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While this is an article about Orange County, it could be your city or county--almost officials all love a good trip to New York dime, see the sights and the shows and buy a great world class dinner--on your dime.
"Each year, members of the Orange County Transportation Authority board travel to New York City and are treated to dinners and nights on the town by their financial advisor or other contractors as the directors seek to impress Wall Street financiers eager for a cut of OCTA's lucrative bond business.
No taxpayer dollars are spent on the Yankees games or Broadway shows they are taken to, and no laws or policies are broken. And board members say the trips are crucial to helping the transportation agency keep a high rating for its bonds."
Wonder if they have heard of video conferencing and phone calls? Not as exciting, but gets the job done.
Cops and teachers being laid off, but the lights of Broadway seem to be irresistible to elected officials.
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"Each year, members of the Orange County Transportation Authority board travel to New York City and are treated to dinners and nights on the town by their financial advisor or other contractors as the directors seek to impress Wall Street financiers eager for a cut of OCTA's lucrative bond business.
No taxpayer dollars are spent on the Yankees games or Broadway shows they are taken to, and no laws or policies are broken. And board members say the trips are crucial to helping the transportation agency keep a high rating for its bonds."
Wonder if they have heard of video conferencing and phone calls? Not as exciting, but gets the job done.
Cops and teachers being laid off, but the lights of Broadway seem to be irresistible to elected officials.
More...