Reading Time 4.30 mintues Print 🖨 Marion At-Large Councilman Ralph Smith delivered a forceful assessment of the city’s financial crisis during his October 8, 2025, appearance on the Watchmen’s Report, arguing that a breakdown in IT security and political will has created a multi-year budget mess. Smith, whose technical background includes serving as a highly … Continue reading “You Lose Control”: Veteran IT Specialist Ralph Smith Demands Audit, Slams Marion’s Financial Failures