""That's a lot of money and it's a good gig if you can get it. But that's a lot of money and the public needs to know why and what's being done for that money.""
""That doesn't accomplish a lot in terms of building a team in terms of getting things done. The public deserves to know what this job is all about.""
James Brooks, an MBTA consultant, has received $713,000 in public funds since 2023 under a no-bid contract. His work is primarily remote from South Carolina, with less than 9% of his time spent in Massachusetts. Mary Connaughton from the Pioneer Institute questions the necessity of extending the no-bid contract, emphasizing the need for transparency regarding the funds and the effectiveness of Brooks' contributions. His previous experience includes senior roles in transportation, but concerns remain about accountability and the value of his work for the MBTA.
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