen as good  news, as he was one of my favorite people.  

But, this vacancy in our Financial Department should raise some eyebrows, as it gives rise to some interesting speculations while at the same time poses critical problems for our "proven financial manager":

• WHY did he choose to leave when he did?  The City's AUDIT should be in the last stages of preparation (yeah, RIGHT!)...is it possible that even he couldn't hide the gaping wounds caused by the "Friends of Picard Contracting & Employment Agency"?

• What will this vacancy mean for our near-term financial future?  Remember, the main function of the Finance Office is to spend our tax dollars (whether those dollars come from the City, from the State, or from Washington...they still come from US).  Who is working to lock down state and federal monies...and who is putting the brakes on City spending?

 To sum this up, "Papa John" can't ask his rich aunt Jodie or her Daddy Sam for any more money; he's on his own.  This means he will have to cut out many of the goodies he's been doling out to his political allies (goodies paid for by taxpayers).

This will make the next year verrrrrry eenterestink! (apologies to the late great Arte Johnson)   MY BAD... I've been advised that Mr. Johnson is still very much alive..now that the gravy train is running out of juice, will john-boy come back for another season?  Stay tuned.....