http://www.governing.com/authors/rss/rss/?a=103294394 Rick Cole is a GOVERNING contributor. He is the city manager of Ventura, California and previously served as city manager of Azusa, California and mayor of Pasadena. http://www.governing.com/blogs/bfc/pay-scandal-bell-california.html http://www.governing.com/blogs/bfc/public-service-age-cynicism.html