In a shocking move, Commissioner John H. Goss has found himself at the center of a public corruption scandal, with allegations of embezzlement and abuse of power swirling around him. According to sources, Goss recommended a drastic cut in the city’s budget, aiming to slash a whopping 15% from departmental spending. But this was no ordinary cost-cutting measure – it was a thinly veiled attempt to curry favor with his masters in the Board of Finance, where he holds sway.
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Key Facts
- State: CT
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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