Her is local goverment at its best. In Norfolk Va. the guy in charge of building a new light rail syatem is fired for 47% over runs and loosing $80,000.
HRT head Michael Townes, under fire, agrees to retire | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com
Two days after he is fired (agreed to retire) he gets a national award for transportation. I guess they give the award to anyone who has cost over runs and looses tax payer money.
HRT's Townes receives national transportation honor | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com