Overlords-plank-twanda

==Background==
=== Tribune Review, Feb 2006===
Lance: To Twanda Carlisle. The Pittsburgh councilwoman has introduced a resolution to reclaim the distressed city's fiscal oversight from two outside boards -- only halfway through the oversight period. Ms. Carlisle first claims the oversight is meddlesome. Second, she cites the new firefighters contract -- an outrageous sop to the union -- as some kind of warped proof that the city has its fiscal house in order. If Carlisle's resolution wasn't so tragic, it would be funny.
Laurel (with a caveat): To Mr. O'Connor. The mayor was gracious to a fault regarding Carlisle's call for an early end to state oversight. "(L)et's see how much progress we've made," Hizzhoner said. But the councilwoman's proposal is wacky. State oversight is giving the city time to get its ducks in a row. The city must take advantage of that time and do the job right. O'Connor recognizes that; he should have said so.
==Links==
* Overlords
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