I was, and still am pissed off that in one week, Mike Nutter decided to get rid of Seth Williams and then to write a (factually wrong, oddly written) op-ed that came out swinging for Bob Brady, without actually telling us what these so-called party reforms are.

That said...

My disappointment aside, I do think the appointments that Nutter made- of three US Attorneys to work within the City Government, are a good thing and represent that we have started to make some progress as to what we expect as a City. To take three US Attorneys who specifically prosecuted corruption, and to bring them inside City Hall is a big deal. The office, which Seth turned into something real, as well as feared and respected, is going to have even more prominence under Nutter. John Street, in a great move, appointed Seth to that office. It was a contrast to a Mayor, who, while not personally corrupt, did nothing to stop a culture around him that led to indictments and convictions within his administration. I am confident that type of thing wont happen in our new administration.

It is a good sign that people from the US Attorneys office- corruption prosecution is not an easy gig to get- are willing to dive into City Hall. Additionally, as they continue to work, they will hopefully identify for us just how much corruption actually exists in the City, and give the average citizen the idea that City government is working for all of us.