Statement: “In 13 of the 15 cities, all but Phoenix and San Diego, at least one member has faced an indictment or investigation for a serious offense in the past decade while in office or soon after leaving office,” according to a Feb. 2 report by the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Analysis: As budget problems pressure politicians to cut from their own offices, the Pew Charitable Trusts examined how those big city politicians stack up against each other. The report compared them on a range of issues including size, turnover, budget and transparency. Like a national test evaluating student performance, the report aimed to serve as a benchmark for measuring city councils. It was widely circulated by major news media, including several local outlets.
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